A Nice Break
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
United Kingdom
November 13, 2017 3:51pm CST
I've just returned from a 3 day solo break in a seaside town. The picture (from Pixabay) symbolises the sense of freedom I felt at being able to do exactly what I wanted, when I wanted.
I had no set meal times and ate a lot of junk food, but what the heck. I would have felt a bit uncomfortable eating in a proper restaurant on my own, and anyway I enjoyed sitting on a bench in the market place eating chips (fries) from a bag. I even had a 'floor show', with birds providing the entertainment. Those seagulls are such bullies, chasing the poor pigeons away.
I took some bracing walks along the seafront, and visited a casino where I won enough money to pay my hotel bill - yaay 
I went to a country and western gig on the last evening, which was the main purpose of my trip. It was great, very entertaining.
I'm back home now - my husband and I are pleased to see each other. What I'm not pleased about is tackling the mundane stuff, like what to plan and cook for dinner.
I appreciated being able to have this break, and hope I can do it again sometime. Still, home is best
I went to a country and western gig on the last evening, which was the main purpose of my trip. It was great, very entertaining.
I'm back home now - my husband and I are pleased to see each other. What I'm not pleased about is tackling the mundane stuff, like what to plan and cook for dinner.
I appreciated being able to have this break, and hope I can do it again sometime. Still, home is best38 people like this
35 responses
@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
13 Nov 17
I can imagine your break at the seaside all on your own and how much you enjoyed it. You certainly had an interesting entertainment programme! :-)
My husband and I won the money for our hotel bill in a casino in Las Vegas. That pleased us very much.
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@Marilynda1225 (80023)
• United States
13 Nov 17
Glad you were able to get away, relax and have a break from the daily routines. Your picture says it all
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
13 Nov 17
@Marilynda1225 It's a fun picture isn't it? Yes, that's what I appreciated more than anything - the break from routine.
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@Marilynda1225 (80023)
• United States
13 Nov 17
@jaboUK I really need a break too but it doesn't seem like it's in the cards right now
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
13 Nov 17
@Marilynda1225 I'm sorry that you can't get away, perhaps you'll be able to do so sometime.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Nov 17
It is nice to have a change of routine, isn't it? When are you off to Spain, soon I think?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
17 Nov 17
@jaboUK I am so jealous, we don't leave for Florida until January 1.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 17
@BelleStarr Yes Isabelle, we go to Spain a week from today, yaay!
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
17 Nov 17
@BelleStarr At least you've got that to look forward to.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
17 Nov 17
So glad you had so much fun. It is nice to just be able to breathe without someone there to tell you when or how deep of a breath to take. Being able to do exactly what you want when you want is freeing. I bet hubby is glad to have you back home.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
17 Nov 17
@Shellyann36 Yes, it was lovely to get away, but nice to be home as well.
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@marguicha (216034)
• Chile
13 Nov 17
Congratulations! What do you play at the casino? How much do you put apart to lose?
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@marguicha (216034)
• Chile
14 Nov 17
@jaboUK Congratulations! I don´t much like to plan what to eat. I try to eat what I want.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
13 Nov 17
There is no place like home, but nothing better than traveling. I'm so happy you enjoyed your weekend, especially your casino winnings and country and western gig! When I taught some modeling classes, I had to eat dinner alone twice a week. I never much enjoyed it. Welcome home!
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@Morleyhunt (21746)
• Canada
14 Nov 17
Sounds like you had a much needed break. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
Seagulls are bullies. There is a nearby park where I would never picnic...the seagulls will buzz you for your food.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 17
@Morleyhunt Yes, I don't think they are very nice birds.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60584)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@jaboUK That dog is so adorable lol
I am super happy that you had a great time. And you are right about the seagulls! Those little buggers can be so mean even to each other. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60584)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jun 18
@jaboUK lol they are muggers that's for sure! Good name for them!
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 17
@YrNemo Our daughter stayed with him - I couldn't really leave him on his own. He can make himself a cup of tea and put things in the microwave, but I wouldn't be happy leaving him. If he fell down he wouldn't be able to get back up again very easily.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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14 Nov 17
@jaboUK My friend's parents were like you and your husband. The father was so frail. She faithfully took care of her husband for 15yrs, then one day she didn't wake up (heart problem). The whole family was so surprised. The father lived on for another 15 yrs. (My friend and her siblings took turns taking care of the father.)
Take care of yourself. 
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
15 Nov 17
I want to have one of those breaks too.
Nice to see you back and full of brio (enthusiasm)l
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
19 Nov 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 Thanks, sorry to be late replying, I've only just seen this.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
19 Nov 17
@jaboUK
Oh, don´t matter that happens to me as well.
I often see a comment weeks later sometimes and wonder how did I miss that one?
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@Tampa_girl7 (49167)
• United States
25 Nov 17
It sounds like you enjoyed your trip.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 17
@Tampa_girl7 Yes, it was fun, thank you.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
14 Nov 17
Oh wow I can imagine your gladness while enjoying that break on your own. I might have do it.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 17
@ilocosboy Yes, I really enjoyed it, it would be great if you could do it too.
@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
13 Nov 17
That is wonderful. So glad you enjoyed your little break away. Sounds like a wonderful time.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
13 Nov 17
@Happy2BeMe Thanks, it was great. My batteries are well and truly charged now
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
19 Nov 17
I'm happy that concert went well and you had a great time. Renews you for life at home, doesn't it? :-)
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