tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post4577628442415775552..comments2023-10-01T14:22:47.269+01:00Comments on A Likely Story: Just Dogs and CatsTeresa Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-80459080000037046392016-08-29T18:51:44.428+01:002016-08-29T18:51:44.428+01:00I can't believe how lucky we've been with ...I can't believe how lucky we've been with the weather here this year, Maria. <br />Our little Ha'penny pier has a lovely atmosphere and a real sense of the past. Now I know why my grandad and his mates used to sit down there for so long :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-38739846606103585802016-08-29T18:46:53.940+01:002016-08-29T18:46:53.940+01:00That's interesting, Patsy. Not just me that...That's interesting, Patsy. Not just me that's noticed then. Mind you, you have been getting around a bit :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-70100896509256452692016-08-29T18:45:36.592+01:002016-08-29T18:45:36.592+01:00Oh Wendy you should never feel guilty about spendi...Oh Wendy you should never feel guilty about spending time with your grandchildren. The time we spend with them is so precious xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-86487001778628953662016-08-28T19:44:25.595+01:002016-08-28T19:44:25.595+01:00How lucky you are Teresa, I've just been moani...How lucky you are Teresa, I've just been moaning how bad the weather has been this year. Whenever I've had any real free time and plans to do outdoor stuff it's bucketed down here in the Midlands.<br /><br />Like you I've been away from the writing desk, although I'm back now. <br />If I had any grandchildren, I'd probably be taking them out here there and everywhere too. <br /><br />Those piers look interesting. I bet they could tell a story or two...<br /><br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-23952445493407070052016-08-28T10:58:01.193+01:002016-08-28T10:58:01.193+01:00Odd you mentioning young gulls as I've noticed...Odd you mentioning young gulls as I've noticed lots of them on our travels. Wonder if this is an especially good year for them, or it's just coincidence that we've both seen more than usual?Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-14809955205992108292016-08-28T08:44:06.816+01:002016-08-28T08:44:06.816+01:00If it's any consolation, Teresa, I have also t...If it's any consolation, Teresa, I have also taken time out from writing this summer due to grandchildren commitments. I felt guilty at first and then I thought, 'What's more important?' The writing will always be there but the grandkids grow so fast.<br />Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-40814191127170315642016-08-26T18:50:45.719+01:002016-08-26T18:50:45.719+01:00It is lovely for a quiet sit down :-) It feels unr...It is lovely for a quiet sit down :-) It feels unreal sometimes to see Dusty running around off the lead after so long - seven months - of keeping him quiet :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-82089418554531212042016-08-26T18:35:06.504+01:002016-08-26T18:35:06.504+01:00Glad I popped over to such a special blog post. I ...Glad I popped over to such a special blog post. I love old piers, and the Ha'penny one looks so relaxing. I'd be there on a deckchair with a book as well. Enjoy the time with grandchildren, and you deserve a writing break and then you'll have lots of things to write about when you get back to it. Fab to see Dusty with Poppy out and about again. Lots of love, xxxxxxx:)))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-18330365372717329992016-08-26T18:32:55.114+01:002016-08-26T18:32:55.114+01:00:-) xx:-) xxSue Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289238779017931338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-10584924136205201042016-08-26T16:30:56.484+01:002016-08-26T16:30:56.484+01:00Aw you are lovely, thank you, Sue xxAw you are lovely, thank you, Sue xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-63560739014506585442016-08-26T14:37:10.361+01:002016-08-26T14:37:10.361+01:00What a lovely post yet again Teresa. I adore all t...What a lovely post yet again Teresa. I adore all those photos (honestly if you hadn't mentioned it I'd never have noticed the bins - just saw the gorgeous building) Yes time spent doing what you've been doing, building up all those wonderful memories with your grandchildren, is a good reason to have a break from writing. Er - but not too long a break - we certainly don't want a dearth of fabulous Teresa Ashby stories thank you ;-) xxxxSue Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289238779017931338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-72262603385920733322016-08-26T10:11:26.656+01:002016-08-26T10:11:26.656+01:00I do feel sorry for dogs I see out in the full hea...I do feel sorry for dogs I see out in the full heat of the day, Martin. The pavements must burn their poor paws. I was out at 7.30 this morning with Dusty and Poppy and it was very hot even then.<br />Enjoy your lunch with your lovely granddaughters and I hope they have a wonderful holiday in France. I used to look forward to the school holidays as a parent, but I think I do even more so now xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-45754332603189652422016-08-26T10:09:32.993+01:002016-08-26T10:09:32.993+01:00Very different times, but it is nice to look at su...Very different times, but it is nice to look at such places and imagine how it used to be. Although I must say the Ha'penny Pier seems to draw visitors who are quiet and well behaved and apart from the clothing it is almost like a step back in time xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-76761603550934859772016-08-26T10:04:38.104+01:002016-08-26T10:04:38.104+01:00It is a lovely little building, Joanna. I just wis...It is a lovely little building, Joanna. I just wish I'd taken a more thoughtfully composed photo that didn't include the bins (trust me!).<br />Our time is precious isn't it - I'm glad you're enjoying the summer before your youngest goes to university. It's going to be an emotional time for you this September. I hope all goes well xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-38801789402371333682016-08-26T08:36:51.236+01:002016-08-26T08:36:51.236+01:00Reading this reminded me of a man we met on our ea...Reading this reminded me of a man we met on our early walk, a few days ago. He has a 17 month old bearded collie. Poor thing must really be feeling the heat. Doesn't seem possible that the summer hols are nearly spent. We've got our three grandchildren with us for lunch today. Tomorrow they leave for France, on a week's holiday with mum and dad. But as you say, there's always half-term to look forward to. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-48580171731123419962016-08-26T08:16:14.805+01:002016-08-26T08:16:14.805+01:00Your photo of the ticket office reminded me of the...Your photo of the ticket office reminded me of the old attractive structures that were common in my childhood. At railway stations, theatres and pier heads when life was orderly and people were dignified and polite towards each other - Britain's bygone days lost in the mists of time.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-17810896027253201272016-08-26T06:53:37.690+01:002016-08-26T06:53:37.690+01:00The little ticket office is such a charming buildi...The little ticket office is such a charming building, Teresa, and I adore the young gulls with their gorgeous markings. And it's wonderful to see the picture of Dusty and Poppy able to run about together at last. Your grandchildren must be having a glorious summer and the break from writing is well worth it to enjoy all that precious time with them. I've hardly written anything for a few weeks, partly because it's too hot, but also because of making the most of time with my youngest daughter before she starts university next month. We've mostly been mending fences and capturing escaped ponies, but we've enjoyed every moment and being together is all that matters. Wishing you a lovely time with your two granddaughters. xxxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.com