Merry Christmas

 

 

 

 

 

where in

We may be surrounded by boxes 5 days before christmas but where in.

Moving! Hope to be in for Xmas

 

 

We have been in Cornwall now 8 months and finally are moving out of the rented accommodation that we are in. We have bought new home and hopefully should get the keys tomorrow, we have just 3 weeks to get it looking like home before we have to be out of here, so hopefully we will have the basics done so it’s cosy for Christmas.

Wish me luck

 

Charity shops offer more than you think.

I moved from Lancashire to Cornwall this year and when I first arrived my husband went off to work and the boys went to school I became aware of how alone I was, no friends to pop round for a brew, no family to visit, knowing that once I set foot outside the door I was not going to see a familiar face seemed quite daunting.

I went out to get my bearings and came across the local Cornish hospice shop and not being able to resist the lure of a bargain I went inside.  I notice they were advertising for volunteers and thought why not, within a couple of days I did my first shift and loved it, the manager and ladies were lovely and what a great way to meet the locals.

I now have a full time job elsewhere so only occasionally get the chance to help out now, but still pop in for a chat and a good rummage now and again.

Last night I had the pleasure of going out for an Italian meal with the charity shop ladies on their Christmas do and had a fantastic time, so you see as well as the odd bargain charity shop can be a good way of helping out a local charity and meeting some good friends along the way.

 

 

Fire works

 

Went to Tencreek holiday park on Sunday night to watch the firework display, had a great night the fireworks were great.

Looe Music Fesival

Normally we have a full calender of festivals and VW Shows, this year however we moved from Lancashire to looe in Cornwall, and the year has been domanated by the move, settling the boys in schools, finding new jobs and searching for our forever home.
We have managed to squeeze lots of fun days in thoughout this time, but festivals have had to take a back seat this year,
This weekend however Looe is hosting its own music festival http://www.looemusic.co.uk/ five minutes from our door step it would be rude not to have bought tickets.

The excitment mounts as earlier this week one of the stages is being set up on the beach.
I will post more photos and comments over the weekend, See you soon. Julie x

Mackerel for tea.

The boys went out on a fishing trip, and although my youngest got a bit sea sick they still managed to catch enough for our tea.

After being gutted the fish where put on the BBQ and served with new potatoes and salad.

 

 

Grandma’s in town

I’ve got my mum over for two weeks now, to see were we now live and help out with child care over the summer holidays.

We are trying to make it an exciting holiday for her too by showing her local places of interest so far she has visited Looe beach twice with the boys while we have been at work, polperro on Friday evening  and today we visited Plymouth centre and the Hoe,

 We are hoping to visit the Eden project next week and catch the Darling Buds of may at the Sterts Theatre on the 10^th let’s hope the weather is kind to us.

No fit state circus

We went off to the Eden Project last night as it was my eldest 13th Birthday (Where does all the time go?) on Friday and this was a birthday treat. We got there early and enjoyed the BBQ that they were serving for £6 a head.
The show was great, I had to laugh as at one point I asked the birthday boy if he could see and suggested he stand in front of me for a better view, only to realise that he is now taller then I thought and now I couldn't see. would recommend if your down this way get some tickets and see it for yourself.www.edenproject.com/bianco-circus-cornwall/

Car boot booty

I’m feeling very pleased with myself today, Just got back from my first car boot sale in weeks, the sun was shining and there were quite a few selling as a result.

I spent the princely sum of £10 and came back with the following

Four beautiful pink glass sundae dishes

Three camping stools

This wicker basket for storage

I could couldn’t believe my luck when the stall holder said £1 for this Gladstone tapestry bag.

The peacock necklace and bracelet will add to my collection

Teal knitted beret and scarf

Two small round basket for storing brooches and hairclips

A glass jelly mould

Once back home the sun was shinning, bags were quickly packed and in 5 mins we were on Looe beach enjoying a BBQ on the beach.

Boys, Boys, Boys

The last two weekends have dominated by the boys activities.

Last weekend was spend in Newquay the boys had pre booked surf lessons, the weather was kind to us and while the boys were having their lessons me and the hubby  had a mooch around the town and came across this lovely newly opened vintage shop.

Unfortunately there was nothing that I fell in love with, but will defiantly be paying another visit when next there.

All in all a great day out the boys enjoyed their lessons me and hubby had some time alone always a  plus.

All work and no play

Sorry it’s been so long since my last blog, I have started a full time job here in Cornwall now and it seems to have taken over everything, not been able to get to any car boots sales as I have had to work weekends too.

Any free time has been taken up with house hunting, as the house we are currently in is rented and although o.k. is not the same as having your own home.  Not having much luck at the moment   I feel there are going to have to be compromises  made on my side, as you don’t seem to be able to get much for your money down here.

