A cottage in Skye (Scotland) with fantastic broad band but NO TV or MOBILE RECEPTION or LANDLINE PHONE. (There was a working coin operated red phone box at the end of the mile long rough lane). So our usual 2 or 3 hours a day wasted on TV (and the other hours where it is background noise to other activities) are suddenly gone. Its lovely.
Our digital devices (ie ancient laptop) can Google but can't play movies or sound at all. So the cottages DAB radio playing via the modem is permanently on Classic FM and our pile of library books is going down. We have played 4 games of Worddrop (a cross between scrabble and connect 4) and the other half has won three games to my 1. Jigsaw puzzles are available in the bookcase too. Weekend papers quiz pages are strewn everywhere.
I have been sketching and doing some water colours inspired by the fantastic scenery. Then we go somewhere and see local artists who are all absolutely fantastic!
I am also enjoying the dish washer. Its a holiday treat not to be doing the washing up!! No log fire, (so a break from wood cutting and cleaning as well). This timber built bespoke cabin is so well insulated the small radiators and evening cooking are keeping us more than cosy.
Like Retireewannabe I am actually back at home when you read this - no point advertising to the criminal fraternity!
Sounds like you had a lovely holiday.
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Pure bliss, I can go days without the TV, and often without the radio. Our passion is photography and reading, perfect spot.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a complete break from the norm. I'm sure it's done you the power of good.
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