What are you all up to

Pesky little critters aren't they?

Remember camping on sites around the Chertsey /Kingston area and wishing I had my 12 bore with me.

There seems to be absolutely no control over them and I would regard them as being the next worst thing to pidgeons.

They're very loud and colourful, that's all I can say when I spotted some in central Bristol. Apparently we've got them in the SW but I've not seen any more since that sighting. 

Nice day spent on the Dorset coast. OH and I decided we must have a go on the Jurassic Coast double decker before the crowds arrive later. The views must be great from the top deck.

Congratulations Tammygirl, ours was last Saturday, just 39 years! We went out wedding shoe shopping 😢, to a proper shoe shop with boxes of shoes floor to ceiling and ladders 😀, didn't get any but did get something comfortable and sensible 😂😂. There's a pair that might do but not cheap and not hugely comfortable so will need something comfy to change into. Then onto Leigh on Sea for a walk along the estuary before going into a cafe for delicious lunch.

Monday after a check on our motorhome we journeyed on to Freeport, not my fav but then shopping ain't on my to do list, but did find dressy sensible shoes, I also collected a pair from Clark's in town that I've ordered, got to go try on dress and 3 pairs of shoes. I have 30 days to return unwanted pairs, hopefully it wont be all 3 pairs 😯 Did have some sandals lined up but my bunion is playing up and the heels are a tad high! Wish my luck!! 

Milliehull glad you had a lovely time with the family in NI. It is hard to say goodbye!

Moulsey sad you not getting away but neither are we 😉. Ours is choice. How are things with your dad?

Delighted that those who are/been away have enjoyed themselves. Enjoy whatever you've got planned.

Met a friend for lunch and catch up, met near RHS Hyde Hall, so high for Essex 😉 and had a taste of the coolness of the wind 🌬. But it was lovely to see the sun, it may be a very dry county but we do suffer from greyness.

Make sure you get the one from starts at Bournmouth or Swanage and goes via Sandbanks very interesting on the top deck when on the chain ferry,but the roads do not make the most comfortable ride in places

Thanks WN, and a happy birthday to Mrs WN hope she managed to find a nice present with the extra pocket money 

TG. We had a squeely brake on our caravan last year it was very loud when coming to a roundabout ect. The van was in for its first servive at the dealers in November and since we have had it back there have been no further noise and we have towed it about 500 miles since.It must just have needed adjusting. Hopefully yours will be the same.

Thanks Francis, we hope so too. The dealer wondered if it was due to them being dry/dusty, we had not had any rain all the time we had been away. We haven't had the van on the road since we came back so we are hoping to take it out for a run this week. If its still noisy then we will have to take it up to Dyce to get looked at.

Sorry, I've just been catching up with posts on here, best wishes to the birthday and anniversary people!

Commiserations for anyone who can't plan breaks just now, we are much the same. 

B2 I don't envy you choosing shoes, I'd be in flat shoes by the evening, I'd have to have two pairs for a wedding!

Nellie we are staying at Blackwell Hall, (Trevor's choice)  this time. There are several nice ones to choose from. Where are you heading next on your tour.?

I overlooked Mrs WN birthday . I hope she has had a lovely day and celebrates in a suitable style 😉

Brue I've got flats ready but just need a little lift for the outfit, 2 pairs of shoes bought really comfy heel height, one pair slimmer at the toe, other pair I much prefer but they have a fabric flowery heel, not sure on the reason 😯😯. Otherwise that would be job done. Chatted to Timpsons the shoe repairers it may be possible to cover with scuff dye, but risky. I love the sandals but fear too narrow. Oh I do wish I'd get on with it, but I'm scared. I do hope the day will be wonderful, I'm sure it will be, but invite notes that reception will be on a working farm so suitable footwear maybe wellies. Gee that would solve the issues 😂😂😂. I'm not sure they'd be right for the church or photos!

Congratulations to Tammygirl and Happy Birthday to Mrs WN. 🎂

Glad you had a great time in NI Millie. 

Trip into town this morning, banking , shopping and a quick coffee with friends,  then work this afternoon. 

Our new caravan also developed squeaky brakes during the first year,  which stopped after we had it serviced. Then it came back so we had complete new brakes fitted under warranty, great all quiet, few months later squeak back!  Will see what happens after its next service.  Hope you have more luck TG.

Thanks for all for best wishes.

Mrs WN managed to find a few things which suddenly seemed important to own.  When we got home there was a small parcel for her. She ordered a pen from Japan about a week ago. Total cost? £6 including postage! Arrived 7 days later. It's some sort of non soluble ink pen that she can use with water colouring.  I just pay the bills. Still, she tickled pink. It keeps her occupied. 

Enjoy your trip this weekend Helen. Not been to that CL so you'll have to report back.