Cousins R Us On Summer Camp Part 4: Survived The Downpour

As predicted the heavens opened yesterday at exactly 0600! Torrential downpour was an understatement and we were tent bound until about 10am.

An eggy bread breakfast soon sent the dampness away and then we were off. We made our way to Port Issac and mooched about. The place was heaving with tourists hoping to see Doc Martin.































The tide was out and no bots on the horizon as it looked a tad rough out there. A shuttle bus runs up and down for those can do the steep walk. The sign for it cracked me up!

A lazy pm by the pool and then a banger and chicken bbq followed listening to some banging tunes. Good times.






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Location:Port Issac

Cousins R Us On Summer Camp Part 3: A Lazy Sunday

We had a totally lazy day bar an excursion out for provisions for glamp camp supper. It's a small world indeed as I bumped into a work colleague in the vino aisle in Tesco's!

So more swing ball and then found out that my sister is a demon at badminton and just more chilling in the sunshine.

Yesterday's lazy day was in part due to Hannah not being allowed out in public as she resembled an oompah lumpah in the suntan stakes....ouch indeed but it has toned down a tad now since Saturday.

We ended the day with a surf and turf BBQ and team George, thrashing team Jacks at the logo game...a first for a while.




Great way to start our hols.


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Cousins R Us On Summer Tour Part One

Phew.....made to to Thursday where my hols finally began and boy do I need it. Just over two weeks off.

Had the kids for the last fee days well they r not kids any more they r hilarious teenagers who are just great company, although note to self not to give e filled ice lollies late at night ever ever again!

So we r en route on the train. Both cars are filled to the brim including a kitchen sink and started ahead of us... so with a fair wind and no traffic the glamp will be set up by the time we have been picked up from the station, bunting n all!

Base glamp is St Maybn, never been before and haven't camped for several years. It's going to be a blast. Sun, BBQ,s, beaches , bubbles and good company. We have parents on both sides joining us for a couple a days mid week to celebrate Pops birthday.

No glamping for them, a b n b not far away. So the sun is still shining and forecast for a change looks good. Much needed r n r here we come x




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Pottering

Yep that is my new word...I have just pottered all weekend. Sorting out the last remaining boxes after my wardrobe finally arrived. Re-arranging things, removing clutter. Providing tea in the garden for impromptu visitors both sat & sun and having the opportunity to catch up with good friends.

I am the new Percy Thrower, weeding and planting...how could you not in the gorgeous sunshine....a spot of sunbathing too plus last but not least a mega batch of chutney after a huuuuggggeeeee delivery of rhubarb!

I have well n truly pottered and managed with a little help from my friends to put up my wall art in my bedroom!

Only three more days & hols & then glamping...well camping ...cousins r us r off to sunny Cornwall. Life is good.

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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