tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post3622929957741650157..comments2024-03-28T22:42:31.293+00:00Comments on Down by the sea: Hazy DaysDown by the seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-59430030574017661682016-06-27T09:02:26.855+01:002016-06-27T09:02:26.855+01:00Beautiful blog and photographs Sarah. Your foxglov...Beautiful blog and photographs Sarah. Your foxglove garden took me on a wander down memory lane as a little girl in my mother's garden. <br /><br />So happy for you that you have time now to make plans for your careful living...enjoy:). It can be done.<br /><br />Alexa-asimplelife visiting from Sydney AustraliaAlexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359326046389139990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-18542483346592336752016-06-21T22:08:25.789+01:002016-06-21T22:08:25.789+01:00Some years since I visited Lyme Regis ... your pho...Some years since I visited Lyme Regis ... your photo's are lovely, it is such a beautiful coastline.<br /><br />So pleased that with working less you are feeling more relaxed - take time to enjoy doing what you want to do.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-60729871887444620842016-06-19T06:13:02.407+01:002016-06-19T06:13:02.407+01:00Dear Sarah,
Such a beautiful coastline and the be...Dear Sarah,<br /><br />Such a beautiful coastline and the best time to go out, when there are not many people about. Lyme Regis looks like a beautiful place and love the pretty cottages. That is so great that you are feeling more relaxed with working less and being able to spend more time with your family and doing the things you love.<br />Happy Sunday<br />hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-67831783656468612902016-06-19T03:45:51.072+01:002016-06-19T03:45:51.072+01:00I am always in awe of the beauty of nature where y...I am always in awe of the beauty of nature where you life. Glad to hear your work load is lighter now. It is good to have more time to visit with family and friends. Thank you for the links above. We do have a nice coffee house but we need to drive about 42 minutes to get there. We live in a very small "village", population 100. Your cup of coffee looks very good.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795340509123902948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-79402698705678246632016-06-18T22:07:39.802+01:002016-06-18T22:07:39.802+01:00I have read about Lyme Regis for so long, in ficti...I have read about Lyme Regis for so long, in fiction books too, and it always sounded like a beautiful town. Your photos show that it is indeed a lovely place, and they do give a good feeling for how beautiful the coast must be like. You are right to work less so you have time to enjoy all the beauty around you. I remember in England light comes up so early but here, for example, sun rise was not until 6:30 am this morning. Your picture of the coast with the hazy pink sun in the background is breath taking!Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-87524620924385437142016-06-18T13:44:04.526+01:002016-06-18T13:44:04.526+01:00What a beautiful place, Sarah, thanks for taking u...What a beautiful place, Sarah, thanks for taking us along. I'm also on a mission to simplify and declutter, it is quite a journey.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-65955758348814962102016-06-18T08:57:28.049+01:002016-06-18T08:57:28.049+01:00I am sure your early morning visit was well worth ...I am sure your early morning visit was well worth it to be there before the crowds descended. Lyme Regis is such a beautiful place but it does get so busy. Beautiful photos as always. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075528029826860495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-36468184161329333232016-06-17T07:38:24.147+01:002016-06-17T07:38:24.147+01:00I'm not surprised you had the coast to yoursel...I'm not surprised you had the coast to yourself, 4.30!! Yikes! I can't wait for the day I can cut down on my working hours, I'm on the bank at my employed job and some months I do more hours than the contracted people!!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308283886291160625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-12177320323926052492016-06-16T17:59:32.506+01:002016-06-16T17:59:32.506+01:00Early morning, on a fine day, is so lovely in mid-...Early morning, on a fine day, is so lovely in mid-summer and I can imagine how peaceful and enjoyable it was wandering around Lyme. I love your photos - I haven't been to Lyme for about thirty years. I am pleased to hear that you feel more relaxed and are enjoying the new time you have. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-67257107657756059822016-06-16T07:45:31.380+01:002016-06-16T07:45:31.380+01:00LOVELY!! Thanks for sharing this post with us...be...LOVELY!! Thanks for sharing this post with us...beautiful pictures!