Manchester Weekend
This weekend, was the perfect weekend in England. If I could choose how I spent every weekend in England... this would be how I would do it. For surely.
The weekend started off with Karen and I running around the castle, trying to make sure we both had EVERYTHING we thought we could ever need... for two nights. If you know my reputation, that means I had ALOT more stuff than I would actually use. We set off to Carnforth on the Minibus where we spent just under an hour at the train station waiting For our train. Karen and I happened to wander into the little gift shop in the station, and were more than accomodated by the older gentlemen that volonteered at the shop. The two of them were more than happy to tell us about everything from the movie that was filmed in the station, to the next play at the local theatre, to the change of currency in the late seventies, to showing us the merchandise. This made the time go by so fast, and they were probably delighted to have two north american girls to chat with to make THEIR days go by faster. Then Karen and I got on the train, which was PACKED (we had to sit on seperate seats- not together, with our luggage on our laps... shouldn't have packed so much), and the trip to Manchester lasted about an hour and a half. Once in Manchester, we tried to Call Pam's cell.. but it was not working. Fortunately my memory served me well, and I was able to aproach her and ask 'are you Pam?' and as silly as it felt... the hug that followed was REALLY worth it! Pam then took us to her car, to take the half hour drive to their place- with a short stop to pick up their daughtor Isabelle (aka Issy aka Belle). Once at the house we were Introduced to Alec, a man of a large stature and a heart to match. They then proceeded to show us our room which consisted of the biggest and most comfortable bed I have ever seen and a Bathroom complete with clean toilet and shower. They also showed us the fridge with the added comment 'eat whatever you would like'. That night we ordered in Cantoneese, and were allowed to order whatever we wanted. Karen and I fell asleep in bed watching 'You've Got Mail'. We woke up in the morning at 10 am and took our time showering and getting ready for the day. We then found a note in the kitchen telling us were the breakfast foods were and what we could have. After Cereal and Yorgourt, Pam and Issy came home and made us Tea and (yes) crumpets. SO GOOD! Pam then took the two of us into the nearest village so that we could roam around and explore. when we asked what time we should be back she said 'well, we need to leave for dinner at 5, but you won't take that long here anyways.' well... we took that long.. and a bit more. The village was REALLY cool, and we got some cool stuff for really cheep. Then Pam and Alec took us to this really cool restaraunt for dinner, and I had soup (ministrony.. yum!) and chicken ceaser salad. I don't remember what Karen had... but it looked REALLY good. Oh... and starters were MANDITORY. haha, we told Pam and Alec about our manditory fun night here at school, so they had fun telling us what parts of our weekend with them was manditory! we then got back to their house for a desert of profiteroles (you and I would know them as cream puffs.... mmmm!) and then Karen and I attempted to watch You've Got Mail, again, but I'm sure not convinced the movie is as good as people tell me it is. Breakfast sunday morning was cereal, tea and crumpets, and special 'scotch pancakes' or... for you and me, normal pancakes, and fresh raspberries! Pam and Alec then took us to see the water resevoir, which was up near the mooreland (I still don't think Karen knows what the moores are). Then Pam and Alec took us to a Pub in a village near Hallifax, where Karen and I had our first proper Sunday Roast meal... roast beef, yorkshire pudding, potatoes, carrots, peas and cabbage. Then they dropped us off at their house where we bummed around untill we had to leave.
Pretty much the best weekend EVER. with the most amazing couple. and Karen. wow. so good. I really needed to get away to readjust my attitude, and come back to realize why I was here again. I had been struggling with that, but now it seems to be alot better. I was able to finish my last project for winter school today, even though it isn't due untill wednesday, which feels REALLY good, let me tell you. I still have to put everything away, but I may just leave that untill tommorow, because I think I'll go for a walk today, just feels like it would be a healthy thing to do. I have a much more positive attitude now, but I am still missing home a fair bit. I've gotten a few letters since I have been back, and I just have to say thank you to everyone who had sent me a letter, I LOVE hearing from home!
Well.. I'm back to school, back to work, back to my reading, and back to my hard bed and gross food. Jeremy comes at the end of the week though, and I am real excited about that, and tommorow I find out my outreach groups. that will be good.
