#livingthedream

[autumnalfoxfire]

Living the Dream

[charlotteinengland]

Just one Cornetto… Give it to meee 🍦🇮🇹 There’s a reel on the way 🎥 I adore how my black swimsuit complements my lovely white pearls 🖤🤍 Classy & glam! Love it x 15% off with CHARLOTTE15 Earrings: @lamour.pearls Swimsuit: @prettylittlething Copyright © 2022, Charlotte in England, www.charlotteinengland.com, @charlotte.in.england This is my official account. Any other account is an impersonation of me. All content on my social platforms and/or website including but not limited to photographic work is protected under copyright laws. Any use of the images contained within any of my social platforms and/or website is strictly forbidden unless otherwise stated ~ message, email or comment me directly asking for permission. You must tag me in the caption section and in the photo tag feature. Images must not be manipulated in any way. You may not claim the credit for any of my images in any form or make any commercial gain from these photographs by whatever means. Violation of these terms will result in being reported for infringement and further action will be taken. RESPECT COPYRIGHT. #CharlotteinEngland #PrettyLittleThing #bikinigirl #livingthedream #bikini #pearls #swimmingpool #summervibes #funinthesun #sunkissed #tan #daysofsummer #summer2022 #summer #bikinilife #beachbabe #sunshine #swimmingpooltime #sun #happyhappyhappy #goddess #goddessenergy #beautiful #love #legs #blackswimsuit #brunette #holiday #holidayvibes #england (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXi3sNrHNa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[go0d-vibes07]

My beautiful wife captured another awesome sunset last night on our way back to port🌅

[theretirementstory]

14/04/24 I AM HOME, I came back on Thursday after my MRI scan and a transfusion of platelets. Was I pleased? I guess you could say that, Anie called with my shopping, I had a wander around my garden, got the car out of the garage and went to do more shopping, saw my friend Liisa and had a little chat then came home and prepared chorizo pasta bake and garlic bread.

My neighbour sent me the above photo showing the blossom on the cherry tree. I was so pleased to see my garden.

On Friday I had to go back to the hospital for what turned out to be two transfusions. I thought I would have been home by lunchtime but it was 16:30 when I got home.

So I am hoping against hope that I will be home until April 25th when I will be going up to Paris for a long stay, while the next round of treatment is carried out.

Monique had been in touch, she wanted to come down on Thursday but I needed some time to just chill. So she said she would come on Friday. However by the time she could get away it was too late. She did say that one of her twin granddaughters had got scarlet fever so you just know it won’t be long before the other one gets it.

I messaged my cleaner with the dates I am available to have her clean my home before the next hospital visit. She replied that she wasn’t available. That’s ok, hopefully we will get back to normal once all my treatment is completed.

The cough that I was starting with when I went into hospital, has now developed! My nose streams and then I start coughing, it is worse if I have been talking. The medicine they gave me in hospital contained codeine and it said not to use it for too many days. Well in my book, my wariness of medication, meant that I took it for three days then stopped. I didn’t want to become addicted!

The music this week, is really from my youth! I begin with “Love Hurts” by Jim Capaldi from 1975. Going even further back than that it’s “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” from 1965. The video shows Alan Price on keyboard, he will be celebrating his 82nd birthday at the end of next week, Eric Burdon, vocals, who will be 83 years old on a date in May which is the birthday of someone dear to me. Plus Chas Chandler, bassist, who later managed Jimi Hendrix and Slade. Unfortunately Chas passed away in 1996.

“The Trainee Solicitor” has met up with a few Uni friends this week and is going to see another couples new house today. He has been training the new guy at work and although he would prefer to get on with his own work, ensuring someone gets the training they need is the best way to moving onto your own work. Making sure they understand ensures less disruptions to your day.

“The Reconnect Navigator” has had to go out and buy a pair of Dr Marten boots for work. The boots she had bought previously have only lasted 5 weeks. I guess she is getting those “steps” in. It is great that they both have the weekend off as it allows them two days to do things together.

“The Photographer” and “The Jetsetter” spent a nice night in York on Friday evening. The platter they had with the wine looked exceptionally tasty. Then it was time for the “The Photographer” to head off to Boston, to photograph the match with Scarborough AFC. Although it was a 0-0 draw it was a good match (apparently). Plus he was the only photographer, for Scarborough, at the match and the photos have been in the local newspaper. That’s a feather in his cap, for sure.

“The Jetsetter” is busy preparing for her next jaunt (can’t remember where that is to). She does however spend the week in York which is a “getaway place” for a lot of people.

I have had a message from a friend in the UK, her grandson was born on the 17th February at around 26 weeks! Bless him he is still fighting and getting bigger which is such wonderful news.

