Hello from the Lincolnshire Wolds

[ellie]

Hi folks,
Im ellie, Im a Londoner but I live in the Linc Wolds, which is a beautiful part of Lincolnshire.
Im married to Mac an ex London fireman and we've lived here for 8 years. We have 3 children, all grown up, 2 grandsons,9 & 13 and a little granddaughter of 3.
We lived in Portugal (Algarve) for a few years,running a carpentry business, in the 90s...and in 2005 I had my book published 'Algarve Shorts', in which I tell of our experiences in Portugal.
Up until recently I did part time garden work but I have arthritis in my hip now which has prevented me carrying on and Im awaiting a replacement Op.
Ive just completed another book which should be out in near future and I also write for Portuguese website, Carvoeiro.com, and have my own page 'Ellie's Corner'.
Nearly forgot, Ive also started on some children's stories and I send them to my grandson 9, for his approval :)
Its good to be here, as I was a great fan of Derek Tangye's stories which Jeannie illustrated..always found a 'comfort' in them as well as delighting in the different stories.
Jeannie died relatively young and I feel sad that neither she or Derek are around anymore but they left a great legacy and I love re-reading their stories of Minack :)
best wishes
elliex

[Linda]

Hi Ellie
Glad you made it and welcome!

It is great having you on board ; your experiences and adventures will surely interest everyone and bring another insight into The Minack Chronicles...

...do feel free to post to other messages or add a new topic...

Welcome again!

Linda
:lol:

[Kath Mulligan]

Hello Ellie, welcome on board the forum, look forward to hearing your views about the Chronicles and what they have meant to you. You certainly sound to have led an eventful life so far, and I am very impressed that you are a published author too. You will have something in common with our Brenda who is about to do likewise.

Kath

[Linda]

This post is actually from Gloria, one of our most active members!

Hello Ellie,
so glad you have found us........can't wait to hear your Minack story.
You will soon discover we are all major fans and love nothing more than to chat to each other about the Chronicles, Cornwall and all things associated with them. So post away........:
lol:

Feel free to make a wish here.........
_________________
Gloria :lol:

[Linda]

This post is actually from Brenda...our 'Skinners Pond' author in Canada!

Welcome, Ellie. Can you hear me okay? I'm 'way over in northern Ontario! I can't wait to hear this fascinating story that Linda has promised us. Do tell!

Brenda

[Janet Swan]

Hello, Ellie. If Wisbech is in Lincolnshire :roll: , then I wasn't far from you today. I visited Wisbech with my local U3A group, by coach, for The Rose Fair. Very enjoyable it was too - St Peter and St Paul Church's flower festival was absolutely lovely. The procession of floats, mostly depicting book titles, was great and the children really cute in their costumes. Best of all, though, was Peckover House - a stunning Georgian House with beautiful gardens, which I had to myself as it was raining at that point. Also met one of the Peckover cats in the garden.

But I digress, sorry :wink: . Welcome to the Forum and looking forward to reading more from you.

Janet

[gloria townsin]

Janet I think our digressions (is there such a word?) are what make this forum really good, much more like a conversation going on between us........so never fear the digression.
Nice to hear about your day and a good intro for Ellie into this piece of Minack World :D

[gloria townsin]

Ellie my Hello to you originally contained this pic ---


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For you to wish on.........

[Mili]

Hi Ellie very nice to meet you!
What a colorful and rich life! I know quite a few fans of Jane Austen in another forum.
I am a new fan of the Tangye’s and enjoying the chronicles immensely. I decided to purchase the books first and read in order, so it will take me sometime. I think I did forget to mention before that I LOVE Jeannie’s illustrations, I think they are fantastic and witty!
I used to spend hours a day in my garden but the move to this warm weather and arthritis have diminished the labor to almost nothing, but if it weren’t for that I would have not taken on my passion for reading, in particular books with England as background… one author got me to few others in the same line and here I am.
Looking forward to hear more from you!

[ellie]

Hello folks and sorry Ive not been here for a while, hope I find you all keeping well :)
Im on quite strong medication which makes me sleepy(for hip), also Im having to go through my next book with editor which takes an age(and really make eyes tired)

Thanks so much for all your kind messages and its nice to be amongst friends :)

Ive recently been reading through 'The way to Minack ' again. I started to read Derek's books quite some years ago so Im having to refresh myself with them.
Id love to visit 'Minack' one day..its been some years since I visited Cornwall, beautiful county.
Well Ill be off to my bed soon, so will say nite nite & God bless you all...sleep sweet,
talk soon
love elliex

[gloria townsin]

Great to hear from you Ellie and sorry you are on strong meds. Keep popping in to have a chat :D

[Mili]

Elliex,
You mentioned you are in your second book… I have been absent a bit lately so not sure if it is mentioned anywhere else, did you or can you share the titles of your books with us and a little about them?

Hope you are feeling better about your pain and can wean down from medication. Medication can be wonderful but can also make you miserable, I just battled a bit because of medications.