The things I miss most...

Many of you already know that 'Tall Husband' & I decided to put the house on the market just before Christmas...as we need to financially downsize to make life a little more confortable. Sadly my little website is just not enough to keep the wolf from the door so 11 weeks ago I took the decision to go back to work full time.

I have been self employed for 22 years and the decision to return to work was not an easy one... thankfully though I am doing a job I love and that makes it all a little easier.

I'm not going to dwell on it, or winge about it, as there are thousands of people much worse off than me and mine. There are lots of things I miss though now I am not at home... here are just a few of them......

• Being at home with my lovely 'Tall Husband' during the day
• Walking the dog on a fresh morning along the river bank near my home.
• Being creative in my cosy workshop.
• Reading & replying to all my lovely Blogging friends.
• Collecting the eggs from my four Sussex chickens.
• My home during the daylight hours.
• Listening to the quiet of the countryside & the bird song in my garden.
• Not being able to wear sloppy & comfortable clothes (I now have to be really smart)
• Fresh air.
• Friends dropping by to say hello.
• Healthy unrushed lunches with 'Tall Husband' cuddled next to the AGA.
• My old life......
  
  Never mind though... we are still happy and healthy and nothing is for ever.
  
  This Easter week-end has been one to treasure, four whole days off with nothing to do other than the things I want to do.
  
  Friday son & daughter in law elect came to stay & fix the date for the wedding.... can't get much more exciting than that can it ?
  
  Saturday morning yours truly and fellow village fundraisers cooked a Brunch in the Parish Hall for villagers whilst the children wandered around the church next to the river collecting treasure hunt clues which lead them to......
  

We had so much fun with the 'wrigglers & squirmers' treasure hunt that I decided to have one of my own for any unsuspecting visitors...... the following pics are a taster...
Patriotic goose eggs hiding in the herb pot...
And finally... my girls and boy waiting for their final handful of corn before retiring.

Today, Sunday, a long awaited trip to the 'Flea' at Shepton. The sun was shining & the stalls were just too tempting. Met Lizzie on her scrummy plot too... her display always looks so beautiful I could live under one of her tables and never come out. Lovely Tall Husband bought me a vintage corsage in lieu of an Easter Egg too. Do you knowI think I must be one of the very few women who doesnot particularly like chocolate..... WOW I CAN HEAR YOUR CRIES OF HORROR FROM HERE IN SUNNY SOMERSET !

Thanks to you all for your kind comments and support.... situation update is:-
The house hasn't sold yet, but there are a few interested parties, we've even had a couple of offers too so things can only get better. For those of you who didn't know the house was for sale, or might like to take a look please click on the attached link -http://www.roderickthomas.co.uk/Property/Residential/for-sale/Wells---Castle-Cary/-/914

Happy thoughts and blessings to you all for a Happy Easter, knowing you are out there makes life tolerable.

And finally a picture to remind us what Easter is really all about !

Much love & stay safe. Frances