I'm so glad you're enjoying our letters, Mitchell - Terry and I rather enjoy this project!
That's such a profound thought about decoding those footsteps! Sounds like I need to get my AI/Minority Report hat on to see what can be electronically engineered in that respect. Bear with....! 😆
Thanks, Lynn! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's lovely that our precious coastline is being protected, but I'm sure the novelty of pushing pebbles ad infinitum is wearing pretty thin by now for those earth moving contractors!
It can be too cold for snow, but as a smug Canadian, I very much doubt it was there! It’s why the coldest parts of Canada aren’t actually as snowy as you might expect.
Thanks, Alison - that's really interesting! I'm glad to say that we don't get extremely low temperatures like yours (phew!) it got to minus 9° C overnight last weekend, which is around 16° F I think. Cold enough for me, I'd say! There hasn't been any snow since Sunday, but it - along with a load of sheet ice down the lane - is still around!
Madam, I am disposed to comment on your latest epistle before formally replying to it. May I point out that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit? Moreover, may I remind you that it is customary to treat lords with more respect? Once I have finished this comment I will be contacting Netflix to propose a tell-all docu-series about how hard done by I feel. I know my rights. PS Great letter, made me laugh.
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to laugh more, so I've added 'Three Men in a Boat' to my Audible library...thanks for recommending! Also, it takes a few recordings to get used to the sound of your own voice, but you will (especially after hearing those perfect footsteps in the snow!)
I LOVE the British accent and hope to speak it as a bonafide UK citizen in my next life.
Oh cool - I hope you enjoy listening to it - I love that book with a passion! I’ll have a go at making voice notes - it remains to be seen whether they’re so cringey that I can’t transcribe them for laughing...!
Yay re accents! I remember when we went to the States the first time when I was little a lady said to my dad- ‘You’re British, SAY something to me, please!’ and when he replied with ‘Well, what do you want me to say?’ I thought she was going to pass out in her excitement! I was six or seven at the time - and absolutely bowled over that my dad had impressed somebody so much just by speaking! 😆
My mother also will insist it's too cold to snow, but so far the snow has not seemed all that deterred! Btw, is that some kind of palm tree in your garden? It looks kind of surreal with snow on it... hope it warms up soon!
LOL! And yes, it is - it’s a cordyline, and it pre-dates our time here by many years! I’ve compromised the mower more than once by being too lazy to collect up its very tough leaves when I cut the grass. I really don’t love that tree, but it’s part of the Holden furniture, just like the lamppost! Incongruous with the snow on it, I agree! ‘Luckily’ it’s hardy…. 🙄🤣
Great post Rebecca! This pebble moving reminds me of the beaches here. The ocean comes up and sucks all the sand out to sea. Then the government has to replenish the beach every so often with sand trucked in. The process repeats whenever they get the money to pay for it. But what do you expect when waves come in every few seconds. When we have a tropical storm or hurricane, a massive amount of sand is taken.
I'm so glad you're enjoying our letters, Mitchell - Terry and I rather enjoy this project!
That's such a profound thought about decoding those footsteps! Sounds like I need to get my AI/Minority Report hat on to see what can be electronically engineered in that respect. Bear with....! 😆
I live in Eastbourne where the same pebble moving ritual takes place. This post made me laugh. Loved it.
Thanks, Lynn! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's lovely that our precious coastline is being protected, but I'm sure the novelty of pushing pebbles ad infinitum is wearing pretty thin by now for those earth moving contractors!
It can be too cold for snow, but as a smug Canadian, I very much doubt it was there! It’s why the coldest parts of Canada aren’t actually as snowy as you might expect.
Thanks, Alison - that's really interesting! I'm glad to say that we don't get extremely low temperatures like yours (phew!) it got to minus 9° C overnight last weekend, which is around 16° F I think. Cold enough for me, I'd say! There hasn't been any snow since Sunday, but it - along with a load of sheet ice down the lane - is still around!
Madam, I am disposed to comment on your latest epistle before formally replying to it. May I point out that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit? Moreover, may I remind you that it is customary to treat lords with more respect? Once I have finished this comment I will be contacting Netflix to propose a tell-all docu-series about how hard done by I feel. I know my rights. PS Great letter, made me laugh.
I couldn't ignore the temptation to GIVE AS GOOD AS I HAD GOT, Lord Terry! 🤣
Do Netflix MAKE tell-all docuseries, then? I certainly haven't heard of any. Yours could be the first...! 😉
PS Thanks! I really enjoy our correspondence!
🤣 Me neither. Silly idea really: could never happen! Me too
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LOVED the sound bite Rebecca. Thank you. That crunch sound is music to my ears😆
Aww, thanks, Julie! I can't believe I'd never recorded sounds before! Speaking of which, your Poem Out Loud today was delightful!
I didn't even think about that! Brilliant. Thank you so much. And we are getting snow right now. :)
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to laugh more, so I've added 'Three Men in a Boat' to my Audible library...thanks for recommending! Also, it takes a few recordings to get used to the sound of your own voice, but you will (especially after hearing those perfect footsteps in the snow!)
I LOVE the British accent and hope to speak it as a bonafide UK citizen in my next life.
Oh cool - I hope you enjoy listening to it - I love that book with a passion! I’ll have a go at making voice notes - it remains to be seen whether they’re so cringey that I can’t transcribe them for laughing...!
Yay re accents! I remember when we went to the States the first time when I was little a lady said to my dad- ‘You’re British, SAY something to me, please!’ and when he replied with ‘Well, what do you want me to say?’ I thought she was going to pass out in her excitement! I was six or seven at the time - and absolutely bowled over that my dad had impressed somebody so much just by speaking! 😆
Gosh, I feel under pressure to come up with some dry wit to accompany my accent now, Mitchell! 😉🤣
My mother also will insist it's too cold to snow, but so far the snow has not seemed all that deterred! Btw, is that some kind of palm tree in your garden? It looks kind of surreal with snow on it... hope it warms up soon!
LOL! And yes, it is - it’s a cordyline, and it pre-dates our time here by many years! I’ve compromised the mower more than once by being too lazy to collect up its very tough leaves when I cut the grass. I really don’t love that tree, but it’s part of the Holden furniture, just like the lamppost! Incongruous with the snow on it, I agree! ‘Luckily’ it’s hardy…. 🙄🤣
Haha, that's kind of amazing, but I can see how it could be a pain. I do love the classic lamppost, though :-)
LOVE your lamp post. Everyone needs a hint of Narnia in their garden.
I’m always so jealous of your walks! What gorgeous views!
Great post Rebecca! This pebble moving reminds me of the beaches here. The ocean comes up and sucks all the sand out to sea. Then the government has to replenish the beach every so often with sand trucked in. The process repeats whenever they get the money to pay for it. But what do you expect when waves come in every few seconds. When we have a tropical storm or hurricane, a massive amount of sand is taken.
Nice touch on the audio.
I love the soundbite, Rebecca, and the letter was a great read. Thanks for the book recommendation, too 😍
Thanks so much, Amy! 😀
Love these letters!
Thanks, Sue! The next one’s coming soon!!!