Nadine (a friend here in town) has messaged to say that she will try to get down to visit at the weekend.

My neighbours have just popped in bringing a piece of flan. They always ask about my sons and grandchildren, I have shown them recent photos this morning and they think my grandson looks like his Daddy.

Now I am going to start getting food prepared. I am hoping that I will enjoy my roast chicken dinner. Then as we are due 22c today I would like to go out into the garden and clear a few weeds.

However you intend to spend your day, have a good one.

I am hoping that the hydrangea paniculata (pictured below) will have a growth spurt and put out some lovely flowers this year.

Bon dimanche!

[knihovnachrastany]

Library inside Elton John's house in England.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/elton-johns-woodside-english-estate

[manifestingmydreamlifee]

[soul-trap-and-chill]

A PRAYER FOR ME & WHOEVER NEEDED TO HEAR THIS

Dear God, as you know my heart you know I am so impatient on the dreams and major asks I desire. Please during this time teach me patience, and understanding that good things take time, thank you for everything by far, AMEN🤍

[eric-sadahire]

People: What do you want to do with your life?

Me: I can explain...

[scene8studiofilms]

Destiny calls out through our dreams and aspirations.

[levantindesign]

Spacious living room interior in @noovo.design project, with our Morsetto chair with terracotta textile and natural wood 🟤

[barbara22031362]

When Sam is adopted by Keecha's family,

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Learn about their everyday life from chasing squirrels, being bullied, experiencing meowi wowi catnip, and attending a SlapLick concert, while Sam journals to Abby, the most famous dog in Crown Town.

Will Sam ever catch a squirrel?

Will she ever be as famous as Abby?

This is every teen dog & cat's dream.

Find out what they already know. Follow, Like & Share with your friends!

[charlotteinengland]

There's plenty of fish in the sea, but I'm a mermaid 🐚🧜🏻‍♀️💦🐠 Bikini: @pinkboutiqueuk Copyright © 2022, Charlotte in England, www.charlotteinengland.com, @charlotte.in.england This is my official account. Any other account is an impersonation of me. All content on my social platforms and/or website including but not limited to photographic work is protected under copyright laws. Any use of the images contained within any of my social platforms and/or website is strictly forbidden unless otherwise stated ~ message, email or comment me directly asking for permission. You must tag me in the caption section and in the photo tag feature. Images must not be manipulated in any way. You may not claim the credit for any of my images in any form or make any commercial gain from these photographs by whatever means. Violation of these terms will result in being reported for infringement and further action will be taken. RESPECT COPYRIGHT. #CharlotteinEngland #PrettyLittleThing #mermaid #mermaidlife #mermaidvibes #bikinigirl #livingthedream #swimwear #bikini #swimmingpool #summervibes #funinthesun #sunkissed #tan #daysofsummer #summer2022 #summer #bikinilife #beachbabe #sunshine #swimmingpooltime #goddess #goddessenergy #beautiful #love #legs #brunette #holiday #holidayvibes #england (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPyFwhsHZv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shellymusyj]

Echo and Walter had us up at 6:30am howling. Echo freaking LOVES to howl. Any excuse. No excuse. I swear my wolf killer is part wolf herself. Well, since the sled is out of commission we’re back to the 2km hike to the truck in the mornings and home after work for now… and of course the first morning we were following these suckers nearly the entire way. Never a dull moment. #wolf #wildlife #animaltracks #tracking #winter #yukon #yukonterritory #dawsoncity #adventure #homesteadlife #livingthedream (at Dawson, Yukon Territory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRoyHEOJx3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theretirementstory]

Greetings from a freezing cold Bar-sur-Aube, it’s -5c and we may reach the balmy heights of 1c later today. It has been very cold all week so I don’t feel as if I have done very much at all but I will let you judge.

To warm me up, let’s have a look at the songs I have chosen this week. The first song is “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood from 1982 and the second one “Ain’t Nobody” by Rufus and Chaka Khan from 1983. Hard to believe that these songs are over 40 years old 😳. I have given my heart and lungs a workout singing and dancing along to the tunes.

So one lot of checks have been returned OK for “The Ex-Graduates” new job, she is going next week for “the vetting” process and then it shouldn’t be too much longer before she starts the job. How exciting!

“The Trainee Solicitor” is working like a Trojan. His boss has been out of the office for quite a few days so far this year and has left the workload to him. That’s fine until you hit a problem but I am sure we all know this is “normal” worklife (unfortunately).

Working from home is to be the new norm for “The Photographer” unfortunately it’s not in the field of photography (at the moment). It seems that he has enjoyed just moving from one room to another to start his work, likes that a break means he can go into the kitchen in his home to get a drink and an hours lunch starts prompt at the allotted time (something which doesn’t happen when you are dealing with customers face to face). It’s early days but having a couple of hours travelling time given back to you is something and he can use that time for shopping, appointments or going to the gym.

