Under pressure from the wife to "get it sorted".
Tell her to sort it herself if she wants it doing. Make sure you say "BITCH" at the end too.
My wife and I have agreed that overseas holidays won't be happening for us in the near future (which I'm so pleased about). So far though, we've booked a dog-friendly cottage in Derbyshire in May for a week and we're really looking forward to it. There are so many parts of the UK I've never been to and look forward to exploring some of those in the future.
Top of the list is Santorini next August, which will be a new Greek island for me.
Should have more vocab down by then!
I suppose we might have a couple of gourmet breaks this year.
Was thinking about taking Mrs S on a train trip to Stockholm then catching the ferry to Helsinki and back to Stockholm then reverse the journey just for the LULZ
We've got a break in Dumfries Hetland Hall) for a couple of nights next week.. should be Arran but didn't want to take the risk with the ferries... which has turned out to be a wise move
No doubt two weeks somewhere sunny during the summer will be on the cards...
We drew up a short list, European hols, to be honest I really think you can't go wrong with Greece but we have been a few times.
Maybe Sicily?
Quote from: Nick on December 31, 2022, 12:34:23 PMWe drew up a short list, European hols, to be honest I really think you can't go wrong with Greece but we have been a few times.
Maybe Sicily?
Sicily is a fantastic place. Some incredible architecture to visit, volcanoes and other beautiful scenery, food is fantastic and the people lovely.
Yep we did Sicily for a week in Sept 2019.. nice place and did an Etna tour
A week in the Isle of Skye booked in April.
Musing Thailand for a fortnight over Christmas next year. A very expensive building project commencing next month means I really need to wait to see how that pans out first..
We're off on a cruise to the Caribbean again in a few weeks' time. Then the North 500 later in the year.
Lanzarote booked for the end of March, can't wait to go and switch off from the world for 9 nights.
We're doing Lanza in mid April for a week with friends
Off to Lanza for a week on Sunday👍🍺🍷
Corfu in June, Devon for the rest of the year ;)
We were in Lanzarote for the 3 weeks 29 March - 19 April. Looks like we missed a few folk! Been going for almost 40 years, mostly staying in or close to Playa Blanca in the south, which has grown massively in that time! Mrs P's symptoms are less of an issue out there as well, a real bonus.
Also have 2 weeks cat sitting at a friends house in a French village called Flers...which just happens to be in the middle of the Somme battlefield (Mrs P can't wait, probably!). Tacked a couple of days on in Ypres at the end of that as well...
Back to Lanzarote (Puerto del Carmen) on the 25th of this month for 2 weeks, plan to do nothing but lie beside the pool reading books and soaking up the sunshine.
Off for a week, going to the east of the Netherlands on Monday in a cabin with the clear intent to avoid seeing people. Well except for my wife that is, it would be weird going and then not seeing her...
No real holiday as such, but a few short breaks lined up:
A Weekend in Glasgae for the Men's Elite Road Race Cycling World Championships in early August
A gourmet weekend in Lancashire in late August
And to balance the previous, a gourmet weekend in Yorkshire in late October.
Quote from: Nickslikk2112 on June 16, 2023, 09:20:12 PMNo real holiday as such, but a few short breaks lined up:
A Weekend in Glasgae for the Men's Elite Road Race Cycling World Championships in early August
A gourmet weekend in Lancashire in late August
And to balance the previous, a gourmet weekend in Yorkshire in late October.
Saving the best location until last there, Mr Sims. :)
Would you disclose whereabouts in Yorkshire though? It's a big place of course, with more people than Scotland. 😉
Quote from: Matt2112 on June 17, 2023, 03:49:34 AMWould you disclose whereabouts in Yorkshire though? It's a big place of course, with more people than Scotland. 😉
Across the Road from Byland Abbey, at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Ah, yes, Yorkshire and Scotland, two beautiful places which would be much improved by the removal of their inhabitants, well balanced people who have a chip on both shoulders ;)
I wonder why I have no friends...