Have a great week everyone!
Laurel
The weekend started off with Karen and I running around the castle, trying to make sure we both had EVERYTHING we thought we could ever need... for two nights. If you know my reputation, that means I had ALOT more stuff than I would actually use. We set off to Carnforth on the Minibus where we spent just under an hour at the train station waiting For our train. Karen and I happened to wander into the little gift shop in the station, and were more than accomodated by the older gentlemen that volonteered at the shop. The two of them were more than happy to tell us about everything from the movie that was filmed in the station, to the next play at the local theatre, to the change of currency in the late seventies, to showing us the merchandise. This made the time go by so fast, and they were probably delighted to have two north american girls to chat with to make THEIR days go by faster. Then Karen and I got on the train, which was PACKED (we had to sit on seperate seats- not together, with our luggage on our laps... shouldn't have packed so much), and the trip to Manchester lasted about an hour and a half. Once in Manchester, we tried to Call Pam's cell.. but it was not working. Fortunately my memory served me well, and I was able to aproach her and ask 'are you Pam?' and as silly as it felt... the hug that followed was REALLY worth it! Pam then took us to her car, to take the half hour drive to their place- with a short stop to pick up their daughtor Isabelle (aka Issy aka Belle). Once at the house we were Introduced to Alec, a man of a large stature and a heart to match. They then proceeded to show us our room which consisted of the biggest and most comfortable bed I have ever seen and a Bathroom complete with clean toilet and shower. They also showed us the fridge with the added comment 'eat whatever you would like'. That night we ordered in Cantoneese, and were allowed to order whatever we wanted. Karen and I fell asleep in bed watching 'You've Got Mail'. We woke up in the morning at 10 am and took our time showering and getting ready for the day. We then found a note in the kitchen telling us were the breakfast foods were and what we could have. After Cereal and Yorgourt, Pam and Issy came home and made us Tea and (yes) crumpets. SO GOOD! Pam then took the two of us into the nearest village so that we could roam around and explore. when we asked what time we should be back she said 'well, we need to leave for dinner at 5, but you won't take that long here anyways.' well... we took that long.. and a bit more. The village was REALLY cool, and we got some cool stuff for really cheep. Then Pam and Alec took us to this really cool restaraunt for dinner, and I had soup (ministrony.. yum!) and chicken ceaser salad. I don't remember what Karen had... but it looked REALLY good. Oh... and starters were MANDITORY. haha, we told Pam and Alec about our manditory fun night here at school, so they had fun telling us what parts of our weekend with them was manditory! we then got back to their house for a desert of profiteroles (you and I would know them as cream puffs.... mmmm!) and then Karen and I attempted to watch You've Got Mail, again, but I'm sure not convinced the movie is as good as people tell me it is. Breakfast sunday morning was cereal, tea and crumpets, and special 'scotch pancakes' or... for you and me, normal pancakes, and fresh raspberries! Pam and Alec then took us to see the water resevoir, which was up near the mooreland (I still don't think Karen knows what the moores are). Then Pam and Alec took us to a Pub in a village near Hallifax, where Karen and I had our first proper Sunday Roast meal... roast beef, yorkshire pudding, potatoes, carrots, peas and cabbage. Then they dropped us off at their house where we bummed around untill we had to leave.
Pretty much the best weekend EVER. with the most amazing couple. and Karen. wow. so good. I really needed to get away to readjust my attitude, and come back to realize why I was here again. I had been struggling with that, but now it seems to be alot better. I was able to finish my last project for winter school today, even though it isn't due untill wednesday, which feels REALLY good, let me tell you. I still have to put everything away, but I may just leave that untill tommorow, because I think I'll go for a walk today, just feels like it would be a healthy thing to do. I have a much more positive attitude now, but I am still missing home a fair bit. I've gotten a few letters since I have been back, and I just have to say thank you to everyone who had sent me a letter, I LOVE hearing from home!
Well.. I'm back to school, back to work, back to my reading, and back to my hard bed and gross food. Jeremy comes at the end of the week though, and I am real excited about that, and tommorow I find out my outreach groups. that will be good.
Have a great week everyone!
Laurel
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