We have been back in Ilkley ten days now but I cannot say I feel settled although I’ve done all the usual things and rediscover the delights of the penthouse. Maybe it’s the weather, we’ve had quite a lot of grey wet days. My plant minder was here on Thursday and returned my various pots including the Middleton lemons that she had kindly repotted, kept healthy and encouraged to grow. I am starting to wonder what we do when they become large fruiting trees.
I had my Covid jab on Tuesday and for the first time had a reaction. I woke next morning with a headache feeling nauseous and achy. Dr Google advised a painkiller, I rested and the symptoms gradually disappeared. I’ve been to the dentist and now have a temporary crown for a few weeks, the whole process was quick and simple. I’ve made my Christmas cake.
We are able to see the cats in Italy via our security camera. Before we left MrFF got me to record on the feeder a message that plays every time food is released. When I was feeding them I used to chatter to them whilst preparing their dishes in the kitchen then encourage them to rush out to the terrace to eat. Twice a day there is food and twice a day we can see them speeding across the lawn to the feeder when they hear my voice. This week the food ran out and Mario went to refill the hopper. As soon as his car pulled up in our parking area three cats appeared, mewing loudly then followed him into the garden.
It’s reassuring to know they’ve got into the routine, so far things are working well but it’s only been a couple of week, such a long time till spring. They had practise sessions on the terrace before we moved the feeder to a concealed and sheltered spot. I should follow their example, establish a calm and settled routine.
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