Forging a new life!

R.I.P. Ronnie!

Before I write today's blog, I just wanted to comment on the death of Ronnie Corbett CBE.  I have just heard the news, as I was listening to The BBC World Service.

Ronnie was a big part of my childhood, growing up in the 1970s and 80s.  One of the funniest people on television, he continued his career in the arts and raising money for charity, right up until his death.  

​My best wishes and love to his family, friends and fans at this time.  You will be sadly missed by millions!

New Me!

We have been in Spain, exactly two months now and haven´t looked back once.  It has been a very productive time for me, forgetting the past and

everyone in it, who caused harm and discord both in our life and of course theirs, dragging us into feuds and drama as often as they could.  For me this is the happiest I have been  for many years and I am determined to enjoy my time here, because this is where I want to be and live my life.

They are a very welcoming lot here and you can't help but fall in love with this place and everything that comes with it, the people, lifestyle, sun and community spirit.  It is truly a wonderful time to be alive.

In keeping with my new sense of optimism, I decided to dye my hair.  OK a bit of a mid life crisis, but my grey hair and beard were making me look washed out and feeling old, so a box of 'Just for Men', did the trick.  It really is amazing, just how good you feel after tidying up your appearance and if not looking, at least, feeling a bit younger in looks and spirit.

​Personally I doin´t think it looks too bad.  Jamie came in from work yesterday morning, after I had done my hair, not recognising me, calling me mate, so I suppose in that respect, it worked.  Makes me look ten years younger, so I am told!

The beaches here on The Costa Blanca are beautiful.  I have stayed in other parts of Spain, indeed the World, but you can´t beat the long stretches of white sandy beaches along the coast line, especially in this area.  

We spend a few hours there, in Los Arenales, adding to the relaxed feel and air that I am at least enjoying now. A far cry from City life in Southampton!

Jamie Hough

Posted by Luke Martin-Jones on Wednesday, 30 March 2016

Beach!

It was another hot day yesterday, just as it is today, so we decided to pop to the beach.  People who know me well enough, understand I can´t swim and do not particularly like just sitting around on a pile of sand doing nothing, so to get me there was a chore in itself. Still I took the laptop and did some writing

Zest!

I finished work at 10pm and we popped out to Zest.  Jamie and Darrell were at Dunbars, when I completed my shift and Jamie was already well on the way to getting smashed.  It doesn't take a lot, though his drinking tolerence is getting better.

Met some new faces and some old ones in The Square, and as usual had a great night. I left early to get Jamie home, leaving Darrell to chat at the bar!

Marmite!

Starting up a new side line business, decorating Marmite jars, turning them into mobiles for windows and porches.  A lot of people here in GA, do many different things, as well as their jobs.  A doubt very much I will sell any, and will probably end up, with thousands of Marmite jars and nothing to do with them.  Just another hobby, for me to keep myself occupied, whilst in Spain.

Anyway, have to go, and get some more rays of sun.  It's been another successful few days for me.  My work contract will be through soon, I've paid for my Social Security number today, which will entitle me to free health care, access to pensions as well as any future benefits.  I'm still enjoying my job at Dunbars, the sun is out and Summer is well and truly here.

I had forty messages of support over the last few days, from friends in The UK, happy to see us doing well.  It does seem that other people's happiness can indeed breed positivity in others.  People both here and abroad in Britain continue to be a great source of inspiration and we look forward to welcoming many of you, to our new home, this summer!

Peace and Love!