The recent death of my mother and my upcoming cancer treatment (which will hopefully be successful) has done nothing to dissuade me from the fact that life is very short and also that we must seize the day while we still can. To this end, and with one item on my bucket list ticked off (Mardi Gras in New Orleans) I decided to go full steam ahead with the next one on the list.
Yesterday I placed a deposit on a holiday home on the Isle of Wight. We’ve been talking about it for ages, and as far as I am concerned, it is time to put wishes into place. Here it is:
Sam and I will go there to finalise the deal on 1st April. Our boys are already discussing between them who is staying there and when!
I’m nearly sixty years old, and I ain’t getting any younger. I’m seizing the day with both hands. It’ll be a quiet place to write, to get away from book promotion on social media, to walk along the nearby beach, and to visit all those places on the Island that we love. I can spend girly time there with my best friends, and it’s somewhere to take our grandchildren to and give them happy memories.
So what if I’m not a number 1 bestseller? Nobody gives two hoots, especially me; there are other things in life worth living for.
Clive said:
It looks and sounds perfect. I hope you enjoy it enormously 😊
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dgkaye said:
Amen Stevie! I admire your tenacity to go after everything you want. I’m trying, and one day want a home in Arizona. You go girl and enjoy every moment. Sending you lots of positive vibes and healing thoughts. YOU will be fine! ❤
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Stevie Turner said:
You’ll get that home if you want it badly enough. I’ve waited many years for this holiday home, and I’m going to enjoy it!
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dgkaye said:
I’m so happy for you. Enjoy every moment! 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Debby.
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thejuicenut said:
Great idea, a home away from home, I hope you have lots of lovely peaceful visits there 💜
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks! I hope so too.
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Darlene said:
How wonderful! We spent a few days on the Isle of Wight a few years ago and I loved it. It looks like an ideal place for you to relax and be happy. Good for you!!
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franklparker said:
Good for you!
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Alexis Rose said:
Beautiful home! I feel like a best-selling author everytime someone purchases my book. So, perhaps you are already a best-selling author. 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Ha ha!
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watchingthedaisies said:
Brilliant. Such a lovely place. Enjoy.
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Stevie Turner said:
We will!
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Jessica Bakkers said:
Beautiful house!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you.
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The Opening Sentence said:
Looks idyllic. Hope it all works out for you.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Chris.
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