Blogs from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

MondayAugust 27,2018 I woke up around 7:15 am and had a quick shower and then came down, dressed and ready for breakfast. Sally and I talked and then we chatted till it was time to drive out of Poplar Farm House and off to Aunt Philippa and Uncle Jeremy’s house in Portsmouth. It took Sally and I about 2 and a half hours to drive to their house. We hugged and I brought in my luggage and then the four of us had a great lunch prepared by Philippa. Then around 2:15pm, Sally and the dogs drove back to Poplar Farm in Ipswich. I hugged Sally and I told her that I would text or email when I got home the following evening. After Sally left, Philippa, Jeremy and I had a quiet afternoon.We played a ... read more

Wednesday August 22,2018 I awoke late today due to getting in rather late. Sheri came to say hello and ask how our holiday was. After Sally and I went to the town of Hadleigh and did a few errands. We both had a nice simple lunch, it was a quiet afternoon. I took an hour nap which refreshed and restored me. We then went grocery shopping nearby and relaxed until dinner. We were both tired by 9:45pm. GoodNight!... read more

Tuesday August 7,2018 This morning I awoke to unusual weather and not quite sure what it wanted to do, rain or shine. I had breakfast and showered while Sally went out and played Tennis. around 12:15, Sally and I headed to Ipswich and I walked around the town for an hour while Sally had a haircut and did some errands. We each had an vanilla ice-cream cone with a chocolate wafer on top which was very yummy indeed!! Then we walked around one more store before Sally and I drove home. We just relaxed and hung out for most of the afternoon before it was to meet up with family for dinner and Theater in the Forest-at Jimmy’s Farm. Sally and I drove out of Poplar Farm to the restaurant near the farm called: Oyster’s Reach ... read more

Tuesday April 3,2018 Today Sally played Tennis in the morning while I had a good walk and shopped for Yellow Roses for Aunt Penny. I met up with Sheri and the three of us had a cup of tea/coffee and chatted. Then after Sheri left with her black small dog Daisy, Sally and I ate a light lunch. Sally went out around 2 for another tennis game while I chilled and relaxed at Poplar Farm House. Sally just arrived back home around 4:15 and we will do a few things before heading out to see Penny and my cousin Anna &her family. Sally and I left Poplar Farm around 6:05 pm and it only took us 15 minutes to Tattingstone near Higham(Hig-Ham). PennyAnna,Nick and Penny’s dog(Defa) came and greeted us at the door. We chatted and ... read more

Sunday April 1,2018 I woke to yet another gloomy and rainy day in Suffolk! After breakfast Sally and I drove towards an Antique Brocante about ten minutes down the road from Poplar Farmhouse. It was great to explore and walk around and try to find some British treasures. Sally found some really cool pieces which were old fashioned. (Old Crimping Irons from yesteryears). We came back to the house before getting ready to set off for Sheri&Jason’s new home. It took Sally and I about 15 minutes to walk to their house, which is Pinewood. We hugged Sheri,Jason,Millie and Fleur as well as Tina and her daughter Tilly, long-time friends. They also have a small black dog named Daisy and two cats(black&white=Marco and Skinny Calico/Tortoise=Olivia. We chatted for a bit and then Sally showed me the ... read more