The rain is absolutely relentless in Ireland also! It’s driving everyone nuts. You were so right to postpone the filming, your home comes first and you want it perfect. The viewers will only be more excited to see the reveal at a later date- the excitement will be greater with the wait😄😄
We are all excited that your sitting room is making progress and well done for doing it in your own time rather to a TV deadline - you have waited long enough, so don’t compromise!
PS: I don’t like sanding either but do wear a very fetching plastic bath cap to try and save getting plaster dust in my hair!
So pleased to read you are doing things to suit you rather than what others want! Great decision…I’m looking forward to the reveals whenever they come!!
'I find now that I can understand almost all of what people are saying to me, that I can read French without my mind translating every word' - I'd love to reach that point!
Hi Rebecca… you could be talking about Cornwall as we have had SO much rain!! Yesterday was sunny and like spring but today the opposite!🥴.. look forward to seeing your lounge.. I am sure it will be lovely. Have a good week.😉
It has been a wet winter here on the Pacific Northwest of Canada too. Damp, dark, grey wet days. My 4 year old ago grandson stayed over last night, and woke me up at a very early time to say “ Nanny it’s too dark”! And he is absolutely right, roll on Spring ! thank you for your journal, it’s my Sunday morning treat
A few years ago I studied Catalan, I no longer go to formal classes but I meet up once a week for coffee with a Catalan speaker. She is a retired Catalan teacher and we have become good friends. We only chat together about everyday stuff, no formal lesson, it’s really useful.
Good morning Rebecca. Thank you for weekly emails. I do love them and they form part of my quiet Sunday morning rituals. Everyone is plagued by the relentless rain this year and we can all just hope for better weather ahead.
Filming cancelled. Well done you! I don't know how much pressure you get from the company but I applaud your bravery and am glad you feel the tension lift from saying no, we are just not ready. Viewers will wait with excitement when the time comes and after all, it is your home.
Keep doing what you, at your pace, and thank you for sharing. Kind regards. Judith
Ive only got a small garden but its quiet and easy to manage. Got out yeaterday as it was cold but sunny. We made the most of the dry day, did some weeding and had a tidy up. So pleased to see tete r tete in bud, Also wild violets in bloom and purple crocus coming out. Back to rain again today alas. I enjoy your weekly journal, thank you for keeping us all posted....
Morning Rebecca. The description of the mean looking ladies in the fabric shop made me see them so clearly 😄 Keep your fabric! I’m sure when you see some you’ll know. As usual your posy is a delight. I’m so encouraged by your posies using Dahlias I’m ordering some this morning for the first time. Only a couple but they’ll be so pleasing come summer. To offload your tv pressure is certainly for the best. Sometimes we have to take control and get a clear head. It’ll keep, as they say xx
Well done for taking your schedule back to your timetable… nothing worse than having to hurry things, for such a special area! The fireplace looks absolutely beautiful as I’m sure everything else will when you’ve had time to feel the room and work out what you need.
Lovely to read you are still doing your French lessons and it’s making a difference to your day to day life. Such a beautiful language , even when spoken softly by a shy woman♥️
After 2 very rainy weeks in NZ we are home to lovely sunny days and a 3 week visit from our son. It’s been a long 2 years of not seeing him and I squish him every time he comes near. He loves my giant dahlias and picked some for his girlfriend’s mum to celebrate Chinese New Year tomorrow! He asked “Where did you learn to grow these?”
We had a rare day of sunshine yesterday, but today it's back to incessant rain. So I'll get some jobs done in my sewing cwtch, mending, making my new apron and a little tidy. Thanks again for letting us into your world.
The snowdrops in the woods, bring a smile to my face. I picked some hellebores for inside too, but their little faces droop so quickly that I resort to floating them in a pretty bowl in water. I will definitely try your tip regarding the hellebores.
The wood burner looks lovely, and cosy and inviting. Good idea to take the pressure off and postpone filming. You want to enjoy the process, and not be stressed and rushed. Hope you all have a good week.🌻
I look forward to your journal every week! I read it in my pyjamas with my coffee and a cookie first thing Sunday morning while the house is quiet. It's at such a treat.
I think the rain has been relentless in parts of Europe that don’t normally experience that volume of rain. Even for us in Ireland it’s been practically non stop. It’s hard to get used to.
Good decision putting off the filming until you’re ready. 👏 Sanding walls doors etc is my least favourite job too. Have a good week and enjoy working on your new sitting room especially now that you both only have to work to your own deadlines. Here’s hoping for some drier weather.🙏
Your language class reminds me of one I help with; teaching Muslim ladies to speak English ( now ESOL) After practising her routine of paying her electricity bill at the PO ; what words to use , I asked her what she normally did She gesticulated thrusting the bill under the nose of the staff member and I laughed thinking that she obviously gets by !
The rain is absolutely relentless in Ireland also! It’s driving everyone nuts. You were so right to postpone the filming, your home comes first and you want it perfect. The viewers will only be more excited to see the reveal at a later date- the excitement will be greater with the wait😄😄
We are all excited that your sitting room is making progress and well done for doing it in your own time rather to a TV deadline - you have waited long enough, so don’t compromise!
