tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post6214164187505248580..comments2023-10-01T14:22:47.269+01:00Comments on A Likely Story: Summer Holidays!Teresa Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-20296339775666243122013-08-25T12:19:16.062+01:002013-08-25T12:19:16.062+01:00Fancy you working at Butlins! It's never been ...Fancy you working at Butlins! It's never been quite the same in Clacton since they closed.<br /><br />I've always hated the end of the holidays. I used to dread my kids going back. But it's very true what you say - if they were the best years, there'd be nothing to look forward to! :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-12586172057088553922013-08-23T10:37:58.029+01:002013-08-23T10:37:58.029+01:00I had to enlarge the photo but yes isn't it gr...I had to enlarge the photo but yes isn't it great - who would call a boat that? LOL! Haven't been to Felixtowe or Clacton for some time but have fond memories of the area and it was lovely to see your photographs. Our childhood trips to the beach were normally taken in Clacton as we have relatives there. Worked at Butlins for a very short time once too as a teenager - oh dear, down memory lane we go! As for back to school, I am with you all the way. It has always depressed me, even with my own children. I also agree that schooldays are not the best years of one's life - if they were there wouldn't be much point going on would there? :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-65620877206812881652013-08-23T08:30:07.322+01:002013-08-23T08:30:07.322+01:00It's wonderful isn't it :-) You can have s...It's wonderful isn't it :-) You can have such FUN with names and why not? :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-80492378753171430552013-08-22T18:50:54.003+01:002013-08-22T18:50:54.003+01:00Lovely pics Teresa, and that boat's hilarious....Lovely pics Teresa, and that boat's hilarious. Terry Pratchett got away with it in his Snuff book. He had a barge called the wondrous fanny. Now if I put that in a story I'd be told off. And Charles Dickens had Mr. Dick swiveler or Twizzlers can't remember which in The old Curiosity shop. I think I should be more daring maybe...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-7392208565574892402013-08-22T08:54:13.653+01:002013-08-22T08:54:13.653+01:00That's a good way to look at it, Linda - a fre...That's a good way to look at it, Linda - a fresh start a different New Year (one with sunshine!) :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-24739750427916022632013-08-22T08:53:01.786+01:002013-08-22T08:53:01.786+01:00Now then, none of that wrist slapping, Lydia - if ...Now then, none of that wrist slapping, Lydia - if you're not writing, it's all going into your story store in your head :-) Found out yesterday that the summer holidays are two days longer than I thought :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-55735435994142521852013-08-21T12:50:46.749+01:002013-08-21T12:50:46.749+01:00Hi Teresa
Lovely photos, especially of Indie and ...Hi Teresa<br /><br />Lovely photos, especially of Indie and Fizz - what a beautiful cat.<br /><br />I used to dread going back to school too, but since working in education I always see September as a chance of a fresh start. Certainly better weather than the New Year in January.<br /><br />Lindawannabe a writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692361757891220849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-26990119191530484642013-08-20T22:14:49.802+01:002013-08-20T22:14:49.802+01:00I've not been good at keeping up with all my o...I've not been good at keeping up with all my on-line contacts lately but how lovely to log on here and see your photos of Indy and now not so little Fizz. Glad you're enjoying the summer with your grandchildren. Have been loving school holidays too and therefore not writing (sound of slapped wrist!). Back to work soon!xxLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580243616937466192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-28422595654906607272013-08-19T14:07:03.353+01:002013-08-19T14:07:03.353+01:00I feel it even now when the littlies have to go ba...I feel it even now when the littlies have to go back, Mandy! Had to rescue one of the furry babies from outside my bedroom window this morning - guess which one :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-87804423084622987592013-08-19T14:04:52.359+01:002013-08-19T14:04:52.359+01:00Sounds frustrating, Misha :-) xSounds frustrating, Misha :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-8365644016391692922013-08-19T11:11:04.904+01:002013-08-19T11:11:04.904+01:00I remember that dread of having to go back to scho...I remember that dread of having to go back to school! Glad you had a lovely boat trip, and those photographs of your furry babies are gorgeous. XAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919354420843737481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-41984407553636218012013-08-19T10:16:30.018+01:002013-08-19T10:16:30.018+01:00I know how it feels to be at the end of the summer...I know how it feels to be at the end of the summer vacation, but honestly, I can't wait. See I'm South African, so no summer vacation here, but since I still have to work with Europe, I want to bash my head in every time someone "disappears" from office on their "short break." <br /><br />Siiiiiigh. <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your vacation time, though. