We have just returned from Northumberland where we spent the weekend for WOMOTM's introductory birthday to his octogenarian years. Happy Birthday to wonderful WOMOTM! It was a really delightful weekend, just the antidote I needed, zooming off to Newcastle on Friday night. I was (and still am) as smug as can be that I managed to get in to Eastcoast's sale in August right after the e-mail came through and gain us £12 singles to Newcastle each way, meaning CBC's and my entire journey totalled £48! AND we had Friday night and Sunday night tickets. This is truly unheard of!
I spent a good proportion of all train journeys sleeping as I have been suffering from some headaches but that didn't diminish my enjoyment of my family's company and a super walk on the Saturday plus an amazing lunch on Sunday. I'm definitely going to share the place we went to as it was really great.
CBC and I slipped outside for some fresh air whilst dinner was being prepared and enjoyed a walk along the field. He took a few photos for me. I am increasingly enamoured of comfy brushed-cotton shirts and dresses, just the ticket for the Autumn plus mustard tights and those DMs again. LOVE these shoes-perfect for muddy fields!!!
This is the start of a busy week of WW1 performances for me- I am chuffed that my choir has almost a mini-tour of our WW1 repertoire. We are performing on the steps outside of school tomorrow as a taster for all the parents whose children aren't involved. Tuesday is our official concert in the evening with a performance to the school at 11am; Thursday we are heading off to a residential care home to perform and the following week, we are heading to a local special school to perform to them. It's going to be busy but I really hope, a success- they've done so well to learn around 24 songs in about 7 weeks! I am glad to have had a rest before this ensues.
Just to look at these green fields behind me- makes me glad to have this sanctuary and family I can return to when I am in need of open spaces.
Thank you WOMOTM and J, I miss you already.
xx
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I would love to be able to hear your choir perform! You look lovely as does the countryside here. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xo.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit, I love plaid! And that countryside is amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the outfit and I like the countryside. Living in London, it's easy to forget about all the luscious scenery we have in England. I guess I'll have to make it to Northumberland one of these days.
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a nice time and your location is so pretty! Hope your headaches are under control by now. And, yes, at last...mustard tights!!! As expected they look incedible on your gorgeous legs, dear! One part of me screams for more but this set was wonderfully enough for tonight. Today was really my day. I got to pet a llama and my evening has an amazing end thanks to you!! Wow wow wow :)))
ReplyDeleteGood work on the tickets- travel can be SO expensive! Gorgeous outfit and it sounds like a perfect weekend x
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit!! x
ReplyDeletei'm with Patti, I would live to hear your choir sing. Loving the dress, it looks supper copy and warm. Nothing like a weekend away to recharge your batteries.
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I am loving this whole look on you, including how relaxed and happy you look on your vacation!! I don't own mustard tights, but I might need to rethink that!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely countryside, plus a great frock and bargain train tickets - excellent. I'm sure all your hard work with the choir will pay off, and you'll be very proud of their performances. xxx
ReplyDeleteFab photos, gorgeous setting and lovely frock! What a bargain with the train travel, too! x
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely - plaid is so perfect for autumn.
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Lovely photos as always Kezzie! Looks like a lovely autumnal visit. - Tasha xxx
ReplyDeleteBargain tickets- good work! I do love brushed cotton clothing in autumn - especially in a cheery check.xxx
ReplyDeletePractical and stylish-I like! Good luck with the performance.
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in your Black Watch plaid dress ... charming styling and you look so happy! Nice to get away for a bit, I'm sure. Here's yet another thing I envy my buds across the big pond ... trains. We have them, of course, but they're used here mainly for long distances and are prohibitively expensive for us. Also there so few still running.
ReplyDeleteYou look so confortable with this outfit. I like it.
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely Kezzie, love your tights ..aww hope one day we get to see a video of you and your choir ? :)
ReplyDeleteThe dress you're wearing is adorable!
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I am loving the blues and greens in your plaid! They are so beautiful in your outfit!
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Sounds like a fun trip! So you sing WWI era music with a choir? That is really cool! As for Doctor Who - I was surprised, and felt like I should have caught it! I did call the Cybermen, though. Honestly, I never believed Clara and Pink's love...so that whole situation was frustrating and strange! But the END- it got so sad!! I loved it. I'm interested to see who the next companion is!!
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Squeee!!! Nothing more precious than the spreading of joy through music and voice! Have a wonderful, albeit busy season! You look right and ready for country walks Kezzie, but I do hope you find a cheery raincoat!
ReplyDeletespending time with family is always fun!
ReplyDeleteThe background does look lovely! such a splendid scenary...I can imagine it makes one feel relaxed instately!
Your outfit I really like...and you look very pretty and cute!
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Kudos to you for the wonderful things you are doing for your school children and others!
ReplyDeleteHello Kezzie, my husband was born in Northumberland, how fabulous
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I reckon you needed the wide open spaces and the time away to recharge a bit, that schedule sounds very full indeed. I hope all went went for you and the choir, I be they went down a storm.
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