It seems ages since Jan and I did one of our Saturday jaunts for breakfast. I think it is only four weeks but it was so nice to go out again this morning.
We decided to try out Westlands Farm Shop at Shedfield.
It was a bit of a drive but it was a nice morning and we thought it would be nice to go somewhere we had never seen before. We got there without getting lost , plenty of parking and went inside.
We were told to take a seat and someone would be with us shortly. After at least ten minutes the waitress arrived to take our order.
We both chose the light English breakfast which cost £5. We had to pay another £1 for a slice of toast (which incidentally was very burnt) and £2 for a cup of coffee. We waited just over half an hour for our meal to arrive. As it was we were not in a rush and we passed the time looking at all the things they had for sale. They had lots of jams and preserves, fruit juices and bread flours etc.
Our breakfast was nice enough, except for the toast but we felt it was a bit pricey for what we had and the very slow service would not encourage another visit.
I did buy some of their bread flour and the onion loaf is cooking as I speak, the smells coming up the stairs are wonderful.
After brekkie we called in on Mudd Island nurseries, one of our favourite garden centres because everything there looks so healthy. Then we went and collected one of our dogs each, just Peggy and Jessie this time. Polly had her hydrotherapy and Jake can only do short walks at the moment. It's only fair we give the others a good run on some days.We did a circular walk along the shore at Warsash from Hook Lane and back up through the fields. If they weren't tired, I certainly was.
Sunday, 1st September.
Itchen Valley walk
Today we thought we would walk all the dogs at the slower pace. We went to Itchen Valley Country Park. We went early as thought it would probably get busy later. They have 'Go Ape' through the woods so once that gets going you need to keep dogs on a lead. At nine in the morning though it was good. We started off in the big field where there were lots of dog walkers around. They all enjoyed, even Jake who although I know he is very poorly was today very bright, just like his old self.
After the walk we went down to the cafe which we found closed, doesn't open until 10.30am. Disappointed! Had to try an think where to go as we were gasping for a coffee. In the end we called into Universal Marina at Sarisbury on the way home. They have a nice little cafe there, where we enjoyed a lovely sausage baguette and coffee. Was worth the wait and for £8.90 for two very large baguettes and coffee we thought it was very good value indeed.
Well quite a busy week-end and very enjoyable too. Looking forward to next week, more then.......Margaret x
We decided to try out Westlands Farm Shop at Shedfield.
It was a bit of a drive but it was a nice morning and we thought it would be nice to go somewhere we had never seen before. We got there without getting lost , plenty of parking and went inside.
We were told to take a seat and someone would be with us shortly. After at least ten minutes the waitress arrived to take our order.
We both chose the light English breakfast which cost £5. We had to pay another £1 for a slice of toast (which incidentally was very burnt) and £2 for a cup of coffee. We waited just over half an hour for our meal to arrive. As it was we were not in a rush and we passed the time looking at all the things they had for sale. They had lots of jams and preserves, fruit juices and bread flours etc.Our breakfast was nice enough, except for the toast but we felt it was a bit pricey for what we had and the very slow service would not encourage another visit.
I did buy some of their bread flour and the onion loaf is cooking as I speak, the smells coming up the stairs are wonderful.
After brekkie we called in on Mudd Island nurseries, one of our favourite garden centres because everything there looks so healthy. Then we went and collected one of our dogs each, just Peggy and Jessie this time. Polly had her hydrotherapy and Jake can only do short walks at the moment. It's only fair we give the others a good run on some days.We did a circular walk along the shore at Warsash from Hook Lane and back up through the fields. If they weren't tired, I certainly was.
Sunday, 1st September.
Itchen Valley walk
Today we thought we would walk all the dogs at the slower pace. We went to Itchen Valley Country Park. We went early as thought it would probably get busy later. They have 'Go Ape' through the woods so once that gets going you need to keep dogs on a lead. At nine in the morning though it was good. We started off in the big field where there were lots of dog walkers around. They all enjoyed, even Jake who although I know he is very poorly was today very bright, just like his old self.
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| Jan with all the dogs |
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| Me with all the dogs |
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| Walking through the woods |
After the walk we went down to the cafe which we found closed, doesn't open until 10.30am. Disappointed! Had to try an think where to go as we were gasping for a coffee. In the end we called into Universal Marina at Sarisbury on the way home. They have a nice little cafe there, where we enjoyed a lovely sausage baguette and coffee. Was worth the wait and for £8.90 for two very large baguettes and coffee we thought it was very good value indeed. Well quite a busy week-end and very enjoyable too. Looking forward to next week, more then.......Margaret x
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