Thursday, 17 April 2014

I Need a Rest!


I've had a very busy time since last week. First there was my birthday and then last Friday we were off to Hayling Island for the Jive Time modern jive weekend. I've been on many jive weekends over the years but this is a particular favourite - held at Lakeside Warner holiday park, with accommodation in chalets, which gives it a rather quaint Hi-di-hi feel. I have to say we were very well looked after and the carvery was as good as usual.

The fun begins when you get your timetable and decide what lessons to do each day. This year I did: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, 1930s Shag, Salsa, Kizumba (not to be muddled with zumba), Quick Step and advanced Modern Jive.

For three nights we danced until the early hours and then staggered home on the Monday Morning!

Yesterday, I took my eldest grandson to London for the first time on a sightseeing trip. We didn't get home until nearly midnight! Armed with a children's map and an I-spy book of London, we (along with my sister) took in all the major sights, saw the changing of the guard, took a boat trip, visited the Tower of London and walked back along the South bank for dinner near the London eye - looking out over a river that reflected the London lights as day turned to evening. Certainly a day for us all to remember.


This week I have a story called 'All Our Yesterdays' in The People's Friend - I think I'll read the rest of the stories with my feet up!

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14 comments:

  1. Sue Blackburn18 April 2014 at 07:57

    Wow! What a fantastic few days but not surprised you need a rest!! So enjoyed All our yesterdays - lovely story - and yes get your feet up and read the rest of the lovely stories in TPF - you deserve it!! x

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    1. Wendy's Writing18 April 2014 at 08:27

      Off to another dance weekend in Eastbourne tomorrow, Sue. Ballroom, salsa and tango this time!

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  2. Sue Blackburn18 April 2014 at 07:59

    Grrrr - supposed to be a writer - too many lovelies! (blush)

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  3. Wendy's Writing18 April 2014 at 08:28

    Oh, and thank you for your 'lovely' comment about my story :)

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  4. Rosemary Gemmell18 April 2014 at 10:12

    I'm exhausted just reading that, Wendy! Sounds like a wonderful time all round and you certainly deserve to put your feet up now. Will try and get the PF.

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    1. Wendy's Writing18 April 2014 at 15:42

      Just gearing myself up for the next lot of dancing this weekend, Rosemary.

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  5. joanne fox18 April 2014 at 12:42

    Gosh, your jive weekend sounds very strenuous!

    It's lovely to go to London now and then, see all the best bits, then come home. I don't think you ever forget the first time you go. Congrats on your latest PF story too. x

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    1. Wendy's Writing18 April 2014 at 15:43

      I agree, Joanne. I had a lovely time but once the day was over, I was happy to come home.

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  6. TracyFells18 April 2014 at 13:53

    Phew, no wonder you need a rest, Wendy. All sounds exhausting but FUN too. If the sun stays out long enough treat yourself to some reading in the garden :)

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  7. Joanna18 April 2014 at 16:35

    You truly deserve that rest, Wendy.

    Massive congratulations on a lovely story! Have a relaxing Easter xx

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    1. Wendy's Writing18 April 2014 at 16:43

      Thanks for your kind word, Joanna. Enjoy your Easter too.

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  8. Anonymous18 April 2014 at 18:12

    When do you ever find time to write Wendy, you're Superwoman!))

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    1. Wendy's Writing18 April 2014 at 18:59

      I had a very slack writing week, this week, I have to admit, Susan.

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