Well, we made it home! I thought I’d do a little recap for you … with MUSICA! 💞
Here we are, just leaving Southampton not all that long ago . . . waving a tearful good bye to luv-lee England, more in love than ever! It could not have been a better trip home. I think we have to remember to ALWAYS travel by ship at the end of June! The water was sparkling and flat most of the way . . . we even saw dolphins!! It was so amazing and wonderful and special to see them jumping out of the water, arching in unison, going along with us next to the ship. 🐬
The good ship Queen Elizabeth was just ahead of us as we left Southampton, making a very pretty picture with all the little boats escorting her out of the harbor.
The moon was up when we caught up with her . . . I hope our ship looked as pretty to them as theirs did to us!
The setting sun shone on her as we went by and she turned off to whatever wonderful place she was going.
The moon followed us on the Queen Mary 2 all the way home. We left England on a Sunday, the moon was full on Wednesday, and we arrived home, along with the moon, the following Sunday . . . pondering the gift of each day . . .
The moon made a path to our stateroom twice in this photo, both outside and also reflected in the door to our deck …
We had amazing fresh ocean air, I had my books, I took naps, I took a bubble bath, I had room service, I wrote in my diary, I went dancing, I walked around and around the boat and worked out in the gym: EVERY day was a Red Letter Day!
It was the most wonderful thing. I took this in the morning, the moon is actually setting …
Here it is, on another night, right over us at 1 am …
And after six luv-lee days of this, at about 4:30 am on Sunday July 1, the first lights of Long Island came into view . . . it’s hard to describe how it felt, it had been a long time. We left our home March 4, and here we were, back again.
Coming home after a long slow voyage over the wide ocean, experiencing the world space as it is … is majestic. We were pinching ourselves as we glided quietly through the dawn, seawater washing over the sides of the ship, toward the lights of the Verrazano Narrows bridge.
We ran up top to see it up close as we went under it and found out we weren’t alone!
Everyone was taking pictures, watching tug boats as we passed the twinkling lights along the shore.
See the lit-up cameras? Notice the stairs, look at the top, see the people crowding the rail to get a view of New York? People come a long way to do this, in more ways than one!
I looked back, as we passed under the bridge . . .
And then we got our first glimpse of the most wonderful welcome home you could get, the Statue of Liberty (her light is shining there on the left). It was perfect timing, we arrived home in time to celebrate the Fourth!
As you know, the Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from France to celebrate our 100 year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 🇺🇸
She was assembled in France, then taken apart to be sent to America and came to us in 350 pieces! I love these old photos. Seeing her in pieces is surreal!
The sculptor used his mom’s face for his model. What a good son!
The first bit finished was Liberty’s right hand and torch ~ which was shipped to Philadelphia and put on display. For a fee of 50 cents, visitors could climb a ladder inside the hand to the balcony around the torch. Ah. luv-lee history! I imagine no one had the slightest idea of what was really to come, but this probably gave a tiny hint.
The unveiling took place with parades, a Presidential speech, fireworks, cannons, flags and an overflowing New York City ~ she’d already caught the imagination of America.
And now it was our turn. Standing there in the hushed dawn light, it was easy to imagine what an inspiration the Lady was to the huge numbers of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island ~ if your family came to America on a ship after 1886, they were greeted by Lady Liberty. Can you imagine the thrill? And for us too, it was total chills. Five-thirty in the morning and EVERYONE was up and dressed and on top of the ship for our arrival, arms around each other, tears in the eyes, cameras clicking, all together experiencing . . .
. . .excited to see the light of her torch. Her formal name is “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
Wow. Right? Just beautiful. I took this photo with my cell phone and it almost looks like a painting.
When the sun came up everyone applauded!
SO American, so Fourth of July! Such a perfect welcome!
The moon was going down as the sun came up behind us shining on the front of the ship.
Hello new day.
An amazing morning of celebration ~ for tourists and for us, coming home sweet home.
Everyone was taking their last photos . . .
And saying good bye to an amazing crossing . . .
wah.
