Wednesday, 31 August 2016

The Onesie abroad - Kayaking - Our Adventure

Well it was a super duper Bank Holiday weekend for Billy and me.  We set off for Anglesey, it was hot and sunny enough to have the roof down on the car, and we left the house much later than planned, then whoops.... a quick stop at Asda for some items forgotten by me, not Billy!

Finally we arrive at our destination, check in and wait for Denise and Martin to come and join us to plan the activities for the next day, which would also include Murphy, their lovely, very friendly dog.  We decided on some sightseeing and Kayaking followed by BBQ n Booze............  Well, I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared of getting on the kayak, but you can't have an adventure if you don't do new things,  so my cow onesie in my bag, I joined the rest of them for the sightseeing and kayaking.  

When we reached the cove where the kayaking would take place, I donned my cow onesie and much to my amazement I discovered that I had been afraid for no reason at all.  Unlike boats, the kayak didn't move a millimetre so I lost the "fear" and I was thoroughly enjoying the pleasure and thrill of paddling round in circles, occasionally going in a straight line, when suddenly, my kayak started bobbing violently on the water and my word did I scream.... the people on the beach could hear me. I was petrified, however, the kayak was soon floating very gently again and Denise informed me that the passing boat had caused an undercurrent making the kayak unsteady.  So I didn't let it put me off and I sure will give kayaking another go.  The kayaking, the sightseeing and the company were absolutely top Notch, thank you Denise and Martin we love you xx





Thursday, 11 August 2016

Hope



Each and every one of us is a gift and like all gifts,
some of us are cherished, loved and treasured, others
are left broken and unwanted, like old toys found in the garden,
discarded because of ‘Imperfections’

Some are passed on to those less fortunate,
 others, neglected, unappreciated left to fend for themselves,
forgotten, beaten, abused, lonely and friendless
while others are hidden away, kept ‘secret’

Now, we can rage against this unfairness or
turn the other cheek and dust ourselves down, go forth and
spread a little happiness, leave massive foot prints
in the hearts of those who are lucky enough to cross our path

Remember, you can choose your friends but not your family
believe in yourself, never stop picking yourself up and
dusting yourself down but above all

have faith in yourself
                                              
                                                                                        Maxine