A Country Fete on a rainy day

Today I left London for the day and went to the country to see another of my sisters and her family. We ended up at a local country fete.  It was a very wet day. But very fun.

Charlotte below lives in Leighton Buzzard.  Here we are crossing the stye to get to the Fete.  We all looked like city slickers in boots and nice clothes..

Harriette got the attention of one of the local Morris Dancers. Apparently if you have your photo taken with a Morris Dancer you get a surprise in 9 months ;) watch this space lol

  Above is the pub we took shelter served as the restroom and refreshment stop

We played lots of games here is the traditional knock the coconuts off. We ended up with a lovely pair of coconuts!! boom boom!

Harriette admiring the food above and James smashing some plates below. This was a favorite for the adults too. We let off a little steam here

Abbie above and Maille below loved the pony ride

Lee Abbies dad found huge hotdog and I found starbucks woop woop

Above all the inappropreate foot wear for a muddy field lol

I won Maille a tigger yey

Home after a fun but wet afternoon.

Breakfast & Ministry

 Dad came over this morning and we went out for Breakfast before the ministry for a traditional English Breakfast. 

Walking on the way to the territory we came across a car boot sale.  A bit like a market but from the boot (trunk) of their cars.

This is our ministry buddies.  Liz and Vinnny at the front and James behind.

It was raining so we ended up at a cafe for hot drinks..

My Parents

 Today Dad came over to visit. He scared the living daylights out of me. I heard someone coming down the stairs and made a exit plan in my head knowing this wasnt Lydia she was in an exam.  As I looked up the stairs my Dad came around the corner.  We chatted for a few hours. It was good. Yesterday when I had seen dad i learnt he was having a tough day. Today was a good day for Dad. We laughed and he was back. It felt good. 

Yesterday was the first time I had seen my Dad in over a year and a half. This is what he looked like then in Dec 2010. It was a shock to see the person below. Moving slowly, weak, mentally exhausted and changed in every way imaginable.  

 I have been spending time with Mum and Dad, helping out in the house and running errands with mum as Dad tries to be get out and about as he needs the exercises, but gets tired very easily.

Today while running errands I had pie and mash for lunch  a traditional London food that is so good.

This is the first picture of my mother and I in over 10yrs.  She is coping well and being a rock for my dad. Its hard for her as she has alot of her own health issues.

 

My parents living room.. I like!

Old Stomping Grounds

Above is Turnpike Lane a underground Station near where my old flat is.  I walked 2.9 miles today to my parents home.

Below is where Aaron and I would have our English Breakfasts last time we were here.

My breakfast was a Bacon Butty and a coffee

I took my Mum to the store to get some shopping. LOok they sell wine by the glass. Great for picnics. Love it!

LONDON

First day in London.  My sisters met me at the Airport half and hour late as they got caught up in a few shops on the way. They had banners and flags and a Hawaii flower necklace.  A mix bag of welcome home items but much appreciated.

I arrived tired but glad to off the plane. A short 10hrs I was in a row of 3 with a empty seat next to me. I had a window seat and enough space to relax.  I was on the top tier of the plane about 10 rows then first class in front of us.  They were very demanding and the stewards were running backwards and forwards all through the flight. We felt a little ignored.    They do pay over double for the extra attention. 

I watched we brought a zoo and the big year, but got bored with movies. Tried to sleep but couldn't, listened to classical music and played lots of solitaire. 

After the girls met me we dropped of the bags and went for lunch. Charlotte and I split a Turkish meal and there was enough to bring home for dinner.  It was so good to have Lamachin. Its a Turkish style pizza.  But very thin. 

I the started to feel really tired. Said good bye to Harriette and Charlotte came home spoke to Aaron on skype, took a bath and nap.

Slept for 2 hours. Spoke to Aaron again and had left overs with Lyds.  Watched a movie and went back to bed.  Slept till 5am got up spoke to Aaron before he went to bed and had breakfast.

As you can tell I'm Missing Aaron alot. 

Today I get to see my dad and I am going to surpise my spiritual mum with a visit and then its the meeting tonight.

Will post lots of pics tomorrow for now here is me enjoying Turkish yum

Miss you all and looking forward to coming HOME.  yes this isnt home anymore.

XXhugs

80s Annerversary Party

 This evening we attended Kyle and Carols 10yr Anniversary. It was 80s themed and so much fun.

Above is Carol. Her costume was amazing she came as nerd with head gear and false teeth. I loved it. Jesse our little friend is wearing Carols head gear in the picture above.

 We danced all night and everyone looked amazing. Above is Chad and Leslie looking great.

 Above is Darcy who organized the event. She is Kyles sister

Amanda and I.  Below are the guys. 80s rocker was a popular look for them

Above is Sarah with little zoe, her mum is in the back ground.

A fun night had by all.  Carol and Kyle are great friends of ours..  Love them to bits. Happy Anniversary guys.. x

RBC

 

 I have been very busy with RBC this week and will be for the next few weeks.

I am on the Lathing and Stucco Crew for the local build down the hill at El Dorardo hills.

  El Dorardo Hills is where our big movie theater is and its a wealthy area.  Our nearest Shopping for clothes and nicer stores.

A double Kingdom Hall is being built.

We have had great weather and this week we have been putting up the Lathing. 

 

 Below is Amanda McCoy a single sister in the Spanish Cong in Placerville. She as one of my first friends here in Placerville. We got to work together for a few days.  Amanda is on a few crews, she has done RBC for around  5 years.

 Below is me. I am sitting on the scaffolding as we had to wait for one of the HVAC overseers to let us know if we had to undo all the work we had done. As they had put the wrong pipe in the ceiling and needed to gain access through the openings we had just papered over.

I will update you as the project continues as I am also on the tiling team.