Still Going Mad In Somerset...

[londonronnie]

This has been a strange sort of holiday for us. We’re usually to be found on the top of a hill, or in the depths of a forest, but this time we’ve hardly strayed more than a few miles from the village. And we certainly haven’t done the strenuous sort of walking that we normally do. I think it’s because we’re basically enjoying being lazy; spending the afternoon sitting reading on our little patio, having a stroll down the main street (ie, only street) of the village and chatting to whoever happens to be about, and of course, there’s the pub... Nothing exciting really, but all things that we just don’t get the chance to indulge in during our ‘real’ life. Going to bed early is something of a luxury too, I’ve been in bed by 10pm every night, I think! At home I have to wait up to give MIL her 10.30pm medication, then spend about 20 minutes getting her into bed, and given that our alarm goes off at 6am every day I’m usually completely knackered by the time I roll into bed and equally knackered the next morning. Not so here – up with the lark at about 7, bright eyed and bushy tailed, and raring to go!

Mind you, the laziness as regards walking might also be due in part to the fact that we’ve come away without a bloody map! We have never, ever done that before and we’ve been kicking ourselves all week. There's also the small matter of a camera tripod which 'im indoors bought himself a few months ago, specifically for use whilst taking photos of the gorgeous night skies here. Yep, that's still at home too... It’s indicative, I think, of the disorganised state we were in when we were packing. Not like us at all, but then we seemed to have so many other things on our minds that had to be sorted before we left home...

So lazy have been our days that I can’t even remember what we did on Thursday... Hmmm, I think we went into Minehead and took advantage of Mr Wetherspoon’s free wifi to post my last LJ update... and the rest of the day’s a blank!

Friday is quite clear though – spent the afternoon with lovely Pros-y friends! Namely caffyolay and Mr Caffy, rosie55 and moonlightmead! Lots of great food, great drink and great chat and it all zipped by far too quickly. Our meet-ups are always a high spot of the holiday when we come down to this neck of the woods!

Saturday... and the much awaited Luxborough Village Fete! You know what? I’m going to wait until I can post photos before I do a post on the fete. It deserves nothing less! And I’ve also decided that I’m going to hold fire on any other posts too, because we really do need photos! So, the rest of my holiday reports will have to wait until I get home. Sorry!

Comments

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

Friday was huge fun wasn't it? Lovely to see you both again, and rosie55. And very nice to meet moonlightmead for the first time. Enjoyed the day very much. Sounds to me like mooching and just enjoying the peace and quiet is just what you and JD need at the moment.

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

It really was a lovely get-together, wasn't it? I felt as though I'd had a weekend away, rather than a day, came back really relaxed. So glad you enjoyed it, too. It also reminded me of how much I love that little corner of the world - found myself eying the caravans at Blue Anchor Bay on the way back (Yes, we may have stopped in Dunster for a little stroll and taken the scenic route home!) and wondering whether we should consider a little base there, even if we stay here.
Looking forward very much to illustrated reports of the Luxborough Village Fete! In the meantime, just chill, you both deserve every single moment of relaxation.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Sounds gorgeous - just the sort of holiday you deserve!

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

It all sounds lovely and laid back - just what you need.

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Heh. Ah, yes, welcome to the world of a Caregiver's Holiday! Believe me, I know exactly the sort of holiday you're having.*g* Going to visit EOS, just to hang out in her flat and eat good food and have a few wanders, if we feel up to it...that's been the extent of my holidays since I started caring for my mother. And I wouldn't trade them for anything. You need this sort of lazy break. Absolutely. Enjoy!

I am, however, looking forward to hearing about the Village Fete! *g*

Yay for meeting up with Pros friends! That, too, is always a highlight of my holidays. Cheers!

[moonlightmead.livejournal.com]

It was a wonderful day, - and pub - and food - and people, above all the people.

And wow, what a stunning village you have found to retreat to. I look forward to the village fete. If vicariously.

Hmm. A vicarious village... vvvfete. Verily.

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

Holiday sounds nice actually. The mind and spirit need some down time.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

I wish I could have been at the meet up. It sounds like fun and since I've had the pleasure of meeting rosie55, I know you all had a grand time. One of these days...

I'm looking forward to the photos.

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

It all sounds lovely - and meet-ups too :)

Glad you're enjoying yourself (and happy birthday!)

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Cheers m'dear!

I had a great birthday, thanks!

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Yays so lovely to hear you are enjoying yourselves and having a fabby, lazy, 'you' time together. Something you both very richly deserve.

Cant wait to see the photos though!

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear you're enjoying your well earned break. :D

Heh! Love your icon! XD