Quote from: Nickslikk2112 on June 17, 2023, 10:58:21 AMQuote from: Matt2112 on June 17, 2023, 03:49:34 AMWould you disclose whereabouts in Yorkshire though? It's a big place of course, with more people than Scotland. 😉
Across the Road from Byland Abbey, at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Whitby and its surrounds are favourites of ours
Off glamping in Mull tomorrow
Quote from: David L on June 17, 2023, 01:23:42 PMWhitby and its surrounds are favourites of ours
We had a week in Whitby every year bar one from 2003 to 2016. It's fair to say we like the place. I used to come back covered in batter though after all the fish and chips I ate.
We are on holiday! Set off from home yesterday in the motorhome for our mid-summer break. We are heading back to Whitstable on the north Kent coast.
First, though, we are in Brighton for a couple of nights. We are both unfamiliar with the town. On arrival at the club site (East Brighton Park) and after setting-up and a brief snooze, we hopped on the bikes to explore.
We rode along the front to Hove to visit The Watchmaker's Arms, a micropub close to Hove station. What a gem! I tried a few halves of cask and one keg beer. Stand out was Shangri-la by Arbor. Met an interesting guy, Tony, who designed show lighting. He'd worked with a lot of bands but was too discrete to dish the dirt!
After a couple of very pleasant hours we cycled back to Brighton and were fortunate to secure the last available (window) seats at a very busy little Mexican restaurant called Hallisco on Preston Street. The tacos were lovely.
Point of note, the wife tried a couple of pale ales.....and enjoyed them!
The weather is not meant to be too clever today so may get the bus to town. I think we'll be mooching around the Lanes. Might go on the pier and re-live my childhood by riding the Wild Mouse!
Off up to Whitstable on Saturday for eight nights
Quote from: David L on July 14, 2023, 09:22:17 AMWe are on holiday!
Have a lovely time! We're off to Scotland in a few weeks.
Off to Majorca in four weeks. Hope the heatwave hangs about...
Minorca end of august
Lisbon end of October
Quote from: captainkurtz on July 18, 2023, 05:53:18 PMMinorca end of august
Lisbon end of October
We've booked to go to Ciutadella in Menorca for 11 nights in September. First time on the island, looking forward to it
Back home now after our wonderful break in Kent. We did far more cycling than we thought we would (and no more 'mechanicals') culminating in a nice ride yesterday.
Headed down the Crab & Winkle Way to the outskirts of Canterbury, then through the University of Kent campus to Broad Oak. From there we took the road towards Maypole before diverting eastwards through East Blean woods.
Around 2:00pm, it started p***ing down (a bit earlier than it was forecasted at 4:00pm). Luckily, by then we were settled in the tap room at Goody's brewery! Located just outside Herne, Goody's is a fairly rustic set up but the beer was OK and the bonus was the fact that they did great pizzas! An enjoyable couple of hours and we set off with the rain slightly easing towards Herne Bay for a couple in the Bouncing Barrel with our new found friends, 'Kev The Screw', 'Dangerous Dave', 'Double Denim', Malc, and 'CSI' (Mark). A couple of pints of the lovely Citra from Oakham.
A great last day.
We've really taken to the north Kent coast/Canterbury area. It has so much more to offer than I ever thought it would. I even got a live music fix on Friday night at The Harbour Garden. A lovely meal and superb Italian Pinot Grigio Rosé, cheap enough at £24 a bottle. The band, The Dial, were excellent playing covers from Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Lionel Ritchie to more modern stuff like Bruno Mars and Walk The Moon. Had a great natter with the guitarist afterwards. Being (I guess) in his sixties, we could talk easily about our musical tastes. He'd had a whole life in music, working in London studios, first as a tape op and then carrying out production work etc. Actually, he thanked me and the missus for 'getting the party started' (we love a boogie, we do!). They had all been professional musicians.....and it showed.
We will probably head back down towards the end of October (we must see Broadstairs) but not before a return to Hope for August Bank Holiday and then Menorca in September for our first holiday abroad since Covid.
Jet 2 package holidays to Rhodes can be nabbed for not much more than £500 pp at the moment.
Flights to all resorts bar three in the south of the island will resume on 31st July.
Recommended if anyone fancies a last minute deal - the local tourist economy is depending on it.
