It was a bit bleak first thing this morning. Though it wasn't raining, it was certainly looking threatening. Urban-Cub dropped Ellie off at 7:30 and we gave her breakfast and got her ready and off to school.
Sam arrived at 8:15. He was on the final stretch. Second coat on the woodwork, and then touching up. He would be gone by lunchtime, then back tomorrow to clear up. It may have been a bit expensive, but it was certainly a superb job. The colour we had chosen was selected from the online palette rather than a colour card and it was the first time that Sam or Morley (his boss) had seen it. They were both very taken with the shade.
The Gorse Fox had to leave at 10:30. He was getting a bus to Bognor Regis train station then a train to Litlehampton (LA). We had the football club lunch arranged, and the Gorse Fox didn't want to miss it. Because of the train times he arrived very early so he went for a walk along the river bank.
It was blowing a gale, but at least it wasn't too cold. The Gorse Fox was one of the only people out and about. He stopped at the fish stall and chatted to the girl behind the counter. She is the daughter of the owner, who has owned the stall for 14 years, but been trading in fresh fish for 44 years. We got talking about the fresh skate wings that she had on the counter. They are "in season" at the moment so she is getting them fresh almost daily. They are, however, popular so she gave the Gorse Fox the shop number so that he could have some put by, should he wish.
From the riverside, the Gorse Fox walked down to the beach. As you can see from the photo - it was deserted. Walking with the wind from behind was easy, but it was tough when the Gorse Fox turned to head back.
Lunch was at a restaurant called Mussel Row. About 24 of us turned up and had a lovely lunch. For efficiency, we had all pre-selected our meals and the Treasurer slapped a coloured label on each of us to help the waiting staff deliver the right meals to the right people. Very well organised. The Gorse Fox had selected their "Signature Fish and Chips" but, try as he may, he couldn't find the signature.
When the meal was over the Gorse Fox retraced his journey and as he walked in the door the Silver Vixen sent him a message that she had just finished at the hairdresser. Perfect timing.
We have just received confirmation that the landscapers will be with us on Monday morning (at 7:30). So as the decorator leaves tomorrow, we have to prepare for the landscapers.
Central heating just switched on. Autumn is in full swing.
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