Monday 28 October 2013

Away again....

The above photo was actually taken at Coverack but I didn't take any at Shaldon as it rained a lot. Still,it didn't spoil our enjoyment, and thank god for waterproof trousers.

I went and saw my mum last week which was lovely, then stayed in Shaldon with my dear friend Av, and although it was only a brief time together, I came away feeling more refreshed and positive than I have done for several weeks. We’ve known each other for about 20 years (Av, you’ll put me right on exactly when we met!) and seen each other through various heartaches, falling in and out of love, death and disasters. So we know each other pretty well by now.

We’ve also been on holiday a lot – just because you’re good friends doesn’t necessarily mean you get on well when you go away. But we always laugh, cry, talk, walk and generally have a great time. So does Moll, who adores Av.

So I came away feeling much better about life. On Friday I managed to send my next walks book off to the publishers - ahead of deadline – and, urged by Av, also sent off a collection of poems to a competition. I’ve put my growing anthology of pomes into a book which Mr B says he will illustrate. Av read them and said I must find a publisher. (And she doesn’t say that kind of thing lightly.) Not an easy thing to do, but I love writing them so that bit isn’t a hardship.

This is written on Monday, for a change, and as my youngest brother and his family are coming over for a meal, I am cooking vast amounts of food to feed the Kittow Hordes. I haven’t seen them for a year, so it will lovely to catch up with them.

Later on this week, I’m off to Budock Vean ( a Very Smart Hotel) to review their dog friendly accommodation. The irony of this is that we went there on Mr B’s birthday intending to have a drink there. We turned up straight from the beach and were told we couldn’t have a drink unless we ate there, so we departed. Several weeks later I had a phone call asking if I’d like to review the place….

They even have a dress code for dinner (Smart for ladies, jacket and tie for men), which isn’t something I’ve ever come across before. Excuse me while I dash down to the charity shops to find something to wear……

9 comments:

Akelamalu said...

Glad you're feeling more positive FP and good luck with the book of poems.

Will you include the fact that you have to eat to drink in your review of the hotel??

Flowerpot said...

That's a very good point, Ak! Thanks x

Morton S Gray said...

Hi Flowerpot,

Can't wait to read the poems - let me know when they are published!

I can tell just from your blog posts and your kind comments on mine that you would make a great friend - pity I'm not nearer ;-).

Enjoy your dinner. I hope they impress you or you might be tempted to get revenge!

Mx

Chris Stovell said...

Good to hear you feel refreshed. I'll be interested to read your review after that!!

Flowerpot said...

Chris - just found out that dogs aren't allowed in any of the public places in the hotel which seems a bit crazy. Other than bedrooms. Moll is not going to like that!

Flowerpot said...

Morton - one of my poems has been published in The Dance is New which is available on Kindle now from Amazon. As to the review - we'll see!

Rena George said...

There's nothing like catching up with a really good friend to raise your spirits, is there Sue?
Congratulations on getting your new walks book finished and sent off, and good luck with the poetry. Rx

Rena George said...

There's nothing like catching up with a really good friend to raise your spirits, is there Sue?
Congratulations on getting your new walks book finished and sent off, and good luck with the poetry. Rx

PS: Apologies if this comment is duplicated. Google is playing me up.

Flowerpot said...

Rena - no, good friends are really special. Thanks for the rest! Sx