Blogs from Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 8

When we arrived at the Suffolk Yacht Harbour (British spelling!) on the Orwell River we didn’t know how long we would be there, the weather was going to dictate that. Fortunately for us we met a couple that live on their boat here who helped us with getting oriented to what is here. Jenny works at the shop and was very helpful in organizing a visit from the Immigration/Customs officers to get us legally checked into the country. Two officers arrived, asked us a few questions, stamped our passports and we are now officially in the UK and can stay for 6 months. We checked the weather and found out that we would be here for a few days. This marina is not in walking distance to a town or any shops, but we found out ... read more

Sometimes you just get lucky. Today’s plan (October 6) was to cross the North Sea from the Netherlands to the UK. We got up at 6AM for a 7AM departure. As is always the rule we started the engine to let it run for about a half hour before we left. Everything was, set, we were just about to cast off the lines when the engine stops. No strange sounds, just silence. We tried to restart, no luck. First thought was no fuel. Last night Bob had switched from fuel tank # 1 to fuel tank # 2. We thought that tank #1 was low & might not make it all the way across as it looked like we were going to have to do some motoring today due to light wind. When Bob checked the ... read more

Sunday August 25,2013 Ipswich Suffolk I awoke to sunny and clear blue skies at Poplar Farm House! I ate breakfast with Sally and then showered to get ready for the lunch party. Around 10:00........finished up laundry and then helped in the kitchen to figure out the food. Many of the what was on the menu for today.....Sally had made the day before. MENU for our Lunch Party: Appetizer: Fish Dish which was Prawns, Trout, Smoked Salmon and Smoked Mackerel with Mayonnaise. Main Courses: Carrot Pie and Moussaka (With Meat) Veggies: Green Beans from PFH Garden, New Potatoes, Green Salad from PFH Garden. (Bread as well) Pudding/Dessert: Fruit Salad with Yogurt, Meringue Cookies and Chocolate Chip Bars (Jo made them) Tea and Coffee were served and afterwards Sally showed the garden to our guests which was fu ... read more

Friday August 23,2013 Ipswich Awoke to a beautiful sunny blue skies at PFH! I just chilled after breakfast watching videos and reading. In the afternoon.....had lunch and did errands with Sally in town. At PFH...focused on the garden, cleaning up and just relaxing. The dogs love following anyone outside especially Sally. Shale loves to roll around on the ground while Rune likes to play with his ball. Both dogs like to sleep as well after long hard day at PFH. Later....I helped Sally with a few things before dinner. It was Victor's night to make dinner and he made delicious Crepes. Savory and sweet ones alike! We played some more rounds of Banana Grams which is always fun! Goodnight...Everyone! Have a super day! :) :)... read more