So long ship, until we meet again . . . save our place!
You say good bye, and I say hello . . .
I found a porter and we gathered our 50 billion pieces of luggage while Joe went to rent a car . . . and soon, off we went. HOME was beginning to come into focus, but we still had a five-hour drive and a ferry ride before we would turn into our driveway 😻. LOOK at the AMAZING Brooklyn Bridge!
We were a little worried when we saw this!
But no worries, the nursery was open . . . we needed flowers at home so we stopped here, and loaded up at the supermarket . . .
Everything was getting precariously close to the ceiling of the car, but there was still breathing room!
Across Connecticut we went . . . into Rhode Island . . .
Through Providence . . .
To our home state!
And everywhere people were getting ready for the 4th …
Flags flying …
I just put the camera up to the car window and clicked, because flags were flying everywhere . . . what a welcome home!
Down Main Street in Falmouth, all decked out in flags . . .
And finally, to the BOAT!!! Thar she blows!
And while we waited for our ferry, the sky turned pink and the sun began to go down.
And pretty soon it was our turn to board . . . I could hear Jack meowing from here . . .
Off we go . . . by this time I’ve lost all pretense to calm dignified travel, I’m DYING to get home! This boat can’t go fast enough.
We sit up top on a soft balmy night heading across the sound to our Island, a 45 minute trip. We drove off the ferry and down the familiar streets of our small town . . .
We turned into our driveway…by now I’ve almost lost consciousness, I can barely remember, but we put the key into the kitchen door . . . and the lock wouldn’t turn! I could see through the window in the door and there, on the floor, was Jack, looking at me. His eyes were round as he threw himself down, rolled onto his back, twisting and wiggling and pawing the air . . . Joe ran around to the back door while I whined and cooed through the window.
We finally made it in and spent the evening purring at each other (me and Jack, Jack and Joe, me and Joe), while unpacking. Sweetly, Jack was perfectly willing to repeat his rolling wiggling performance on the ironing board the next morning when I had my camera ready!
Never tell me cats don’t show love.
Because this is what it looks like. And it hasn’t stopped! We’ve been forehead to forehead, inseparable, every day.
He watches me unpack, get organized, do laundry . . . slightly suspicious that this might not last… “She is my sun, my moon, and my stars . . .”
Fear not Jack! He sleeps with us, of course, he curls up on me when I take a nap ~and when we go out for a walk, he does the wiggling thing when we come home. When I sit down to read my book, he cuddles right up. He was well-loved while we were away ~ he plays ponytail band better now than he ever did! Being at home is, as I know you know, a wonderful thing.
With my own luv-lee shadows through the linden trees, then through the windows . . .
and into my own living room . . .
My own top of the stove to decorate the way I like . . . we know where everything is! We know how it all works! These are little pleasures in life!
I count my blessings while polishing my wand . . .
Loving everything!
Saying hello once more to the children . . .
Walking out to the garden with my scissors on these warm mornings . . .
picking roses and pulling weeds . . . getting the fountain out of the barn for the kitchen porch . . .
. . . and filling my little vases . . . Oh the glory of it. Going away makes coming home better than imaginable.
Our friend Jaime gave us a welcome home party in the back garden of her most adorable house . . . It was Jaime’s son Duncan (one of triplets!) who took care of Jack.
It was heaven seeing everyone again . . .
Gorgeous salad, Jaime is amazing! One of the most generous souls I’ve ever known. She’s a caterer, receiver of the “Best of Vineyard” award for years and years!
We’ve had a ton of unpacking to do, a lot to catch up on, you know, the bank, the dentist, all the regular things . . . but so far we’re trying to be balanced. 
Our walks to the water are still my favorite part of the day . . .
The Island was crowded on the Fourth … This is a tiny beach has a very shallow protected beach, perfect for paddling children, and very popular especially on Summer holidays!
But early on other days we have the place pretty much to ourselves.
Not tired of the sea!
