Our project for this visit was to sand the wooden work surfaces in the kitchen using my trusty Black and Decker sander. Sections were sanded individually and then three coats of oil were applied, each requiring 8-10 hours to dry. The tricky bit was ensuring there was always at least one section that we could use and at the same time remembering how many coats of oil had been applied. The final outcome is a big improvement over the previously stained and marked surfaces.
We had many sunny days and enjoyed some lovely coastal and beach walks. Welcombe Mouth is one of our favourite beaches and we enjoyed a walk along the lane (passing Kirsty Allsop's holiday home) through woodland to the coast path and then down to the beach. On our return we headed for the Old Smithy where there was a Beer Festival and we were able to sit outside to enjoy our lunch with live music. Unfortunately the weather was not so good for the Parkham Beer Festival the following weekend however large numbers attended in the Village Hall to enjoy the beer and the live bands.
We also enjoyed our usual walks along the coast path near Westward Ho! where the views are fantastic.
When walking at Skern we found a patch of Sea Holly which was just coming into flower.
Our trip would not have been complete without a visit to Rosemoor where the roses are now in full bloom, the scent was amazing.
We headed back up the motorway after a fortnight and we were quickly brought back to the realities of Midlands life with a phone-call that we should drive straight to my mother's care home as she had taken a turn for the worse - luckily she has improved a little since.
