Monday 23 June 2014

Some catching up and time out….

I realise I've been very neglectful with blogging of late so here is a small catch up/snapshot of what's been going on.


The final stage of my photography course - on location on the
River Chelmer


A very warm day indeed but I learnt such a lot



Enjoying learning about new techniques


Very soon after John took me away for a few days to a delightful guest  house in Arlington snuggled in the heart of the Sussex Downs


where we had our own little terrace from the French doors


to enjoy a cup of tea and cake



but more often a glass of chilled white wine


where the views were just wonderful





 and where I could put my new photographic skills to practice.





This iconic view of the Seven Sisters was something I was on a mission to capture - whew - it was a bit of a walk but well worth it in the end.



This weekend we went to a local VW rally at Battlesbridge, where we met up with the lovely Sandie from Itchifingers who also owns a V-dub. A fabulous afternoon where we spotted some great camper vans and too many to show here. Plus a selection of  some vintage and retro goodies to buy.



Well that's a bit of what's been going on - more another time. As I'm not going to have access to any broadband and internet for the next week, added to which there's a summer-load of busy-ness coming up - holidays, trips, family do's etc I've decided to take a short bloggy break. I'm going to miss catching up with you all but I'll be back mid August-ish when I hope to see you all then.

Bye for now xx




22 comments:

  1. Lovely photos, Patricia, hope you enjoy your bloggy break, and look forward to seeing you again in August. Joy x x

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  2. Your photos are all great!! The photography course was obviously great for you - not that you didn't take good photos before! I hope that you have a good bloggy break and do lots of lovely things. See you in August all refreshed and raring to go no doubt! xx

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  3. You went to Battlesbridge! I have been antique fossicking there lots of times, and have quite a few pieces of china brought carefully back to Australia - happy memories, Patricia. The photography course is very appealing, and your photos better than ever. Guest House looks very nice and cosy, but the white cliffs is my pick pic: stunning!! Will miss you, but have a really lovely summer break, and look forward to seeing more wonderful photos. xx

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  4. What a lovely place to stay, you took some great photos.
    Have a great time!

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  5. Looks as if you have been very busy enjoying your days out and about. What a lovely place to stay! Enjoy your blogging break:)

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  6. How nice, Patricia. It's great to see an update from your lovely summer so far. The guest house looks so nice, it must have been very relaxing for you both.

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  7. Your pics are just fab - glad you've enjoyed your photography course...and all those other lovely trips & outings. Enjoy your summer bloggy break, and see you on FB in between or in August!
    xx

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  8. Great photos Patricia - looks like you're all set for a great summer.

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  9. Beautiful post. Sussex downs are beautiful.....and what a lovely place to have a glass of chilled white wine.

    Love that coastal view....breathtaking.

    Look forward to seeing more of your lovely images.

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  10. I enjoyed seeing you and your husband chilling out, Patricia, as well as the other interesting things you've been doing. Enjoy the rest of the Summer months and see you in August. x

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  11. Wonderful pictures, Patricia! It sounds like it was a very good photography course. Sussex looks beautiful, and that view of the Seven Sisters would have been worth walking all day to see. Enjoy your summer, and I'll be looking forward to hearing about it when you get back to blogging in August.

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  12. Lovely photos, Patricia. The one of the Seven Sisters is breathtaking! Have a lovely summer and see you in August :) xx

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  13. Some lovely photos there. Have a great summer! xx

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  14. Your photos are gorgeous Patricia. Looks like you have both been having a whale of a time xx

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  15. Gorgeous photos, Patricia. Your course has certainly paid off. I love the look of the guest-house - the perfect place to get away from it all. Enjoy your blogging break.

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  16. Lovely photo's and I'm very envious of your little break with its wine & cake terrace! Enjoy the summer, see you in August!

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  17. I honestly can't get enough of the English countryside... and those cliffs!! Oh those cliffs! I want to see them with my own eyes one day. And the vintage campers, seriously... I have to have one :)
    I'm in England in August, I hope you and I can meet up for a tea!
    Much love to you and I Hope you're having a great week!
    Tammy x

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  18. I'm catching up and oh my goodness that photo of the 7 sisters is amazing! What sort of course have you been doing, if you don't mind me asking. Suzy x

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  19. Your pictures are very petty – lovely color and form. Summer is a good time to take a rest from blogging and enjoy family, friends and trips. Enjoy yourself!

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  20. Great photos you looked like you have had a great time. I love all those vintage bits and bobs and I really would love a VW camper van

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  21. I changed my blog address so I'm no longer on any of your follow lists, please note my new address, it's http://www.tlcukjourney.blogspot.com ... I miss my blogging friends!
    xxTammyxx

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  22. What a lovely post and it is wonderful to see that you are out enjoying life and having fun with your hubby. Know that you are missed and have a lovely summer:)
    God bless,
    Connie :)

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