Smallest had to sleep in Small's room and bed last night due to the fact that Otto had a party. A proper party this time. Lots of people, lots of beer, load talking and shouting. Smallest loved the fact that he had a big bed and when I went to check on him later, he was wrapped up like a sausage in a sheet. Luckily Huffle and I went to bed late and although it was still going on, we were too tired to let it bother us too much. We should have known he was up to something when MrsOtto and the two kids disappeared early evening.
DonNoQuotey had an Antique and Collectable Sale today which means he is bored and lonely and wants people to stop and talk to him, plus he probably needs some money as his house isn't sold yet. He sat on the porch for the majority of the day with his guitar friend and they 'jammed' together.
The boys watched the Stoke game and I went out and weeded the veggie garden. I worked very hard and my legs and back are screaming at me now but the raised beds are looking good (all but one is done). All ready for some of our homegrown (thanks to Grandad) compost and some mulch. Smallest and Huffle came out to help me when their game was finished and we filled and emptied the wheelbarrow several times. Smallest harvested carrots and some beets, some courgettes and tomatoes and a Swede. We still have tomatoes, Courgette, onions, beetroot, cabbage and beans growing. Huffle replanted the strawberry runners and we dug out a huge comfrey and added it to our comfrey tea bucket.
We came in for some lunch and watched Xfactor. We decided to go in the pool this afternoon and sent Huffle to check the temperature but he dropped it in the pool. Smallest netted it out and said it was 24/25 so we all prepared to go in, however it wasn't that temperature at all, it was a freezing, take your breath away 22 at the most. Although it has been really hot for quite a few days, the evenings have been cooler (well not last night, it was baking!) so the pool isn't really getting warm consistently anymore. Smallest stayed in for the longest. I went in, swam and came straight back out. Too cold. Huffle stayed in long enough to get some leaves out and we all just gave up and came in for showers.
We didn't know what to do with ourselves because it was really hot and we were wanting dinner out too. We chose to go to the fish and chip shop and eat in and then sit on the beach for the rest of the afternoon/early evening. It was lovely. We chose a nice bit where not many people were and skimmed stones, watched the lake, played sand and collected stones for Whitby'sGotNoses. A bit like Canadas got stones but we chose stones that looked like noses. Actually the one that won wasn't a nose at all but some rather nice carved out (naturally) steps. We also played Monopoly Deal a couple of times.
We finished our evening on the beach by walking along the pier to the lighthouse. Smallest was in a very silly mood. Huffle needed some stuff so we went to The Tire on the way home.
Small has been texting us today. He fished this morning and caught two Rock Bass, did tubing and bike riding and is going Knee Boarding tomorrow. It sounds like he is having fun.
Smallest slept in Small's bed again. Not sure if it is the bigness of the bed or if he's missing his brother but I know Small will not be happy when he finds out. Smallest said not to tell him but I know that Smallest can not keep a secret and will end up telling him and then we will all be in trouble. I think Huffle and I will plead ignorance!
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