Well let me start be reassuring you that I was only playing. A few out there will be disappointed when I reassure you that this blog is not over. It will continue when I get back from our holiday in Majorca, Spain.
At this very minute we should be safely ensconced in our rural villa north of Pollensa following a flight from Birmingham and a late night hire car drive to the north of the island. When I say "we", I mean all of us - me and Shirley, Ian and Zach, Frances, Stewart, Phoebe and Margot. A proper family break at the start of the school holidays here in England.
The last time I was in Majorca, Ian was eighteen months old. Forty years ago. He won't remember a thing but I remember it was a lovely holiday in the Easter period when the sunshine was comfortable, not angry as I expect it will sometimes feel during this week away.
Fortunately our villa has a swimming pool and I expect to spend a good amount of time in there. With three little children and simply to save money, I further expect that we will mostly eat in the villa but One lunchtime Shirley and I will treat everybody to a happy family meal that we will remember fondly in the dark days of winter.
So I can go for a ramble on Higger Tor and there's no chance of running into ye ?
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Emotional cruelty is hilarious. Have a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteHave fun! Spain just won the FIFA World Cup, so there should be lots of celebrating and happy people surrounding you on your holiday!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to take the whole family. Ian might not remember the first trip but you do and the fun you had.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time with the family, Neil, and safe travels!
ReplyDeleteHope you and yours have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI knew you were just messing around. So enjoy your holiday with your family in this very upmarket villa. Does it come with cleaner and cook?
ReplyDeleteI am glad it really wasn't "The End". Enjoy your vacation!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely family outing. My younger brother has taken his family to Italy this week. It's the time of year to squeeze in those trips before the kids go back to school.
ReplyDeleteSee you next week, enjoy your time in the sun.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely threw me for a loop with that "The End" title, so finding out you were just playing is a massive relief. A big family holiday in Majorca sounds like the absolute perfect way to kick off the school break, even if that Spanish sun feels a bit angrier than it did forty years ago. Having a villa with a private pool is going to be a total lifesaver for keeping the three little ones entertained and cooling everyone off. That planned family meal is bound to be a wonderful highlight to look back on later this year. Have a fantastic, relaxing time making new memories with the whole crew, and we will all be right here waiting for your update on the twenty-fifth.
ReplyDelete¡Felices vacaciones con tu familia!
ReplyDeleteWell, I was pretty sure you weren't ending your blog -- you're way too enthusiastic as a blogger for that! But I admit I wasn't sure WHAT it meant and I certainly didn;t anticipate a holiday in Spain. Have fun and enjoy yourselves!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was just in Spain. Somewhere I've never been myself.
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