It seems I'm a patient now!

Good to know you’re still singing, seaspirit44 , we are brushing up ‘A Different Kind Of Urban’, a work commissioned by the choir a few years ago, set to poetry by an ex-member about Milton Keynes, music by a female composer, Liz Lane, it’s challenging but very good, together with our MD’s composition of ‘Amazing Grace’ using the tune but weaving parts around it plus changing key and tempo, Purcell’s ‘I Was Glad’ and Beethoven’ Elegischer Gesang which is a late work. Concert is only around an hour, we have 4 weeks left. That’s 4x1 hour plus a further 4 hours rehearsals in 2 evenings. 

Hugs xxx

Today I paddled, a sunny day from start to finish, the beach was busy but around the very edge of the small town it wasn’t too bad. Of course, being a sunny Saturday I knew it would be busy so planned to do very little. Same tomorrow too I guess, plus I will be starting to organise tidily for driving home on Monday. 

I watched a fisherman catch a sea bass and put it back, he told me that the ship I could see had a big undersea pipeline to shore, transferring sand. There’s evidence of longshore drift and of course the land behind the bank is very low lying so they have a lot of maintenance. 
a toasted sandwich at the National Trust cafe for lunch and a gentle walk back to laze in the van, making sure it was cool. Good to have a sea breeze, son says it’s hot at home. 

A couple who arrived yesterday are very chatty and invited me to join them this evening, which was thoughtful and friendly. 

Hugs xxx

A very similar day today, sunny but a bit more humid. I paddled again and had a coffee from the National Trust shop. They have bought the brick building nearby which will become cafe, toilets etc. the lady serving me says they are already digging out for lakes and wetland areas and the birds have begun to nest this spring. 

Then a gentle walk back, made a sandwich for lunch and also for lunch tomorrow. Sat and read most of the rest of the day. 

This evening I’ve begun to get tidied up ready for easy packing tomorrow. Of course I have to empty out the waste water tank and most of the fresh before leaving. I learnt a clever ruse, to run some of the remaining fresh water into the waste tank so that as it sloshes around on the journey, it helps clean it all. I did that when coming home the last couple of times, I’d learnt that when in Littlehampton last summer! I’ve actually managed on one tankful, as I’ve used the washing up facilities on site quite a lot. 

It’s been a lovely day although humid during the middle of the day, and the breeze has got up again. I can hear the sea in the distance. 

Hugs xxx

Hi moomy , I’m glad you’ve had a good break, and met some fellow motorhomers.

That’s a good plan about the waste tank. When we can we use hose to put water directly into the waste and swish it out a bit.

On our way home too, leaving Spain Tuesday.  A week at home, then off to see youngest son in Notts.

Safe travels. xx

You too, safe travel, thought my journey was a long one!!!

Hugs xxx

I’m safely home, got unpacked, electric hooked back up, first load of washing out, second in the machine when I realised it looked cloudy…..looked where it was coming from and it really was dark. Got the washing in, undies into the dryer and hung everything else in the airer in the garden room and then heard the rumbles. Some storm! Including hail! Still rumbling now, a good hour later….

At least I got home well before it, thank goodness. It’s cooled down quite a bit. Of course, first thing I did (after the loo!) was put fans on all round the house. 

hugs xxx

Glad you got home before the storm. xxx

Glad you’re home safe moomy We’re in thunderstorm near Bilbao. Just heard of another motorhome being struck by lightning and blown their electrics. They’re up in the Pico mountains. 

Washing - oh dear we have a few loads, fingers crossed the sun will shine and all get on the line!

Hope you’re planning your next trip! Xx

Just to add, met a lovely young man from North Wales. He’s been travelling on his own for 9 months. Been to Morocco and back to Spain.  He came in for drink and a chat, that’s what I think is great about life, if you can just talk to people and share experiences? 

I know everyone has things to worry about, diagnosis, treatment, more treatment etc. But you are all so amazing, lovely to have found you all virtually x

I remember you from 6 years ago!  My son had Hodgkin's lymphoma and you were so kind.  He's fully recovered now, thank goodness.  And now I have breast cancer - just starting the whole process.  To be honest I was more upset about his diagnosis than I am about mine.  As this thread is 5 years old, I do hope you have come out the other side....