Forget the Castles! This Is What I'm Really Going to England For!

picky

Sep 19, '07 · 9:53 PM2,590

Who wants to have tea with the Queen when you can go to the Gnome Reserve?

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIlpa931Z44"]YouTube - Gnome reserve[/ame]

I haven't told Merman this is where he's driving me. He'll think turning 50 has unhinged me. :rolling:

Maybe if I promise to buy him a beer here

http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/31690/

he'll be agreeable.

Edited Sep 19, '07 · 9:59 PM

Replies

Skunky

Sep 20, '07 · 1:12 PM#27

I gnomeland. Someone should make one in sowal. That would be so under all the live oaks. No gnomes live in my yard YET. Just angels and fairies so far... The gnomelady did have pixies too. Did ya see they had a little curl on the tip of their hat? aaawww! Thanks for takin' us on a little field trip, mermy. Do you have any in your yard? Dd''s is sweeet!

I bet Chickpea would feel right at home if you planted a whole bunch of bright gnomes, fairies and elves around her pad at Alys. Talk about livening up the neighborhood;-)

hmmmm......can't remember

Sep 20, '07 · 2:05 PM#28

I never had Indian food, ever, until I went to England. After that I was hooked!

Some photos of where we're going:

http://www.southcliffe.co.uk/guest_house_pictures.html

Holy cow...how beautiful!!! Take LOTS of pics!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 20, '07 · 2:41 PM#29

London and would live there in a heartbeat AND rumor is, is that they now have some fabulous chefs and so therefore good eats!!!!

pickyAuthor

Sep 20, '07 · 3:48 PM#30

I London and would live there in a heartbeat AND rumor is, is that they now have some fabulous chefs and so therefore good eats!!!!

Actually, English food has gotten a whole lot better but it's still irresistable to joke about how awful it is. The chef at our B&B is renowned in Devon and people come from miles away just to eat at his table. I've booked a reservation so I'll let you know if the English food rumor is really true. ;-)

Beach Fanatic

Sep 20, '07 · 4:13 PM#31

Enjoy Mermy and do let us know!!!!

percy

Sep 20, '07 · 4:40 PM#32

http://www.southcliffe.co.uk/guest_house_pictures.html
Sigh. How beautiful. Someday I'll make it to the UK!

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

Sep 20, '07 · 5:25 PM#33

Can't wait for the trip report!!!! :wub:

pickyAuthor

Sep 20, '07 · 6:06 PM#34

Sigh. How beautiful. Someday I'll make it to the UK!

Pea, save it for when you turn 50 (even I know that is years and years away for you! ). This trip is my consolation prize!!!

percy

Sep 20, '07 · 6:25 PM#35

Pea, save it for when you turn 50 (even I know that is years and years away for you! ). This trip is my consolation prize!!!
Ooooh, good thinking! Mr. Pod is dying to show me Ireland, and lucky13 has a good friend we could stay with, so maybe we'll actually get there.

pickyAuthor

Sep 20, '07 · 6:32 PM#36

Ooooh, good thinking! Mr. Pod is dying to show me Ireland, and lucky13 has a good friend we could stay with, so maybe we'll actually get there.

Gotothebeachmom loves Ireland. She can tell you all about it.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 20, '07 · 7:23 PM#37

It looks neat Mermaid!! :wave:

Be sure to make tons of pics. when are you going?

Beach Fanatic

Sep 20, '07 · 8:37 PM#38

I bet Chickpea would feel right at home if you planted a whole bunch of bright gnomes, fairies and elves around her pad at Alys. Talk about livening up the neighborhood;-)

:funn: :funn: :funn: like in the buttrices and under all the pretty lined up palms :floor:

SoWal Insider

Sep 20, '07 · 8:56 PM#39

Some photos of where we're going:

http://www.southcliffe.co.uk/guest_house_pictures.html

Great website, beautiful photos. Have a wonderful time and a wonderful birthday! :clap:

Safe travels.

SoWal Insider

Sep 20, '07 · 9:16 PM#40

Ooooh, good thinking! Mr. Pod is dying to show me Ireland, and lucky13 has a good friend we could stay with, so maybe we'll actually get there.

I highly recommend a trip to Ireland. Beautiful, simply beautiful.

Gotothebeachmom loves Ireland. She can tell you all about it.

I do indeed Mermy! Other than SoWal, it's one of the few places I've been that I felt truly at home. One of the best trip ever. Beautiful country, beautiful people. My dream is to take my children and Cammifunn one day.

SoWal Expert

Sep 20, '07 · 9:29 PM#41

I do indeed Mermy! Other than SoWal, it's one of the few places I've been that I felt truly at home. One of the best trip ever. Beautiful country, beautiful people. My dream is to take my children and Cammifunn one day.

Can I go too? Would I have to fly?

SoWal Insider

Sep 20, '07 · 10:05 PM#42

Can I go too? Would I have to fly?

I think so. It would be a hail of a drive. Even for you! :funn:

SoWal Expert

Sep 20, '07 · 10:07 PM#43

I think so. It would be a hail of a drive. Even for you! :funn:

I think so too!! Dammit!

hmmmm......can't remember

Sep 20, '07 · 10:09 PM#44

I think so. It would be a hail of a drive. Even for you! :funn:

Beats walkin'...

Edited Sep 20, '07 · 10:21 PM

SoWal Insider

Sep 20, '07 · 10:13 PM#45

Beats walkin'...

This is true. Although, the leprechauns did show me a shortcut or two. ;-)

SoWal Insider

Sep 20, '07 · 10:16 PM#46

Beats walkin'...

You need a boat or maybe try Leprachan Cruises. :lol:

SoWal Expert

Sep 20, '07 · 10:20 PM#47

Am I drunk or are the quotes all effed up? :idontno:

beats on hood

Sep 20, '07 · 10:20 PM#48

Gotothebeachmom loves Ireland. She can tell you all about it.

So does my mother -- she just didn't know she was there.

My sister had business in the UK and took Mom along for a vacation. When they got back, Mom said, "I had a great time in Italy." I said, "Mom, I didn't know you went to Italy, too. I just thought you went to England and Ireland." She said, "Italy, Ireland. I get them mixed up. They both start with an I." :yikes: