Dunster by Candlelight

We have had a great few days. Tim and Beckie came down for Dunster by Candlelight bringing with them their friends Pip and John. We certainly had a houseful that weekend as many guests come to experience Dunster dressed up for Christmas. All the windows in the houses had candles burning in them, there were street entertainers, stalls selling all sorts of different gifts, music playing and all the shops were beautifully decorated and there was a wonderful atmosphere throughout.

The highlight for me was when Beckie asked if I would like to go with her and Pip while she tried on some wedding gowns at Parnham House in Dunster. It is a very special bridal shop and I have always wanted to go and in and have a browse. However, after 34 years of marriage I really don’t have the occasion! It completely lived up to my expectations and the gowns are gorgeous. When Beckie came out of the changing room she looked beautiful – I almost cried!

I recently went to Exeter to do a little bit of shopping and to see my old work colleagues at Exeter College. It was lovely to see them again and catch up with all their news. A lot has changed but several things remain the same.

As we are now closed for a few weeks, Charlotte and I have been busy giving everything a DEEP clean. In some ways I have been glad that the weather has been so rough as I haven’t been tempted to skive off all the time and go walking! But there have been some times where I just need to get out. Completely booted and waterproofed, the dogs and I have had some lovely long blustery walks over Exmoor – it is good to get fresh air in my face.

Derek has been suffering with a bad back but he has just had it treated so hopefully things will start to improve over the next few days. I have been trying to teach him some Pilates exercises but I starting to wonder if he is taking me seriously – those of you that know Derek will know what I mean!

I have been so fed up with this weather that I have resorted to looking at the photos taken in the summer!