It has been a busy beginning to November as on Sunday our local grandchildren joined us for Sunday lunch together with one of our grandsons who was passing by with his partner on their way back from York to Reading. I didn't take photos on that occasion as it was a short visit.
Our daughter D who lives in Berkshire has had a two week holiday as the particular school where she teaches was closed for the half term break so we drove down to stay with her this week and have just got back to Sheffield. We haven't been able to get down to Berkshire since before the pandemic so it was a change of scene and an opportunity to see where two of our daughter D's sons and their partners live as they're now settled in their lovely new homes. Both couples invited us for an evening meal and chat.
Before that we enjoyed the drive down and it was sunny all the way. The new car is more economical to run and the journey there and back home went smoothly.
The beech woods in Oxfordshire near Nettlebed were looking beautiful.
No sooner were we on the outskirts of Reading we stopped to stretch our legs and have something to eat in a pub we know well. It was good to see references to an aspect of my home town heritage in the wall decorations, that is, Huntley and Palmers biscuit tin lids memorabilia and reference to the riding scene in Berkshire.
How very special to get together with your grandchildren and children. Good to hear you are happy with your new car, and thank you for sharing these pretty sights on your journey. . All photos were great and I did enjoy the inserts of you and your family. Looks like a very happy gathering.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to get together with family and very special when it happens since the younger generation mainly live in far away regions of the UK.
DeleteFrom this post and the photos, Linda, you had not only good weather but wonderful family get togethers as well. Funny that the two pubs are across the way from each other with opposite color names.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to be back in one's home town. Even if places change as new buildings appear there are reminders of familiar areas and happy times.
DeleteYou made it! It sounds like you've had a great time. I expect you're glad to be back home again after all the excitement.
ReplyDeleteIt was an action packed week. Very special and we enjoyed it immensely.
DeleteSweet times with your family. How nice to gather and enjoy each other! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to be with family. Thank you Ellen.
DeleteOh, this is so nice to read, a reunion with the family and such a pleasant ride too. I am very happy for you. Great alos the gastronomy. I love these pubs with history and all the pictures and decoration. They have coziness for me, not like many modern pubs today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us.
Wishing you a beautiful sunday I am sending greetings over to you
Nova
Going back to places where I grew up, married and raised a family was special since it hasn't been possible for a long time. Happy Sunday Nova!
DeleteSo glad you could finally travel and visit your family. It sounds as if you had a happy time with them:)
ReplyDeleteWe're thankful that we're mobile, able to drive and the plan to go to Berkshire happened. :) Have a lovely weekend.
DeleteAll of you look so very happy to be together again. glad the car did well on the trip. I love the boots on the shelf and the buidings you already know I like to see them.. my life has been chaos since Tuesday, our Beau is ill,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that Beau is ill and I hope that he's soon a lot better. Take care Sandra.
DeleteWhat a nice picture of you in the pub.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marilyn.
DeleteIt is heart-warming to enjoy family meetings...
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
It was good to be with our Berkshire family and friends after such a long time not being able to travel and see them in my home town. Best wishes to you too!
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