Happy birthday, Courtenay. hope you have a lovely day and all good wishes for the coming year.
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Re: Happy Birthday, Courtenay!
Happy Birthday from the US. 
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Re: Happy Birthday, Courtenay!
Aww, thanks everyone (including Freddie and Suki)! 
I'm definitely not in lockdown at the moment — I'm on holiday in Cornwall! In a self-catering apartment, that is, and using my own car, so absolutely no unnecessary contact with anyone. The weather's lovely (incredible for April, actually) and I'm having a really peaceful time. Just been to my favourite National Trust garden, Glendurgan, where there are beautiful rhododendrons and wildflowers in bloom, and sat for a while on the little beach on the Helford estuary by the hamlet of Durgan, watching people going boating. I'm here until Friday and then don't start work again till Monday, so I'm making the most of it!
(And I've been in touch with my family in Australia, too.)
I'm definitely not in lockdown at the moment — I'm on holiday in Cornwall! In a self-catering apartment, that is, and using my own car, so absolutely no unnecessary contact with anyone. The weather's lovely (incredible for April, actually) and I'm having a really peaceful time. Just been to my favourite National Trust garden, Glendurgan, where there are beautiful rhododendrons and wildflowers in bloom, and sat for a while on the little beach on the Helford estuary by the hamlet of Durgan, watching people going boating. I'm here until Friday and then don't start work again till Monday, so I'm making the most of it!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: Happy Birthday, Courtenay!
Courtenay, if you are at the Helford River, you are not far from Frenchman's Creek (Daphne DuMaurier).
I spent 2 weeks in a self-catered cottage in the woods on the opposite side of Frenchman's Creek in May 1987 and loved it!
I spent 2 weeks in a self-catered cottage in the woods on the opposite side of Frenchman's Creek in May 1987 and loved it!
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Haven't read any Daphne Du Maurier, but I agree, it's such a beautiful area! I'm in Falmouth, only a short drive from the Helford.
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Happy Birthday, Courtenay. Glad you're enjoying Falmouth one of my favourite places in this beautiful county where I live.
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Happy Birthday, Courtenay! I hope it is and continues to be a wonderful day!
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Happy Birthday, Courtenay! Glorious weather for exploring and eating al fresco!
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Re: Happy Birthday, Courtenay!
Try to explore Fowey. It's lovely.Courtenay wrote:Haven't read any Daphne Du Maurier, but I agree, it's such a beautiful area! I'm in Falmouth, only a short drive from the Helford.
I've been to Falmouth.
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Re: Happy Birthday, Courtenay!
I'm pretty sure I've been to Fowey, but I may be mixing it up with Mevagissey and/or Looe!
Out of all the towns I know in Cornwall, though, Falmouth is my favourite. I've been visiting National Trust gardens and going for walks along the beach and just having a nice quiet break — much needed. Thanks everyone for all the good birthday wishes!
Out of all the towns I know in Cornwall, though, Falmouth is my favourite. I've been visiting National Trust gardens and going for walks along the beach and just having a nice quiet break — much needed. Thanks everyone for all the good birthday wishes!
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Falmouth sounds lovely Julie - and congratulations Courtenay.Julie2owlsdene wrote:..Falmouth one of my favourite places in this beautiful county where I live.
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Glad to hear you’ve had a good birthday, Courtenay. Hope you enjoy Cornwall also.
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Re: Happy Birthday, Courtenay!
Thanks all — I did have a lovely birthday and a wonderful time in Cornwall! (Although I didn't encounter any wreckers, pantomime horses, or giant farmers saying "ah, ooh, ock".)
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