Sunday

Good morning.  Again, I am sitting in bed, looking over the garden, windows open, feeling very relaxed.  It's cooled off, the sun was shining but right now it is a bit dull.

Yesterday was so hot but not humid in the least which made it much nicer and, again, I realise the difference losing weight has made.  Two years ago, the heat would have been pretty difficult to cope with.

After a leisurely start, we headed off for Petworth.  On the way, I spotted a signpost to Lurgashall which rang big bells.  It's the village Jacquie Lawson lives in and which features in a number of her interactive cards.

On the way back, we took a detour through some extremely narrow country lanes and found the village which was absolutely delightful.  Very small with a cluster of buildings around a large, triangular green and a small estate just off the green.  It was a cricket day and the players were having afternoon tea at the pub, the Noah's Ark, which conveniently situated next to the clubhouse.  Over the green from the pub was Pear Tree Cottage, the cottage that features in her very first card, with the chimney, the gate through which Chudleigh comes running and the corner where the Christmas Tree stands. 

Lurgashall really is the quintessential English village and it was a delight to look around.  I took some photos, of course.

The green (always covered in snow in her cards), the pub and the clubhouse

The post office

Pear Tree Cottage and The Gate!   Next to the post office . . .

The third side of the green.

Behind the bus stop (just because it is pretty)

I'm home today, leaving around ten as that works for Suzanne.  We've sorted out a lot of detail about the holiday, Suzanne has shown me some photos of the 'estate' and talked about when we will do, etrc.  It all sounds lovely and I am increasingly excited at the prospect.

More photos tomorrow!  Have a great day and enjoy the cooler weather.  xx