tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post2434614446535775809..comments2024-02-13T07:39:19.810+01:00Comments on Being Here: A week and a world awayArtyZenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-1204662590654980092013-11-02T16:34:10.109+01:002013-11-02T16:34:10.109+01:00Hello there, Anne. Nice to hear from you again. I ...Hello there, Anne. Nice to hear from you again. I shall have to go and see what Perpetua has to say about TK Maxx...<br />As for supermarkets, the big ones all seem just the same to me now but our local one is definitely not a patch on Booths in Knutsford...but we do eat so well here that I can't possibly complain.<br />Seems an age since I was in England and today, the sky is as blue as it&#ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-16819482024627657052013-11-01T21:08:38.885+01:002013-11-01T21:08:38.885+01:00Hi Annie , well it seems that you had a fabulous e...Hi Annie , well it seems that you had a fabulous eventful trip back to the UK ,, but the cold I can understand , especially for you .. I have just seen that Perpetua has been to the Oxford TKMaxx , 10 miles or so from where I live ,, I agree with her , not unless you have hours and hours to search ,, my niece loves it , I think the one in Cambridge might be better .. as for British Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-50205776632009065232013-10-24T20:51:13.096+02:002013-10-24T20:51:13.096+02:00I did coincide with a cold spell, didn't I, Pe...I did coincide with a cold spell, didn't I, Perpetua! I struggled to keep warm the first few days, but then adjusted. I adjusted a lot quicker to warm when I returned though...<br />Sizes are odd in TKMaxx - at least that's what I tell myself when I come away with either XXL or S...both of which sometimes fit.<br />And I think all British supermarkets probably have more choice just ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-27949014258576390862013-10-24T15:40:50.431+02:002013-10-24T15:40:50.431+02:00You obviously had a marvellous week, Annie, despit...You obviously had a marvellous week, Annie, despite the weather. Unfortunately you coincided with the cold spell we had and it's much warmer again at the moment, though not exactly dry. We don't have a TK Maxx anywhere near us, so I've only been in the Oxford branch once and couldn't find anything to fit me, which may have prejudiced me somewhat. :-) On the other hand my sister Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-22410330115615847102013-10-21T19:51:07.263+02:002013-10-21T19:51:07.263+02:00We enjoyed keeping the secret for a while and then...We enjoyed keeping the secret for a while and then enjoyed telling her...we're not hard to please! <br />TJ and TK must be related, mustn't they - very closely! Three miles is close enough to walk if necessary....how very tempting it must be sometimes. Very tempting. AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-82936213860415498592013-10-21T19:49:33.963+02:002013-10-21T19:49:33.963+02:00The beach really was incredible (-y cold!) and the...The beach really was incredible (-y cold!) and the light was fantastic when the sun popped through the clouds. <br />I'm not a professional shopper but TK Maxx brings out the best in me - I am very pleased with my new bed sheet, it's really excellent quality. BUT - I know now I can live without it all perfectly happily. That's a good feeling too. AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-76096046059320469012013-10-21T15:30:44.325+02:002013-10-21T15:30:44.325+02:00What wholesome busyness you have had, Annie - and ...What wholesome busyness you have had, Annie - and all out of a desire to give you mum a surprise. I'm smiling from ear-to-ear at all your excursions. <br />We have a similar store hereabouts, called TJMaxx. They sell overstock of household goods, clothing, food, and much, much more. Fortunately/unfortunately there is one only three miles from our house. I say unfortunately because I get in a Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-57185867593546519492013-10-21T14:30:38.868+02:002013-10-21T14:30:38.868+02:00What a wonderful sounding trip back home. That pho...What a wonderful sounding trip back home. That photo of the beach is spectacular. <br />Oh, TK Maxx - my mum and I love that shop - but you have to be prepared to browse or be a professional shopper like my mum (she really could do it for a living!).<br />So pleased you had a lovely time.<br />SxSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083919094060704375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-51984723916717872702013-10-21T11:52:44.481+02:002013-10-21T11:52:44.481+02:00When my sister first moved to Knutsford, Booth'...When my sister first moved to Knutsford, Booth's was a bit dull...but over the years, it's really blossomed into a great place to shop. And Mum and I had an excellent lunch there in preference to one of the many little places on the high street - partly through convenience but it was very tasty and fresh. <br />You may not like TK Maxx but I think you should try it if you get the ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-8200262581309136892013-10-21T10:27:47.224+02:002013-10-21T10:27:47.224+02:00It sounds like a perfect visit Annie :)
I've ...It sounds like a perfect visit Annie :)<br /><br />I've never been into TK Max and I'm clearly missing something. But Booths ... Booths I love!Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-53646062517279987492013-10-21T07:56:44.540+02:002013-10-21T07:56:44.540+02:00Now with that good advice and recommendation, I co...Now with that good advice and recommendation, I could have avoided looking like the Michelin lady at the airport...<br />I can imagine you will have some very chilly starts - I've just waved the children off this morning and it feels pretty chilly here too but we do know the sun will be nice and hot as soon as it appears...which makes all the difference. Take care - a rough winter is forecastArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-33847601691069570672013-10-21T01:16:14.558+02:002013-10-21T01:16:14.558+02:00Glad to hear that you are learning how to layer as...Glad to hear that you are learning how to layer as the UK seems to be turning into Sweden as far as weather goes, with winter lasting into May. Try Uniqlo Heattech clothes for packing very light, inexpensive layers - ideal for flying! I use them for antiques fairs that start in the middle of the frosty night.