Well I have to say what a lovely day I had yesterday with my Dad and Dog.
The dog was in his element as I bungled him into the car
First stop Classic Pets for Cat Food What! No Dog food ;-) it was good to see Ann in fine form then a visit to Earlswood stores where I bumped into a family friend I hadn’t seen for a while. Then off to see another family friend who had recently suffered problems with his heart. Lots of Tea and Chat. The Dog was given a parting gift of some yummy bones for later and a promise of his picture being painted by Dads friends remarkably talented wife who is a wonderful artist. The next stint of our journey was one I wasn’t really looking forward to. Shopping at Aldi. If any one hasn’t been to Studley lately be warned traffic lights and road works are causing Chaos start your Journey 10 -15 minutes earlier. Anyway Aldi wasn’t that bad it was empty the Dog managed to set the car alarm off he wanted to come with us but some how I don’t think Aldi would have appreciated my little mutt helping himself to all the goodies. Then it was off to Henley in Arden for Lunch with more of Dads friends Now I know what he gets up to when I am at work anyway we went to the Black Swan in Henley where to my surprise the dog could come in with me. He was as good as gold and sat under the table. The meal was lovely the service was great the staff were bubbly and attentive and I have found another pub where our Dog can join us. A few days ago I said I hadn’t visited a pub for a long time now I have been to two in a week. Next we were off to Wootton Wawen another family friend and more tea and chat eventually we made our way home through Tanworth In Arden. Dad was driving not me suddenly I had time to take in all the beautiful views and the countryside around me and time to think how lucky to be surrounded by such things. We arrived home about half an hour before my OH who had been sent off to work. All in all a lovely day spent with Dad visiting friends and Shopping !! I hate shopping