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Feeling Happy
Sybils' Visit
My thanks to Sal for the lovely Tag above.
Morning!
This last week has been quite a busy one and a happy one too.
Sybil of http://journals.aol.co.uk/sybilsybil45/villagelife came to visit with me for an hour last Tuesday.
It turned out to be a lovely day weather -wise as we had snow the previous day which was quite a worry.
Sybil fulfilled all my expectations and more. She is a lovely friend and I only wished she had been able to stay longer so that we could have 'blethered' some more.
Sybil's sister Sarah and her husband John were travelling with her and it was lovely to meet with them too. Now I know whose who when Sybil next writes of them in her journal. Sarah tells me she reads my journal and we laughed at her being called a 'lurker'. lol!
I could have kidnapped and kept Sybil here forever! I know we would have both been talking 'til the cows came home. Lol!
A quick reconoitre of our humble abode, the garden and Bryan's pond, with some tea and scones thrown in to the mix, and she was out the door again like a puff from a magician's wand.
And luckily for her...without a loaf of wholemeal bread which 'His Majesty' 'The Master Baker' made for her. She lives to write another day! hahahaha!
Not long enough for me but 'good enough for now. Next time will be longer I'm sure.
They set off for Scotland from here to go up and over Kirkstone Pass a route I once regularly used to go to Samantha's. It takes you through spectacular scenery with disappearing glimpses of Windermere as you climb higher and higher to the top of the Pass. Mile wise it is quicker but because it is a popular tourist route it can have coaches and lots of tourists crawling up it so it can take much loner to get to your destination if you are aiming for the motorway at Pentrith.
Once at the top there is a panoramic view of Brothers Water. This is a square shaped lake where folklore says two brother's once drowned there, hence the name. As you descend and travel the twisting narrow roads towards Glenridding, the area where Wordsworth was said to have written his famous poem Daffodils, you can see glimpses of the Roman Road on your left.
The Roman's had many forts in the Lakes and used the top of the fells as 'High Streets', (clever Romans) to get from place to place quicker. Once down through these serpentine roads, Ulswater (click on the link) opens up into view and has many passing places where you can stop to admire the scenery or picnic.
So if you have been able to spend a while following the links I have provided above, then you will see what Sybil saw en-route to visit with her dear friend Jane in Scotland.
I'm sure Sybil, along with Sarah and John had their breath taken away with the views as the evening drew closer on their journey.
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As for my surgery appointments, again all of my bloods were fine, apart from my sugars. From Monday I have to begin a regime of taking pills for my diabetes. I'm hoping the tiredness I have been feeling for months will go, and will give me back my 'thinking brain' again. I have been fighting sleep most days after very little exertion sometimes.
Moans over...there is a solution to everything and mine begins Monday.
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The photos in my album are not brilliant sadly...
I never thought to check the settings when I handed the camera to John to take a photo of me and Sybil. They are rather dark but.. I am not phased.. as I know sybil's sister Sarah took quite a few whilst we chatted away. I know those will be on Sybil's journal once she returns home and gets settled in front of the computer again.
Meanwhile...have a lovely weekend. We have to expect quite severe storms on Monday and its to build up over the weekend. So... its time to batten down the hatches here in the Lakes.
Must go and let Bryan know I am still alive....lol!
God Bless.
Jeanie xx
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It sounds as though you & Sybil enjoyed your visit, I had read about it and saw her pictures as well. How nice you had a chance to meet!! I am going to visit the links you have provided. I am so happy to hear you received good news on your bloodwork!!! YAY!!! :) I am problem with pictures loading today, not just in your journal but a few others as well so I will have to check back to see your pictures.
Enjoy your day!!!
xxx
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As I told Sybil, you guys look great together and sounds like you had a memorable time!! Take care of your health. xoxo CATHY
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Jeanie you pair looked so happy, I wanted to squeeze In the middle and join In with a cosy cuppa and a scone! lol. Glad you had a good day. Pics are fab. Love Pam xx
12/03/08 16:42