And to add to the wonderfulness of everything, your sweet comments on the last post were delightful, making me cry many times. 💞 Without you this trip would still have been magical, but with just a little less sparkle ~ you made it so much more fun . . . trying to see everything not only through my own eyes, but maybe through yours too, having you along has gotten me a little bit outside myself and that can only be a good thing!
Oh, yes, I’ve been unpacking our memories too, getting out my watercolors early in the morning, getting organized . . . I’m going to have so much fun putting this new book into my “good” handwriting . . . adding the photos, the watercolors, the quotes and recipes, the how-to’s, and all the other little bits and pieces I think you will enjoy seeing in this book.
I wrote the whole thing day-by-day, in the moment, while we were in England, Wales, and Ireland . . . I also kept a diary when we were in Scotland and I plan to include bits of that too . . . all the best most informative and enjoyable parts. We learned so much, had so many amazing moments, I couldn’t possibly tell you everything while we were there ~ each day was too stuffed full, so there will be surprises! And now for the fun part, I get to write it . . . Stick with me while I do it. I’ll hurry.
So here’s a few things that happened while we were at sea . . .
The new 2019 Calendars went up for presale! (Can’t believe it, means it’s almost fall!!!🤣) This is the cover for the 12 x 12″ Wall-Calendar. They’re up for presale now, but they should all be at the Studio by the middle of next week.
Here’s a little preview of the November wall-calendar page . . . with a quote that came directly from one of our Girlfriends, Lee Gordon, here in our comment section! Isn’t it a cute idea? I know, it’s playing with your food, but canned black olives are different! I keep telling you how much I love your words and thoughts, well, it’s true! 🎃
We have the Mini Calendars, too, as always, and the Blotter Calendar, and the Purse Calendar … (That’s the Purse Calendar in the upper left photo above⤴.) You might remember the publisher decided to do away with the plastic cover for the Purse Calendars … which resulted in the loss of that little storage pocket on the inside covers. SO, Kellee, being the genius that she is, fixed us a fix! You can click HERE to receive free papers, pattern, and directions to make your choice of two different pockets (as shown above) to add to your calendar if this is something you would like.
Our Girlfriend, Posy Lough, made our wonderful new Alphabet Sampler pre-printed Embroidery Kit … I left a place for the date in the design, and for you to embroider your own name. Of course there’s bunting! I hope you have fun with it! It’s in now, it comes with directions, embroidery floss, and pre-printed 12″ x 15″ cotton fabric…
Last but not least . . . I think you all received your new cups, right? I hope so and I hope you LOVE them! 💞… and I have a little surprise . . . I thought as a 🎵 Welcome Home to Me 🎶 I would do a new giveaway. We finally have our cups in all four seasons! So one of you lucky girls is going to receive this entire set (yes, I do hope I’m helping with some of your Christmas shopping)! All you have to do is leave a comment ~ just scroll to the bottom of this post and in teeny tiny letters (look closely) you will see the word “comment.” Click there, leave a comment and you will be automatically entered! In not too long from now, we will have a drawing, our in-house “random number generator” we call Vanna, will draw the winning name. I’ll be announcing the winner here on the blog and sending an email to the lucky person! So don’t forget to say hello! ❤ Always so much to look forward to with you Girlfriends! My favorite thing!
Looking forward to posts from the vineyard!
Welcome home, dear Susan and Joe! I’ve loved being along for your wonderful trip and can’t wait for your soon-to-come memoir!
Welcome back! Thank you so much for sharing all of your travels with us. Enjoy the rest of the summer at home.
I’ve been patiently waiting for the welcome home post! So glad you are back safe and sound and can’t wait for the book!
Welcome home Sweet Susan!
What a season you had in Great Britain!🇬🇧 Thank you, as ever, for bringing us along. I so enjoy armchair traveling with you and Joe.
But, selfishly, I love it best when you’re at the House of Creativity. Weaving magic into the glorious everyday things in the way that only you can do.
Three cheers for Home, HoMe, H♥️ME!
