Hello, and so sorry to hear about your Dad. And that your plans had to be cut short. Though family is always number one, at least in my world, so coming back is a good thing in the long run. But sad to have to have such a grand adventure come to an end sooner than hoped. I do hope you get back to England one day soon, as it sounded like so much fun, and I was full-on enjoying your daily/weekly trips out and about. I live vicariously through your adventures. I shall now just shift back to Toad Hall. It seems like a very peaceful place indeed.
Monty looks quite knackered in that photo. I can tell he got himself quite worked up, probably bouncing all about when you entered through yon door. Such a little character. We look forward to your art, in whatever form is possible. Enjoy the sea in quietude, and keep smiling. Cheers, DD

PS. I shall vote again later, I've burned my little vote pot down to a pile of small-pennied ashes. Sigh. Then again, not sure 9 cents is all THAT much better than 3. (Such a mathematician, like a professional grammarist, I is not.) Come on Steem, let's get back to the old program. Cheers once more.