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3rd October 2018

Castles
Another gem from your collection of castles Jennifer. I have posted some of yours in the Palaces & castles thread in the Photography Forum. Keep 'em coming.

From Blog: Spain 37 - Astorga - a different palace and a cathedral/Ponferrada and the Templars Castle/O Barko and A Rua

7th October 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

castles
Thankyou for the kind comments

From Blog: Spain 37 - Astorga - a different palace and a cathedral/Ponferrada and the Templars Castle/O Barko and A Rua

3rd October 2018

Mike Smith
non-member comment

Loarre Castle
Jen, enjoying reading about your latest trip but couldn't help but think that the picture of Loarre Castle overlooking the plains was so reminiscent of Bolsover Castle, overlooking the plains across Staveley, Clay Cross and to the distant Peak District. So far for a similar view, NOT! It is early on a grey Wednesday morning here though so my eyes may not be focusing that well. I'm sure the views you're experiencing down there bear no resemblance to those from Bolsover :) One other point, St Cyr brought back happy memories to Jill and I, we have also stayed by the beach there.

3rd October 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Loarre
Hi both we are sweltering in 33 degree heat here in the wild west town of El Rocio. All that is missing is John Wayne and his oss . Hope you are both well.

30th September 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Heading into the Pyrenees
What a life you lead. Suzy must be the ultimate home away from home.

From Blog: France 138/ Day 5 /a misty morning/a day on the Pau/heading for Spain.

3rd October 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Suzy
Hi DAve Suzy is somewhere else . we sold her last year and are now in Gabby a much smaller version . Still you are right the freedom of the road in your home from home is wonderful

From Blog: France 138/ Day 5 /a misty morning/a day on the Pau/heading for Spain.

18th September 2018

Jackie Harrison
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Taking the Plunge!!
We took the plunge - sold our house in Bristol and bought a bungalow on outskirts of Newport that needed total renovation including a new garden!! It was hard work, was homeless for 6 months, did the bungalow one year and garden this year! Now I love it and its all up together when I get back from travelling!! We are currently in Spain!!

From Blog: Nottinghamshire 11 - Newark /a fly screen/a civil war museum/a whole load of what ifs

13th August 2018

Jackie Harrison
non-member comment

House-hunting
Good luck with your search!! We downsized from a 3 bed house in Bristol to a 2 bed bungalow in South Wales that needed renovating!! Hard work, but good fun!

From Blog: Wrexham County Borough 2 - Bangor on Dee /Bangor Is y Coed so good they named it twice /Wrexham Lager and a Boddingtons Ale Pie/St Dunawds Church and three smelly dogs

13th August 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

house hunting
Think its going to be long job :( Nothing works at the moment - too many compromises. Looking forward to getting in the motorhome and getting away instead

From Blog: Wrexham County Borough 2 - Bangor on Dee /Bangor Is y Coed so good they named it twice /Wrexham Lager and a Boddingtons Ale Pie/St Dunawds Church and three smelly dogs

22nd June 2018

Sam David
non-member comment

Nice
Nice. Enjoyed reading it.

From Blog: Staffordshire 8 - Shugborough/the queens photographic relative/what would Palladio have thought?

23rd June 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

shugborough
Thankyou :)

From Blog: Staffordshire 8 - Shugborough/the queens photographic relative/what would Palladio have thought?

12th May 2018

Jackie
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Yes -watching people die isn't easy, Hopefully it will be over soon. Why do they keep people alive when there is no quality of life and its terminal. Don't start me on that one!! We have just come back from 6 days in Stockholm, Sweden but I think we will base ourselves in the UK until Sept when we are off to Spain again! We are having the garden landscaped (it still looks like a builders yard!!) starting Monday, skip was delivered today so quite excited about having a garden again!! We also have an allotment so its lots of soup making, vegetables, fruit, watering through the summer etc, etc

From Blog: France 134 - Valencay and its chateau/Tallerand/ a free aire and a lost 8 euros/news from home/all things appear and disappear

9th May 2018

jackieandchris2011
Jackie

France
With pancreatic cancer, I have not known anyone live longer than 6 months. Its normally been about 4 months :-( Just try and enjoy the time you have left with here - it must be quite difficult for you both. Then afterwards you can go on holiday :-)))

From Blog: France 134 - Valencay and its chateau/Tallerand/ a free aire and a lost 8 euros/news from home/all things appear and disappear

12th May 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

holidays
Hi I think she probably has had it for over 2 years as they kept trying to find out why she was losing weight. 3 stone loss over two years. Eventually 10 weeks ago we got the diagnosis. The hospice are brilliant as are Helens Trust and Marie Curie. She does not have much quality of life at the moment having taken to her bed. She eats little and is still losing weight. Mum had bowel cancer and that was awful to watch. We find ourselves wishing it were all over for her sake as much as our own. Where are you off to next?