❌⭕️❌⭕️,
Tawni Urrutia in Lodi, Ca
Welcome back to MV. Unfortunately I left there on Tuesday and miss it and my parents so much. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
I join the multitudes of girlfriends so eager for the book to come from this wonderful adventure that began in March! Thank you for all that you share and how you inspire! Welcome home to you and Joe!
Welcome home! Jack looks absolutely blissful in those photographs! My cats always stick to me like glue for days after I’ve been away for even a long weekend, so I’m guessing Jack will be a velcro kitty for at least a month. 😉 It drives me crazy when people say cats are cold or stand-offish – anyone who lives with and loves one knows better, that’s for sure. <3
The 2 mugs I ordered arrived right on time and are just beautiful. 🙂
He’s velcro now, that’s for sure. Glued to my leg right this moment!
So happy to have been able to follow along! Glad you’re home safe!
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering how your kitty manages without you for so long? I am planning a trip, but not sure if we should put our cat in a kennel or have someone stay at our house. He has never been on his own before. Yours seems to have fared well whatever you did!
Cats love their homes more than they love us. If you can do it, let them have their home, their bed, their familiar smells. It would be very hard on your kitty to be in a kennel. xoxoxo have fun on your trip!
Love you and all your cheerful artwork.
Home again, home again! I am so happy for Master Jack and those who love him dearly. All is well and you have many delightful stories to tell him as you snuggle together, likely enough to last you all the way through fall and winter, keeping cozy.
Welcome home!! And thank you for sharing the trip with us ….. it was wonderful!
What a wonderful trip! I enjoyed going along in your pocket. But Home is so sweet too especially when a kitty is waiting for you. Welcome home Susan.🐈🐈
Welcome home! I was wondering when we would hear from you. Your new book is going to be spectacular!
Wonderful pictures and story. So pretty! Thank you for contest!
Welcome Home! Can’t wait for the book, but I will!
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So wonderful you love coming home as much as going! That is a sign of true living in the moment. Can’t wait for the new book.
It was so fun to travel with you on twitter (and actually meet you in Sawrey). I love going away and seeing the world, and I feel lucky that when I come back I love that too! Your lady liberty photos were beautiful, and poignant.
Welcome home : )
Loved meeting you Laurie! Wonderful memories!
Thank you, Thank you!! I had checked this morning to see if you’d written a new post (as I do every morning) and was so happy when I saw you had later in the day. Your pictures of the Statue of Liberty were breathtaking! And of course, Jack is his adorable self. What a homecoming! Can’t wait for the new book! Enjoy this beautiful summer evening. Anne
Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous adventure with us! We are planning to head back to the Vineyard in mid September and renting a home on Lake Tashmoo. We plan to walk down some of the old dirt roads that you used to walk in your Martha’s Vineyard book. Hopefully we will might run into you in town or at the market or on some morning walk. Welcome home and hope you have a lovely summer💕💐🌻
Your photos transport me to a lovely place. Thanks for your giveaways too, someday my name will be read and then I’ll really be transported. LOL. I am off to bake a chocolate zuccini cake.
thanks Susan for the wonderful recap!
Glad you are home,
Can’t wait for the new book Susan. I re-read A Fine Romance while on a stay in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and loved it all over again!!
Welcome home, Susan and Joe! Thank you for sharing the beauty and fun of your long trip with all of us. Looking at the lovely photos and artwork, along with your cheery writing, is a delightful way to escape for a few minutes when everyday life is feeling rather ordinary and dull. You are a day-brightener! The gorgeous photos of the moon shining on the water, and of Lady Liberty in her welcoming pose are absolutely heartwarming. So necessary to see beauty, hope, and inspiration in these troubled times. Thank you for spreading it around.
What a dreamy trip! I can’t wait to read your new book!
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what would we do without you in our lives. Your the “Pick me up” tonic for us all. Welcome home Susan..we all love you soooo much. xo
Welcome home Susan & Joe! I enjoyed following your journey and look forward to your new book. I am enjoying my Summer cup at work!
