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Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:17 pm**

Whilst we were in the IVA and subsequent BR, taking a holiday seemed impossible, but we were lucky that in laws paid to take us away.

Pre IVA we enjoyed many holidays abroad and never considered holidaying in the UK. Since the iVA and more importantly since Dobby came into our lives, we have not considered going abroad as we will never leave Dobby. So we have taken advantage of holiday cottages and enjoyed every minute!

The breaks are not expensive and have given us the opportunity to explore great sights in our own country.

I do enjoy a "sun" holiday, but am enjoying walking and exploring with Dobby in the UK far more than I could imagine.

Booking a holiday cottage is worth looking into [:)]

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:26 pm**

Looking at your FB photos the Dobster looked like he had a good time x

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:31 pm**

He had a fab time and we're going to another cottage on Tuesday, Brecon Beacons this time so plenty of walks!

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:21 pm**

Totally agree Julie and now my grandtwins live in Devon I'm thinking of holidaying there next year in a cottage so they can share it with me.

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:30 pm**

We stayed in a cottage in Devon last year Lesley, , absolutely fab and so dog friendly too! It would be great for you when you visit your gorgeous boys x

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:38 pm**

they're coming here in November Julie and can't wait, although I do speak to them on Facetime etc.,

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:59 pm**

Aaahh they are gorgeous and I know how much all the grandchildren mean to you Lesley.

Whereabouts in Devon are they?

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:06 pm**

Newton Abbot Julie...looking forward to seeing them in the flesh again though x

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:04 pm**

I've been to the races there Lesley.

FaceTime, Skype etc is great but nothing will compare with you seeing the boys in the flesh. I look forward to seeing the photos!

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:52 pm**

We've had a lot of holidays in the UK and we've always booked a cottage or apartment and nearly always had a great time. We were supposed to be going to Lyme Regis next Friday but unfortunately we've had to cancel as Dave has sciatica and can't travel that far.

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:03 pm**

Oh that's a shame Skippy, I hope Dave is ok?

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:41 pm**

The power of Skype to Guatemala been experienced tonight...was lovely to see my eldest (he's 30) settled and happy and speaking Spanish too!

Posted: **Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:38 am**

had many a holiday in the sun per iva, on c/c
Now have a Touring Caravan and enjoy more weekends away and main Holidays in uk so much to see and do.
All paid for in cash.
know just how you fell Julie

Posted: **Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:42 am**

Thanks Julie. He's been pretty bad and is now waiting for an MRI scan to see if there is an underlying problem. The osteopath has been worried as when she lifted his left leg he was getting pain in the right which can be a sign that the vertebrae have moved. Thankfully that seems to have self corrected now so hopefully he's on the mend. It's not even 'normal' sciatica as, once he's stnading up, he can walk perfectly well and you wouldn't know anything was wrong!

He's had a rough time since May - he had a chest infection when we were in Florida, DVT from the flight when we got back, then he put his back out and now sciatica!

We'll both be glad to see the back of this year!

Posted: **Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:49 pm**

I feel his pain skippy .... Having had my MRI results today for my five lipped discs i am now heading back to hospital for sedation and a coupe of injections to relieve the pain and pressure ...

Julie ... Your pics on facebook were lovely .. That cottage was beautiful. We hire a cottage in Padstow most years with friends ... Its lovely to be near the harbour and away from home !