Holidays.
&
Sunshine.
England has FINALLY produced the goods. Although whilst venturing out to soak up some rays on my first day of holidays, I was wearing.... a pair of full length tights, a long sleeve, a t-shirt and a hoodie I wasn't cold!!! I've always said that beautiful weather puts everyone in a beautiful mood..... Well, mostly everyone. Jordan and I did have an incounter with a strange man last week whilst walking along the pier who yelled at us exclaiming, 'you should be prepared!!! The world is going to end tomorrow' it's four days later and hate to break it to you mate but the world is still alive and well.
This week I have decided to explore my own backyard (literally) I'm sitting out the back of our little unit as I write, with it's paved outdoor area (weeds growing up through the cracks) enclosed by worse for wear painted brick walls (moss included) on a wooden chair that has seen better days, and of which I am not entirely sure is dealing with my presence....but, I'm LOVING it. The sun is shining, I can hear the cars on the street go by but all I can see are blue skies and all I can feel is the slight breeze making me feel thankful to be HERE. I've just got back from taking a stroll along the sea front. As it's school holidays the common (massive grassy area across the road from our humble home) is packed with families and couples and singles all enjoying the weather and each other.
Walking along the street adjacent to the common my nostrils pricked up...... They do things very differently in England, the people, not my nostrils. On the common, at any time during the day you can bring your portable cooker, as many beers, kegs, cases of wine as your little heart desires and just enjoy yourself! If you don't own a cooker.... Never fear because you can even LIGHT AN ACTUAL CAMPFIRE wherever you want. Yeah it confused me when I first got here too. Until someone explained to me that the people were not vandals setting fire to public property but just your average bloke trying to make a fire to feed his family. Okaaaaaaaay.
Hope even got rowdy with some cider on the common last week..... That the English for you.
I never ever get sick of being able to get up and go take a walk by the water, every time there is something different to see, a boat, the way the light reflects on the water, an adorable dog, cute elderly couples helping each other limp along the railing or, if you're lucky, a chav or two with their tops off (suns out guns out) trying to impress and attract female chavs with their six packs, which are not actually sick packs but quite likely the six pack of doughnuts they ate for afternoon tea.
English 101# chavs are bogans
Wednesday night Jordan and I are heading to a local pub to watch some bands play, and Friday there is a street festival about three doors down and around the corner from our place, with stalls, music, food and guaranteed good times, who could say no??
Guess who's back..... Back again..... Our little furry rodent 'friend'. It's not my friend, and gave me an awful fright when I ventured into the kitchen Sunday afternoon. Resulting in me leaping onto the kitchen bench whilst Jordan pushed the oven out from the wall in an attempt to get a better look at the rascal. I spewed in my mouth a little bit. I hope he gets the gist that he is not welcome within our home and packs his bags and leaves before we catch him in the trap....
Next week is Arundel Castle, Brighton and Chichester! Excitement levels are high, especially if the weather stays this glorious. It's making me excited from summer......
And for all the wonderful moments that my summer will bring :)
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