From Blog: France 134 - Valencay and its chateau/Tallerand/ a free aire and a lost 8 euros/news from home/all things appear and disappear

8th May 2018

jackieandchris2011
Jackie

France
Hope you got home ok and in time? I remember being in France many years ago in a similar situation....Doesn't make for an easy holiday but you seemed to have enjoyed your time in France! Look forward to reading about your next adventure!

From Blog: France 134 - Valencay and its chateau/Tallerand/ a free aire and a lost 8 euros/news from home/all things appear and disappear

9th May 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Lazarus
Yes we did get back. Mother in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was given 12 weeks to live . That was 9 weeks ago and she has care in four times a day and through the night . She is like Lazarus and has risen from the almost dead to completely well again. She is driving us insane and wonder how long it will go on for. We will probably peg it before she does !!!!! We might not even get a next holiday the way things are going :(

From Blog: France 134 - Valencay and its chateau/Tallerand/ a free aire and a lost 8 euros/news from home/all things appear and disappear

21st April 2018

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Planning of my Via Francigena pilrimage to Rome...
is nearly complete. I'm flying to California from 4-7 May to visit my son who will be accompanying me to finalize plans. He likes to put things off and I likely to make arrangements quickly as airlines and hotels book up in popular locations.

From Blog: France 125 - Vannes /a bus trip into town for 1 euro 60 cents/ plat du jour/ Yeched Mat

22nd April 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

your trip
How lovely it will be to have company on the trip. I take it this will be Will. I would love to see California - the Golden Gate bridge always looks wonderful. Keep safe on your travels

From Blog: France 125 - Vannes /a bus trip into town for 1 euro 60 cents/ plat du jour/ Yeched Mat

21st April 2018

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I'm enjoying your vacation and the good weather...
are you planning to visit Carnac with its megalithic dolmens? If not, I recommend you do.

From Blog: France 125 - Vannes /a bus trip into town for 1 euro 60 cents/ plat du jour/ Yeched Mat

21st April 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

the rest of trip
We may do on the way back . At the moment we are in St Jean D'Angeley and going over to the Ile D'Oloron tomorrow. Weather marvellous for a change . We are just enjoying the rest. How is your planning coming along?

From Blog: France 125 - Vannes /a bus trip into town for 1 euro 60 cents/ plat du jour/ Yeched Mat

17th April 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Fairytale Castles
There is something about castles that fascinates me too, Jennifer. Yet I only recall seeing them in Ethiopia and Bolivia, which were complete surprises. Something to look forward to if we ever hit Europe by the look of it.

From Blog: France 121 - Fougeres 1 - Persian Rugs/Daisies, Dandelions, Ladies Smock and Forget me nots/a fairytale castle and an empty auberge

18th April 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

castles
Had a change today went on the elephant at Nantes. Wow what an experience. Nice castles in Wales too if you ever get over here

From Blog: France 121 - Fougeres 1 - Persian Rugs/Daisies, Dandelions, Ladies Smock and Forget me nots/a fairytale castle and an empty auberge

27th February 2018

Jackie Harrison
non-member comment

Spain
We are going back 10th March - 19th April so that should see the worst of weather out of the way!! Stay warm! Its freezing here today although no snow - snow forecast for tomorrow though!

From Blog: Derbyshire 42 - Chesterfield/a big wheel/shame it was a dull miserable day/Camperstop arrived/a bit of drilling

25th February 2018

jackieandchris2011
Jackie

the chesterfield eye
All good here!! Just unused to all this freezing cold weather! Looking forward to going back to Spain in 2 weeks!! Glad Gabbys heating is ok!

From Blog: Derbyshire 42 - Chesterfield/a big wheel/shame it was a dull miserable day/Camperstop arrived/a bit of drilling

26th February 2018

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Spain
Looking forward to reading your trip to Spain. We are going there again in September/October I think if all goes according to plan.

From Blog: Derbyshire 42 - Chesterfield/a big wheel/shame it was a dull miserable day/Camperstop arrived/a bit of drilling

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