My Birthday Break

[debris4spike]

Yes, some of you have been lucky over the last couple of days - I have spent a long weekend at my parents, so haven't been on the internet much ... therefore less comments to your posts! Having said that - if I have missed something, please let me know.

It has been a great time -

On Saturday we met up with my brother Tim and his wife and had a meal. The plan had been then to collect Jiffy and go for a walk, but the weather wasn't great. So we went back home and when it brightened, briefly, we went for a walk locally. We then stuffed ourselves with a huge tea ... well, it had been planned as a picnic after a walk. Tim and Claire didn't leave till about 11pm ... so it was great to just spend time together.

Sunday was Sunday ... For me that means Church in the morning, a walk in the afternoon and normally back here in the evening. Instead I stayed on at Mum and Dads ... and we watched a film ... 3 Coins in the Fountain. I have been to Rome (and guess what ... fell head over heals down a set of the Spanish steps These, if you have never seen them ). It is a good film, even if one of the girls really annoys me!

On Monday I mowed the lawn and cleaned the windows for Mum and dad, then after the luch the 4 of us went down to the harbour by bus ... it was my choice, but I think Jiffy had the most fun ... first time on a bus, and when he got there, lots of new people and smell ... and lots of seagulls to glare at ... and try to chase.

Then today, I had a lazy morning - openeing some pressies. Mum and Dad bought me some lovely garnet earings and a rack for my CDs (which was what I asked for) ... and Mum gave me a cross-stitch picture she had doen. Sadly she is slowly loosing her sight, so it is hard for her - but she wanted to make this picture for me. After dinner, Mum and Dad took me to Bradley Manor ... a Medieval Manor House in Newton Abbot, about 15 minutes drive away.   When we got home Mum and I took Jiffy for his walk and then it was time for tea ... including Strawberries and cream ... and then time for me to return here ... and back to normality.

It was a truly special few days - nothing major, but still amazing.

Comments

[xheartrockx.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a lovely weekend :D Glad you enjoyed your time with the family :D

And - you really should avoid stairs... ;)

[debris4spike]

When I left college, I was challenged to name a section of staires that I hadn't fallen down ... 5 stories and 3 staircases; and my friends were correct - I had managed to fall down each section!

The spanish Steps - head over heals ... and completely un-injured!!

[xheartrockx.livejournal.com]

Maybe you should have considered a career in stunt work *lol* Glad, of course, that you remained un-injured for the most part.

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you had a lovely weekend. Happy Birthday by the way =)

Three Coins in the Fountain. One of my favourite light films. Hmm let me guess which of the three girls annoys you =D

[debris4spike]

Yes it was a great few days - Thank you ... and thanks for the birthday cake as well!

Yes, Mum and I were getting annoyed at the same person ... so I dare say you would be the same! Great film!

[kaczurda.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good time! Time with the family is (more or less) always enjoyable.

[debris4spike]

Yes - it was lovely - we all were determined to have a good time, so it left some great memories - Thanks

.... But I know what you mean about family some time ... LOL

[beanbeans.livejournal.com]

That certainly does sound like a wonderful weekend & birthday. Garnets are lovely, and homemade gifts are always very special. That was very dear of you Mum to make that for you. :) Good to hear that you're back safe and sound.

[debris4spike]

Yes - it was a very special gift from Mum - that she had also designed herself, so very important.

I do love jewellery and have a garnet ring I wear a lot at weekends - so these earings will really be a nice grouping.

Thanks - I had a great time

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a very pleasant way to spend your birthday! :)

[debris4spike]

It was just lovely ...relaxing, family, ... and lots of food!!

I really was spoilt - and enjoyed it!

[spikereader.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a lovely way to spend a birthday weekend. What a shame about your mum's eyesight, but an even greater reason to for you to treasure the cross stitch she made you.

I fully intended sending you something in the post, but time got away from me and so discs remain uncopied (I'm assuming here that you haven't got a copy of Small Favor audiobook yet). Let me know and I'll keep copying and send them when they're done.

[debris4spike]

Oh - you have me bouncing around now ... No I don't have them - Have re-read the books and just hadn't got round to even buying the book yet .... so THANK YOU

My birthday continues to spread ... Maybe I should just put the whole week aside to party!

[cordykitten]

Yes, some of you have been lucky over the last couple of days - I have spent a long weekend at my parents, so haven't been on the internet much ... therefore less comments to your posts!
Heh! That's a way to see it. But why are we lucky? *gg*
Glad you had a great time :)) What can you wish for except that (or your own Spike)?

[debris4spike]

But if I say what I wish for - it won't come true! And dreams are ... yummy!!

Thanks for using one of my favourite icons - I just so love the head tilt ... any way I can get it!

[cordykitten]

You're right about the head tilt :) *hotlinks from my userpics*:
by eyesthatslay

[debris4spike]

He can be hotlinked to me any time at all!!!

[jerusha]

I'm glad you had such a lovely birthday!

[debris4spike]

Thanks - it was a lovely break - and really nice to be so spoilt