None of this is more than 2 minutes away from our cottage.....
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Last minute stuff
Nearly time to go!!!!!!!!!!
Few last minute thoughts....Jen is going to sort out some music downloads for CDs for the car. Txt her if you have any suggestions.
DVDs needed for evenings eating popcorn so bring any you have you think you fancy watching...I have a large collection...so check mine out before we go and take any along you want.
Wear something comfortable for the journey -its about 5 hours door to door....but its Saturday in the peak holiday season so I expect even longer. You can always change after we arrive.
If there is something you really want to pack and are not sure if there will be room...bring it and I will do my best to fit it in!
Have you decided who is having which bedroom???
See you Saturday!
Few last minute thoughts....Jen is going to sort out some music downloads for CDs for the car. Txt her if you have any suggestions.
DVDs needed for evenings eating popcorn so bring any you have you think you fancy watching...I have a large collection...so check mine out before we go and take any along you want.
Wear something comfortable for the journey -its about 5 hours door to door....but its Saturday in the peak holiday season so I expect even longer. You can always change after we arrive.
If there is something you really want to pack and are not sure if there will be room...bring it and I will do my best to fit it in!
Have you decided who is having which bedroom???
See you Saturday!
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Getting really exciting!
Its getting very exciting now.
Car is hired ( I was never going to fit you lot and all the luggage in a Mini)
I've spoken to the owner just to double check a few details for Saturday .....there IS an iron.....there IS a DVD player and the car parking space is right outside the house.
Looe is a bit weird in that cars rarely get into Looe and there are so few parking spaces and the ones that there are are all owned by someone. People just walk through the streets and look at car drivers as if they were not allowed to be there. Its always a little bit creepy driving through Looe getting odd looks.
That will be us....on Saturday afternoon....driving through Looe...THIS SATURDAY!
Car is hired ( I was never going to fit you lot and all the luggage in a Mini)
I've spoken to the owner just to double check a few details for Saturday .....there IS an iron.....there IS a DVD player and the car parking space is right outside the house.
Looe is a bit weird in that cars rarely get into Looe and there are so few parking spaces and the ones that there are are all owned by someone. People just walk through the streets and look at car drivers as if they were not allowed to be there. Its always a little bit creepy driving through Looe getting odd looks.
That will be us....on Saturday afternoon....driving through Looe...THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Packing List
You will need......
Summer clothes
Pyjamas
hoodie/jumper
coat
Clothes you can get wet crab fishing in
swimming stuff for beach
flip flips or similar for on beach
Going out stuff ( local family pub for a
meal....not that posh at all)
Large Beach towel ( I have loads spares
if you haven't got one so don't buy)
Trainers
Any medicines you need to take
Your own toiletries
Mobiles/chargers
You don't need............
Too much stuff ( there is a washing machine)
Any bedding ( all provided)
Quilt or pillows ( all provided)
Towels for in the house ( all provided)
You will have internet access on my laptop while you are away and can use it as much as you like. There is no phone in the house so bring mobiles if you want a phone...I will have a phone you can use if not.
Up to you if you want hair driers, straighteners etc.
Try to pack only one bag if you can manage it - we have to get 5 bags in the boot - it IS an estate car NOT my mini.
If you're not sure whether you need to bring something - ask!- send me a message on facebook!
Summer clothes
Pyjamas
hoodie/jumper
coat
Clothes you can get wet crab fishing in
swimming stuff for beach
flip flips or similar for on beach
Going out stuff ( local family pub for a
meal....not that posh at all)
Large Beach towel ( I have loads spares
if you haven't got one so don't buy)
Trainers
Any medicines you need to take
Your own toiletries
Mobiles/chargers
You don't need............
Too much stuff ( there is a washing machine)
Any bedding ( all provided)
Quilt or pillows ( all provided)
Towels for in the house ( all provided)
You will have internet access on my laptop while you are away and can use it as much as you like. There is no phone in the house so bring mobiles if you want a phone...I will have a phone you can use if not.
Up to you if you want hair driers, straighteners etc.
Try to pack only one bag if you can manage it - we have to get 5 bags in the boot - it IS an estate car NOT my mini.
If you're not sure whether you need to bring something - ask!- send me a message on facebook!
Holiday Weather
The 15 day weather forecast is in ....and it's mixed. The longer term weather forecast isn't totally accurate so things might change.
