28th March 2024
This was a day with no redeeming features. The day before, the last day, both apply.
It was raining, I awoke at 6.00am, listened to any messages, got up, had breakfast and had the bathroom cleaned by 8.00am.
There was little left to do except for finishing the packing. I was taking three pieces of luggage, one for the hold and two as carryons. I was certain the case going in the hold was under the weight limit. I was planning to wear most of my heavy clothes, part of my cunning plan.
Damian was planning to visit. He was going to drive up in the Series one Mazda MX5 that he recently bought and featured on his CarGuys YouTube channel, but he messaged me to tell me that it was too wet and cold, and would bring something else. A little disappointing, but it would be good to see him again.
We went to the Tollgate, a pub in Holt where I had a wonderful chicken pie with mash.
After he left there was a bit of a vacuum, I finished up the last of the food and waited for the time to leave.
I was pleased with what I had achieved, I had great times with my family and friends, and the garden is looking better,but the time went quick.
It feels strange coming back to the cottage, it doesn’t feel like mine, although it is filled with my things, I could be anywhere. Of course it could change, once I make the regular trips, but when I returned last October, it was the strangest feeling. I read all the comments our guests have left in the book, I’m glad they liked the place. I know they think the CD collection, it’s varied and interesting, and my books cover many subjects.
I turn on the TV and watch a couple of films, the rain is still falling depriving me of more outside time. I resign myself to the belief that on my subsequent visits I won’t have so much work to do and spend more time appreciating the peace and people.
I had to return the Shogun back to Ryan, he kindly gave me a lift back, normally I would make the walk, but this time I took him up on the offer. We hugged and said our goodbyes, he then drove off to continue his life, and football.
Another Lifetime to go 