For research purposes I also would recommend joining an FB group dedicated to sharing information and discussion for various resorts, which give an up-to-the-minute view from the ground; I'm a member of 'Friends of Pefkos', where a common theme atm is angry exasperation at the hysterical, misleading reporting of the British media - so don't let it put you off.
Been keeping an eye on Majorca temps.. we're there 8th Aug... 28/29 degrees.. that'll do nicely👍
Quote from: Slim on July 14, 2023, 11:14:26 AMQuote from: David L on July 14, 2023, 09:22:17 AMWe are on holiday!
Have a lovely time! We're off to Scotland in a few weeks.
In Wick right now. Drove from Dornoch this morning. I believe we're closer to Norway than London at the moment.
Long story, but I was finally able to book our summer jollies at the very last minute - of course, it has to be a Greek island, so we're off to Santorini. 8)
Booked another weekend break in Glasgow.
Never been before this year and this will make third visit of the year. Not seen much of it, just Sauchiehall Street (a dump) for a gig, and a few streets with cyclists on them.
Arrived in Ciutadella, Menorca yesterday. Had the best journey to Stansted airport with my friend, Richard, who started doing executive travel a while back. Very relaxing, Jet2 flight was good, swift bag-drop and on time. Nice to only have to spend 2 hours on a plane. Picking up the motor was a bit of a drag though. I think we were upgraded as I said I preferred a manual over auto. We've got a VW T-Cross (expecting a Seat Ibiza). I had to bring an attendant's notice to the condition of the driver's seat - filthy, with a nice chocolate (?😳) stain across it. Anyway, it was sorted and we were off. Short (40min) drive to Ciutadella, brought into land by Google Maps.
We are impressed with the appartment, we were'nt expecting a sea-view...or an extra bedroom. Nice. Arrived a bit later than expected but still in daylight, at 7:00pm local time.
It's in a great spot for the centre of town. We had a walk around and a nice, basic meal at a harbour-side restaurant. It's a lovely, historic place with a fine cathedral and lots of nice, little shops. Lots of swanky gin-palaces in the harbour.
Today, it's off to Lidl to stock up and chill by the pool. I bought another book by David Hepworth, Uncommon People - The rise and fall of the rockstar. Should make a start today. Expecting temperatures of 28c.
So far, so good 😎
Leaving tomorrow for a few days away with the wife. Staying in the country, not too far away but far enough. It's a cabin in the woods with very little traffic in terms of people.
Will get some reading done, relaxing in general and long nights to sleep because it's dark and quiet there.
The one and only "indulgence" spend from my settlement has gone on a family mini-break during the next school holidays: two nights in Athens to visit the Acropolis (a bucket list item) and then flying in to central London for a couple of nights, seeing Frozen - The Musical.
Had a few breaks of various lengths to warmer climes this year, Lagos on the Algarve, Protaras in Cyprus, Cala Millor in Mallorca, Arrecife in Lanzarote and Qawra in Malta....got a cheap flight to Cyprus again in November sorted 😃
I don't really understand holidays, to be honest. I only go on them for the sake of my marriage.
Quote from: Slim on October 03, 2023, 12:41:06 PMI don't really understand holidays, to be honest. I only go on them for the sake of my marriage.
Novel concept by shrewd entrepreneurs that lure you to far away countries where you spend most of your time finding a restaurant that serves 'food from home'.
I've never had food in a foreign country that comes close to the better Tesco ready meals.
Quote from: Slim on October 03, 2023, 12:41:06 PMI don't really understand holidays, to be honest. I only go on them for the sake of my marriage.
I understand them, but cannot relax because I can't put an out of office on and get lots of emails and texts that I can't ignore. Spend more time being anxious about what's coming than if I was at home..
Off to Arran again for a week this weekend.. weather looks shit but I don't care...
Quote from: David L on July 23, 2023, 10:59:38 PMBack home now after our wonderful break in Kent. We did far more cycling than we thought we would (and no more 'mechanicals') culminating in a nice ride yesterday.
Headed down the Crab & Winkle Way to the outskirts of Canterbury, then through the University of Kent campus to Broad Oak. From there we took the road towards Maypole before diverting eastwards through East Blean woods.
