tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.comments2014-02-27T11:30:14.361+00:00Journeys Close To HomeSusannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-87821648627225245142010-06-26T19:41:18.454+01:002010-06-26T19:41:18.454+01:00Yes, that would be a good name. :-)Yes, that would be a good name. :-)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-64592250947281814602010-04-20T19:47:58.335+01:002010-04-20T19:47:58.335+01:00Hi,
Maybe Joe wants to get stuck into another bui...Hi,<br /><br />Maybe Joe wants to get stuck into another build ;)<br /><br />I think you will have no problem selling the van, but maybe you should hold off, enjoy her for another year, then sell her in the new year when prices are higher...<br /><br />Lucy still needs a clutch, so we may get it sorted in time for the summer, with a house to restore though its one big juggling act!<br /><br />Look forward to some more posts from guys.<br /><br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965860859068604777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-89329420057292310652010-04-16T20:10:28.381+01:002010-04-16T20:10:28.381+01:00Hi Dave, good to see you here. :-)
Yes, the bus i...Hi Dave, good to see you here. :-)<br /><br />Yes, the bus is out from under the sheet and sailed through its MOT last week! Curtains are back in and it is ready to go. . . BUT, we are thinking of selling it (I know, I know, I don't like talking about it!) and buying a much smaller van to use as a day van, as we never really got to do much more than day trips and a smaller van that could be used as our main transport too would be better for that. (Oh ho, I can feel another conversion coming on!) lol <br /><br />I am trying not to think about the selling bit too much, (I am very attached to the bus) but I can see the logic.<br /><br />How are things with you and Donna, are you planning lots of trips this year?<br /><br />Thanks for popping in. :-)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-85784600566786822402010-04-16T16:36:21.395+01:002010-04-16T16:36:21.395+01:00Spring is here! Any plans for the van to come out...Spring is here! Any plans for the van to come out from under the sheet!?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965860859068604777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-49573607190836881982009-12-10T16:35:52.760+00:002009-12-10T16:35:52.760+00:00Hi Jonathon - Yes, it was a wonderful feeling sitt...Hi Jonathon - Yes, it was a wonderful feeling sitting back and appreciating the fact that the old minibus was now a comfortable motorhome. <br /><br />The green fields, the Sun and the vodka! all helped in the appreciation of a job well done. :-)<br /><br />Thanks do much for leaving a comment and for your kind words, they are much appreciated.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-44657814257835770372009-12-10T13:48:41.261+00:002009-12-10T13:48:41.261+00:00Your satisfaction at the leisurely scene around yo...Your satisfaction at the leisurely scene around you at the site must match the excitement of knowing you've achieved such great things with the build of your motorhome.<br /><br />You're an inspiration and, may I say it, a very talented writer!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-15121438971173787102009-11-03T19:54:45.426+00:002009-11-03T19:54:45.426+00:00Shhh! I haven't told the Cats yet! ;-)
No cha...Shhh! I haven't told the Cats yet! ;-)<br /><br />No chance of me hibernating - I am a blog addict (as you know!)<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in Barbara.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-85793839536742516922009-11-03T19:20:30.307+00:002009-11-03T19:20:30.307+00:00I hope you were gentle with the cats when you brok...I hope you were gentle with the cats when you broke the bad news to them! What on earth are they going to do for excitement now!!!<br /><br />Hope the 'bus 4 us' stays safe and cosy in its hibernation! But dont you hibernate.... love your blogs!Barbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-12627619059219375622009-10-12T15:03:51.730+01:002009-10-12T15:03:51.730+01:00Hi Barbara - thanks for the reminder about getting...Hi Barbara - thanks for the reminder about getting out for another trip while all the lovely autumn colour is still around! We are having some lovely sunshine at the moment, I really will have to plan another trip soon. <br /><br />No I didn't buy one of the hats - great though they were! I already have so many hats I suspect they have set up a breeding programme in the top of my wardrobe! :-) <br /><br />Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from you.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-18294746042980639882009-10-12T12:29:43.529+01:002009-10-12T12:29:43.529+01:00Thanks again S., for sharing what seemed like a gr...Thanks again S., for sharing what seemed like a great day out albeit a bit busier than you would like. Looking at your great photos there is a medieval feel to the festivities. I really hope you bought one of those great looking hats! <br /><br />I will wait your next trip (with the moggies) out into what must be the beautiful English autumnal countryside!! Go on - before the colour is all gone!!!Barbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-46715597218928106652009-08-31T08:03:58.877+01:002009-08-31T08:03:58.877+01:00Hello Dave - yes it is amazing that people go hund...Hello Dave - yes it is amazing that people go hundreds of miles for holidays when lots of times there are some really great places in their area that they have never explored! <br /><br />We are lucky in where we live as we have loads of places still to see.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in. :-)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-32280214470097837772009-08-31T07:56:51.107+01:002009-08-31T07:56:51.107+01:00I think its great how you are exploring places you...I think its great how you are exploring places you have never been before but are so close to your home!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965860859068604777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-63803473251831368462009-08-23T12:28:02.052+01:002009-08-23T12:28:02.052+01:00Thanks Barbara :-) it was a really lovely day.Thanks Barbara :-) it was a really lovely day.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-38245288130791951912009-08-23T11:21:42.401+01:002009-08-23T11:21:42.401+01:00Just love reading about your travels. Your birthd...Just love reading about your travels. Your birthday day out sounds and looks wonderful. Glad you had a lovely day! :) BBarbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-91139203196049556302009-08-03T17:54:13.358+01:002009-08-03T17:54:13.358+01:00Ha Barbara, what a brilliant idea! ;-)