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-88335496896275086032013-10-20T19:46:53.577+02:002013-10-20T19:46:53.577+02:00It felt much less hectic than usual, Chrissie, on ...It felt much less hectic than usual, Chrissie, on account of having only myself to move around, not me and three kids - all who want to go in different directions! It was good and I really didn't mind the weather at all. I am slightly wishing I could have smuggled a big box of Dorset Cereals in with me but just didn't have the space...Mum's Christmas cake weighed in at nearly a kilo ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-31259816138871141662013-10-20T18:45:06.394+02:002013-10-20T18:45:06.394+02:00Wow what a hectic schedule, but obviously a thorou...Wow what a hectic schedule, but obviously a thoroughly enjoyable one. So lovely to catch up with family and friends, shame about the weather though. Must agree with the supermarket theme, still miss certain things.Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-1094936507782351072013-10-20T14:53:02.120+02:002013-10-20T14:53:02.120+02:00I miss being able to find quality bargains here, A...I miss being able to find quality bargains here, Ayak, so it's a pleasure to go and look at things - most of which I don't feel I need anymore! Choice in the supermarket is something I really DO miss though - I get very bored with the selection we have here in Spain in general...though I can't say we don't eat really well here. Thank you! AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-49664258771292482812013-10-20T14:09:54.025+02:002013-10-20T14:09:54.025+02:00Another TK Maxx fan here too Annie. I've had ...Another TK Maxx fan here too Annie. I've had some really good bargains from there over the years. I also love English supermarkets and my daughter laughs at me drooling over the immense choice, which we don't have here. So pleased you had such a lovely trip xAyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-87293331992836314382013-10-19T21:58:42.139+02:002013-10-19T21:58:42.139+02:00Having had another look, I can understand why it r...Having had another look, I can understand why it read like my 'very first' TKMaxx fix, whereas what I actually meant was my 'first fix' of my visit...first of many! Axxx<br />ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-75371879068168710262013-10-19T17:07:52.690+02:002013-10-19T17:07:52.690+02:00I did think....how could Annie not have visited TK...I did think....how could Annie not have visited TKMaxx when Kingsgate was only next door to the office ? I clearly didn't read properly. Somehow Halifax never matches up to Huddersfield for me, and I've lived in Calderdale for longer than I ever lived in Kirklees. I just think that when they modernised the town centre in the 60s/70s, they just created a horrible town centre. HuddersfieldJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-19004755359190197252013-10-19T15:47:43.057+02:002013-10-19T15:47:43.057+02:00It was bloody cold, Helen, but yes, the human warm...It was bloody cold, Helen, but yes, the human warmth did make up for it. I think you're right - you'd love TKMaxx. You, Annie and I could have a field day there!<br />And I was quite blown away by the choice in the supermarket and photographed the honey shelves and the yogurts too but thought perhaps it was only me that was interested! I could send you copies if you want...<br />AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-22275511981690465882013-10-19T15:45:38.947+02:002013-10-19T15:45:38.947+02:00No, no - not my first trip to a TK Maxx, Janice!! ...No, no - not my first trip to a TK Maxx, Janice!! I was to be found there most days when I worked in town! It was part of the reason I came back to England if I'm absolutely honest but now I have had my fill once again, I think I might just be over it for a good long while.<br />I am hoping Judy settles nicely into the farm - Mum had been on the Wednesday and could see why Judy liked it so ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-61704900778598666352013-10-19T15:39:43.116+02:002013-10-19T15:39:43.116+02:00They're everywhere - I'm sure you will. En...They're everywhere - I'm sure you will. Enjoy and let me know what you find! AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-16700339759901617902013-10-19T15:39:00.947+02:002013-10-19T15:39:00.947+02:00I did covet some lovely casserole dishes - the sor...I did covet some lovely casserole dishes - the sort that are very, very heavy - but my philosophical conclusion is that I can quite happily live without TKMaxx now!! I don't even think I'd bother if there was one round the corner....hmmm, or would I? (Good job I'll never know!) <br />AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-57203120543535725652013-10-19T15:37:07.271+02:002013-10-19T15:37:07.271+02:00It was a lovely week, Gaynor and despite having a ...It was a lovely week, Gaynor and despite having a really good time, it has underlined and confirmed without any shadow of a doubt, that we have the best life possible here as we are - even without TK Maxx!! <br />The forecast for the winter seems particularly bleak...something about berries being out early on the trees. <br />I promise you, there are days when I'm a snappy, bad-tempered old ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-17134614707648633342013-10-19T14:56:45.424+02:002013-10-19T14:56:45.424+02:00You've had a stunning week despite the weather...You've had a stunning week despite the weather...all that human warmth to make up for it.<br />I would like T K Maxx....I know I would....<br />And all that choice in a supermarket....<br />Helen Devrieshttp://asurfeitofpalfreys.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-21034213734770651562013-10-19T11:11:27.091+02:002013-10-19T11:11:27.091+02:00Judy has clearly chosen a beautiful place to live,...Judy has clearly chosen a beautiful place to live, and when you visit next time, hopefully, she'll be really settled. Why does house buying have to be so stressful ????<br />Your time back in England looks to have been brilliant. Not so sure about TKMax though. I have similar feelings about is as I do about IKEA. It takes so much energy. It is not the sort of shop you can pop into for 5 Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.com