Forty one years ago

Forty one years ago about this time I was wishing the reception would be over and done with (I missed out on the food because of all that talking to people) so that Ali and I could get away and be together. Weddings are more for the relatives and guests than the bride and groom.

The Black Lion Inn

Eventually, oh blessed relief, we were able to drive away replete with tin cans - but only just down the road to an appointed place where we changed car and made it away tout suite for dinner and our first night in Windsor, and then on to the Black Lion Inn in the Peak District. Our funds limited us to one week away, the accommodation was modest but adequate, it rained almost every day, but we had each other and that was all that mattered.

I think we had one good day on which we "did" Dove Dale. I don't remember much else.  Here is the only picture I have - photography was not high on our priority list.

Anniversary #41 does not have much to say for itself unlike its ruby neighbour. The best I could find on the internet was this quote: As you will already know, there are certain symbols, items, gemstones and flowers associated with different wedding anniversary dates, but the 41st year wedding anniversary only has one modern-day equivalent of those, which is land. If you have a house and want somewhere to retire to and want something a little quieter and more peaceful then now is the time to think about investing in land or using land you already have and creating something special from it. You could buy a new home on it or use it to invest some money into it and live off the profits of whatever project you have in mind.

Hmm. An interesting prompt. Often I think about retirement in a suitably small-and-easy-to-maintain cottage ideally situated close to mountains for climbing, a river, lake or the sea for swimming, far enough away from the rest of humanity for quietness, far from cities for lack of light pollution and star gazing, yet close enough for the occasional visit and shopping. A decent internet connection would be nice. That way the shops can come to me. I'm not very demanding. I am not so sure that Ali would like this though.

What are we doing for our 41'th? Actually Ali is in the UK visiting her mother at the moment, and actually we have yet to celebrate our 40th. Maybe we will book a short break in a hotel sometime.