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Great pics. Some lovely homes. Now, for that blister, get some Compeed blister patches from the chemist. They work well to prevent and treat blisters. I used to use Moleskin in Canada, but I can't find it here.

Glad that things are going so well for you.:)

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Thanks love...especially as I can't say I'm familiar with the area, so just lucked upon a good area to be in ! :) But I knew I didn't want to be in a big city, so definitely wanted the 'country' feel to wherever I was going to settle, but still with transport links to get me where I needed to go. I was just extremely lucky! :thumbsup:

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Thanks for that.. I might need to get something because I just took a look at the blister and it covers the entire fleshy area under my big toe.. lol I hate that squelchy feeling as you walk on it. lol

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Oh my goodness, what lovely pictures. Makes me even more homesick and your room is gorgeous. You have your own shower and its modern and not all mold! The only reason I say that is when I went back the place I stayed in had some mold issues, especially in the bathroom.
So happy you are adjusting well. Yes, there are so many good shows on t.v over there. I liked "come dine with me" but it may not be your cup of tea. All that walking around. When I was back I went for a walk every day. My family doesn't really enjoy walking but I used to tell them it was a novelty for me as living where I live I rarely get out to walk . The weather is starting to turn nice it looks like from the pictures. So glad you have kept all of updated. We so appreciate it..

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I missed the pics of your home, so I just went back and had a peek. It looks great. Love all the bears!:)

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Yes I love 'Come dine with me' too :D :rofl: Well the house is fairly new and I can't imagine the guys ever letting a speck of mold enter :rofl: The weather is simply beautiful today, which is why i took the opportunity to go for a walk. Didn't want to miss out on any sunshine before it rains again.. :rofl:

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Can you believe all those bears were shoved into a suitcase??? :rofl: I wasn't going to leave them behind :eek:

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Lovely, lovely photos! You certainly lucked out as far as your accommodations :thumbsup:

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Bless you for sharing those photos. I can't believe how easy they were for me to pull them so as I could view them.
It is a little scary you being on the banks of the canal with no one around but you know best.
I saw your lap top on the bed. Did you bring it with you and does it work well. I just got my Toshiba back after being a couple of years with my son and so I have to learn how to operate it on the WIFi.
Cheers

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Don't worry love there were plenty of people around. Couples walking their dogs, cyclists etc. it's a bank holiday today so everyone was making the most of the sunshine :). Yes I brought my laptop with me. I bought it in Australia and its worked just fine both in the US and here :). Getting it to connect to WIFi is easy :)

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I definitely did :). I am truly blessed :)

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I should think not! You are a girl after my own heart. I brought all my stuffed animals too and have even added to my collection. It has to stop now, otherwise you wont be able to find a place to sit in my living room.:lol:

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Well the big bear on my bed is nearly 30 years old. I do have others but they're boxed up in Australia waiting to be sent over :). I'm looking forward to that day :)

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Do you have any family at all living in the UK?

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I almost cried with jealousy reading that part especially that you had a '99 :( Was there loads of raspberry sauce/juice on it too ?

PS loved the photos too, and that nice plaque on a seat that was in memory of an elderly couple I assume, that was very touching :)