Sunday 11 October 2020

Sunday

 Good morning.  Well, the end is nigh, as they say.  It's been a lovely week, full of enjoyable things to do, nice food, good entertainment.  I'm glad I came and I'm glad I stayed an extra two days.

Yesterday was lovely.
Because I went for a walk in the park and watched some of the cross country, I was a bit late for the quiz so just sat and listened.  Then five of us went for a gentle stroll round the grounds with one of the entertainment team and I took a few more photos in the sunshine.




After lunch (a very nice ham and grain mustard sandwich with a coffee), I turned up for the line dancing and had a fun half hour stepping it out - or whatever the term is.  I have really enjoyed the two sessions I was able to book. 
Then it was straight on to the cocktail demo.

Now, this wasn't one you had to book and, unlike the gin and wine tasting sessions, it was free, so I assumed no tasting.  I was wrong and very nice they were too.  Just sips and I cannot for the life of me remember what they were called but two of them contained chambord, a raspberry liqueur I have never tasted and I liked it.  Must get some for Christmas as, to me, it had the festive vibe.   It'll be so nice in a spritz with prosecco or similar.
Have you ever come across it?

I also managed to sort out the packing and took most of my stuff down to the car, just leaving evening, overnight and morning stuff which I will bundle in a supermarket bag.  It will make this morning very easy.

One more thing I did was to go into the Kelly Turkey site to order the Christmas turkey.  Christmas has to happen now, at some time, some point, even if it means chucking it in the freezer until we can all be together.  
Christmas at Easter time - well, why not!  It is what we make of it, after all.

I remembered to get a photo of my room from the outside.

The light isn't great but it's the bay window just below the clock.  Definitely in the attics and most likely servants quarters originally, wouldn't you say?





Well, I'd better bring this to a close and sort out the last of my stuff.  I have breakfast at half past eight and intend to leave straight afterwards.  It's around three hours from here to home so I will have time to do a bit of fruit and veg shopping when I get home.

Have a super day and things will all be back to what passes for normal again tomorrow.  xx






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18 comments:

  1. Hazel11 October 2020 at 08:52

    I'm glad that you've had a lovely break. I'm quite tempted now to book myself a Warner's holiday, maybe in the Spring time. It looks as though there was more than enough activities to keep you occupied.
    Chambord and Prosecco is indeed a lovely festive drink x

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    1. Eileen T11 October 2020 at 12:46

      I'm quite tempted as well. I've been looking on their website and see they also arrange murder mystery weekends which sound like fun.

      I'm considering Littlecote House Hotel for my SATS week holiday. It's not that far from me but the history of the place is amazing.

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    2. Joy11 October 2020 at 14:10

      There were indeed, Hazel. Enough to do but not too much that I felt in any way pressured. The activities were all pretty short - even the cookery demo was less than an hour - and there were no clashes for me. Any overlapping activities were clearly signalled.

      Eileen, I think you'd love it. I went to Thoresby Hall because it's so easy to get to - from door to door today (Sunday, so not a lot of traffic) was three hours and two minutes! But there's a couple of 'villages' in East Anglia and I'm umming and ahing. Not until the weather is likely to be better though because you have to walk from accommodation to the centre outside.
      xx

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  2. Sooze11 October 2020 at 09:12

    I've enjoyed your week nearly as much as you have! Such a beautiful building, in gorgeous grounds (ooh bit of alliteration there). Safe journey home Joy xx

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    1. Joy11 October 2020 at 14:10

      It's been great and the homeward journey was so easy. Perfect.
      xx

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  3. Diane Epps11 October 2020 at 11:34

    So glad you had a good time it looks like a lovely place.

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    1. Joy11 October 2020 at 14:11

      It's been a great break. I'm so glad I got one of my holidays this year.
      xx

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  4. Brenda11 October 2020 at 11:50

    Safe trip...stay safe.

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  5. Crafty in the Med11 October 2020 at 13:50

    It certainly sounds like a very enjoyable holiday with plenty of varied activities. Impressive place!! Do you really think your room would have been a servant's room with a bay window....I doubt it.... perhaps the governess's room :-) Fabulous photos!! Safe journey home!! Amanda x

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    1. Joy11 October 2020 at 14:12

      Good point. Or the housekeeper, maybe? It was nice, whoever used to live in it. :-)
      xx

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  6. maureenlthompson11 October 2020 at 15:54

    What a lovely break you have had. Have a safe journey home.

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    1. Joy11 October 2020 at 21:54

      I did, thank you very much. A very easy drive home.
      xx

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  7. TheAwakenedSoul11 October 2020 at 19:06

    Such gorgeous photos. That raspberry liqueur sounds delicious.

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    1. Joy11 October 2020 at 21:54

      Doesn't it? Perfect as a Christmas treat, I reckon.
      xx

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  8. Debbie Styles Life11 October 2020 at 23:34

    What a wonderful trip you have had! Have safe travels home.

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  9. Meanqueen12 October 2020 at 21:15

    That looks like a lovely place for a break. I'm tempted.

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