Looking forward to friends and family coming to visit over the next few months, will be great to show them around and  catching up on all the gossip from back in Lancashire.

Spotted at a carboot sale

I have started to find out where the local car boot sales are now, and I am hoping to do a weekly blog from now on to share my car boot and charity shop finds with you, here are a couple of my recent finds

I love this new cup and saucer still in wrapper a bargin at 50p

and sticking with the spotty theme this jam pot with spoon £1

Friday night fight (What a Twit)

We had tickets on Friday night to see a production of Roald Dahl's novel the Twits, the performance was enjoyable though it was Marred by several light showers, and cut slightly short due to Mr Twit actually hitting Mrs Twit in the face with the base of a kettle, in a slap stick role near the end of the show.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2161089/Actor-hot-water-leading-lady-hitting-face-KETTLE-seaside-production-The-Twits.html#ixzz1yBCFhoLO

 we spent the night in the Camper on a nearby campsite but strong winds woke us several times in the night.

We decide to spend Saturday in St. Ives but made the decision that we would return home not wanting to risk another  sleepless night in the camper as the weather had not improved any.

Bank Holiday Monday Motors

This weekend we bought the local Cornish newspaper to see what was happening in our area over the Bank holiday weekend.

There was an ad for an event near Redruth which caught my eye, stock car racing, I once worked with a young University Graduate that raced; he was forever telling me what good fun it was so off we went.

We got there the weather was beautiful and at £31 for the four of us the entrance fee was a bargain.

Once in there the racing commenced.  We watched everything from stock cars, mini’s, old bangers and even buses race.

My youngest had the ability to select most of the winners, while it seemed I had the ability to pick the ones that caught fire, lost wheels and even flipped over.

 

All in all we had a great day.

Friday Evening Events

I started my new job last week and enjoyed getting to know my new work mates as well as the customers, both regular and the ones on holiday.

However the highlight of the week for me was finishing work on Friday at 6pm being able to walk home in less than 10 minutes, quick change a couple of drinks in the local followed by stroll on the beach eating fish and chips.  How different from the working day back in Lancashire.

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Fun in the sun

Been busy this week so not had time to sit down and do this before now, we have been living here for five weeks here now and so far everything’s going well, the boys are loving their new schools and my husband has been working for two weeks now, and is settling in no problem, as for myself I start work this week.

This weekend because the weather has been so good we decided to go away for the weekend in our VW Camper (Rupert). We travelled about 25 miles to  Fowey and stayed at the Penhale campsite.

Saturday morning we went into Fowey and had a walk around the harbour, we chose a restaurant and treated ourselves to moules and frites for lunch followed by Ice-creams.

Fowey was lovely, everything you would expect from a Cornish seaside town with quaint, narrow streets and plenty of gift shops and places to eat.

One pleasant surprise was the www.upton-house.com B&B with a pink exterior and a shop on the ground floor with an entrance guarded by two pink flamingos.  The B&B and shop has a unique air of 1940’s Hollywood glamour,the shop is apparently  a showcase for the owners Angelique's interiors business.

Back at the campsite we took a ten minute walk to Polkerris beach where we all took a dip in the sea.  Brave or foolish?  Not quite sure as the water was freezing despite the day being so hot.

Once dry we went back to the camper for a BBQ tea. We ended the evening with an impromptu thunder storm with some spectacular lightening.

MAKING A HOUSE A HOME.

We have been here four weeks now and I am starting to get my bearings. Having sold our house in Lancashire we are currently living in rented property, while we find the right property for us to buy and call our own. Unfortunately the house is furnished and although I have brought some of our things with us, most of it had to go into storage.

Yesterday feeling a need to make things look less beige and more us, we decided to get in the car to see what’s out there. I was reading frugal Queens blog, and realised her home town is around 8 miles from us.  So off we went into Liskeard and had a wander around the charity shops.  I found this glass jug with lid for 75p, perfect for making up cordial and popping into the fridge for the boys to drink.

Not one to miss a bargain I heard there was a car boot sale on Saturdays not far from Liskeard so I got in the car to find St Ive. On arrival it seemed quiet, according to one of the stall holders it is usually a lot busier but due to the Olympic torch passing through Liskeard yesterday it was quiet, still I managed to buy these great kitchen utensils all four for 50p once I’ve rubbed the handles down and painted them they will look great.

Also this 1950’s vase for the amazing price of £1, once filled with some fresh flowers this will start to make this house feel more homely.    

Me and my family have just moved from Lancashire down to Cornwall.  The purpose of this blog is to share with you our experiences and keep you informed of any bargains I find along the way.