We returned from our holiday on Monday afternoon, and had things to do yesterday. So I have not been online from the 4th, until this morning.
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We were lucky with the weather, despite some overnight rain and an occasional heavy shower during the day, we managed to avoid getting wet and stayed in pleasant sunshine. Like most people do on holiday, I had too much to eat, and a lot more wine than I would have at home. Ollie had a wonderful time meeting new dogs, (including two Sharpeis) but he came home exhausted by the extra exercise of long walks along the seafront. He has been sleeping all the time since Monday, save for his walks across Beetley Meadows.
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It felt strange for me to not be blogging of course, but I am back today, starting from scratch. This means that I have replied to comments on my posts while I was away, but have not managed to tackle the hundreds of posts of bloggers I follow. By the weekend, I should be back to my normal routine.
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Thanks to everyone who read my older posts while I was gone. It was encouraging to discover I had regular views every day, even when not posting anything.
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Quite a lot happened while we were on holiday, including the death of the Queen, and Ukraine retaking ground in the ongoing war against Russia. But I watched little or no TV, as I had a porch to sit on, and watched the world go by outside instead. I make no comment about the death of Elizabeth II, and the media circus that has accompanied her passing. Everyone who reads this blog will know I am not a royalist, and have no interest in anything to do with the British royal family.
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After an enjoyable time breathing sea air, and travelling around a different part of England, I am actually looking forward to re-establishing my routine with Ollie. Julie has today off work, so it will be spent quietly, with a necessary supermarket shop and some catching up on domestic things.
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I hope you have all had an enjoyable week while we have been away, and I will catch up with all of your blogs soon.
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Hi Pete, I’m so glad you had a nice vacation with decent weather. I couldn’t help but think of you when the Queen died, knowing you were happy all the media was happening while you were away. Welcome back.
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Thank you, Jennie. The media circus surrounding the death of the Queen has been relentless indeed. I was happy to be on holiday, as you suspected.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Just as I suspected. Best to you, Pete.
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Sounds like you had a lovely relaxing break, Pete..Welcome back! x
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Thanks, Carol. We made the most of our week away, but I did spend a lot of time sitting quietly on the porch.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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The best kind of holiday we all need quiet relaxing time sometimes x
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Welcome back, glad to hear it was a great time away…and you wore Ollie out!
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Thanks, John. It certainly exhausted Ollie, as he could not get his usual 6-hour sleep during the day because we took him out. But he was soon back in his Beetley routine.
Best wishes, Pete.
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There is nothing better than staying along the coast for a spell. I love the waves and the coolness, even the fog is enchanting. Sounds like a fabulous holiday! Welcome home. Hugs, C
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We had one morning of spooky coastal fog, but it cleared before 10am.
Thanks, Cheryl.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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welcome back Pete, I did send a reply last night but it can’t have sent & I didn’t keep a copy.
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Thanks, Gavin. I haven’t seen any other comment from you.
Best wishes, Pete.
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HI Pete, I am glad you had a good holiday. I am sure it was a lovely change of pace for you both.
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Thanks, Robbie. It was exactly that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back, Pete. Sounds like the holiday was good, and it is also good to be reading you once more.🙂
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Thanks very much for that, Bruce. It was a great break by the beach, and I am keen to get back in the blogging saddle.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back.
Warmest regards, Ed (I have decided to give up my Theo persona)
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Thank you. I accept your ‘name change’, Ed. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back, Pete.
Best wishes.
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Thanks very much, Chaya.
Best wishes, Pete.
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(1) While on holiday, the British chessboard witnessed a move that involved a queen, a king, and a lot of pawns.
(2) Ollie met two Sharpeis. All I met was two Sharpies, but they left an indelible mark in my memory!
(3) If Ollie ever starts from scratch, it will be time to change the flea collar.
(4) I might be guilty of irregular views. But whether I am depends on your point of view.
(5) Coincidentally, those folks aboard the International Space Station also just happened to watch the world go by!
(6) Isn’t “sea air” an oxymoron?
(7) Hiked the Fletcher Trail on Sunday (Sept. 11). But, more ambitiously, I went to the mailbox, too!
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Yes, the continuation of the popularity of our monarchy seems assured. (Sadly.)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back and glad to hear you had an enjoyable break 🙂
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Thanks, Eduardo. I am missing the sea already! 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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Nice to have you back, Pete, and I am glad you had an enjoyable holiday. Sitting and watching the world go by seems a nice way to spend a few days.
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We did get out and about to some nice places of course, but the pauses on the porch were most welcome.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad you had a nice week. I was thinking yesterday that you must be back and I couldn’t believe a week had passed already. Nice to have you back!
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Thanks, Carolyn. It already feels like the holiday was a long time ago.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So glad to have you back….also pleased that your time away from the keyboard was enjoyable and Ollie had a great time as well…..and the Queen is still dead…..sorry could not resist…..chuq
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Yes, I did not allow the royal hoo-hah to overshadow my holiday, as you can imagine.
Thanks, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Smart move…and the news is the Queen is still dead. chuq
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Pleased you had a good holiday, Pete. Sitting on the porch sounds so restful! 💕🙂
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I love to sit on a porch, Harmony. It’s just a shame I don’t have one in Beetley. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back, Pete, you seem to have had less rain than we had on the IOW.
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It rained a lot overnight, but we didn’t get caught in any at all.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back!
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Many thanks, Dorothy. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great to see you back, Pete, and pleased you had a good break, enjoying the sea air and different scenery. 😊😊🍷
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Thanks, Sue. That sea air was very welcome.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sure I was!
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Welcome back Pete happy to hear you had a great holiday.
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Thank you, Christina. Being near the sea is always a delight for me.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It sounds like you had a very relaxing holiday. Welcome back!
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Thanks, Liz. It was very nice to be so close to the beach.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete.
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Good to see you back, Pete. Chug over at lobotero sure missed you too.
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Thanks, GP. All that time offline felt quite refreshing, but it is good to be back.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad you had a good holiday. 🙂
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Thanks, FR. It already feels like a long time ago.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back!
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Thank you, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Good to have you back, Pete, and I’m glad you enjoyed your holiday. I’m grateful that I had plenty of TV output recorded on the Sky box, as the schedules have largely been a wasteland for me, over the last few days: thank heavens for Dave! Our play performance was cancelled at short notice last Thursday evening, which left a lot of people [including nearly all of the cast] very disgruntled: there was no need for it, just our local council being over-cautious. Back to it this evening, and last one tomorrow: on with the motley! Cheers, Jon.
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The death certainly affected the TV scheduling, but as I was on holiday I wasn’t bothered. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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glad it was a great holiday and take your time catching up, it’s good to see you back and well –
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Thank you, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Welcome back, and glad you had a great holiday, Pete 😃
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Thanks very much, Chris.
Best wishes, Pete.
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