After a full-on week, what with mum, windows, visiting cousin, choir concert, I decided to take a half day of leave so I could finish packing and leave in a relaxed fashion.
Train to Oxford and bus to Witney. Haven't been for 12 years, but the route came back to me. Struggled to find the Airbnb in the dark but eventually did. And very posh it was - double room with a four poster and a whole bottle of complimentary prosecco along with all sorts of other snacks - scones, fruit, juices.
Went out in search of dinner and found space in a Thai place for salt and pepper squid and pad thai. Welcome session after at the venue for the workshops. Ok if over-the-top loud at times.
Back to the posh Airbnb for a glass of prosecco, a cup of tea and buttered malt loaf. Living the dream.
3 good things
1. We have a good successful candidate for our vacancy.
2. A calm cold day with no rain, a nice respite.
3. As Dave isn't with me, I can have the telly on - he never lets me.
I read with interest your narrative and enjoyed the salt and pepper squid, prosecco, fruit, scones etc. but the cup of tea and buttered malt loaf I was particularly envious of. I loved malt loaf when we lived in the UK but don't get it here and miss it so much.
A wonderful shot. I have family ancestors who were born and worked in Witney going right back to the 1600's but I have never been to explore the church and surrounding houses and mills where they worked.
Ha ha I had to laugh at the TV story. We are in an open plan house & the one single thing is the TV. I like to read but it’s not so good when the TV is on….it’s called living together I suppose but I miss our spacious before house with smaller rooms sometimes!
This is a beautiful night shot of this lovely church. Fave.
Witney, is that where the blankets come from?
@boxplayer Just googled, lovely wool blankets made in Witney! Before the era of duvets they were the blanket to have! Factory closed in 2002! I am feeling old now! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I read with interest your narrative and enjoyed the salt and pepper squid, prosecco, fruit, scones etc. but the cup of tea and buttered malt loaf I was particularly envious of. I loved malt loaf when we lived in the UK but don't get it here and miss it so much.
Bet you enjoyed a little tv too
This is a beautiful night shot of this lovely church. Fave.
Witney, is that where the blankets come from?