New Forest Weekend - 8th May ‘21

Travelled down the 2 1/2 hours to Lymington - without Brunnehilda on the back - arriving at about 1.30 to meet Bobby and Holly for lunch at the Ship Inn on Lymington Quay.

Bobby and Holly had been using Brunnehilda for 4 nights, Laura and George the previous 2. We had come down a week ago to set her up and now we’re back for a couple of nights before taking her back to Shaftesbury for a service and a couple of jobs.

The current partial lockdown meant we could eat out but only outside! Luckily the Ship Inn had a large terrace overlooking the Quay. It was definitely top coat weather but at least it had stopped raining. It was still unseasonably chilly for the second week in May but you gotta take what you’re given eh?

 

We had a very acceptably meal and then a coffee watching the world go by. There a lot of boats and a lot of dogs in Lymington. Made us feel a little sad that our 2 badly behaved muts had to be locked up in the car rather than enjoying the fresh sea air!

Holly and Bobby hit the road at about 4 and we headed to the nearest accessible bit of the Forest. The dogs enjoyed a quick walk around Shirley Holms near Sway. Although they were a little bit bemused by all the horses wondering around as if they owned the place!

Back home to Brunnehilda via a Tesco’s to stock up. The wind over the last few days had pulled down the sun canopy - we really need to rename that particular accessory, she’s been out with us on several occasions but not seen any sun yet! It only took about 20 mins to get her back up again. Stronger winds forecast for tomorrow so not sure how long she’ll stay up for?

3 episodes of The Waltons and Kim beating me at backgammon made us feel right at home. A roll for supper and off for an early night.

Brunnehilda feels a little cramped with 2 collies jockeying for floor space as we get ready for bed but we all soon get into synch with each other and moved around like a Strictly set piece dance.