Tomorrow, I will be leaving the confines of Beetley, passing through the Norfolk County border checkpoints, and heading south with Julie and Ollie.
For the first time since March 2020, we will be visiting relatives and friends in Essex and Kent, on a 250-mile round trip. I know that’s not much by American standards, but after close to eighteen months of lockdown, it feels like a real escape to me.
As a result, I will be away from the blog for a few days. The serial will return after I get back, and I won’t be doing any other posting, or commenting on blogs I follow. I suppose I could try to manage that on my Fire Tablet, but I doubt I will want to struggle with that.
I thought I would let everyone know, in case you thought I had dropped dead!
Best wishes to you all, Pete.
I hope your trip was fun and relaxing.
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Thanks, Jennie. It was all about catching up after so long, so we didn’t do much ‘fun’. But it was lovely to see everyone.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Catching up is always good. 🙂
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Oh, i am feeling sorry, Pete! So, i had missed your departure. I hope to read what had happend with you in the South, in some minutes.
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It was just a visit to family and friends, I won’t be posting about it.
Thanks, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Not necessary, Pete! Great to hear, you are back, without any sad experiences. As today is Freedom Day i think you just have arrived in time.
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Safe journeys Pete! Enjoy 💕💕💕C
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Thanks very much, Cheryl. It was really nice, and we also had very hot weather.
Just home now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I wish you will have a good time.
It is so wonderful to meet friends and family now. Enjoy it.
Best wishes, Irene
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Thank you, Irene. We did have a lovely time in wonderful weather, and have just arrived home.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope you enjoy your freedom, have a good one 🙂
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Cheers, Eduardo.
Just home, and unpacking.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy your get away!
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Thanks, Nadine. It was very enjoyable, and also very hot! (30C)
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit!
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have a wonderful time off, Pete. safe travels! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Wilma. See you soon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Safe travels, Pete and enjoy! x
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Thanks, Carol. See you next week.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Have a wonderful time. Save travels 😁😁
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Thanks very much, WB.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a great trip!
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Thanks very much, Themis. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Avoid that M25 or a couple of days could end up being a couple of weeks 😊 Enjoy the trip
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I don’t have to touch the M25, Bobby.
A12, then A2. 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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Enjoy! Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. We are almost packed and ready, and Ollie has been for his bath today too. He will look his best when being a guest. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Unplug, Pete. It’s time to just breathe!
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Thanks, Lara. Just leaving Beetley feels like a real luxury. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy your getaway!!
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Thanks very much, Darlene. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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There’s nothing like a road trip, whether near or far!! Have a wonderful time Pete!
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Thanks, Susanne. It’s familiar territory, but still exciting to get away.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a wonderful time Pete!🤗
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Thanks, Kim.
See you next week! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, have a safe, relaxed trip – isn’t it great that we are slowly getting back to this “new normal?” Airlines here in the US report that booking are ABOVE where they were before the pandemic!
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I’m still not sure about England lifting every single restriction on the 19th, but 18 months without seeing friends and family is long enough.
Thanks, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, I have the same unease here…even though California is 70% vaccinated…and since the vaccines are virtually 100% effective, we are only seeing those who aren’t getting the shot becoming ill…it’s just bad because children under 12 can’t get protected yet so the ill-informed can make innocent people ill…sad.
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Have a great visit and don’t drive too fast!!!
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I’m an ‘old man’ driver, Yeti. Never in a rush. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Since you’re going to Essex, why not arrange to see Diane White and Constance Reilly?
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Yes, I will be quite close to Fordham as well. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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hush your mouth about dropping dead!! You return safely-and keep writing. x Michele
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Thanks, Michele. At my age, people might worry if I just disappeared. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Safe travels to you. Enjoy!
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Thank you very much. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy!
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Thanks very much, Pit.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I too am embarking on a journey today. It is scary. Brainfog is taking charge.
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Don’t be scared, Janet. Just embrace the change.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Safe trip 😉
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Thanks, Jack. Will do.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy your time AFK…..it will be soothing…..be safe and be well chuq
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Thanks, chuq. See you when I get back.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a splendid trip, Pete.
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Many thanks, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy the time out, Pete. Will be waiting for you
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Thank you, Shaily.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have fun!
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Thanks, Marina. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a good trip Pete
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Thanks very much, Sarada.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a lovley time Pete!
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Thanks, FR. It will be nice to see them after all this time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I’m heading south too next week to see my son and grandson for a few days, can’t wait 🙂
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Have a good trip, Pete!
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Thanks, Sue. Familiar territory, but eagerly anticipated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent!
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nobody will think that you dropped dead as you are a active blogger but it is good to inform to your readers good work done
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I like to let everyone know, as I am not getting any younger! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes
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Wishing you well and a safe journey. We are going the other way in October but I’m concerned about the Dartford tunnel as last time we used it it took cash but I’m not sure it does now. You will be fine going the other way. It’s very hot down here at present. We are going to Yorkshire but I don’t like the M1. Longing for a holiday. A change is as good as a rest?
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You have to have a Dartcharge account or pay by phone, Julie. There isno longer a cash or card option. It’s very easy to set up, and it means no more really bad queues at the tunnel or the bridge, though there is usually still something of a bottleneck going through the tunnel.
I have had a Dartcharge account since moving to Norfolk. You can add car registrations for more than one car, and they send an email to let you know when you need to top up.
https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, Pete. As this is only for one journey I think I can pay in advance. It just annoys me that cash is now being phased out.
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I know what you mean, Julie. I haven’t really used any cash during the last year. Even seaside car parks in Norfolk want card payments now. I suppose it saves them employing someone to empty the cash.
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Have a wonderful time. Look forward to your travel news.
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Thanks, Peggy. Nowhere I haven’t been before, but I am looking forward to it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy the change of routine, Pete. I also have a relative in Kent, plus one in Berkshire, which will make it a fairly long round trip from north Yorkshire, so I think I’ll give it a couple more months before I envisage taking on such a long journey. Interesting times, indeed. Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. At least our trip is more or less in a straight line. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy your freedom!
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Thanks, Trish. It is going to feel strange crossing the Thames again. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have safe journeys and happy visitings, Pete 😃
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Thanks, Chris. It feels like a lot longer ago than 18 months since we all met up.
Best wishes, Pete.
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