I may just...Ha Barbara, what a brilliant idea! ;-)<br /><br />I may just put it to them and see what they say!Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-23565203167969272492009-08-03T13:21:00.386+01:002009-08-03T13:21:00.386+01:00Hiya Susannah... would love to know what the cats...Hiya Susannah... would love to know what the cats think of their excursions and what they make of the new vistas that open up for them. You must provide them with lots of new smells as well.<br />Can you interview the cats at all? So they can share their thoughts with us!Barbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-44678316011374399242009-07-31T09:59:55.403+01:002009-07-31T09:59:55.403+01:00Hello Dave :-)
I am glad you liked the cat photos...Hello Dave :-)<br /><br />I am glad you liked the cat photos. <br /><br />I just had a thought, maybe I can record them so I can include sound effects, then everyone can 'enjoy' the mad miaowing they do when we are driving along! :-)<br /><br />It would be great if you placed a link from the new website back here.<br /><br />(Lucy is looking good - I love your tiles!)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-88065157708727003782009-07-31T09:14:54.413+01:002009-07-31T09:14:54.413+01:00Hey guys!
Another excellent entry into the blog, ...Hey guys!<br /><br />Another excellent entry into the blog, love the cat photos!<br /><br />Would you mind if i placed a link from the new website to your blog??<br /><br />Thanks<br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965860859068604777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-48239074591611752112009-07-19T22:05:53.344+01:002009-07-19T22:05:53.344+01:00Hi Barbara, yes I know exactly what you mean! Whic...Hi Barbara, yes I know exactly what you mean! Which is why I love doing the Journeys Close to Home as you realise just gow many things there are around where you live. <br /><br />Someone close recently went for an afternoon out local to where she lives - something she had never dreamt of doing before - they saw lovely scenery, had an ice cream - she said it was like being on holiday! Exactly! <br /><br />You don't have to go 200 miles to be a tourist, you can go 10 miles and be a tOurist there. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by, it is always good to have you on board.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-85008874068954527252009-07-19T21:46:14.536+01:002009-07-19T21:46:14.536+01:00Hiya Susannah.... another lovely post with great ...Hiya Susannah.... another lovely post with great photos. Makes me wonder how many of us have places like Sulgrave Manor within easy reach but because they are so near we ignore them. Makes me wonder why I have never been to the Guinness Factory or to see the Book of Kells in Trinity College! So thanks again for the inspiration.... as usual!Barbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-13714238833528965422009-07-07T21:04:01.472+01:002009-07-07T21:04:01.472+01:00Hi Oriana, yes, it IS really great to open up the ...Hi Oriana, yes, it IS really great to open up the wall of our travelling room. :-)<br /><br />As to fast food shops, the bigger towns are full of them! though the smaller villages usually get away without having any.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-6701170281425308982009-07-04T21:20:52.242+01:002009-07-04T21:20:52.242+01:00Another winner! I love how you describe these trip...Another winner! I love how you describe these trips as taking your home along with you then opening up a wall...I can't contain my envy! That village is Quaint with a capital Q...I can't get over how different it is to live in a place with so much history. When I think of the blight of strip malls that cover most of the U.S. I want to puke. (Though to be fair, towns like this do exist, and I have lived in them: Carmel, Pacific Grove & Mendocino in CA & Port Townsend here in WA. But your English villages just seem so picture postcard perfect. Though I'm sure there is as much human drama behind the old stone walls...where do they hide the fast food shoppes--or are they wisely banned?<br /><br />Can't wait for your next adventure.Orianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758156896872729712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-57588718457049709132009-06-25T18:00:14.880+01:002009-06-25T18:00:14.880+01:00Hi Barbara, I am so glad you enjoy our adventures....Hi Barbara, I am so glad you enjoy our adventures. We love them, and it is great to know that by sharing them other people are enjoying them too.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-44888290729550341602009-06-25T16:50:48.734+01:002009-06-25T16:50:48.734+01:00Oh Susannah.. you should work for the British Tour...Oh Susannah.. you should work for the British Tourist Board. It all sounds and looks so idyllic. Your photos compliment your way with words beautifully. I look forward particularly to posts on this blog.. they are a perfect escape. Thank you!<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785509891041659198.post-11202746040284635852009-06-22T01:40:49.958+01:002009-06-22T01:40:49.958+01:00Oh my, so many evocative phrases to savor...you re...Oh my, so many evocative phrases to savor...you really preseved the whole experience for those of us who can only read of such trips. You write of hearing skylarks as though it was a daily occurence--and perhaps it is--but I have never heard a skylark, so I can only imagine that they sing of bliss. The photos are also lovely--thanks so much for writing up these trips.Orianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758156896872729712noreply@blogger.com