Jackie delivered me to New Milton station this morning, for me to travel to Waterloo. A little more than an hour later, she collected me and we collected a waistcoat from Fagan’s and some paint from Milford Supplies.
After watching the messages of the station indicators switching from ‘delayed’ to ‘cancelled’ and back again for the best part of the hour, I postponed my meeting with Norman and joined the queue for refunds forming at the shuttered ticket office while the clerk was enjoying his coffee break. Eventually those of us who wanted it got our money back.
After lunch I accompanied Becky and Scooby on a walk at Barton on Sea clifftop. Scooby, as usual, frolicked with other dogs, then wandered along the edge of the cliff, far too close for my comfort, until, pretending he hadn’t heard, he disdained the challenge of a crow to approach nearer.
On our way back we passed Ian who had been walking down to surprise us. He joined us in the car and we drove around Shorefield Country Park, then investigated the sales office.
This evening we dined at The Beach House, where the welcome was superb.
The meal, pretending to be no more than pub food, was good; the ambience and service excellent; the prices very reasonable with no exorbitant mark-up on the wines. My choice of starter was very good whitebait; my main course was a good Cornish pastie; my sweet two scoops of ice cream, one of honeycomb, and the other rum and raisin. I drank an excellent Montepulciano.
Am I missing something, or are Ian and Becky (and Scooby) on an extended holiday with you? I guess these are one of your offspring and wife/husband, but I had no idea that you had “son’s/daughter’s taxi” quite so nearby. I can’t recall hearing a word about them whenever I’ve visited.
Thanks, Paul. Becky is our daughter. They live in Emsworth. They usually stay over a bit at Christmas. This was the longest yet. They went home last night.
A MASSIVELY extended holiday, Paul! And very lovely it was too. p.s. MummyGee and Farge, we got home in under a’hour. x
Thank you Beck. I feel Mummijee should be spelled like this
I was beginning to wonder if we are going to be treated to 36 Views of the Isle of Wight or the crumbling cliff but it seems 36 views of the Beach House is the feature. 🙂
Thanks, Mary. There could be so many more
🙂
My you eat some good food! I really must up my game 🙂
I agree, Pauline! 🙂
I agree with Pauline too!
Whoooaa, people! the world’s got enough of an obesity crisis without our Derrick encouraging even the intelligent end of the spectrum to start over-eating 🙂
We don’t need any encouragement. We’re not increasing the calories, just the standard!
Is this queue the intelligent end of the spectrum…?
We’re way off the spectrum… we’re in …
Thank you, Paul 🙂
Thank you, Pauline
Thanks, Pauline
I so look forward to your posts, Derrick. Love to see Scooby too!
Thank you very much, Jill
A very nice profile portrait of Ian…
Thank you, Cynthia. I agree
I like your photos of Scooby-Doo and the crow. I always enjoy seeing different angles of a dining room, Derrick. Your meal sounds delicious but the ice cream flavors are “divine!” Wonderful family photo, you look sharp.
Many thanks, Robin
That dessert sounded like heaven! 🙂
Thank you, Widdershins
Nice day you have had, Derrick. And the dessert I think it was more than delicious. 🙂 Beautiful way to close a wonderful day.
Thank you, as always, Monica
A delightful read. 🙂
Here’s hoping you’ll visit my newly created blog too at http://www.thewhimsicalandwanderingsoul.wordpress.com
Regards. Have a Great day ahead.
Thank you. I have visited, commented, and am following
It’s so kind of you sir. I didn’t really get a follow from your side yet but I’ll be glad to have your opinions. Best wishes.
Montepulciano wine! I’ve wandered down into Tuscany now, so maybe I’d better give that a try, on your recommendation.
Thanks, Yvonne. I liked it – smooth and mellow
Another warm eatery and good times. A blessed life!
Thank you, Cynthia
Did I miss something? Why was the train delayed or cancelled?
Take your pick from the three different reasons I didn’t bother to record, because they kept changing 🙂
Gosh, glad I revisited a couple of your posts. Wish I could visit this area.
Many thanks, Cynthia