Hi, everyone! Well, I'm safely here after such an easy journey, I could hardly believe it! The A12 was quite busy until after Colchester and then it eased off and the A14 was absolutely fine while the last bit back on the A12 was almost empty once past Woodbridge.
I'll take some photos of the cottage today to show you tomorrow but suffice it to say it is very pleasant, pretty old, comfortable (I had a great night's sleep) and it all feels great.
Yesterday started off with that trip to Specsavers to collect my new hearing aids and the associated technology. The young lady who was there was lovely. Very 'sweet' and understanding but very informative. She did the fine tuning, then went through how to use the TV bluetooth things (no more need for loops around my neck and cutting out the rest of the world) and finally she helped me get the relevant app on my phone so it how goes directly into my aids without any faffing around with changing settings, etc. She even gave me a trial run and I could hear her as clear as anything. There are various settings on the phone app but, for now, I am leaving well alone.
I came out and did my shopping (This Specsavers is in a big Sainsbury's) feeling like I was walking on air, I really did.
When I got home, of course I connected the TV gizmo and, yes, straight into my aids without blocking off external sounds. Fantastic.
The rest of the time was spent bustling around to finish packing, sorting out the kitchen stuff, etc, before leaving.
Once here, I unpacked, shopped and then strolled down to the sea front where I look a few photos. Here you are . . . a Southwold Saturday evening. Peaceful and pleasant.
Today, I am planning an easy, leisurely day. I'm lazing around in bed clothes and slippers, enjoying a cafetiere of coffee while I type this while the sun plays the Hokey Cokey (you know - in, out, in, out). I'm going to meander up and down the high street, although. being Sunday, the smaller shops might be closed, along the beach although that might be a longer walk to the harbour and back, maybe the other way to the pier, maybe lunch here, maybe on the beach, I'll decide that later.
Have a lovely Sunday, everyone. Do you have any particular plans or are you just letting the day unfold as it wills? xx
The new hearing aids sound wonderful and will make a huge difference to your quality of life. I'm really happy for you.
ReplyDeleteYour holiday accommodation sounds delightful and I hope you don't feel too guilty about enjoying the welcome treats. Have a lovely time today. I'm just letting the day unfold. It is sunny so I'll sit out in the garden for most of the afternoon.
No, I don't feel guilty, they were delicious! I might regret it next weigh day but I can live with that.
DeleteI'm glad you had a peaceful and restful day - perfect. xx
Have a lovely week, Joy xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sooze. It has been good so far. xx
DeleteGlad that you got on so well with your hearing aids and your journey was better than expected . Lovely to have a nice relaxing day in such a lovely place photos look fabulous
ReplyDeleteI do love Southwold. As a seaside town goes, it is uncommercial and unspoilt and could quite happily live here (if I could afford the house prices!)
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Great news about the hearing aid. Have a lovely week in Southwold. Enjoyed time I spent there years ago.
ReplyDeleteMary (blogger is making commenting a pain--never know if it will work or not).
Blogger can be a real pain at times, can't it. I hope you find the solution. xx
DeleteI'm so glad that you got your hearing aids sorted out before your holiday. Yes, some photos of the cottage would be lovely, then we can imagine you there. And there's something very invigorating about a nice quiet beach slightly out of season isn't there. Have a wonderful time. xx
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DeleteIt's out of season, of course. Even during the warm, sunny day yesterday, there weren't crowds of people and everyone seemed so happy - rather nice after the more sombre faces of the last couple of years and people trying to avoid each other and stay at a distance. xx
The beach looks ideal for a nice walk to breathe in some fresh sea air. I'm glad your hearing aids are fitted and working well. X
ReplyDeleteThanks - they have made quite a difference. xx
DeleteGlad the hearing aids were sorted. Southwold is such a lovely place. It can get rather busy, but there's a nice walk along the front. I love the beach huts. I took lots of photos of them while I was there. They are so colourful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely walk, I agree, either on the sand or the promenade, as far as it goes. As a child, I'd have loved the sand dunes.
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