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tunathe_cat

Loved Christmas time when satsumas became available.

We called them Christmas oranges.
Love sea side picnics enjoyxx

Blackcats

Thank you @Sun_Addict and @savingholmes -we are enjoying our holiday.  

A lot of free fun like a classic car show, beach walks, cliff top walks etc.  had breakfast on the beach yesterday and chose an Aloha bowl to bring Hawaii to the isle of Wight.  Frozen pineapple sort of slush , passion fruit, bananas and raspberries with granola, açai, nuts and seeds which was yummy.

Hello @tunathe_cat.  You remind me that my mum always bought cream soda at Christmas and my children used to call it Christmas lemonade.  Actually they still call it that and now their children do too. 

savingholmes

That's really sweet when you get family generational sayings like that. 

Well done on the free fun too.

Sarahwithlove

Hope you are having a lovely time despite this horrid weather we have been having 

Makingabobor2

Glad you are having a good time. 2 weeks Saturday till we go. Very excited. 

lucielle

Breakfasting on the beach sounded like good fun. 

L

Blackcats

Thank you all - yes indeed we are having a great time.  Weather has been variable but hasn't spoiled our fun.  actually enjoyed sitting in the conservatory last night with the rain hammering onto the roof.

Lovely lunch in a former railway station today - great food and the most scrummy homemade pink lemonade.
@Makingabobor2 - not long to wait now.  I really like having a holiday to look forward to.

back home the gardener is tantalisingly close to finishing and has sent some photos.  Looking forward to seeing his progress.  Less looking forward to getting the final bill.

lucielle

Glad the pesky gardener is making progress. Our fencing has finished and also joining you on the dreaded bill. 

L

Makingabobor2

Ooh, where is the old railway station?  Sounds like it might be worth a visit

Blackcats

@lucielle - hope the bill is what you are expecting.  Whilst I've got the money to pay, I rather like seeing it in my bank account.

@Makingabobor2 - it's called Off The Rails in Yarmouth.  There's a nice walk along the disused railway track too.  You are probably best to book.  Highly recommend it as a bit of a quirky eatery with good food.  Also recommend Baywatch at St Helen's/Bembridge - very nice spot by the beach.

Glorious sunny day today.  Going home tomorrow - I like being on holiday but I don't really mind going home.  We will probably have a fair bit of food and drink to take back with us, so hopefully can avoid shopping until Monday.  Will balance the books when I'm home.