Batteries recharged...

[londonronnie]

Back home again after a lovely few days in Derbyshire. Gorgeous house, lovely village, wonderful company and wall-to-wall Pros. What could be better? *g*



Some views of the house:



The local pub (conveniently about 30 seconds staggering distance away...):



And the village of Winster:



Not forgetting our Saturday night 70s style booze-up dinner!:



It was lovely to meet jaycat92 in person for the first time, and finally, finally getting to spend some time with lukadreaming. Despite being one of the very first people I 'met' in the Pros fandom some seven years ago, our attempts at actually meeting up had been thwarted a couple of times over the years (with the exception of a very, very brief encounter in the foyer of the Theatre Royal, Windsor) so it was really great to get together at last!

So, given that one of the main ideas of the holiday was to knuckle down to some writing, did I actually write anything? Short answer - no! BUT the whole atmosphere definitely inspired me to get back into gear again, and I'm even getting some ideas for a fic (which is something that hasn't happened for almost a year now).

Sending a big wave to those of you who are still ensconced in the old Poorhouse (foxcat74, have you found your glasses yet? *g*) - here's hoping that you enjoy what's left of your week. And a big thanks to everyone involved for making it all such a lovely holiday.

*hugs to you all*

Comments

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

It sounds like you have a great time. Thanks for the pics. And good news about the story ideas. I can't wait!

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

I had a lovely time, thanks.

And, yes, I'm very relieved to be actually getting ideas for fic again! *g*

[lukadreaming.livejournal.com]

Fabulous piccies! And the memory of the 1970s party is making me smile *g*.

It was fabulous to meet you properly at last -- it's crazy how long we've corresponded without actually meeting! Here's to the next time!

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

The 70s party and the quiz were great fun, weren't they!

And Yay! for actually being able to get together and have a natter at last. Looking forward to next time!

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

The village looks absolutely beautiful - how did you find this place? So lovely, especially in the sunshine!

Glad you guys had such a good time (I'm all for boozy dinners, especially considering the theme *g*). The all-Pros house party - what a great initiative!

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

It was a lovely village, some wonderful old buildings there.

You know, I can't remember now who actually found the house but I'm so pleased that they did because it was absolutely perfect for us!

[solosundance.livejournal.com]

nice pics! hee, did we actually eat all those cheesy wotsits?

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Well, I know we drank all the Cuba Libra which is probably why I can't remember if we ate all the Cheesy Wotsits... LOL

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Ooh, doesn't it look gorgeous in the sunshine! Yeay for fab week/ends away, eh?! *g*

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Yay indeed! When can we do it all again? *g*

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

You certainly seem to have had a great time.

Lovely pics. Thanks for sharing them.

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

It was all wonderful from start to finish. I really hope we can do it all again next year.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Ahh memories *g* And yes, FC74, did you find them??? How weird eh?? Wish I was back there, though.

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

It was great, wasn't it. And I loved the house so much.

Roll on next time!