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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 » 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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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 15th 2013

Geo: 52.0593, 1.15567The south East of Suffolk is very flat with estuaries and sea shores being very muddy, thus this area is called the mud flat. The scenery of the seashore at Orford is not particularly dramatic however Orford is a picturesque village. As we have found very often along our journey across England, British villages are usually very nice. On our way there we passed a house out of a fairy tale. It doesn't show well on the picture but this red bricks house with its thatched roof, its walls covered with ivy and all the multicolored flowers at the front just reminded both of us of Hansel & Gretel.In the evening we went with Tom for a digestive walk. The initial plan was to take a quit walk to have a view at the ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 12th 2013

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
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 11th 2013

Sunday August 11,2013 Suffolk Awoke up to a another overcast day at PFH and came down to breakfast. Afterwards...I relaxed by checking my laptop, I-Pad and also my I-phone. It was nice to just chill for a bit and then decide what to do next after a few days of being busy. Later...Sally introduced Bette, Paula and myself to the world of FELT and how to make bracelets. Before lunch....we made our felt balls from different colors and then later today or tomorrow....we will finish the felt project. We have discussed the possibility of making a Rabbit or stuffed Animal out of Felt. It is really fun!! Today was a relaxing day for all of us! Another (Wwoofer) arrived from Lille, France and his name is Victor. He came last summer and enjoyed his time gardening, ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 10th 2013

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
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 9th 2013

Friday August 9,2013 Suffolk I woke up to a overcast day at PFH. After breakfast....I was ready for a stint at "The Community Shop" in Sproughton. Now...you ask what am I talking about ...well put down your coffee and find out how this village shop got started. Several people in the community came up with a way for the villagers to have a local small grocery shop. Through a lot of perseverance, patience and funds..... the Community Shop opened in April 2010. This shop has been going strong for the past three years with the help of many people especially the volunteers. I put on a blue apron and stood behind the counter and greeted customers and stocked shelves. Also...I enjoyed ringing up the customers with the "till"(cash register) and counting out the right change.... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 8th 2013

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
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Suffolk » Ipswich August 7th 2013

Wednesday August 7,2013 Suffolk Awoke to a windy but clear day in Hampshire, England. I am well rested and ready to explore with my relatives. I went downstairs to have some breakfast and greeted Philippa, Jeremy and Sally. Also said hello to the dogs.....Shaka and Scallywags. After breakfast.....the three ladies decided to do some shopping in Waterlooville. We hopped into Philippa's car and headed to the suburb of Waterlooville. We drove to TKMAX........a discount store similar to shops like TJMAXX and Marshalls which are based in the states. Everyone walked away with a "goody bag" after shopping for an hour. The three of us returned only to say our "goodbyes " and head home towards East Anglia. Sally and I left Hampshire around 12:30 pm or so and it took us about 2 and half hours ... read more
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