It’s never a good idea to wander through a writer’s mind, especially on a Monday.
Do you rush round cleaning and tidying when the in laws are coming, are you nervous when important visitors are expected? Spare a thought for President Macron who had to cancel the visit of King Charles III as the place was in too much of a mess…
Most of us worry about the cost of running our homes. This is nothing new. We are reading Jude the Obscure for our book club. Jude and Sue are going for a very long walk on the wild heathlands of Wessex and with no coffee shops in sight and poor Sue getting weary, they call at the only cottage for miles around. They end up sharing the mother and son’s dinner and staying the night. In conversation the cottager complained she will never get her roof fixed because the price of thatch has gone up so much.
Yes, I’ve been to the Giant gallery again.
I’ll leave readers to comment… while I take a wander down to the beach.
Times and Tides of a Beachwriter 
“Will it be any safer on Tuesday?”, I wonder. 🤞
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Probably not…
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I’ll refrain from comment on the museum exhibit. I’m heading for the beach.
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Good decision Liz.
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Oh dear- Jude the Obscure is such a grim novel!!
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Yes, isn’t it. I read it once before, though I can’t think why. Will I make it to the end before the next meeting?
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I sympathise with the cost of thatching I do love a thatched cottage with roses around the door 🙂
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Yes, there are lots in the New forest and our writing tutor has one!
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That is some … fascinating artwork! The stuff nightmares are made of? Cool, though, so I’m glad I popped over to see it!
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Thanks Jill, glad you enjoyed your visit; I was quite relieved to get out of the gallery!
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I can only imagine! Lucky that you have a beach nearby!
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I might give that exhibition a miss. The beach is a better option, except for all the sewage in the water these days.
Best wishes, Pete.
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…and we now have the oil spillage in Poole Harbour.
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We might join you on the beach. We’re headed that way!
I love ‘the price of thatch…’
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Happy journey home Jaqueline. Of course the price of thatch is the only reason I don’t have a thatched cottage ha ha…
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Usually I like exhibitions, but I think I’ll also pass on that one.
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Very wise Mick, look out for the next exhibition…
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Depends what it is…
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Anyone’s guess!
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Thanks for bringing the Giant gallery to us. Wish I had one nearby!
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You’re welcome Geoff, perhaps there will be one coming soon to your part of the world!
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