Thursday 20th February 2025

 

Woke around 0800. Got up, made tea, and porridged. Packed the car. Set off at 1030…made for Sainsbury’s at Manor House, intending to put air in the tyres, but the machine was out of order. Popped into the store and bought lamb shanks for dinner tonight. Drove up the M1...busy south of Luton, as usual, but not bad going. Broke the journey at Tibshelf service station and ate our packed lunch in the car...bought coffee, and Aki took to the driving seat for the rest of the journey. Hit some very heavy downpours, and there was a lot of spray from lorries...Aki didn't enjoy herself very much! Wish we'd gotten the train! Arrived at 12 High View around 1700. Unloaded the car, and stuck the oven on to cook dinner...lamb shanks, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. Dad looking OK, if a little weary. Mum in fine fettle. Kath turned up later after work. She is due to quit the job next week. Watched a bit of telly before shower and bed...