Around 2:00pm, it started p***ing down (a bit earlier than it was forecasted at 4:00pm). Luckily, by then we were settled in the tap room at Goody's brewery! Located just outside Herne, Goody's is a fairly rustic set up but the beer was OK and the bonus was the fact that they did great pizzas! An enjoyable couple of hours and we set off with the rain slightly easing towards Herne Bay for a couple in the Bouncing Barrel with our new found friends, 'Kev The Screw', 'Dangerous Dave', 'Double Denim', Malc, and 'CSI' (Mark). A couple of pints of the lovely Citra from Oakham.
A great last day.
We've really taken to the north Kent coast/Canterbury area. It has so much more to offer than I ever thought it would. I even got a live music fix on Friday night at The Harbour Garden. A lovely meal and superb Italian Pinot Grigio Rosé, cheap enough at £24 a bottle. The band, The Dial, were excellent playing covers from Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Lionel Ritchie to more modern stuff like Bruno Mars and Walk The Moon. Had a great natter with the guitarist afterwards. Being (I guess) in his sixties, we could talk easily about our musical tastes. He'd had a whole life in music, working in London studios, first as a tape op and then carrying out production work etc. Actually, he thanked me and the missus for 'getting the party started' (we love a boogie, we do!). They had all been professional musicians.....and it showed.
We will probably head back down towards the end of October (we must see Broadstairs) but not before a return to Hope for August Bank Holiday and then Menorca in September for our first holiday abroad since Covid.
I live in Ramsgate. Goody's is a great brewery and their brewery tap is indeed lovely. Did you miss The Butchers' Arms in Herne? If you come down this way again, let me know and I can guide you to some other great spots.
Quote from: Basspedalman on October 04, 2023, 05:25:12 PMQuote from: David L on July 23, 2023, 10:59:38 PMBack home now after our wonderful break in Kent. We did far more cycling than we thought we would (and no more 'mechanicals') culminating in a nice ride yesterday.
Headed down the Crab & Winkle Way to the outskirts of Canterbury, then through the University of Kent campus to Broad Oak. From there we took the road towards Maypole before diverting eastwards through East Blean woods.
Around 2:00pm, it started p***ing down (a bit earlier than it was forecasted at 4:00pm). Luckily, by then we were settled in the tap room at Goody's brewery! Located just outside Herne, Goody's is a fairly rustic set up but the beer was OK and the bonus was the fact that they did great pizzas! An enjoyable couple of hours and we set off with the rain slightly easing towards Herne Bay for a couple in the Bouncing Barrel with our new found friends, 'Kev The Screw', 'Dangerous Dave', 'Double Denim', Malc, and 'CSI' (Mark). A couple of pints of the lovely Citra from Oakham.
A great last day.
We've really taken to the north Kent coast/Canterbury area. It has so much more to offer than I ever thought it would. I even got a live music fix on Friday night at The Harbour Garden. A lovely meal and superb Italian Pinot Grigio Rosé, cheap enough at £24 a bottle. The band, The Dial, were excellent playing covers from Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Lionel Ritchie to more modern stuff like Bruno Mars and Walk The Moon. Had a great natter with the guitarist afterwards. Being (I guess) in his sixties, we could talk easily about our musical tastes. He'd had a whole life in music, working in London studios, first as a tape op and then carrying out production work etc. Actually, he thanked me and the missus for 'getting the party started' (we love a boogie, we do!). They had all been professional musicians.....and it showed.
We will probably head back down towards the end of October (we must see Broadstairs) but not before a return to Hope for August Bank Holiday and then Menorca in September for our first holiday abroad since Covid.
I live in Ramsgate. Goody's is a great brewery and their brewery tap is indeed lovely. Did you miss The Butchers' Arms in Herne? If you come down this way again, let me know and I can guide you to some other great spots.
That's a kind offer. Ah, The Butcher's Arms was one micro-pub that I really wanted to visit as it, supposedly, is the country's first. However, visiting when it was open proved to be rather difficult. The opening times are arbitrary, to say the least! We love it down there so I'm confident we'll get there one day.
I bet you've enjoyed a breakfast at Ship Shape on Ramsgate harbour - excellent!