The gardens stretched for acres and all i could think was how pleased i was that I didn't have to mow all the lawns. Rather than walk for miles because it was warm and there were a lot of people, we found the garden around the house and conservatory and had tea and cake and talked to people or listened to them talking. I wanted to butt in on one conversation about a place called Dorridge outside Solihull and say "I went to junior school there" but thought better of it.
Mum is a member of the Constantine Community Choir and they gave us a lovely half hour of Cornish music and a bit of laughter when the men forgot to do their Umpah's or Do Dah's or whatever they were supposed to be doing.
The hostess' dog was much more interested in having someone play ball with her.
On Monday Mum went down with a horrible tummy bug. I left Janis to do the housework (yes!) and spent the day being there, making her drinks and making sure she was warm enough. It was horrible to see her looking so frail. On Tuesday we did her shopping as well as our own and spent the afternoon with her.
Tuesday evening I came down with the bug and on Thursday Janis succumbed. It is not a nice bug and if you get the chance to avoid it, do. We are over it now but my stomach still has moments of being a bit unsure.
Anyway we are better now and back in the world of the living.
On Friday we went to Gweek to see the Amateur production of a play adapted by the company originally written by Godfrey from Dad's Army. Ghost Express took place on a disused station in Gweek and there were a lot of jokes such as Gweeks bearing gifts - My big fat Gweek wedding etc.
We were told by the producer/ writer at the end of the play that it was the worst they had ever performed but we liked it. As well as the play there was wine and cake - what more can anyone ask.
On Saturday (yesterday) Mum and I went to the Tolmen Centre to watch something called Major Tom. Its a one woman (and dog) show by a young lady called Victoria Melody (and Major Tom her very lazy/ very large basset hound). I wont tell you what it was about because i would hate to spoil it for you if you get chance to watch it, all I will say is that i would definitely go again and laugh as much as i did last night.
If you get a chance have a look for her blog or video's. Here they are together.
We have bookcases in the house now and bought some padded throws for the beds. All the boxes have been opened and emptied or chucked into the garage. Janis looked at the gates of a car boot sale and it is only down the road so fingers crossed for next Friday!
Yesterday we watched some of the Red Arrow demonstration ending the Pendennis Cup from the comfort of our own house. I cannot believe how amazing they are. Once or twice they banked directly overhead.
Anyway i am sorry i didn't update my blog last week and i hope you understand that i was still sleeping off my tummy bug and feeling very sorry for myself, and Janis.
We are back from The Black Swan in Gweek (known to many as the Gweek Inn) now after a wonderful Sunday lunch. With entertainment because the people a couple of tables away were having one hell of a row over their meal. She was furious and he was looking more and more uncomfortable. Sadly for us all someone sat at the the table next to them so the argument went and before too long there were smiles and some chatting between the tables. Probably better for their digestion than the row but nowhere near as much fun for onlookers.
This week I need to make a lot of cards and finish a photo frame i started ages ago. We need to sort out all the stuff for the Car Boot sales and hopefully on Friday we will do our first one. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
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