Wednesday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach after all. I had to pick up my new orthotics at 9.15am. David came up for coffee before hand, so it worked out well. We had a chat and then I left.
I came home and worked. There was an early morning booking for the Loft, so those ladies should be arriving any time soon. Gareth also arrived and he’s in the Little Lookout. Julian arrived, so the inn is now full! Every unit occupied. I like it like that.
But just look at the day.
And in that big blue ocean there have been unexpected sightings of whales. Even today one went past. I’m learning that they could be a specific species of Bryde’s whales. According to my Google search, the Eden’s whale is a smaller form of Bryde’s which are particularly found in the Indian ocean and closer to the coast.
This evening something happened with Raiku that had us laughing. He can be a very whiny cat who, when he wants to go out, will sit at the front door and wail. Eventually, to shut him up, we let him out. Today we fully understood that this is Raiku at his manipulating best! He had gone outside onto the side balcony. We were all sitting in the lounge when suddenly, Raiku shot back inside and as quickly but as stealthily as possible ran and jumped out his window (which he should be doing instead of wailing at the front door). David and I were curious as to what he’d seen from the balcony. We went out to see where our ratscallion went. He ran round the back of the house and up the stairs to the gabion baskets. And there perched on the edge was a pigeon.
The pigeon didn’t flinch. He busied himself with pecking at the ground. We watched and waited to see if Raiku would appear. When he didn’t, I went out to find out where he was. I found him on the stairs peeking, from time to time over the edge to watch the bird.
With me arriving, he decided now was the time and he jumped up.
But no sooner had he done that, the pigeon was off in a flash….a short flight and safely perched on the roof.
Raiku not impressed.
It just proves if he wants to go out, he knows where. If he wants attention, he sits and wails. Very glad he didn’t get the pigeon.
Not a bad day although Mike has been a bit under the weather. He got a touch of something, but is feeling better this evening.
Psalm 33:13-15
From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from His dwelling place He watches all who live on earth—He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