Tuesday

 Morning, everyone.

I had a great journey up to Thoresby Hall.  Five minutes to the A1, ten minutes off the A1 to the hall t'other end and the traffic was pretty light for such a main road.  No holdups whatsoever which was absolutely amazing.  I was a bit early but they were letting cars in so I had a little explore before unloading.  I've brought far too much, of course.  Next time I will know better.  

After unloading and unpacking, first of all I scoffed some of the goodies left for me in the room and enjoyed a cuppa coffee before pinning down certain essential services!  I found the pool and got a sheet explaining how it's all organised.  My fond hopes of an early morning swim were dashed when I learnt that the pool opens at 8:30, exactly when I have breakfast booked, and ditto for the evening as it closes at 4:30.  Never mind, there are plenty of other times.

Then I got connected up - very important - although I don't seem to be able to work out how to connect my phone.  Not to worry, I will have another go later.  It's not the end of the world; laptops are far more important.

And then I located where I'm eating.  Never say I don't have my priorities!  :-)

Finally, I went for a walk around and got semi lost - and by that I mean I couldn't find where I left the building to get back in but there are other doors!  I took some photos, of course.

For guests who refuse to obey the Covid 19 restrictions, perhaps?

It really is a very attractive place.  I wonder what its history is.

I'll be exploring some of these, for sure.

I am presuming a family pets' graveyard.  They are very old.

There's not much to see in the gardens now but it will be beautiful in the summer months.

Dinner was OK.  I wouldn't say it was anything special but it was nice.  A starter of a mini deli platter, followed by katsu curry with rice and prawn crackers and a cheesecake for dessert.  All nice, just a shame the curry had an overwhelming taste of leaf coriander and I'm one of those unlucky people to whom leaf coriander tastes of soap.  Oh, well . . .

I sat in the 'Big Hall' after dinner and listened to some cabaret.  Nice, bluesy, easy listening stuff and the pianist was great in an understated way.  I will maybe go back there again this evening.

So - what to do today?  Shall I swim and chill in the morning and explore in the afternoon or t'other way round.  Or there's a trivia quiz, an organised afternoon stroll, some line dancing ('we'll teach you some steps . . '.) and a multimedia quiz.  Oh, and a pre dinner cabaret.
Decisions, decisions!

(must locate the Pavilion Theatre)

Such a hard life, isn't it!
(and yes, I'm awake at stupid o'clock but it doesn't matter.  I have coffee . . .)