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-51476689973577674802013-08-19T09:11:27.579+01:002013-08-19T09:11:27.579+01:00I'm sure you will, Keith! It's too good no...I'm sure you will, Keith! It's too good not to use! :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-970616076163118232013-08-19T09:10:58.124+01:002013-08-19T09:10:58.124+01:00Oh yes, Maggie, let's hang on to it for as lon...Oh yes, Maggie, let's hang on to it for as long as possible :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-78354950162504019102013-08-19T08:48:51.894+01:002013-08-19T08:48:51.894+01:00I remember the boat called Damp Pussy. I have a fi...I remember the boat called Damp Pussy. I have a file on my computer with that name with a view to writing a story but I've never come up with anything.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-51500821845246644592013-08-18T15:44:43.759+01:002013-08-18T15:44:43.759+01:00No sooner will the children be back at school, tha...No sooner will the children be back at school, than we will be bombarded with Christmas things - everywhere. Can we hang on to summer for just a little bit longer - please.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-4882092028338658912013-08-18T07:21:51.898+01:002013-08-18T07:21:51.898+01:00I just love watching the sun sparkles on the sea, ...I just love watching the sun sparkles on the sea, Jenny. I have found them fascinating since I was a small child, like tiny glittering jewels scattered over the water :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-27365126476212662822013-08-18T07:20:46.035+01:002013-08-18T07:20:46.035+01:00It's been lovely hasn't it, Maria. To thin...It's been lovely hasn't it, Maria. To think how awful the year began with no spring to speak of and then it all turned round so beautifully! <br /><br />Not keen on autumn. I don't like the dark evenings. But I do think it is a very beautiful season to look at :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-10933608019830122702013-08-18T07:19:10.349+01:002013-08-18T07:19:10.349+01:00Ah, the smell of new exercise books. That was one ...Ah, the smell of new exercise books. That was one good thing about going back which I hadn't thought about. But I suppose by the time they'd dished out the books, the cloud of misery had lifted a little, being back with friends not seen all summer :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-48517120462958548182013-08-18T07:17:06.406+01:002013-08-18T07:17:06.406+01:00It is lovely, Rena with so much to see and of cour...It is lovely, Rena with so much to see and of course it is always changing. I love watching the comings and goings of the boats big and small, and hearing the lovely gulls :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-91209410912454562102013-08-18T07:14:28.614+01:002013-08-18T07:14:28.614+01:00I think it's because she pinches Indy's fo...I think it's because she pinches Indy's food (while he's off pinching hers)!<br /><br />You're right - going back is sometimes worse than you think it's going to be at work too xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-90015663197067022013-08-17T23:51:03.757+01:002013-08-17T23:51:03.757+01:00Lovely photo of the boat on a hot sunny day. It...Lovely photo of the boat on a hot sunny day. It's a combination I always like, sun and boats.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-89431645758039907332013-08-17T19:10:32.628+01:002013-08-17T19:10:32.628+01:00Hi Teresa, I'm land locked on all sides, but I...Hi Teresa, I'm land locked on all sides, but I am really enjoying this summer. Its fantastic to be able to get out and about. I don't even mind dodging the showers! <br /><br />I do agree with Frances though, I love autumn, the trees are beautiful when they are on the turn...Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-60169919300181915312013-08-17T17:39:14.855+01:002013-08-17T17:39:14.855+01:00Ah, but the smell of new exercise books and fresh ...Ah, but the smell of new exercise books and fresh conkers....it's not all bad!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-22229399421681690282013-08-17T17:37:44.974+01:002013-08-17T17:37:44.974+01:00I love the coast and all things maritime. Judging ...I love the coast and all things maritime. Judging by these great pictures, Teresa, you live in a fascinating area. Don't Indy and Fizz look cosy stretched out on that carpet? RxRena Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520149404274102132noreply@blogger.com