MOVIN’ ON DOWN THE ROAD ... but first ...

Tomorrow I leave Weymouth, Dorset, UK. My second month in England will be in Abbotsbury, not far from here ... only a 20 minutes drive.

But before I leave, I have to tell you about my relationship with Weymouth over the years. I’ve witnessed the changing of the old to the new of a few of my favorite old world pubs on the Harbour, which I miss. It happens all over the world however. Newcomers, new owners, revamping of old to new sterile, trendy restaurants as the older patrons die off. Well I’m still here, but one person isn’t enough to make a business thrive. A more contemporary, new breed of patrons have appeared on the scene.

When I first came to Weymouth in 2003, I think it was, I was doing fishing villages on the southern coast of England - Hastings, Weymouth, Penzance. That was when my dear friends Martin Weller and Alison Weller owned the B & B where I first stayed in Weymouth. They are still here, but have sold the B&B and gone on to something new. Changes, changes. But always good friends.

Weymouth appeals to me because it’s a small boat Harbour, fishing boats and pleasure boats - motor and sail. The buildings here still are of centuries past, although most have modernized interiors. The churches are majestic, still reflecting Henry VIII’s dominion.  I love the history of these towns. Wikipedia is a good source for more reading of the region, and I always read all I can find about the places I go.

The Weymouth Esplanade stretches 1.3 miles along the sandy beach, south to north, from the old Ferry Terminal in the harbour to Preston Road (I took those ferries to St Malo, Spain when they were in operation). Summers attract families from all over to the Weymouth seaside ... it’s a working man’s holiday spot.  In the old times it was a Royal holiday spot, evident in a few grand hotels that still stand, somewhat weathered now, but evidence and stories of their previous Kings and Queens still abound.

I just love it here. Much more to write about it ... in fact my novella THE CHRISTMAS DIARY is set in Weymouth. You can get to it through my website ... is a quick read ...

Www.rebeccabuckley.com

FEBRUARY TILL 15TH

Yes, still in Weymouth till the 15th. I finally set up my computer for the first time since being here, just now, on the vanity next to the TV, and works fine for me. Didn't think it would work. Yaaay!  So now I can write properly again. Except I have to learn fingering positioning on this keyboard,too close together, not accustomed to it at all.

Yep, I plan to get back to writing today.  It's almost 3:00pm, the State of the Union address is at Midnight here, so I've plenty of time between.  I AM going out to eat dinner tonite however though, am craving a real meal other than from my food stash in my room.  Getting sick of that.  lol lol. Have to change it up a bit. Maybe at the Nothe Tavern on the hill, or Prezzo on the harbour. Tomorrow nite will have dinner at The Glouchester, a couple blocks up the street, meeting with Martin & Ali and their Harris family. That will be fun seeing the boys and their sister Lana again. Then on Saturday will be going up to West Bay on the beach for the night and a dinner. Staying over til Sunday and will have a leisurely trip back to Weymouth. 

It may seem as if all I'm doing in England so far is sleeping and eating, watching USA politics, reading. It's all true. Just adjusting to my new lifestyle, not having to do or be anything or anyone but me.  Whoever ME is.  Am certainly on a quest to find that out. Slow but sure.  I've even questioned my recent, very recent, decision to rid myself of ALL my belongings, collections, furnishings, in storage, keeping only what I have with me. I keep weakening on that decision, going back and forth, but I'm gathering all my strength to go through with it.  I tell myself it's time, why hang on to all that stuff? I've enjoyed it long enough, time for somebody else to have it now - not after I'm dead and gone. Besides, I'm doing without it on my year away, and don't want to have to move it all to where I decide to settle forever how long. I feel a little guilt I've decided to do it AFTER placing it all in storage, leaving it for someone else to dispose of. But I do hope Babs and Kelly can make some good money from selling it. (If there is something you would like to have, see photos of my stuff on my Facebook album CAMBRIA APARTMENT.  Facebook Message "Handy Dandy" or "Barbara McKee" or me.)

Starting in December, I plan to live in Vegas in a furnished apartment for at least a year after this trip,  unless a Prince Charming sweeps me up and takes me elsewhere. lol lol  Well, after reading two of Inglath Cooper's novels, she's got me thinking. So, it's a good position to be in, no encumbrances, can do whatever whenever. YES! And if I make it to Vegas, I may love it and stay longer than a year. Who knows? Not I. I'm open to whatever the Universe offers me.

LUV & HUGS

More later ...