Thanks all!
Some variations to our plans that I have thought of, based in part on your
responses:
a. on arrival in Southampton 1 May, instead of heading immediately SW
we could instead head for London environs, overnight, Saturday with Bob &
whoever, then proceed SW later on Saturday 2 May. Unless of course Bob has
moved to Paris or back to Gibraltar or some other exotic locale.
b. We have thought of finding lodging a bit closer to or into Cornwall,
e.g. Tavistock, Gunnislake… Which is the region Meg’s Dad was from. A feasible
day trip from there would be back toward Exeter if Cotty & Alma are in that
neighborhood.
c. Definitely intrigued by Guernsey. I checked ferry schedules from
Poole. Given the timing and the length of the trip, it doesn’t seem feasible to
do a day trip, but maybe an overnight. However I am not seeing any ferries back
from Guernsey mid-day, everything seems to be late afternoon/evening… I’ll do
some more looking and keep this in mind.
I am a bit concerned about early May, Bank Holiday on 8 May, and how that
impacts our plans. I can visualize great masses of urbanites streaming toward
any available green space, zeroing in on all available “charming" B&Bs etc. But
at least the powers-that-be had the sense to postpone May 1 for a week so that
any disruption will happen at the end of our travels rather than the beginning!
I will continue planning and booking and will remain flexible on specific until
mid-April.
Stan
> On Jan 17, 2020, at 5:21 AM, Steve Cottrell <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> On 16/1/20, Stanley Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
>> Probably...
>> - to Exeter or further southwest, say Plymouth or Tavistock, via train
>> or auto
>> - 7-night stay in an inn, day trips out and about
>
> Just can't keep you away ;-)
>
> Exeter is one of our possible move-to destinations so we know that part ot
> the world quite well and have a couple of bolt-holes. Will try and get down
> there if we can.
>
> Subject of course to the usual ailments and stresses - we were trying to get
> up to London later today to visit with Mark and Lisa but it's proving
> difficult with my car in for service and Alma's recovering cataract
> operation, her eye is a bit tender these past few days and the checkup
> appointment a few days away still.
>
> Will liaise nearer the time
>
> --
>
>
> Cheers,
> Cotty
>
>
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> On Jan 17, 2020, at 8:05 AM, Bob Pdml <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I’ve jotted those dates down in my diary. Can’t guarantee anything yet as I
> have just put my house back on the market, so the rest of time now depends on
> how that plays out.
>
> Bob
> On Jan 17, 2020, at 10:34 AM, Chris Mitchell <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Won't be able to get to the South West then. However, we'll be in Guernsey
> from the 5th. If you fancy a day trip or a couple of days, we'd be happy to
> show you around. There are flights from Exeter and boats from Poole...
>
> Chris
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