July in North Devon

Another trip up the A30 to Umberleigh brought us back to our camp site of the moment once more. 

When we were here back in June, we decided to use the week to totally relax, and therefore have quite a few things we want to do in this 11 days.

Today it’s the Lavender farm at Cheristow.  We had enjoyed our previous visit here, and wanted to return whilst the lavender is in bloom.

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The weather was lovely once more, with the temperature reaching the mid 30 degree’s c, so after a wander and a cuppa we bought a few little bits from their shop and then headed on back to the site to try and rest in the shade of the caravan.

Jo Anne

 

Ilfracome via Umberleigh

Another week booked in the caravan, and it’s Umberleigh again.   A lovely camp site with more still to offer us for days out.

Today was the time for Ilfracombe

Upon returning to the caravan site, we had our supper and a bit of a relax and then we were treated to another spectacular sunset

Jo Anne

 

Tehidy Bluebells

It’s a glorious start to the Bank Holiday weekend, and a little trip to Tehidy is in order, as I believed that the bluebells were blooming.

We headed off to Cot Road entrance only to find that the car park was chokka block full, so a quick redirection took us to the overflow car park/field at the North Cliffs entrance.

Despite all of the cars that were parked, we barely saw anyone on our walk around the woodlands, and even managed to get a seat outside of the cafe, in the sunshine, to have a cuppa and for Paul to grab a bit of bakewell tart.

Fred was not impressed at having to put his walk on hold for 20 minutes!

Thankfully I was not wrong about the bluebells, and they poked their little faces up at the sunshine, smiling at us as we passed.

Then it was time to head back towards the car and home again

Thankfully Fred remembered the way….

Jo Anne

 

Park and Ride Surprise

We decided to head into Truro today, as Paul needed some new glasses.  We wanted to pop into various opticians on spec so to speak (please forgive the pun) to try and get a walk in appointment there and then.

When we arrived at the Park and Ride, we were greeted with beautifully decorated concrete balls. 

They were all done with knitting.  Unfortunately I have no idea who made them all, as the sign had been rained on and had run so much it was illegible.

Such a lovely treat to see – well done to the creative knitters who did this, whoever you are.

The above image is what the concrete balls are normally like and below the transformations…

It bought a smile to everyone’s faces as they walked past to the bus station.

Meanwhile, we managed to get an immediate appointment for Paul, and his glasses were ordered.  A good day all round

Jo Anne

 

My Easter Rupert!

I know, I know! Rupert is a Bear….. Well not in my life he’s not.  He is the lovely little Bunny I was given for Easter.

Any very yummy he was too!

Jo Anne

 

Another Night at the Theatre

Another girly night out with Sally Ann, has taken us to see Dolly Parton’s stage musical of  9 to 5.

I was really anxious that it would not be true to the original movie, but Wow, Wow, Wow! It could not have been more faithful to the storyline or script.

A superb show and cast.  Go and see it if you get the chance, you won’t be disappointed!

Jo Anne

 

What is a Mother?

Tonight I cried.  Then I cried some more.

My gorgeous baby sister-in-law, Jannah-Beth, sent me a ‘Like a Mother’, Mothers Day card and gift.

To say that this was unexpected would be the biggest understatement of the century, but the meaning behind it, and the love with which they have been given will never be lost on me.

I love you so much my baby girl

Jo Anne

The Best Kept Secret Ever…

Since the end of October I have been planning and scheming with Karen (P’s sister) and Marg (P’s Mum) to arrange for them to come down from Birmingham to Cornwall for the weekend of Paul’s birthday.

The amount of double meaning telephone conversations and voice messages that have been made and left over the past few months in order that he did not work it out has been incredible.

Well the plan worked.  Karen rang the doorbell first, and I sent him to answer it, while his mum hid around the corner.  She then rang the doorbell, and the tears and happiness flowed.

What a blindingly wonderful weekend of love, and hugs and family and relaxation and good food.

Thank you both for helping to make Paul’s weekend so wonderful.

 

Jo Anne