1/9/23

New Brighton, here we come. They loaded the car and away we went. 

Jeepers, the Mistress is struggling to get up and down the steps at this place. His Lordship was on hand to assist. Now I have to tell you something very funny. Once unpacked it was time to make a cup of tea without an electric jug. His Lordship couldn't understand their modern system. The Mistress tried hard to explain but was easier for him to watch. You see, he is very shy. He must be from the old school she reckons. Either that he just hasn't been around modern homes. 

The next funny thing was where to find a teaspoon to lift the tea bags out of the cups. These two hunted and hunted. Opened the most logical draws and probably about 10 times each. Maybe these people eat with their hands here....MMMM. The Mistress doubted this because they had a meal with the family recently. Suddenly His Lordship opened a draw within a draw. Bingo cutlery draw. This place even has 2 ovens and 2 dishwashers. The fridge and freezer are in a cupboard. They also have a butler's pantry. The Mistress could get used to this she reckons. 

They had to go back home this afternoon. Before they left this morning, I heard the mistress ask His Lordship if he got his washing out of the washing machine and said he would do this shortly. This afternoon she asked where your wet washing is. Duh...Men...

They were buzzing when they got back, as they spotted some kites near where we were staying.

Kites at the beach

They found a posse to sit and watch them flying. The wind kept changing, bringing them down eventually, and then they tried to get them airborne. 

Another thing about this place is a huge black cat, Zeus. The Mistress struggles to carry him as he is about 8 and a half KG. Crickey what is he eating. I watched the mistress feed him tonight and he was mighty happy too, although he didn't eat this morning's wet, meat. He likes answering the Mistress when she talks to him. Quite interesting seeing these two in action. He showed his appreciation she reckons. He even has a special bed in the laundry, and I reckon if he gets hungry, he just needs to reach the shelf and bingo more food than he could eat. He has special medicine every morning, as he is quite a sick puss even though he doesn't look it.