Thankfully flat stress is over … I now just need to adjust back to normality … things still need to be done – but the worst is over … thank goodness …
So this is short and sweet … had a good trip out with friends on Wednesday to the hamlet Small Hythe – which was a medieval ship building port – it's now about four plus miles inland! Post to follow!
Obviously - a yellow rose!
We actually went to see Ellen Terry's beetlewing dress at her old home, now a museum, which displays her theatrical memorabilia and a small theatre. There's about 65 acres of property and land, including orchard …
St John's Church, Small Hythe -
the Priest's House next door, similar
in style to Ellen's home
I wrote quite a detailed post back in 2016 … I eventually ticked off the fact that I have now visited Smallhythe Place!
That's it … I'm mentally adjusting to being free from flat anxiety … amazing what can take it out of one – I now need to see what I can do to help myself before the medics appear on the horizon – they're there if I need them … but in the meantime, I need to do what I can.
The SeeSaw of life -
as painted by Francisco de Goya (1792)
Have happy bank holiday weekends – well we have one! It's going to be a warm time before the Autumn sets in …
So I'm a happier lady now … thanks for your support in the last few months …
Ellen Terry and her Iridescent Beetlewing Dress
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I am so very glad that you are happier now and that some of the stress has been relieved. Huge hugs.
ReplyDeleteHello Hilary, I just found your blog today and even though I don't know you yet, I want you to know that I am really glad that you are happy now and that you have had some relief from any stress.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Thank you so much for sharing, and warm greetings from a retired lady (68) living in Montreal, Canada.
Oh, I am so glad things are better for you now! Go somewhere nice and have a cheese scone! I follow a nice lady called Cupcake Jane (on Instagram) She has a nice tea shop near The Lamb in Old Town.Would be so tickled if you are able to visit there!
ReplyDelete@ EC - thanks so much for making the effort to come over here - I'm feeling for you ... so am very chuffed to see you here!
ReplyDelete@ Linda - great to meet you here and see you ... I'll be over tomorrow to say hi - especially a new friend from Montreal, Canada.
@ Kay - I'll definitely pop over at some stage = I need to know the name of the cafe/tea shop. I don't do Instagram ... but am happy to visit. Thanks too for your thoughts ...
Cheers to the three of you, thanks for your visits - Hilary
That must be such a relief for you, Hilary and I'm so glad! ☺ I hope your health issues will be solved as well, and you'll be equally free from that stress very soon. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteGlad things are looking more settled - flat-wise anyway. Hope your health problems are soon resolved too.
ReplyDeleteHaving just paid a long over-due visit, I see you have had a few 'issues' of late, Hilary. Don't you just love euphemisms? I'm fascinated by the talks you have been giving - good on yer! That aside, stay well and happy. I don't visit as often as I should, but whenever I do it's a treat.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the relief once it's all over.
ReplyDeleteHappy to find you in good spirits :) Stress can be quite debilitating I didn't know what a beetlewing dress was It actually has wings and its gorgeous. Great you went out I love these old places I miss all these beautiful old buildings. We hardly have any of these here
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Goya painted young children having fun. The see saw of life is an excellent symbol :)
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteOh some good news to start my morning's reading! So pleased for you, Hilary. As one who admits to avoiding paying attention to her flats needs, you remind me it would be better to get on with it.... Hmmm... Meanwhile, yes, enjoy these last few days of summer! YAM xx
I'm so pleased for you that your domestic arrangements have been 'cured' - these things are far more stressful than one would think.
ReplyDeleteHave a relaxing Bank Holiday weekend, Hilary. The weather looks set fair.
@ Debbie - yes it certainly is a relief. The health aspect I can work on now without other worries hanging over me ... and I hope to have a good weekend ...
ReplyDelete@ Anabel - thanks ... me too ... but at least one less thing to worry about ...
@ Mike - no worries ... it's always good to see old friends! Certainly the blog probably gets a lot of euphemisms ... friends not so much! I've loved giving my talks... once I settled into doing it - I wouldn't like to do it without notes though. Glad you enjoy being here, when you can ...
