Yes, I’m an old-age pensioner. Today was my 65th birthday and I’m getting a (very small) pension from England. Despite my 35 years away from the UK, I qualify for a pension because I paid my (quaintly-named) National Insurance contributions all those years.
I haven’t got a walking frame yet, but my hair is very grey and I do forget things a lot of the time. Also I tend to groan quietly when getting up from a chair or bending over. But everyone I know does that as well!
I celebrated by having lunch at the Bather’s Pavilion Restaurant at Balmoral with Jan, Viv and Chris. It’s a fabulous place, right on the water.
They had a special deal for Good Food Month, thank goodness, because otherwise it’s very expensive.
We had confit pork belly with zucchini flower, ricotta, asparagus and sorrel. We added sides of creamy mash and vegetable, plus a little salad. The food and wine were fantastic, service good and atmosphere great. A very enjoyable lunch. (Great iPhone picture by Chris!)