Saturday 10th July
18 degrees day and 13 degrees night - cloudy and cool
Excellent weather for a 5 hour car journey!
Sunday 11th July
19 degrees day and 14 degrees night - rain forecast
Monday 12th July
21 degrees day and 15 degrees night - nice warm day
Tuesday 13th July
19 degrees day and 14 degrees night
Wednesday 14th July
21 degrees day and 15 degrees night
Thursday 15th July
21 degrees day and 14 degrees night - rain forecast
Friday 16th July
20 degrees day and 13 degrees night
Saturday 17th July
16 degrees day and 11 degrees night - sunny but cool
Excellent weather for the long drive home
SO the week should be pleasantly warm but nowhere near as hot as it has been - which is good as you wont get burned staying out in the day!. You WILL need to pack summer clothes but also warmer jumpers or hoodies and you will need a coat.
Packing list to follow next post!
Saturday 10th July
18 degrees day and 13 degrees night - cloudy and cool
Excellent weather for a 5 hour car journey!
Sunday 11th July
19 degrees day and 14 degrees night - rain forecast
Monday 12th July
21 degrees day and 15 degrees night - nice warm day
Tuesday 13th July
19 degrees day and 14 degrees night
Wednesday 14th July
21 degrees day and 15 degrees night
Thursday 15th July
21 degrees day and 14 degrees night - rain forecast
Friday 16th July
20 degrees day and 13 degrees night
Saturday 17th July
16 degrees day and 11 degrees night - sunny but cool
Excellent weather for the long drive home
SO the week should be pleasantly warm but nowhere near as hot as it has been - which is good as you wont get burned staying out in the day!. You WILL need to pack summer clothes but also warmer jumpers or hoodies and you will need a coat.
Packing list to follow next post!
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Seals in Looe - Nelson!
There are many seals in the shores off Looe and if you go out on one of the boat rides, you can get very close to them
and close up ...seals are sooooo cute. There are loads around Looe island
For years in looe there was a very tame seal called Nelson, and he used to swim right up the river and eat fish from people who fed him from boats. he was called Nelson because he only has one eye. In 2003 he never came back and the people of Looe had to accept he had died. In 2007 they put up a statue on the backs of the river, a life size bronze of Nelson and he sits watching the river.
At low tide you can walk right up to the statue and see it close up. Me and laura have been to see Nelson's statue and have pgotos by it but Jenny has never been!
and close up ...seals are sooooo cute. There are loads around Looe island
For years in looe there was a very tame seal called Nelson, and he used to swim right up the river and eat fish from people who fed him from boats. he was called Nelson because he only has one eye. In 2003 he never came back and the people of Looe had to accept he had died. In 2007 they put up a statue on the backs of the river, a life size bronze of Nelson and he sits watching the river.
At low tide you can walk right up to the statue and see it close up. Me and laura have been to see Nelson's statue and have pgotos by it but Jenny has never been!
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Looe Island
Looe has its own island - called St George's Island. Its about a mile offshore but looks closer. Its got a very long history and featured on a time team show last year.
http:http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/T/timeteam/2009/looe/index.html
People have habited and visited the island since early iron age and there is a ruined church on the top. legend has it that in early christian times it was a port for experting tin from Cornwall and Jesus visited as a child, playing on the beaches while travelling with Joseph of Arimithea. However this is likely just a tale, a legend.
In the 20th Century the Island was owned by two sisters - Babs and Evelyn Atkins
They built a house and lived there for many years. Evelyn died in 1997 aged 87 and Babs lived there alone until 2004 until she also died, aged 86. the Island was then left to the Cornwall wildlife trust to be a nature reserve forever.
Boats do go out to the island and tourists can vist, although there is not much to see really however the island is surrounded by wildlife including seals
http:http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/T/timeteam/2009/looe/index.html
People have habited and visited the island since early iron age and there is a ruined church on the top. legend has it that in early christian times it was a port for experting tin from Cornwall and Jesus visited as a child, playing on the beaches while travelling with Joseph of Arimithea. However this is likely just a tale, a legend.
In the 20th Century the Island was owned by two sisters - Babs and Evelyn Atkins
They built a house and lived there for many years. Evelyn died in 1997 aged 87 and Babs lived there alone until 2004 until she also died, aged 86. the Island was then left to the Cornwall wildlife trust to be a nature reserve forever.
Boats do go out to the island and tourists can vist, although there is not much to see really however the island is surrounded by wildlife including seals
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