@ Liz - I know ...thank goodness that's behind me ...
@ Marja - definitely in better spirits ... I've been feeling pretty down at heart, knowing it'd come right at some stage. Health is another aspect, but one copes with that ... well I do! It was great fun going over to Smallhythe to see Ellen Terry's home and paraphernalia; I understand what you're saying about NZ - I felt similarly when I was in SA ... history abounds here ...
@ Hels - I was pleased to find that symbol of life ...
@ Yam - yes life does go on ... but I'm glad it's finally settled here - and I can concentrate on health as much as I can ... I hear you re your home ...
@ Janice - oh I was so relieved ... thank goodness. I'm going to have a relaxing weekend ... and get a bit more organised. Our weather is finally clearing up .. so let's hope for the coast ...
Cheers to you all ... I do feel more cheerful now! Happy weekends - Hilary
I am doing a happy dance, Hilary, brought on by the great news that tranquility has returned to your sphere. Hooray! It has been nothing less than an affront to all of us that we were unable to benefit from your usual sunny disposition, bons mots, erudition, wisdom, way with words, esoteric searches and the dissemination of knowledge. The world’s axis has been righted and for that we are mightily glad. Hugs - David
ReplyDeleteHi David - thanks for coming by ... it is a huge relief - the last 9 weeks has been difficult, especially with the health issues underlying everything. I'm mighty grateful for the thumbs up ... I'd better get my brain into gear for future posts! I do have lots to write up ... which to do first ...will tax me! Yes - hugs back ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hiary, I'm so pleased things are looking up for you at last!
ReplyDeleteI also visited Smallhythe Place recently. It was absolutely fascinating. I believe Joanna Lumley is now the patron of the barn theatre.
Keep smiling through, just like you always do...!
...even though I did spell your name incorrectly!
DeleteI am so relieved to hear your flat is squared away. Woot. Woot. Now let's get you healthy. Cheers,
ReplyDeleteOh happy (bank holy)day! ;-)
ReplyDelete@ Keith ... yes thank goodness - giving me some peace of mind. You're right about Joanna Lumley being connected with the Barn Theatre there ... and as you say the place is a delight to visit ... thanks I'm still smiling - even with name inaccuracies ... so be it!
ReplyDelete@ Sandra - yes me too ... it was a painful and frustrating summer - still essentially over now. Health is another issue ... but I'll be doing what I can ...
@ Sean - oh I know happy days ... well one thing to concentrate on and not worry about someone else's inabilities to sort this place out.
Thanks to the three of you - always appreciate everyone's support - lovely day we've got here ... cheers Hilary
Glad your home issues are solved.
ReplyDeleteFour miles inland now? That is quite the change in landscape.
I’m so very pleased to know you are anxiety free for now, Hilary. What great news!
ReplyDelete@ Alex - oh so am I glad ... life is back to normal here. Re the 4 miles inland - that would be direct ... by water it would have been possibly double ... via the waterways, missing the islands - slightly higher areas of land. The whole of this part of the south coast is now land, or marsh land - being built up by silt, and coastal storms ... my next post might be on this.
ReplyDelete@ Val - oh I'm so pleased too ... great to see you here ...
Thanks go to the two of you for your support - cheers Hilary
Anxiety is exhausting! So glad things are looking up on the home front.
ReplyDeleteSo many interesting things to see and do in your neck of the woods!
Glad to hear the stress is over. Yes, it's amazing how exhausting it can be - and you don't even realise until you're coming out the other side.
ReplyDelete@ Elizabeth - well I did have my head in the sand ... ie in books! But hoped things would eventually get sorted, which they have. Yes being on the south coast ... lots happens and has happened here over the centuries and no doubt millennia.
ReplyDelete@ Annalisa - oh I'm so glad the worst of it is over - I knew, as I was dealing with this health challenge which is also taxing, but at least I can get on with concentrating on getting better now ...
Cheers to you both - great to see you here - Hilary