On Friday 18th May we set off again in the car for another trip down South. Our first visit was to see Philip, we stayed near Harpenden until the 22nd.
We had a lovely day on the Saturday 19th at Tim and Kim's, Kathy came for the day as it was her birthday and it was a happy family day.
Sunday the 20th Doreen and David and Adrienne and Michael came over to Phil's and we had a lovely day together and had plenty of opportunity to chat. Monday and Tuesday morning we did jobs for Philip and spent time with him.
On Tuesday afternoon we set off for Liz and Pete's. It was super to see them again and they made us very welcome as always. Because the weather was superb we spent a lot of time on their new patio which was great.
Pete's special birthday was on the 23rd so we were able to celebrate with them. Liz and I went to Marlborough in the morning to see the Olympic Torch pass through. There was a lovely atmosphere and the parking was free!! It was a very hot sunny day.
In the evening celebrated Pete's birthday with Liz's sisters and spouse and we all tucked into a delicious curry and had it with champagne, it was all great fun.
On the 24th we went off to Newbury and had a good look around the new John Lewis at Home and had lunch in town. We then went on to see Gill and Johnnie for tea. It was super seeing them again and we had a good look round their beautiful garden and then chatted over a cup of tea and scones!!
When we got back to Liz and Pete's Sandy and Val had just arrived for the evening. We had a lovely meal outside with lots of chatting and laughter and it was great fun.
We set off for the Isle of Wight in the morning and we managed to catch the 11am ferry which was great. We made our way to Norton Grange and checked into our room at 2.00. The other all arrived later and we all met up for drinks on the terrace before dinner.
We had a super time on the I.O.W. and the weather was perfect. We did our own thing during the day and all met up in the evenings and for breakfast. It was good to meet Marion and Trish and of course spend more time with Liz and Pete and Ann.
During the days we went into Yarmouth to see the Old Gaffers and soak up the atmosphere, we went by bus to the Old and New Batteries at The Needles. We found them very interesting and the views were amazing.
In Yarmouth there was lots going on and we came across a classic car show which we enjoyed very much.
On the way back to Cowes for the ferry on the 28th we took the road around the Island and then went to the National Trust Windmill near Bembridge.
We also went to Osbourne House which we enjoyed very much.
We caught the 4.30 ferry and saw the Oriana on it's way out of Southampton and the sun was still shining!!
We stayed that night in The Premier in Highcliffe which was nice and had a meal in the Pub there.
On the Tuesday we visited Milford-on -Sea and went to the Church and had a look around the village. We then went onto Brockenhurst and had a look round there and then went onto Awbridge to visit Helen.
It was lovely seeing her again and to see her home, she gave us a glass of Pimms and a delicious lunch, I loved the ice cream.
From Helens we went onto see Catherine and little Sam in North Baddesley. We had a super time here also and Sam is a lovely baby, good to see them after so long.
We left Catherine at 6.45 and got diesel and arrived home at 10.10, so a pretty good journey.
Today has been spent getting organised again, all the washing is done and most of the other jobs.
I go back to work in the morning and have to leave home early to avoid the road closures for the Olympic Torch.
David and Angela arrive in the evening.
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