Visiting with Peter & Phylis & Shirley

On the 12 May we visited with Linda's Dad & Mum.

We had a very pleasant time, although for Jonathan it was all work -mowing lawns (and they are large), and 'puter problems for Auntie Shirley.

I've had a bit of a struggle with this post. I tried using Google Docs and it all went to custard! So, after a bit of a patch job repairing it we're back in business. Apologies, Anthea for the long time it took! All the pictures are clickable again if you want to view large ones. Remember to click the 'Back' button to return. Happy viewing.

▲Looking into the front gate from the shared drive.

The Wood Seniors have a large property tucked away snugly down a long ROW in a small village just south of Paddock Wood called Matfield. You will recall that we popped round briefly soon after our arrival. This time we were also able to enjoy a guided tour of Shirley's delightful and snug little home that is attached in a sort of wing from the main house. She has her own private garden with a very nice aspect and it all looks very comfortable. We enjoyed a cup of coffee there while Jonathan checked out the technology problems.

◄The front door into Peter & Phyllis's home ◄Peter, Linda, Shirley (standing) & Phyllis











◄Barbara in earnest conversation! ▲You can see Shirley's front door open on the RHS of Peter & Phyllis's.

◄ LHS stairs just inside the foyer of Peter & Phyllis's Home. ◄RHS stairway just inside the foyer.

◄French doors into Peter & Phyllis's lounge ▲Jonathan gets the Chequerd Flag!

▼Looking from the front across the lawn in front of the lounge windows.

◄There's a lot of lawn to mow...

◄Peter, Linda & Phyllis ◄Peter: I'm sorry this is not a better photo -my Treo let me down!







◄The Wood's home and Shirley's home on the RHS. ▼











◄Welcome to my home! Shirley at her front door.






















The photos following ▲Shirley's kitchen. Me, in the pink sitting on a pink couch in a pink room, tickled pink! More pink in Shirley's home. Another room in Shirley's house. Shirley at the back door.

Back with Peter & Phyllis I plagued them and Shirley with photos on my Treo of Isabella Rose and the fam back home -all of which they graciously endured. Dawn's visit was remembered and memories refreshed with the photos. Barbara discussed investment and share market strategy with her Uncle and they all reminisced about times past. Following are photos of our visit I hope you will enjoy.

▲Looking from Shirley's back garden towards the two houses. ◄The view down the drive as we take our leave of this lovely hideaway.

There is a green at the end of the drive and another short leg to the main road. Matfield consists of a very picturesque Post Office cum small shop and a few houses. Then you follow the road northwards to Paddock Wood. J&L owned several properties in Paddock Wood over the years. Peter and Jenny pretty much grew up in this town.

Thinking of the little Post Office in Matfield, I hear on the news that many local Post Office's are due to suffer the same fate as they did in NZ. I wonder if the Matfield one will go as well. It will be a pity if it does.

The following two photos show some homes J&L have owned in Paddock Wood over the years.

To check on Paddock Wood and Matfield click this link to Google Maps
and be prepared to play with the zoom as Matfield, south of Paddock Wood, is reluctant to show up unless you get the zoom just right. It is, after all, a very small place.

We spent yet another a great day out and about. The weather's still tops. E at your hearts out Kiwisiders! We're researching a trip to Ireland, but the costs look pretty horrendous so we may give that a miss. We shall see.

Keeping you posted from 12,000 miles, We love you all heaps, J&B in the UK.