Project 365 2018 Week 32 Days 217 – 223
Sunday 5th August – Day 217
We’d been invited to Countryfile Live again this year and were there from opening until closing time. But it was so hot, we didn’t cover anywhere near as much ground as normal, but still had a great day out.
Monday 6th August – Day 218
I went to work in the morning, dashed home for a quick sandwich and then headed down to London with my son. We’d been invited to afternoon tea at Claridge’s to celebrate the release of the new Disney film Christopher Robin. We were treated to a reading by Jim Cummings (the voice of Pooh and Tigger), it was a magical afternoon.
Tuesday 7th August – Day 219
We had a quiet start to the day after a late evening yesterday, and then headed over to Canons Ashby, to spend the rest of the day with Emma and her son (Bubba Blue and Me). We had lunch, looked round the house whilst the boys completed the stolen laundry activities and spent time chatting whilst the boys played with sticks and logs in the den building area.
Wednesday 8th August – Day 220
Work for me and a quiet afternoon at home with my son once I got back. It’s International Cat Day, which apparently means that Brewster can sleep wherever he likes. So he chooses the most uncomfortable spot in the house!
A quiet, normal day turned on its head in the evening as we literally ended up with 6 marked police cars, two unmarked, one armed response vehicle and two ambulances outside our house down the cul-de-sac. Shortly followed by the air ambulance medics. It was like being on a movie set, very surreal. A man was brought back to the ambulance on a stretcher and shortly after whisked away. Apparently he’d been speeding around the estates in our town, abandoned the car and headed into our estate. There’s talk of guns, drugs and money being involved. I’m just glad that we were safely indoors and that the police got their man. Needless to say, my son loved watching all the action from the landing window and it was 10pm before he was tucked up in bed asleep.
Thursday 9th August – Day 221
Kids go for £1 on Thursdays on the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway during the summer holidays so that’s where we headed this morning. We’ve not been on the line since my son was very small so he couldn’t remember it. We were a little shocked to be greeted by rain! We got there with lots of time to spare so my son had the pick of the carriages and the train was packed by the time we departed. We had a rover ticket so could take as many trips on the railway as we wanted.
We decided to pop over to Hughenden Manor for lunch and a wander. Somewhere else we’ve not been for a while, and not since my son has had his NT Passport. The idea being that we’d pop back over to the railway for the last ride of the day, before heading home.
But we spent longer walking around the grounds of Hughenden Manor than I’d envisaged with the weather being as it was, and by the time we left, my son decided that he was happy to go straight home. So that’s what we did. I think the late night had caught up with him.
Friday 10th August – Day 222
Work for me, grabbed a quick lunch, packed the car and headed off to Monmouth to stay with Suzanne from Chickenruby for a couple of days. The traffic wasn’t too bad and we arrived after two and half hours in the car.
My son settled in fairly quickly and was soon chatting away, poor Suzanne, no peace for the next few days!
After dinner we had a walk around Monmouth and look who we found! It was our first visit to the area and the fresh air after the drive was much-needed. I then put my son to bed and spent the evening chatting and catching up with Suzanne.
Saturday 11th August – Day 223
This little chap slept in til almost 8.30! Unheard of. Once we’d had breakfast we headed out for the day. A coffee stop at Old Station Tintern Tearoom was a big hit and started the day off well. Set at the old station, there’s a signal box which was set up for a wedding, carriages and a woodland. My son was in his element.
We made a quick stop my Tintern Abbey to take photos and then headed to Chepstow to explore the town and castle. We stood on the bridge overlooking the castle and Severn river with one foot in England and one foot in Wales, before exploring Chepstow castle itself. Suzanne and I got ‘bombed’ by a bird much to my son’s amusement. Luckily we got cleaned up fairly easily and then sat in a park to have our picnic lunch.
On the way back to Monmouth we stopped at The Kymin and my son got another stamp for his NT passport. Pizza for tea and then a long walk around town to tire my son out. Wishful thinking! I think it wore us out more than him. But it was a lovely way to end our day.
You’ve had such a busy week. Countryfile looks lots of fun and I saw some pics that Vicki Welton had posted on her Instagram. I’ve been to Clarisges only once and always tell myself I’ll go back, the food is just so lovely there although I’m not sure if the chefs have now changed over. And it’s all so classic in its architecture!
i’d love to go back too and sit in the main dining room
Tea at Claridge’s? My, my, so posh! I’d love to have an afternoon tea at Claridge’s. Glad you had such a lovely time. Brewster on the tracks made me smile.
What a scary action-packed evening for you, with the police chase and all.
It was devine but would have been even nicer if we’d been in the main room 😀
My goodness—-guess where Andrea and I (plus two of her sisters) went on Monday evening? To the movie theatre to see Christopher Robin !!! Same day as you although eight time zones after you viewed the film. We all really enjoyed it!
Sounds like a good week except for the whole police thing. That must have been so worrying seeing all that activity!
Love the pic of Brewster…they do tend to find uncomfortable spots to sleep
It was very surreal
Lots of places I’ve not heard of around Suzanne’s area. A really busy week for you
We didn’t even touch the surface
Well guess where Andrea and I (plus two of her sisters) were on Monday evening? At a movie theatre watching Christopher Robin! Same day although eight time zones later than you! We all thought the film was well done. It did take me back a few years to when we read Winnie the Pooh stories to our family (and then our older two grandchildren . . . and I expect our youngest granddaughter will soon enjoy the stories).
It looks like a lovely film, we will definitely be going when it opens over here. Hope you are all keeping well over in Canada x
I bet your boy loved all the tractors at Countryfile Live….
hehehe. Brewster really could have found somewhere comfier to sleep.
Oh gosh! What a lot of drama with the police in your cul-de-sac.
It sounds like you had a lovely time with Suzanne. x
He was in heaven
It sounds like you both had a lovely, busy week. It must have been nice to spend some time with Suzanne. The police thing sounds very dramatic! Glad it all got sorted.
It really was lovely to not have to rush off
I think we should organise a 365 meet up, don’t you?
Yes if we can, we should although I think it will be a nightmare trying to get as many people as possible together!!
fab to hear about your week in person and i had a lovely weekend, thank you for visiting
Thanks for having us
We went to Tintern and Chepstow on the way home from our holiday and they were both beautiful. We have had our wooden railway out this week but no pets allowed! #project365
It’s a lovely area isn’t it
Brewster does seem to pick his spots. We had a similar police incident when H was small – husband opened the curtains early one morning to see if his taxi was there and saw umpteen police vehicles and a TV crew. Counterfeit clothing in this case. Not surprised there was a lot of interest in watching what was going on.
It’s bizarre isn’t it when it’s on your doorstep
So glad you had so much fun with Suzanne and wonderful of her to have you both. Hope the cat did not get squashed by a train