Weddings and things

I can’t believe it has been over a week since I last wrote – we have been so busy with accommodation guests plus family and friends. We had a lovely extended family staying last weekend – from grandparents to 3 year olds and another 2 on the way! They had a great time and made the most that Exmoor has to offer including a trip on the Steam Railway, a visit to Dunster Castle, walking and the beach.

Another couple of guests, who have become friends over the years, arrived on Sunday. Walter loves to ride and was out on the moors everyday by 10.00 while Rebecca waited patiently in the car. Afterwards they drove out over looking out for Exmoor ponies and their newly born foals. We saw one the other day on Dunkery. It could only have been a day old and it looked like a wobbly ball of fluff!

I had by first league tennis match in over 5 years last night – and boy didn’t I know it this morning. I was aching in places I had forgotten existed! But I have to say that tennis is a ridiculous game. On club nights I can go to Minehead and have a really good hit of the ball and play a reasonable game. Come the match and it all goes out the window. Dolly shots, hits in the net instead of over it, beautiful to watch but complete misses on a smash – its such a pity that the heart is so willing but the brain is totally malfunctioning!

Wedding of the year is happening the village tomorrow. Over 200 guests arriving (and at the moment with all the comings and goings it feels as if they are all staying here)! Marquee in the field, DJ flying in, suits and beautiful dresses and hats – and its forecast to be a beautiful day so fingers (and toes) crossed!