I think it may be Thursday, I’m so laid back I’m not sure. I wake when my lovely hubby brings me tea around 8am. It’s raining and dull. Mr Turnbull has already left for physio on his poorly shoulder. Earlier in the month whilst Rita was visiting Kaitlyn, Richard and the grandchildren in Australia, DavidContinue reading “Relaxing Portuguese Style”
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Tuesday
Panic over the storm has passed. Our friend Judy is joining us on the trip. Judy worked as one of our very first barmaids at the Adam and Eve in the early 1970’s so we have much history. I ring Judy early to discuss transport but she has already rung to check the trains andContinue reading “Tuesday”
Portugal -The 2022 Booze Cruise!
Roger & I are off for a long awaited trip to Portugal to visit our very sociable friends Rita & David. With the “do we don’t we” need negative tests before we go, can we stay covid free for two weeks, should we go to Stanstead airport by train or car?? Great no more travelContinue reading “Portugal -The 2022 Booze Cruise!”
2nd continued…. Home Time
We all decide we should have a quick snack as the next meal will not be until our Bangkok to Doha flight at 2am tomorrow. That is a sleeper flight so will only serve a light snack and breakfast. At 1pm we trundle next door to Pen Bungalows and have a large table put together.Continue reading “2nd continued…. Home Time”
Saturday 1st January 2022. 29c. Cloud & Sun.
As usual after a very late night I’m woken up by something. This time it’s the bird song. Most mornings the Myna Birds that nest in the tree outside our bathroom start their mating calls which resemble wolf whistles just before daybreak. These birds are common in Thailand especially outside my window! They pair forContinue reading “Saturday 1st January 2022. 29c. Cloud & Sun.”
New Year’s Eve continues…
The Gilveys are missing all day while Cece and I sunbathe.I check my find friends and see they are in Hadrin. Logan wanted to go back to purchase her bracelet. They also purchase some gorgeous earrings my sister had her eye on. They checked out the beach for tonight’s Full Moon Party and decide it’sContinue reading “New Year’s Eve continues…”
Wednesday 29th December. 28c (feels like 32c)
We wake this morning to a very dark sky. The weather predicted a short rain storm around 11am. After breakfast Ju turns up early for my massage. I thought I’d give it another go, give her the benefit of trying to cure my pains. I told her my age and asked her to go easy.Continue reading “Wednesday 29th December. 28c (feels like 32c)”
Christmas Day 28c Sun
We all turn up to breakfast in Christmas hats of various designs. Even the staff are wearing them. After breakfast the Gilveys walk to pick up the truck where we left it last night and drive off into Thongsala. While they are there they have a roast lunch each at the soho bar. While theyContinue reading “Christmas Day 28c Sun”
Christmas Eve continues….
Christmas Eve continued….. We are all dressed up ready to party. Gary drives all eight of us in the truck , Joolia & the girls brave the back of the truck, to a cocktail bar called Soho in Thong Nai Pan Beach where spend a lively hour or so on Mai Tai’s & Margaritas, JooliaContinue reading “Christmas Eve continues….”
Wednesday 22nd December 2021. 28c Rain.
Breakfast at 8am today, we were first, followed by Mike & Cece ,the Gilveys joined just as we left. Just got back to our bungalow when it started to pour with rain. I used the poor weather to do work emails and pay the Ribs staff. Roger and Mike go off to reception to payContinue reading “Wednesday 22nd December 2021. 28c Rain.”