PS: I don’t like sanding either but do wear a very fetching plastic bath cap to try and save getting plaster dust in my hair!
I’m going to have to add a shower cap to my shopping list.
So pleased to read you are doing things to suit you rather than what others want! Great decision…I’m looking forward to the reveals whenever they come!!
'I find now that I can understand almost all of what people are saying to me, that I can read French without my mind translating every word' - I'd love to reach that point!
There is always a good chance that I don’t really understand at all and I’m getting it all wrong and living in my own little world.
Yes but that’s still an excellent state to be in
Hi Rebecca… you could be talking about Cornwall as we have had SO much rain!! Yesterday was sunny and like spring but today the opposite!🥴.. look forward to seeing your lounge.. I am sure it will be lovely. Have a good week.😉
It has been a wet winter here on the Pacific Northwest of Canada too. Damp, dark, grey wet days. My 4 year old ago grandson stayed over last night, and woke me up at a very early time to say “ Nanny it’s too dark”! And he is absolutely right, roll on Spring ! thank you for your journal, it’s my Sunday morning treat
Yes roll on spring indeed. Or at the very least some bright, cold, dry days.
A few years ago I studied Catalan, I no longer go to formal classes but I meet up once a week for coffee with a Catalan speaker. She is a retired Catalan teacher and we have become good friends. We only chat together about everyday stuff, no formal lesson, it’s really useful.
I probably need to find time for something like this.
Good morning Rebecca. Thank you for weekly emails. I do love them and they form part of my quiet Sunday morning rituals. Everyone is plagued by the relentless rain this year and we can all just hope for better weather ahead.
Filming cancelled. Well done you! I don't know how much pressure you get from the company but I applaud your bravery and am glad you feel the tension lift from saying no, we are just not ready. Viewers will wait with excitement when the time comes and after all, it is your home.
Keep doing what you, at your pace, and thank you for sharing. Kind regards. Judith
Ive only got a small garden but its quiet and easy to manage. Got out yeaterday as it was cold but sunny. We made the most of the dry day, did some weeding and had a tidy up. So pleased to see tete r tete in bud, Also wild violets in bloom and purple crocus coming out. Back to rain again today alas. I enjoy your weekly journal, thank you for keeping us all posted....
Morning Rebecca. The description of the mean looking ladies in the fabric shop made me see them so clearly 😄 Keep your fabric! I’m sure when you see some you’ll know. As usual your posy is a delight. I’m so encouraged by your posies using Dahlias I’m ordering some this morning for the first time. Only a couple but they’ll be so pleasing come summer. To offload your tv pressure is certainly for the best. Sometimes we have to take control and get a clear head. It’ll keep, as they say xx
Yes! I agree about the ‘fabric ladies’ ….I felt at least one of them had horn-rimmed glasses perched on the end of her nose!!
Well done for taking your schedule back to your timetable… nothing worse than having to hurry things, for such a special area! The fireplace looks absolutely beautiful as I’m sure everything else will when you’ve had time to feel the room and work out what you need.
Lovely to read you are still doing your French lessons and it’s making a difference to your day to day life. Such a beautiful language , even when spoken softly by a shy woman♥️
After 2 very rainy weeks in NZ we are home to lovely sunny days and a 3 week visit from our son. It’s been a long 2 years of not seeing him and I squish him every time he comes near. He loves my giant dahlias and picked some for his girlfriend’s mum to celebrate Chinese New Year tomorrow! He asked “Where did you learn to grow these?”
You taught me Bec.
Sending you some sunshine by express post xx
Oh enjoy those hugs. It must be so lovely to see him. Xx
We had a rare day of sunshine yesterday, but today it's back to incessant rain. So I'll get some jobs done in my sewing cwtch, mending, making my new apron and a little tidy. Thanks again for letting us into your world.
The snowdrops in the woods, bring a smile to my face. I picked some hellebores for inside too, but their little faces droop so quickly that I resort to floating them in a pretty bowl in water. I will definitely try your tip regarding the hellebores.
The wood burner looks lovely, and cosy and inviting. Good idea to take the pressure off and postpone filming. You want to enjoy the process, and not be stressed and rushed. Hope you all have a good week.🌻
I look forward to your journal every week! I read it in my pyjamas with my coffee and a cookie first thing Sunday morning while the house is quiet. It's at such a treat.
Me too Kay!
I think the rain has been relentless in parts of Europe that don’t normally experience that volume of rain. Even for us in Ireland it’s been practically non stop. It’s hard to get used to.
Good decision putting off the filming until you’re ready. 👏 Sanding walls doors etc is my least favourite job too. Have a good week and enjoy working on your new sitting room especially now that you both only have to work to your own deadlines. Here’s hoping for some drier weather.🙏
Hi Rebecca
Constant rain here too
Your language class reminds me of one I help with; teaching Muslim ladies to speak English ( now ESOL) After practising her routine of paying her electricity bill at the PO ; what words to use , I asked her what she normally did She gesticulated thrusting the bill under the nose of the staff member and I laughed thinking that she obviously gets by !