Blogs from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 6

Monday August 12,2013 Suffolk I awoke to sunny blue skies this morning in Ipswich and PFH! Today was the day to do simple errands and for Sally and I to get ready for our 6 day "Road Trip" driving in the rented Caravan or Mobile home. We will begin our adventure in a town called Shaftsbury, Bristol, and then the Northern part of Wales. Actually.......I am half English and a quarter Welsh! We will be visiting some of Sally's family members on her mom's side which should be fun! Sally and I have assembled our gear and the only thing left before we go at 9 am ......are pictures of the dynamic duo! When you are ready then get your cup of coffee and or tea and climb aboard in your mind and enjoy the ride!! ... read more

Saturday August 10,2013 Suffolk I awoke to another overcast morning at PFH and had a nice breakfast with Sally. Afterwards....borrowed a bike and went to Tesco's (British Grocery Store) and did some errands. An hour later....brought back two bunches of yellow roses for my aunt Penny. Around 1:05 pm.....drove towards East Bergholt to have lunch with my aunt and uncle. It was wonderful to see them and catch up with the family news. Took pictures of their dog, house and the tall Willow tree waiting to hug me. Ate a scrumptious meal made by my uncle who used to be a chef and caterer and now is also in the B&B business. Sally and I drove back past the town of Hadleigh towards Ipswich.....back to our home....Poplar Farm House. It was around 5:30 p m when ... read more

Thursday August 8,2013 Suffolk I awoke to sunshine and blue skies at PFH and I had slept in a caravan which was fun! On the grounds of PFH.....there is a pool, tennis court, several gardens and pathways to get lost in while having an adventure outside. There are several different places where one can sleep besides the main house itself. Inside the house.....there are respectively three bedrooms which B&B people use and or family and friends. Outside on the premises.........there is a separate building which includes an Arts and Crafts room and another bedroom which is called: The Rooms. However there are three other different places to lay your head on a pillow for the night. As you step outside....you walk towards the pool and the tennis court and on your left are two caravans. One ... read more

So here we are. It's nearly 9 months since i first started my application and it's finally here. I'll be spending 11 weeks in Carmel Valley, California. The only thing that i know about the place is that Clint Eastwood was once Mayor or so I've been told with many a 'do you feel luck punk' quotes coming out. With all my packing done it was time to have a celebration of an early birthday, diamond jubilee and leaving BBQ. It was a fitting send off with half decent weather, good food and good company! A special thanks to firstly Devvo, Coach and Deano for coming down for the weekend and secondly to Mum and Dad for organising it and thirdly everyone who came! So this is it i hope to keep you entertained and interested ... read more

As the title suggests our departure date is ever nearer, only 7 wks or so to go. Backpacks are bought, well bags with wheels!. Sue has contributed today by buying a new toothbrush for each of us and i'm playing and getting used to this blog site. Thankyou Eric for being the first blogger to reply, i,m sure we'll see you before we go. Update on packing the bags in a few weeks! ... read more