Today is day seven here in England. Things have been going well. Today we got out of TLF for a bit. It did not happen until after noon time but that is OK.
We were going to get Lunch at Subway on base but then decided to take a detour and see if the Bowling Centre was open. It was and so we surprised the kids with lunch there and a game of bowling. Mat and Paige did not have socks on so I lent mine to Paige so her and Mathew could bowl while we sat in the cheering section and watched. They both did well. Mathew got a couple spares and Paige came very close. Paige of course mopped a bit because she did not win but we had to remind her that her brother did not know the difference so we would not say anything. She got over it quickly after that.
After bowling we headed to the BX. It is such a small place to go. But Paige spent some time looking at the maybe 3 racks of clothes her size and finally settled on a cute little sweater dress. We then went to the book section and she chose a book to read "Dork Diaries- How to Dork your Diary" and was satisfied with her purchases. It is nice she can use her card here on base. I also picked up some Melatonin so we could finally get to bed at a decent hour!
After leaving the BX we had to get money out so that we can pay for our first months rent. It was pretty ridiculous because it only let you get so much out of the ATM but it also only gave us 10 pounds bills. So you can imagine how many bills we received for our payment.
We walked back to TLF and housekeeping came and said our door latch was not working correctly. It had been like that since we moved into here so we thought that it was just how British locks were. Guess not! So the Maintenance guy came and he will be back Tuesday to fix it. At least we can shut and lock the door with it the way it is.
We were able to chat with Rob and the girls today. I had to download Skype in order for him to be able to see us on his IPAD... darn apple! But it worked and so now we can keep tabs on them from here too! Now if only I could get my SISTERS on the computer to chat with!!
Mat wanted to check out the LA Fitness place in town so he ran out there to check it out. It was not what he thought it would be. It was expensive and not as nice as the photos showed online. So I guess that is out. He will probably end up using the place in Ramsey near Abbey College.
I was researching last night about the school where Paige and Mathew may be going and I guess in December there was an issue because the Headmistress had taken the children on an annual Birds in Flight trip. According to the article (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2068033/Primary-school-pupils-home-trip-tears-teacher-takes-ducks-blasted-sky.html ), a 10 yr girl was distraught after seeing the birds shot out of the sky. Flight means shooting here. The father did not know this. He obviously is not a hunter in England. I think Paige would enjoy taking this trip and would probably ask if she could shoot one of the birds herself. I also mapped the school from the house and there are side walks that start at our house and go straight to the school. Who needs a bus? The kids and I can take a mile ride each morning if they are able to get into that school and a mile ride back to the house. I would be okay with that! Or I could just drop them off if it wasn't a nice day out.
For dinner Mat and I made Pasta salad and the boys ate Sushi. The little Soy Sauce came in a little fish container. How Cute! I think they will be OK here in England!
Now we are relaxing and watching Transformers. The breeze coming in the house is wonderful. I love this weather!
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