And likely to be for another week.
However we have been away on an adventure......
Sister-in-law Edith reached a milestone birthday and decided to have a get-together at the Aspinall Foundation Safari Park in Kent.
Altogether 39 adults and 8 children gathered together for the weekend, including all 3 of our children and spouses and all 4 grandchildren. The 10 of us stayed in the glamping tents in the Bear Lodge. (The bears were notable buy their absence.)
This is something that Geoff and I have not done before and will think very carefully before repeating the experience.......it would have to be mid summer if we ever did. The tents were very adequate and in a great situation at the top of the park with great views. However the good old English climate interfered and made the nights less than happy occasions. At 4am on the Sunday morning I was kneeling in front of the small and totally inadequate log burner, hugging a hot water bottle and praying I could get the thing going again before we all died of hypothermia!
However after a warm night with friends Tony and Di last night I have recovered somewhat. They were kindly looking after Barney for us.
My good humour has now been tested again. After unpacking and catching with with the laundry our washing machine decided to give up the ghost. As I opened the door after the second load, smoke followed the clothes and I assume it has burnt itself out after 12 years use.
This is definitely bad news. Whilst I have sourced a new one of the same make and model,albeit updated, we have to find someone who will be able to remove the old on and fit the new. I am off to have a word at Tooleys Boatyard tomorrow to see if they can help........it wont be an easy task as it is in such a confined space.
Off to look after Kensa at the end of the week leaving Geoff and Barney in peace.......
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