Big Blue Reunion and Roadie Duties Begin

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I am delighted to report that “Big Blue” our trusty Ford Van was in good shape when we reunited with her yesterday. While The Talent and I had been setting up our U.K. abode in Somerset, Big Blue spent the summer whiling away the hot days in a shady spot under the trees outside the Manse of some friends in Egg Harbor (in American English or “Harbour” in English English – What is a brand new blogger supposed to do about this transatlantic spelling dilemma?)

Anyway, she started first time to show us she didn’t bear any grudge about being abandoned when we fled the country in April 2010. To show our gratitude, we are giving her a full pampering today. This will include an oil change, some fresh air in her tyres and even a trip to the car wash: her favourite/favorite. As I write, The Talent is doing my roadie duties by beginning to unload her contents into our motel room. We have C.S.Lewis’ costume hanging in the bathroom and his props by the sink. Our “on the road” food preparation items are on the bed. So far mugs, proper cutlery/silverware and bowls, ice box, picnic basket, etc. My first job as Roadie, this morning, was to sort out the case of cables. GPS? check. US cell phone chargers? check. Note to self and Roadie Tip No 1. It is helpful to label cables with item to which they pertain. I’ve postponed the task for now.

Well folks, I’m off to have a quick swim and shower and get another yoghurt from the breakfast bar. The Talent has stopped unloading and is cooking his daily bowl of porridge in the microwave.

Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City

Our priority is to spend as much time as necessary in prepping and coddling Big Blue, then it’s off to Atlantic City and the board walk. Our shopping list today includes a camera for me so that I can add some photos on here,  a sun hat and bucket and spade for the beach! A” must do for fun” sometime this Labour Day Weekend is to visit the Absecon Lighthouse just down the road. Which frankly seems a bit more attractive than the casinos on the sea front.

I am delighted to report that “Big Blue”our trusty Ford Van was in good shape when we reunited with her yesterday. While hubby actor David and I had been setting up our U.K. abode in Somerset, Big Blue spent the summer whiling away the hot days in a shady spot under the trees outside the Manse of some friends in Egg Harbor(Am/Eng) Harbour (Eng/Eng)
What is brand new blogger supposed to do about this Transatlantic spelling dilemma?
Anyway, she started first time to show us she didn’t bear any grudge about being abandoned when we fled the country in April. To show our gratitude, we are giving her a full pampering today. This will include an oil change, some fresh air in her tyres and even a trip to the car wash: her favourite/favorite. As I write, actor David, is doing my roadie duties by beginning to unload her contents into our motel room. We have C.S.Lewis’s costume hanging in the bathroom and his props by the sink. Our “on the road” food preperation items are on the bed. So far mugs, proper cutlery/silver ware and bowls, ice box, picnic basket, etc. My first job as Roadie, this morning, was to sort out the case of cables. GPS? check. US Cell phone chargers? check. Note to self. It is helpful to label cabels with item to which they pertain. I’ve postponed the task for now.
Well folks, I’m off to have a quick swim and shower and get another yoghurt from the breakfast bar. David has stopped unloading and is cooking his daily bowl of porridge in the microwave.
Our priority is to spend as much time as necessary in prepping and coddling Big Blue, then it’s off to Atlantic City and the board walk. Our shopping list today includes a camera for me so that I can add some photos on here,  a sun hat and bucket and spade for the beach! A must do for fun sometime this Labour Day Weekend is to visit the Absecon Lighthouse just down the road. Which frankly seems a bit more attractive than the casinos on the sea front.