I woke this morning to find this beautiful orchid plus chocolates and other birthday presents from Peter. And after many years of unsuccessful hints there was a birthday cake as well, white chocolate and strawberry.
For lunch we went up to the Station Inn at Blackmoor Gate where we were joined by Rachel and Ray who are staying in Lynton on a long weekend break. It's Rachel's birthday in 2 days as well as her sister's tomorrow so we have often celebrated all 3 birthdays together. The carvery meal was excellent as usual. The place was packed with holidaymakers and locals but we had booked ahead to make sure we got a window table. It was great to get to know Ray having only met him before at their wedding in June. It had been pouring with rain all morning but while we were eating the sun broke through. We spent most of the afternoon outside chatting and then moved back inside when it got a little cooler.
We didn't get home until early evening. Almost as soon as we walked in Romas rang wondering where we had been all day. The signal at Blackmoor Gate is poor so it wouldn't have helped if my mobile phone had been switched on.
I did get another coat of paint on the woodwork upstairs and now I'm now ready for a cup of tea and a slice of birthday cake.
1 comment:
I rarely seek out your blog on Sundasy as it's my Monday surprise. However, Happy Birthday you day was lovely. Your orchid is beautiful.
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