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North America » United States » New Jersey » Princeton August 6th 2014

Wednesday August 6 and Thursday August 7,2014 My goal before traveling to England this summer was to clean and organize my apt in New Jersey. I have included a few pictures of my apt and others to begin my new summer adventure. Five minutes before 3:00 pm,a taxi arrived and I said my "goodbyes" to my beloved Calico cat: Sophie and got into the taxi with my luggage towards Princeton Junction Train Station. I bumped into a parent from the CP community and we rode the train to the Airport stop and caught up with each other news and she took a picture of the both of us as well. I arrived early at Newark Airport around 4:45 pm and I dropped my one piece of checked luggage at Virgin Atlantic Desk and confirmed the boarding ... read more
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North America » United States » New Jersey » Princeton August 27th 2013

Tuesday August 27,2013 (Ipswich-United Kingdom Morning/ Princeton,NJ U.S.A. Evening) I awoke in the YURT for my last night at Poplar Farm House...and it was quite an adventure. A YURT is a white out door tent that one can assemble and take down easily. A nice place to lay one's head but here is the tragedy part..............no internet and so you have to read via your flashlight. Think of it of being outdoors but yet have the comfort of home close by. Don't worry about the voices of the wild animals you might or not hear in the darkness. Maybe one will just knock on the door and ask "may I have a cup of sugar?". It was fun! Sally and I left for Heathrow Airport around 10:20 am and then stopped by a friend's house in ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 26th 2013

Monday August 26,2013 Ipswich Suffolk I awoke to a beautiful, hot and sunny day at PFH! I came downstairs and greeted Sally and had breakfast. Later....I showered and then greeted my last full day at Poplar Farm House and Ipswich with a smile. :) I started to organize myself and pack my two suitcases and that took me awhile. Around 11:45 am...Sally and I headed into the town of Ipswich and looked in the Vintage Crafts Store where Sally and a friend have things there to sell. It is really cool! Afterwards...Sally and I walked along the waterfront and I took a few new pictures. It was nice! We arrived back at PFH around 1:20 pm and got the leftovers out of the two refrigerators. After lunch....I finished packing my suitcases and straightening my room. Around ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 25th 2013

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
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 24th 2013

Saturday August 24,2013 Ipswich Suffolk I looked outside the window when I awoke and it was raining really hard. A very dreary and wet day! English weather at it's best! After breakfast...Sally and I drove into Ipswich and did more errands. I mailed the rest of my postcards.....14 in all. I have two more but waiting addresses checks on them and they I will mail them. I have two new tops and grey pants that look very nice.....Sally's treat! We got back and I said "goodbye" to Sheri, Jason and Millie because they went on a week Camping trip with friends. Fleur is staying with us till everyone comes back. After a little lunch...I helped to prepare for our or as Sally has put it...my lunch party that I am hosting. A few friends and family ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 23rd 2013

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
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 22nd 2013

Thursday August 22,2013 Ipswich Suffolk Awoke to a rainy and humid day! After breakfast and shower....I got ready to greet the day. I went into the town of Ipswich and fun. Before I came back to PFH...I went to Tesco's to buy things for supper. After supper....I went out with Sheri and Sasha. We all had a lot of fun playing pool and listening to a band. It was great to catch up with news and playing snooker. Wonderful and fun times with the ladies of Suffolk. I came back and played a few rounds of Banana-Grams with Sally and Victor. Afterwards...watched a few videos on You-Tube before going to bed. Goodnight...everybody! Have a great day!... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Wandsworth August 21st 2013

Wednesday August 21,2013 Clapham Junction/Outer London I awoke to beautiful and sunny day in Clapham Junction. I took a different route back into London via a bus to Alldwych. I am trying different things when travelling this time....try something new...you never know. I am having fun! I decided to travel to one of my favorite places in London which is Covent Garden. It is a wonderful place to just wonder, watch people going by, shopping and of course the different Street Performers doing their thing. Awesome! Enjoyed the day! Time to get back to PFH and our special outing tonight. I got back to Ipswich about 4:20/4:25 pm and then Sally picked me up from the bus stop which was great. After a little quiet time....I changed and got ready to go out for the evening. ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 20th 2013

Tuesday August 20,2013 Ipswich I awoke to a beautiful morning at PFH. I had breakfast, showered and then got the 9:52 am train up to London. Yeah! I arrived at Liverpool Street Station around 11:20 am. I embarked on different kind of journey via the "Tube"/Subway. I usually do something historical and or blend in with the other tourists but I wanted to do something completely different all together. I thought of some area of London that I have never been to and It is definitely well known.....indeed. I chose : Notting Hill and especially one of the longest roads in London: Portabella Road. Wow! Awesome! I really enjoyed walking down Portabella and then after lunch ....eventually walking back up the road. Market, stalls, shops, restaurants and quirky other places were lined up on either side. ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 19th 2013

Blogger's Note: I am sorry for letting everybody wait for the next blogs! I needed a bit of a break before resuming writing. Don't worry...I wrote all my blurbs in a notebook. The next few blogs will be about life at PFH, London, Theater in the Forest, French Crepes and a Birthday Celebration Party at one of our neighbor's houses. Well then...let's begin readers!*************************************************************************************************** Monday August 19,2013 Ipswich Awoke to sunny and blue skies at PFH this morning. After breakfast ....helped reorganized the house. I did simple errands at home and it was wonderful to be back at PFH after a road trip. After lunch...Victor and I went into town and played pool. It was a lot of fun! I think I need to explain who Victor is......he is a (WWOOFER) and... read more
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