Tipping the Poppet

Each month Owner likes to give me a task to complete that She describes as 'Owners treats'. The monthly task is drawn at random from a hat containing a set of 'treats' that Owner would like me to organise for Her. This month's draw contained an instruction for me to organise a day trip. So, yesterday the two of us set off by train to the town of Whitstable on the Kent coast for a day out.

Whistable is famous for three things in particular; oysters, actor Peter Cushing lived in a house on the seafront in Whitstable until his death, and the central character of the lesbian historical caper Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters hailed from Whitstable. It was an enjoyable place to explore. i took Owner for lunch and then we explored the waterside and the shops before heading back home. Here are some pictures from our day out.

Whitstable harbour

a suitably coloured beach-hut for me to sit in front of

Oyster fishing launch

Oyster shells everywhere!

seafront and groynes

the last oyster fisher family in Whistable

It was a lovely trip out and we both returned feeling relaxed if a little wind swept.

This morning i drew a card to discover the treat i will be providing for Owner after we have returned from our Patagonian odyssey. i am to prepare Owner a Turkish meal and perform a belly dance for Her, which promises to be fun!

So, that was yesterday (Saturday). Today has been a day of typing up our travel itinerary for our forthcoming trip, starting to pack, doing some Spanish & housework and watching a bit of trash TV with Owner whilst consuming a bowl of popcorn. It's been a lovely weekend.