Yay I’ve escaped the Bray (sorry mum!)

I’m having a lovely time with Sophie, Hayden and their rabbit Blossom in Devon. I was so excited I couldn’t stop taking all the way down, poor Sophie! A few hours after settling in I was passed a leaflet for a silent meditation retreat – yes, I get the oh so subtle hint!

I slept for a couple of days as the journey took it out of me but this was expected and hey, at least I’m in a different and a very pretty bedroom. I actually feel much better than expected which is great!

I almost brought some oats with me as I love a bowl of porridge in the morning, I don’t think I need to worry too much about running out. I think we will be safe if we get snowed in…for about a decade!!

We have had a great time going swimming in the mornings, it really is a hardship after a long and tiring swim having to share a jacuzzi with several buff rugby players from the Exeter Rugby Club that happen to use that gym. It’s terrible! I wonder why Soph has a membership there hmmm?

I also had a very romantic valentines day babysitting for a couple who were going out for a nice meal. I sat with a large gin an tonic and a huge apple crumble watching The British Bake Off – I don’t think you could better that. Oh maybe a couple of rugby players…

I was also fortunate enough to be aloud to join in with the Devon Bat Group Annual Skittles Night. Yes you guessed right I came pretty much last.

It was a good giggle though. I met a guy (an expert in stoats actually) who worked at Southampton University. Knowing precisely ONE friend who still works at Southampton I naturally had to ask the question. It was so funny he did actually know him, what are the chances, or does that just tell you something about the character of my friend? Yes Reuben I did hear stories of young undergrads following you around like a god, got this pic just for you 😉

What was more exciting was the amazing raffle prizes, OUT OF THIS WORLD. I was absolutely gutted my numbers didn’t come up. I thought Hayden had lucked out on his win, who doesn’t need rubbish bags?

But then this girl hit the jackpot. Doesn’t she look thrilled? I think she must have framed art works of the other four Take That members at home and she’s just found the missing piece.

I’m a bit gutted I’m missing my cousin Maggie’s 21st Birthday Party but I’m looking forward to the drunken phone call later (the contents of that may be on my next blog!). I hope you have a very happy birthday Maggie and i’ll celebrate with cake and Prosecco with you when I get back!

So I’m having a really lovely time in Devon. I’m sure I’ve put a stone on already, thanks to a combination of Sophie and Mary Berry! I’m off for another piece of me lemon drizzle cake, it’s a hard life 😉