Saturday, July 16, 2016
Back to England
This sign used to stand atop a pole in front of a mobile home park near the house where I grew up. I always liked it as a kid. I'm not sure why they took the pole away, but now the sign is attached to a fence. What do you suppose got covered up by the word "HOME"? Do the Disney people know about this?
Well, this evening I fly back to England. I gotta say I am ready to go. I love my family, but I want to get home.
Last night I went out to dinner with my step-sister, her husband and their cousin, who I suppose is my...step-cousin? (It's all so complicated.) She's 15 years younger than me, and I hadn't seen her since she was about five -- so it's been a while. I think Duran Duran was still making hit records! Anyway, we had a good time at a posh little restaurant and then went to a bar that was far swankier than anything I knew existed in north Tampa. I had wine but kept it to a minimum for fear of awakening the gastritis monster.
Speaking of which, that's been much better since I began taking my Nexium last week. I have a doctor's appointment on Monday morning in London. Another good reason to go home.
This is what's waiting for me:
Dave sent that picture via Facebook this morning. Look at Olga, soaking up the London sunshine! The brown thing on the grass is Dave's favorite sweatshirt, though, so I guess it must not be super warm, at least in the early mornings. Here in Florida, it's hard to imagine that it's not sweltering everywhere.
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Looks like the cover of the book
ReplyDeleteThe curious tale of the dog in the nightime
Welcome back
Have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteSo much green in that picture! I miss green and lushness -- it's so dang dry out here. I wish you safe travels and a speedy recovery for those digestive issues!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of Florida which show its unique personality. Have a good flight home!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels back home! I know what you mean about the heat. It's always hard for me to pack for a trip when it's summer here. I simply can't imagine that I might need a jacket or scarf at my destination. That probably explains my collection of souvenir umbrellas.
ReplyDeleteI have been loving your photos , very strange place! Another world! Happy flight(ugh), stay well and safe...IT is still winter here.Olga looks unbothered.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a lot on your short trip to Florida but, I know it's always nice to get back home.
ReplyDeleteOlga leads such a hard life - I hate to see her suffer so. Speaking of suffering - I'm feeling much better since I started taking Nexium too.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to get home and you've visited your family quite a bit this year seems like. Olga looks in need of a walk.
ReplyDeleteIs this to show you what you've been missing, or to show you what needs doing once you're home !
ReplyDeleteSafe journey home.
Safe travels back to your authentic English garden!
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