Home Sweet Home....adjustments

I am feeling incredibly blessed but surrounded by a huge range of emotions called adjustment and you know what it's fine.

So I finally moved into my new house just over a week ago and it's already a home. I was surrounded by family and friends that just made it happen and I can't begin to thank them for all their efforts....every single one of you thank you that it happen.

As with everything it doesn't pan out as you plan it and we reverted to plan B which was a Friday off and a weekend as had to be back to work on Monday instead of a week but a house was made a home and I felt incredibly supported over what was a major transition.

It didn't end there as team George ( aka Ma & Pops) and Roffe Senior supported electrical manoeuvres to make the house safe plus get rid of the main most hideously lilac bedroom!

So Wednesday post a day away with work and my first night on my own for 10 months...it was okay bar some pacing around the house so I just took myself to bed!

The last weekend has been filled with visitors and el fresco and impromptu entertaining....I haven't stopped. But you know what...that's pg tips and lovely.

I am happy and adjusting... What has gone is gone but I still have some v positive memories that r still real and as I open boxes or view photos make me smile...or just won't open...but I will.

This last 10 ten days I have missed opening the front door to my niece welcoming me home from work with .....Birdy dinner in ten mins or just the usual banter that has driven my sis mad but we have all enjoyed. We r only five mins away which like tonight for an impromptu visit was just fab.

So life is good and transitioning is swooper after a period of time where I have felt I have been in suspended animation. So thank you everyone and special thanks to the ice road trucker....it means a lot to have my new house feeling like home sweet home xxx




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Location:Exeter

Back On The Water

After 10 months away I ventured back out on a bot and back out on the water. Words can't describe how that felt. Some things don't change i.e. the unpredictable weather but that just doesn't matter.

A whole range of emotions but it was lovely to be back on the water, feel a boat gently rocking in her berth. Hear the wind and rain lashing down on Friday night. A lovely meal @ Jolly Jacks and lots of laughs.

Going out to sea and beyond the breakwater, with the sun beating down and making the water light up. Just watching and watching, a real sense of tranquility and peace. The sound of the wind, against the sails.

Picking up a mooring buoy and then eating lunch whilst watching the world go by. Taking down the mainsail and then the manoeuvres to get you back safely to your berth. Then finally washing down the good bot that took you safely there and back.

I am sun kissed, wind lashed and taste of sea salt and this weekend has fed my soul in a way I can't describe . I,ve missed being out on the water more than words can say so this weekend has been a real attack on the nautical senses.

Happy days


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Location:Mayflower Marina Plymouth

Solace In The Andalusian Hillside

The last seven months seem almost surreal at times, that I have been caught in an outer body experience......but it's real alright. The emotional roller coaster of going through a divorce is and remains brutal in every aspect. I wouldn't wish it upon anyone.

But.....I have an amazing family and an amazing close network of friends who have been there throughput. I am incredibly lucky and whilst at times you can feel in that most desolate place there has always been someone there.

I have been blessed again this week, staying in the Spanish hilltops, with friends. It's been the most perfect boost and an opportunity to recharge and reflect, refocus and just to be honest recharge. Thanks Jan & Steve for an amazing break in Casa Del Elliot x

The stunning views and sun on my back has fed the soul as well as the hospitality and banter for the next phase of moving on with a very different life.

I feel very blessed....thanks to everyone for everything it means a lot x


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Location:Andalusia

Oh To Be A Teenager!

The gorgeous E has reached another milestone today....13 and a teenager! I can't believe it.

The above sums it up really and so much more...she is just amazing. Bright, witty, sassy, thoughtful and just a joy to be around. Looking forward to the celebrations tonight post school.

A teenager....time flies. Now remember my favourite niece....continue not to bring the good name of Lucas-Gidley into disrepute as you enter your teen years!

Love you lots

Aunty Birdy xx


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Fun Times

Packing up ready to head back to Exeter after a great time away with my gorgeous niece in London.

Been a fab few days away seeing the sights, shopping, chillaxing and enjoying more birthday celebrations.

This was my birthday present from E......made me cry! It's been fab to go away with her...so thanks E for a swooper duper time.











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Happy New Year

About to head off to Dawlish to spend new year with friends. The end of 2013 can't come soon enough for me, 2014 can only get better.

Wishing family and friends a very happy new year xx


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Merry Chrinklemouse Everyone!

It's not been the greatest year for me, but without the love and friendship from my amazing family and friends it could have been a whole lot worse.

Thank you everyone for all the tlc over recent months it's meant a lot to me.

Merry Chrinklemouse xxxxx

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