So sorry that I haven't been back to you before now. However, as I didn't have any news, I wasn't sure what to say. Yes, I know a blog, or a newsletter, is where people can spout all their thoughts. Yet, at the end of the day, they must have somewhere to start, and that is my problem.
Truthfully, I don't have anything exciting to pass on. Nevertheless, I felt I ought to get back in touch, as some people have kindly asked if all was well as I hadn't been around for a while. Thank you so much for your concern, but yes, I am fine, though I did have an accident shortly before Christmas.
No, not a car accident, or anything else involving a third person. It was all down to me. I had been out around the local area delivering our Christmas cards, but on arriving home, I simply tripped over one of the steps outside our house and, without anything to hold on to, I fell to the ground - hitting my head on a large, stone plant pot on the way down.
I still can't believe it. For goodness' sake, those steps have been there for ages. I have walked up and down them countless times! Yet, on that one day, I misjudged where I put my foot and, without anything to hold on to, I fell over. I'm sure that this must have happened to several other people reading this post. Though some might simply have staggered a little before getting their footing back in control, that wasn't how it worked for me. I was taken to hospital where I needed to have nine stitches on the top of my head - all of which have since been removed. So, guys, for your information, I am still leaping around - well sort of. I must say, haven't leaped around for some time now. 😄
Other than that, here in the Scottish Borders, all is much the same, as far as I am concerned. Though there is the ongoing election of a new First Minister. Though I'm sure you won't want me to dwell on politics. I have my thoughts on how the country should vote and I'm sure you have your own, which is why I never voice my pollical opinion here.
Therefore, changing the channel, so to speak, I am trying to think of somewhere my husband and I can spend a few days this summer. Yes, it would be good to go abroad. However. we are both past that stage now, having been on several trips to various European resorts. Therefore, we are looking for a Hotel, Premier Inn, or Travelodge, fairly close to the Scottish Borders, but, at the same time has enough parking spaces for all people staying there.
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Looking down from the promenade |
Many years ago, before people started going abroad, Whitley Bay was the highlight for families all over the region. Some came from Glasgow, and even further north.
At school, we learned Scottish dancing so we could join in the dancing at the Panama Dip. But that was a long time ago.
Phil and I went there last year as I wanted to see the changes made to the place I lived until I was married - so many years ago. However, while the sea-front, outside what was once known as the the Plaza Ball Room, had been beautifully upgraded, streets in the town centre had been forgotten. Therefore, perhaps it would be a good idea if we went back to take another look. Maybe the council are still working on plans for that part of the town. I do understand such things take time and, money doesn't grow on trees. Hopefully, the town will be upgraded over time.
What else can I tell you, other than I am still working on the fifth novel of the Agnes Lockwood Mysteries? However, it is going very slowly; too slowly for me. I usually have an idea on how the novel begins and how it ends. The in between bits develop as I go along. But, though I have the beginning and end in my head, the bit in the middle is not working out as well as usual. Perhaps I need a shove.
Meanwhile, I am promoting the books which are already published. Incidentally, Murder on Tyneside, the first book in the Agnes Lockwood series, is free to download. If you have already read it, then perhaps you would be so kind as to pass the on the information to your friends. They can find it by following this link: books2read.com/u/4ElXzA