My granddaughter FaceTimed me this morning without her Daddy being in the room so it was a surprise for him when he heard her talking to me. Her little brother is on penicillium medicine as he has an ear infection. He was in the kitchen with Grandad but came through to have a chat with me. They were at the cinema yesterday to see the Disney film “Wish” and are going out today to see butterflies and aquatic creatures. My granddaughter ended the call saying “bye I will ring you tomorrow “ 😂😂.

Now my week, the cleaner has been, returning to her two days a week. I don’t think the house really warrants 4 hours cleaning per week but she does move furniture to clean underneath, wash windows as well as dust, vacuum and wash floors so I can’t complain. Then I had my appointment with the oncologist. He had my blood test results and I was sad that things were not as good as they could have been with a couple of areas of concern. I came away with a prescription for five days of injections to boost my white cells and was told to have fortnightly blood tests now too. Well nothing I can do about it just got to wait for the next round of blood test results.

I was fortunate on Tuesday that I went into town to the pharmacy in the morning as in the afternoon it SNOWED! I have arranged with the nurse to come in for the next five days to give me my injections also arranged for them to come to do blood test on 22/1.

My cousin, in London, had her birthday this week. I had posted her card last week, however I went online and arranged a small hamper of 4 saffron buns, 1 pack of Cornish Faring biscuits, 1 pack of Cornish clotted cream shortbread and a box of Cornish Black tea although it didn’t arrive on her birthday it arrived the following day.

I also took the opportunity to order more books for myself, although I am back to knitting and crochet I like to read before I go to sleep.

It was the week for the knitting group and as the weather had turned so cold I couldn’t decide whether to go or not. Anyway after exchanging a few messages with Claudine I decided to go. I have been crocheting something which does resemble a scarf and as I have plenty of this wool I can make it quite long. I had also found a book of knitting patterns for children’s clothes, however the instructions are in French. I have decided that I am going to knit a cardigan from the book and I cast it on. I am enjoying knitting something different, a different pattern but one that is easy to do. Let’s hope it continues as easy as this is at the moment.

I knew that I had to get over my fear of rats and mice which may be lurking in the compost. So far I had been brave enough to go and put my vegetable peelings in there but as far as turning the compost went, it hadn’t been done for months with the result that the peelings were just sitting on top of the other matter. I plucked up courage to go out into the freezing cold (dressed like Nanook Of The North) armed with my twisty thing and a garden fork. I was working quite well then decided to use the garden fork, now this meant removing part of the front of the composter and I was sure I would see something staring at me, but no, not a thing and I was rather pleased with the result. I feel ready to maybe do this job once a week to oxygenate the pile and get it “working”. I have previously been told that you will know if rats are in the bin as you will smell ammonia (apparently rats urinate a lot) whether this is true or false whenever I open the composter I take a good sniff.

I have had messages from Monique, Pauline (in Barcelona), have messaged Anie (who should have returned from Indonesia this week) and Maud (no reply from these two) plus have been in contact with Sarah, Denise (a lady from the old knitting group) and friends in the UK.

I do so love January here in France. If you employ people to work in your home (gardener, cleaning lady in my case) you can claim money back on your tax. The tax office usually give you an advance in January and my notification came through this week. Also, I pay my energy by direct debit and I did increase my payments (as instructed) in September. Now I only pay 11 months of the year, get my invoice showing all the details of usage, payments etc in January and any overpayment is refunded directly. Imagine my surprise when I was informed I had overpaid so would be refunded. I have my heating on extra hours a day and still get a refund 😁.

Today is the Fete sans Frontiere in town and normally I would be going. However, as I still want to keep safe due to low immunity, it seems silly to go into a hall with well over 100 people and remove my mask to eat. Also they ask that you take a dish with you for sharing. These are then laid out and people are called up to go and collect food. Now 1) you don’t how hygienic the preparation of the food may be, 2) fingers could have touched the food that is laid out, had hands been washed say after using the toilet, 3) coughs and sneezes spread diseases and no matter what, someone could cough or sneeze while in the queue, not everyone carries sanitiser! No I don’t want to be among that, not when I (feel) I have managed to steer clear of any infection so far. So I guess I will stay at home, in the warm, and do some knitting or crochet.

I feels like coffee time now, I am also trying to get into the habit of having a piece of fruit mid-morning and mid-afternoon. It cuts down on munching on biscuits and enables me to have my five-a-day. I baked a quiche yesterday so I will be having quiche with something healthy this lunchtime.

So I will wish you all a very good week until next week.

[knihovnachrastany]

Great idea with the book spine look ...

https://bit.ly/3sKLHmI