I’m so sad it’s all over! But so happy for Jack!! And now we get to look forward to another book. Hurrah! It was wonderful to have you share it with us along the way. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your amazing trip. I can’t wait to read the book!
Looks like you had a wonderful trip!! Debbie
You had an amazing trip!
I hope mine is just as sweet when my family and I visit your island in Sept.!!!!
Lovely trip! Thanks for always taking us with you.
Welcome home! A trip of a lifetime. Home is a welcomed sight especially when you have a special friend waiting for you. Thank you for the continued updates, photos, and all around information shared about your adventures. Looking forward to your new book. Thanks again Susan! You’re the best!
Loved reading about your trip home. Thank you, Susan, for your wonderful blog posts.
Welcome Home! As in there is no place like home.
Treese/Colorado Cowgirl.
It’s been a fun adventure and I thank you for bringing all of us the small homes and villages of this beautiful part of the world. I have enjoyed the tweets almost every day.
I love reading your blog and have been following along on Instagram. You have given me so many ideas of places to visit on my next trip to England!
Welcome Home!!!
I am glad you came home safely. I have followed your journey on the blog and twitter from Norway. It`s a dream. Have a nice summer.
Welcome home! I especially enjoyed the pictures of the Statue of Liberty as you entered New York Harbor. It was very emotional for me, as my grandmother emigrated to America with her parents when she was only 2 years old. I can’t imagine what it must have been like for them to see Lady Liberty greeting them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip with us!
I was so looking forward to your return to hear the latest news. Thanks for letting me experience and live through your travels. I have been to Great Britain several times, and I know she is calling to me again. I must go…and I plan to visit Martha’s Vineyard soon too! Can’t wait for the new book either!
I’m glad you’re back. I can’t wait to see all the pictures that you’ll post. I’m sure they will be so lovely.
Thank you for our wonderful trip ! Everything was perfect, and we so appreciated the calm waters! I know your baby boy is so happy to have you back. I’m off to order my calendars! Getting my usual set and getting each lady in my Bible Study group a purse calendar. I want them to know you too!! ❤️❤️
Susan & Joe…Welcome Home! I’ve been waiting patiently for this blog post. Thank you for taking us along on this spectacular voyage. The endless green, the gardens, the pubs, the cottages…just Heaven. But you’re right, there’s really no place like home. I know the feeling you had on that ferry…when I’m away, the last few hours it takes to get home are the longest. I just want to hug my cats. flop in my favourite chair, go through the mail, walk through the sacred rooms of my home, sleep in my own bed. Equally Heavenly! xo
Coming home to Jack is the cherry on top of a great trip. I too, can’t wait for your new book. Thanks for sharing your trip with us girlfriends. I would love to win a set of your new cups, I would share with my girlies (girlfriends) too!
I can’t wait for the new book! I’m sure it will be a delightful read and one day I hope to experience some of those places first hand!
I cannot wait for your new book! I’ve loved your last three—they have each been one of those “I wish this book would never end” books!!
Welcome home! Thanks for sharing the adventure!
I love all of the photos and cute little descriptions of your trip. Thanks for taking us along….
What a beautiful welcome home…. thank you for your photos, commentary and sharing the pure joy and magic of travel,you are a gem, girlfriend! Can’t wait for the book!
I was so looking forward to your return to hear the latest news. Thanks for letting me experience and live through your travels. I have been to Great Britain several times, and I know she is calling to me again. I must go…and I plan to visit Martha’s Vineyard soon too! Can’t wait for the new book either! And today being my Birthday…thanks for the gift!
Oh, I have loved every moment of this trip! I love, love, love the diaries you kept, the music, and the food. For Jack’s sake, though, I am glad you’re home.
Lovely blog!
I’m glad you and Joe made it home safely and your home was safely waiting for you! I’m so anxious to see the book (no pressure!) and take that trip in detail with you. The calendars look wonderful! Take care of yourselves, get rested and keep blogging!!