<br />Have a great thursday with lots of sunshine,<br />TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-2633543349742845232016-06-15T13:12:25.809+01:002016-06-15T13:12:25.809+01:00It sounds as if you are creatively embracing your ...It sounds as if you are creatively embracing your extra time. Having control over my time is the best thing, for me, about growing older. I love the yellow roses growing up the cottage at Lyme Regis. And thank you for the photo of the Cobb. Straight out of Persuasion, my favorite Austen read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-7895378248156401132016-06-15T07:06:34.723+01:002016-06-15T07:06:34.723+01:00Wonderful corner of the World, thanks a lot for sh...Wonderful corner of the World, thanks a lot for sharing<br /><br />Marina from the South of SpainMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-74478338427467835442016-06-15T01:47:41.224+01:002016-06-15T01:47:41.224+01:00Lovely photos as always, it takes me back to visit...Lovely photos as always, it takes me back to visiting that part of the world when I was young. Once you are fully retired you will wonder how you ever fitted work in...it is wonderful to be able to focus on the things that really interest you, and live simply. I, too, follow Down to Earth, she writes well about the simple, but important things of life.Gerrie Mackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842933917017795753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-68461390649187667472016-06-14T19:17:09.173+01:002016-06-14T19:17:09.173+01:00Such an exciting new period in your life Sarah. I ...Such an exciting new period in your life Sarah. I can imagine how special it must be to have all that extra time to spend on family, friends and the things you really like to do.<br /><br />Beautiful photo's of Lyme. I thought I recognised The Cobb on your first photo and I was right :-). What a delight it must have been to walk there early in the morning.<br /><br />Have a lovely evening!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-72135867904674903852016-06-14T17:48:07.606+01:002016-06-14T17:48:07.606+01:00I'm glad you are already beginning to enjoy th...I'm glad you are already beginning to enjoy the "life of leisure"! It will be even better when you give up work completely. I have found that my stress levels are a LOT less! BTW, we often get up very early, so a 0430 start doesn't seem that unusual (the habit of a lifetime - Army etc). It's nice to be up and about when everything is quiet and no-one else is stirring yet. I just wish the sea was within walking distance.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-70471452523476940112016-06-14T15:42:34.915+01:002016-06-14T15:42:34.915+01:00I particularly enjoyed the early morning Lyme phot...I particularly enjoyed the early morning Lyme photos, such an interesting light.Philip Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270337174345527565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-5779516132315462022016-06-14T14:19:14.826+01:002016-06-14T14:19:14.826+01:00Aren't we lucky to have such beautiful scenery...Aren't we lucky to have such beautiful scenery in our country! I've never seen the cobb in person but can see from your photo how worn the steps are, a great reminder of the history of the place. Your early start was well rewarded with lovely moments - I have to admit I'm very envious of your retirement lifestyle! Caro xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-26900006464747504122016-06-14T13:18:40.166+01:002016-06-14T13:18:40.166+01:00What lovely morning views of Lyme. We haven't...What lovely morning views of Lyme. We haven't visited for a few months now and I do love the idea of a very early morning trip. M xVintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-40873795269137553872016-06-14T12:56:54.339+01:002016-06-14T12:56:54.339+01:00What an interesting class to take ! The light look...What an interesting class to take ! The light looks beautiful in your photos. BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-78041831192186308812016-06-14T09:33:35.002+01:002016-06-14T09:33:35.002+01:00I often during summer months awake ridiculously ea...I often during summer months awake ridiculously early, arise, look out and open the window to hear the dawn chorus. Then after awhile creep back to bed for comfortable sleep :-)A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-50428204822232437122016-06-14T08:09:50.988+01:002016-06-14T08:09:50.988+01:00It sounds as though your plan to gradually stop pe...It sounds as though your plan to gradually stop permanent paid employment is working out Sarah – I'm so pleased for you. I manage my own time but still find myself overwhelmed with chores sometimes as I get massively distracted by the garden or need to focus on a freelancing deadline. Organisation is key, as you say (must get more organised!). These photos are gorgeous; you really do live in a beautiful area. I'd love to find a great coffee place round here but haven't yet. The best is out of my old percolator at home which is cheaper, I suppose :-) Sam xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-83486314518129684372016-06-13T22:38:06.529+01:002016-06-13T22:38:06.529+01:00It would be nice if there was a story behind the v...It would be nice if there was a story behind the vase. I just picked if up from a hardware store,must of our interior has a coastal theme. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-44590484551815816672016-06-13T22:17:12.323+01:002016-06-13T22:17:12.323+01:00Does that fishy jug have a story? An artist?Does that fishy jug have a story? An artist?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-43999844470653031842016-06-13T22:14:30.784+01:002016-06-13T22:14:30.784+01:00Lovely to be able to adjust from working less, to ...Lovely to be able to adjust from working less, to enjoy a different life - in steps. Instead of the sudden change, which can be disconcerting.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522710068688445614.post-3108156239507549912016-06-13T21:02:56.089+01:002016-06-13T21:02:56.089+01:00Sounds like you are having a great time not workin...Sounds like you are having a great time not working! I wish I could wake up that early and get up and go - rather than just being glad it's not time I have to get up yet.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.com