By: Blonde Two
As you know, yesterday the Two Blondes had planned to share a Blonde Bimble with a few of their faithful Blondees and Blondettes. We had no idea who would come to share our walk and, to be honest, were not at all sure how the day was going to go. As it turns out, it went like this …
We arrived at Foxtor Cafe earlier than usual feeling a little bit on the nervous side but keen to start the day with a piece of cake (shared!) and a cup of coffee. We were wearing our Two Blondes t-shirts so were less incognito than usual. We had so much to talk about (more on that another day), so the half hour or so up to 10.30 (Bimble Hour) went really quickly.
I think we were both aware that the other was a bit nervous so neither of us mentioned it when the clock slipped past 10.45 and we remained company less. As people came into the cafe, we would take a look at them and either shake our heads or raise our eyebrows. Maybe this was a bit off putting because nobody came over to say hello. At one point, a younger-than-us chap came in on his own – he did look our way but went up to the counter, bought a take-away coffee and took-it-away. I hope were weren’t too disappointing – probably more likely that we looked weird, we were unwrapping lego men at one point (another story).
By 11.00 we were resigned to (and quite relaxed about) the fact that we were going to Bimble alone. We started to plan a different walk when a pretty young lady walked into the cafe – we shall call her “Blonde Stranger”. She sat down at a nearby table for a while and then asked us about our t-shirts (which by then, I had forgotten that we were wearing). A great conversation with much laughter ensued for the next hour or so as we explained who we were and what we were doing there. It turned out that we had some mutual Dartmoor acquaintances and shared a sense of fun.
The world of computers, blogs and general social networking is an impressive thing – we would not all be talking to each other if it didn’t exist but yesterday was a great reminder that there are other ways to get to know people. All you need is a cafe, a couple of unusual t-shirts and a propensity for silly chatter!
Blonde Stranger, if you are out there – do get in touch again 🙂
I’m a big believer in MAKING things happen rather than waiting for things to happen. You two are definitely makers. This time you had a go and had a good result, but not the one you’d expected – so what ! That makes it even better.
So sorry we didn’t make it up – feel even worse now I know no one else arrived 🙁 I was totally done in after a horrific week at work and didn’t even wake up until 9:45. The kids were just as bad as one had just come back from a Dartmoor residential and the other emotionally drained!
Don’t be silly, we completely understand and would have been very surprised to see you. Wasn’t it your birthday anyway? Hope you found a few moments for celebration x
Managed to have a pretty good day – ordered a v expensive new bike!!! Still far easier to cycle than walk but getting better with the walking! Prob heading up to Princetown Saturday for a cycle along the railway if you anywhere near!
Hope this hasn’t put you off organising another Blonde Bimble?? Will be up for it next time!
Sorry – we’re away but otherwise could have loved to have come along – although might have needed to only join you for part of your wander
Morning Blondes
So pleased fate and the weather gods threw us together! I must confess I did blush at your most complimentary mention of me and think it rather tactful of you not to mention the size of my bottom (affectionately known as the space hopper).
I have emailed you and I hope we run (or perhaps walk) into each other again – apart from anything we need to discuss the possibility that Tangfastics are far superior to Jelly Babies – but that could end our budding friendship…so maybe we should stick to a selection of the following topics: why Radio 4 is so awesome, do walkers party as hard as sailors, why maps can’t be trusted, and plans for blonde world domination.
Happy walking ladies!
It was good to meet you, Blonde Stranger. However, if this friendship is to continue, you need to accept the inevitable: Jelly Babies are the best sweeties! Resistance is futile!
I have to say, I thing tangfastics are better too, but don’t tell Blonde Two I said that!
If there was a like button, I’d like your reply very much! If B2 reads this you’ll be in the doghouse tonight…
You’re a brave man!
Sorry I couldn’t be there, either. I had a visitor to look after, and also need to get to know Dartmoor via public transport (from the “city” near you!) But I’m enjoying your blog as vicarious Dartmoor walking. It’s different from my usual fell-walking: maybe you’re the Wainwrights of Devon.