Winter Spring Summer Fall…I love them all…
Welcome home! Enjoyed reading about your trip and ca hardly wait for the book. Give Jack a extra scratch from me.
PS on my iPad the previous poster’s name/address is showing.
I hope you changed the name and email to your own before you posted . . . that’s the only way I know to solve this right now. Not much I’m sorry to say, but better than nothing!
I did switch it to me, it’s a weird glitch!
I know, wish we could get rid of it, not giving up!
Wow, those photos of our journey home are just lovely. What a wonderful trip across the ocean and what an adventure to get to your driveway. And sweet Jack there to celebrate the final return. Thank you so much for sharing with us. We are all on the edge of our seat waiting for the book. We will be in a frenzy by the time it is done! But don’t let that scare you, we will be patient because we know how special it would be. And the set of cups? SWOON.
Dear Susan! So wonderful you and Joe are home safe and sound! Of course your kitty missed you tons. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us! I loved loved lovvvvveeeeeddd every post, blog everything! I cannot wait for your new book! Thanks again! xoxo
Lorraine
Welcome home sweet Susan and Joe. It is good to know you are back where you belong. ❤️
Welcome Home!! What an amazing trip! You’ve definitely given me something to strive for! I am absolutely giddy about your new book coming out of this adventure!!
Welcome home! I look forward to the new book and I am trying to wait patiently for it. I bet the best thing about coming home was Jack. I miss having a cat, especially the welcome home they give.
Dear dear Susan,
Your words inspire,your joy motivates and your generosity of spirit makes us feel like dreams can and do come true. This new book is going to be so wonderful!
And we all got to watch from start to finish! Now that’s a treat!
😘😘😘
Welcome home, so glad to see Jack happy that you are back. Sometimes kitties have to ‘punish’ us for leaving them, but does not seem that he did that! Give him a little scratch behind the ears for me, missing my orange tabby who was called to kitty heaven Saturday, so pics of Jack consoling me right now
I was expecting some of that! Was such a relief that he was so wonderful. I’m so so sorry about your baby. A huge unspeakable loss. Sending love, and please start thinking about cheering yourself up by getting a new kitty. Someone is waiting for you out there, and I think you’ll be surprised how a kitten can perk up all your hours. xoxoxo
I’m so looking forward to reading your new book. I enjoy your blogs, especially pictures of Jack.
What a wonderful life!!! Welcome home!!!
I just received my Martha’s Vineyard cup and I love it so much!! Pretty sure I need the 4th of July one too. 😉 I was thinking how wonderful a California cup would be, since you’re a California girl and all. 🙂
Was just talking about that!
So enjoyable to travel with you. You certainly have a way with words!
Susan,
Not sure what “Your comment is awaiting moderation means” that is written above my comment. Just hoping to win your cups – as are we all. 😉
Such a lovely trip. I have followed you all the way. I have only been to the London area, but would love to see it all.
Welcome back to America! And your calendar arrived today! And we’re having a glorious summer!
So glad to have you home. I have enjoyed your travels and cannot wait for the new book. You inspire me to dream of my own trip someday!
Welcome home, Susan! I so enjoyed your blog posts as you shared your amazing journey. I must say, contrary to what you saw on the road trip home, the “WELCOME” sign is always open for you in Connecticut 😀! We were waving as you passed through 😉
Your trips inspire me to get back to England. On the bucket list….the Queen Mary.
Welcome home and thank you for taking us on your amazing travels. It has been absolutely wonderful! I am so excited for the new book, something lovely to look forward to. =D
Welcome back to the beautiful, wonderful United States of America.
Home Sweet Home-hoping you share more pictures of your
trip-it looked smashing!
Thank you for the opportunity to win your seasonal set of mugs. My current favorite SB mug is “A Red Letter Day”. What a great way to start the day!!! And the best way to end a day? A cup of FairyTale Tea hot or iced. Perfect! Thanks, Susan!
Drinking out of that one right this minute!!! I love it too, good little reminder! xoxoxo
I just love all things Susan Branch! I thank you and I thank God for finding your blogs and following you for many years. So happy that you are safely home with lovely words and pictures of your new adventures! Love all the teacups, mornings are much happier now!
