Sunday 29 July 2007

We went to Devon

Went to Devon to see Irene and her family.

When I was married to my ex and Irene was married to her ex - we were sort of related. Irene was married to my husbands uncle.  And, Irene had Katie around the same time I had my Sam.  Me and Irene were very close for years. But, then she broke up with George and I broke up with Dave. I got with John and she got with Derek - we met up a few times and then I moved and she moved and we didnt see each other for years but we still kept in touch.

Anyway, it was her 50th birthday this weekend and she asked us to come and we said yes! I'm so glad that we went - we had such a lovely time. It was lovely to see them all again. Toby, Irene's eldest, I first met when he was 2 and now he is nearly 20!! yikes! Katie I've know since she was born (14 now!) and I had lots of cuddles with her this weekend. Sam and Joe were really pleased to see her too - she is their second cousin. They love her to bits.

We thought at first we wouldnt enjoy ourselves, as we didnt know anyone at the party apart from Irene's family. But, John and I just went on in and partied and danced and had a good time. It was brilliant. But, I didnt sleep very well - John and I slept in the caravan and the party went on til 3am! Then we had to drive all the way home today.  Took us 7 hours to get there on Saturday and 5 hours to get home today but it was sooooooooo worth it and after not seeing them all for about 5 years it was great to see them all again. I dont want to leave it so long next time!

We looking for a tent for our camping trip at end of August - found a lovely one today its a Pescara 8 (Royal) - we have looked at so many!! Think that is the one for us!

Sorry I've not been reading journals - I cant sit at puter for too long - does my back in at the moment! Also Im so so tired! Awwww I will get round to you soon!

Love Laine xx

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

So pleased you had a good weekend,it probablydid you good to get away,and how nice to have a dance ,and for the kids to get together again ...love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

So, we've both been catching up with old friends this weekend :o)  Good for you Lainey Laine, I'm glad you and John had fun!  That's a great big tent!
Sara   x   <-- sends you peaceful nights sleep wishes :o)

Anonymous said...

Camping - we used to do that - did it for years only age and mud has made us think of moving to a caravan.

Anonymous said...

Laine
I'm glad you had a great time at the party.  It really is great to see such old and dear friends.  The tent looks really cool!  
Sam

Anonymous said...

Glad you had a great party . Tent looks fantastic! Louise x

Anonymous said...

Buy a teepee.
They are way cooler than normal tents.
You can get them in various sizes too.
You would be the envy of every camper in the land.
:O)
Teepee's rock.

Anonymous said...

Hey that's some tent!  Glad you enjoyed your weekend.  Eileenx