I cannot wait for your new book!!!
We all loved traveling with you, but glad you are safely home.
I was blessed to receive your mother’s day cup as a gift from my sweet sister! I adore it!
Welcome home!
Oh Happy Day! You are home and in the company of all the homey things you love, including kitty. Loved every single thing you wrote about and look forward to the book in the making. Thank you for the beautiful way you share all the things with us. Think of all of the kindred minds that follow you. I read the comments, also and think…that was beautifully said and I wish I had said that.
So happy to know that you had a wonderful trip back. I am sure Jack is delirious with happiness. Here’s to a beautiful summer!
A girlfriend of mine recommended “Isle of Dreams” , since then I have read your other books and have given them as gifts. Thanks for your lovely books! Also , there is so much enjoyment following your daily adventures overseas and on Martha’s Vineyard .
Feeling blue tonight and discovered your latest post. Got teary with the pictures of the Statue of Liberty- many thanks!!
I’d love those mugs. Can’t wait for your new book.i reread your 3 books while you took this trip .
#SBBooktoscreen…welcome home precious girlfriend & kindred spirit…loved traveling with you and Joe, thanks for the travelogue it was breathtakingly beautiful! Jack is the sweetest kitty! Love your sheets blowing on the line! Exclamation, exclamation, exclamation…….
Thanks for Book to screen xoxoxoxoxoxo
Thinking this morning…Voyage to Enchantment or Enchanted Voyage! #SBbooktoscreen
What a wonderful trip! Looking forward to the book! Yippee! Go, Susan, go!
Oh my, welcome home and thanks for taking us along! Cannot wait for the book. And looking forward to the new calendars. You are just such a luv-lee person Susan!!!
Welcome home Susan and Joe! Thank you for taking me along your wonderful journey, felt like I was right there with you both.
Welcome home! I was sorry for you to leave England, too! I finally learned Instagram and was with you every step of the way. So many beautiful pastures and houses and pubs. Thanks for taking me along! Throw an extra rubber band to jack from me!
Susan, you take the best pictures and combined with your words….I barely could read this post for the tears in my eyes! Welcome home!! Cheers! Kathy
So glad you have arrived safely at home again! Loved the photos of your return, especially the Statue of Liberty. I know Jack is ecstatic to see you both. We will be leaving our baby dog Bitsy for a few days for the first time, and I’m so worried she will not fare well staying with my husbands’ brother, in a strange place. We treat her like a queen, and I know she will not get that while we are gone. But I digress….once again, welcome home! You have been missed terribly!
Know just how you feel. Trust that all will be well. Beg your brother in law. Cry if you have to. 😁 You really do have to have both, time away AND Bitsy!
You are so good to us…taking us along via Twitter and Instagram on your travels and now today this fun filled blog. Enjoy Home Sweet Home!
Welcome Home Susan and Joe. Thank you for taking me along on your wonderful journey, felt like I was right there with you. Until the next adventure.
Oh what a trip and a wonderful return home. Can’t wait to read the next book…do hurry!
Welcome Home, Susan! Can’t wait to purchase your upcoming book. So excited to read it.
I was waiting for your blog about the trip home and here it is! Beautiful pictures from the ship coming into the harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Now you have the rest of summer to enjoy in your own home, paint and write your book. I am so looking forward to this book and all the surprises you put in it. Yes, I did get my new mugs, Summer and the Garden one! Oh, just wanted to say that I have had that issue with someone else’s name being in the name space under comments, but only when I’m on my kindle, if that makes any sense! Not today, though. Really odd!
Hi Barb … I’ve been sending comments like yours, and including yours, to my computer wizard guy. The problem is that this gremlin activity is not consistent in any way. But we aren’t giving up and I appreciate your testimony. I think I’ve made it clear to him what is going on, let’s see if there’s anything else he can do. Just be sure to change that name and email when and if it should show up again! Thank you!