A tour of Devon, catching waves and sharing pride in my dear Husband.
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- This week I bring you along for a tour of the house in Devon and a little insight into our activities, plus our adventures surfing on Saunton Sands beach.
Come shopping with me to my favourite shops in Lynton and South Molton market, hear about my new favourite local pub as recommended by a very wise follower, and learn why Devon people are some of my favourite people!
Lastly, share a little celebration and extremely proud moment for my dear husband Sigh. I hope you’ll join me in giving him a heartfelt pat on the back!
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”
I hope you enjoy joining us this week, do watch the vlog to come along.
Love, Charlie x
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Ohhhh such a Brave and strong and emotional Sy talking to us. I am so emotional and proud of your husband Charlie. Great Family you both created. So beautiful 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Simon for sharing your story with us . A lovely video ❤
Hi Charlie, I’m going back and watching old vlogs of yours hence why I’m commenting today. Can I just say what an amazing man Simon is for sharing his story to being sober! 21 years! Amazing. You will never bore us with your stories Simon ❤
I got so emotional. What a man. And how it has paid off; a beautiful wife and 3 children who love him. What an example.
Thank you so very much Shasha, I am so proud of him xxx
Yes !!! Yes !!!
Simon is a very special man to share his journey ! He’s blessed to have you by his side ❤
Thank you very much xxx
Bravo Simon and especially talking about your experience. I’m sure it’s not always been easy. No wonder Charlie’s proud of you ❤
Congratulations to Simon for 21 years of sobriety! An incredible feat and something to definitely be very proud of. My mother-in-law has been sober for almost 30 years and I’m immensely proud of her too. She was also the landlady and owner of a pub during this time; I can’t even imagine how beyond difficult that must have been for her?! So very proud of her and of Simon too xx
Wow what an incredible lady, thank you for your lovely words xxxx
Utterly splendid bravery and kindness from Simon and you, Charlie. I really think that this is helping more than you will ever realize. I know two really great people who have made this difficult journey also and know through them, that the power of sharing and even the smallest acts of help, is immense. May God protect you and make your journey through life together totally safe and ever happier.
Thank you for your lovely words xxxx
What a moving story from Sigh. Good on him for making choices in life that were right for him, and for putting himself first to start living a fruitful life.
Thank you for sharing. I love North Devon too!
Thank you, I often say we all have choices they can be tough but we can change xxx
Dear Simon, if just one person could make 1 year., they would understand. ..... you are a star. thank you so much for sharing. x
I felt it was a very important conversation to have, sending huge love xxx
I’m a new follower and love your vlogs. You are so sincere and an inspiration. Thank you so much ❤.
Thank you so much Diana xxx
You are a lovely man. A lovely marriage. A lovely family. ❤
Thank you ❤
It was so lovely to see the shop where my slippers came from.Oh my word they are fabulous,and hardly ever off my feet when I'm home.
Aren’t they the best xxx
Congratulations Simon, on your strength and determination in beating this affliction and then turning it on its head to help others.
Thank you Loo Loo 🥰
Thank you Sigh for sharing your story. I had a feeling this might have been the case. You can always tell when a person is in recovery, be that 1 year or 21 years, they have a tangible depth, and I have always been able to feel how grateful he is for his life. He’s a good egg, and Charlie you both have created such a special and beautiful family ❤️
Thank you so much ❤ we are so hugely grateful for so many reasons, he has huge depth and kindness xxx
Brave to confront it - and brave to carry on fighting it daily. The winner took the spoils - well deserved Sigh.
Bravo ! ….and another very enjoyable vlog . Thank you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
an enviable marriage - bravo Simon xx
Thank you ❤ we are so blessed xxx
Great to hear Simon ! What will power but you have a fabulous family and wife so a big incentive eh ! Brilliant , Xx
Thank you lovely Marjie xxxx
Couldn’t not comment to thank Sigh - very moving ❤
Thank you
Congratulations to Sigh on his wonderful achievement. Thankyou for sharing your story. Thank you for another lovely vlog Charlie x
Charlie you are a good sport .
Lovely vlog as always, and so wonderful of Sigh to be so open and honest, fantastic achievement! Xx
Thank you very much xxx
Oh Simon, thank you so much for sharing your story. I too have questioned my drinking over the years, I abstained for 18 months but then did start again. I too am familiar with the 12 step programme, my ex partner of 10yrs had/has an addiction to gambling and attended the GA 12 step programme throughout our relationship. I truly believe that group therapy is so valuable, to be able to just be with others that truly understand what you're experiencing is so important. I also say the serenity prayer during hard times. One day at a time. XX
Absolutely one day at a time, definitely group therapy and supporting each other is so very important xxxx
Sigh is so brave and eloquent and you are such a great team x
Thank you it’s all about team work xxx
Congratulations to Sigh, it was moving to hear his struggles , loved his honesty xx. Lovely to see you in some off my favourite places, love South Molten Thursday and Saturday market, always busy and bustling. Sorry about the wheel 😬, must of been stressful,for you, hope it’s all sorted now. Enjoy the rest of the Easter break with your lovely family, I’ve worked today , off tomorrow then back to work Easter Sunday and Monday , but it’s not all bad, lots of Easter activities arranged and the Easter bunny is set for a visit on Sunday 🥳. Love to you all ❤️❤️
Thank you Linda ❤ I hope your weekend goes well sending love xxxx
Thank you and well done for sharing your life experience with us Sigh your an inspiration I feel through the screen how proud Charlie is of you. ❤
So proud of him! For so many reasons xxx
Lovely as ever, thank you Charlie (and Sigh for your humility and honesty - what you said WILL touch the ears of those that need to hear it, I have no doubt) These Vlogs are a little highlight to my week. Happy Easter to you all ❤
You are so lovely thank you xxx
Congratulations on 21 years.
Thank you xxx
Amazing Si, how very brave of you to share your journey with us congratulations on your 21st year. Wonderful family vlog 💕
Thank you Samantha xxx
Wow Simon ! What a great accomplishment, really ! Thank you for sharing 🙏
You should be rightfully proud of everything you’ve achieved 🙌 wonderful wife and three gorgeous children.. it’s worth it
Such a wonderful vlog Charlie ~ your husband is certainly a very inspiring man & you are such a wonderful support to him I’m sure. I love your Easter table setting & I’ve no doubt that the food will be delicious as well. Happy Easter x
Thank you very much we had Easter with friends yesterday and I was cooking today xxx
Just one thing to say “WELL DONE sigh “and proud of him you must be.
Another great vlog .Thank you 🐚
Thank you ❤so proud of him for so many reasons xxx
Wonderful video as always Charlie ! Thank-you for your honesty & insight.
Such a lovely couple
Thank you xxxx
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How brave of your husband to share his story. I hope it helps many others
We moved from Farnham Surrey to a small holding in North Devon during lockdown and haven’t looked back since. My husband is a retired banker and I left nursing after 35 years and life is so different now. You are right Charlie, people are so kind and helpful in this neck of the woods.
Thank you for sharing your journey Simon, very honest of you and I’m so pleased you felt able to tell us on Charlie’s channel.
Isn’t North Devon a wonderful place ❤ and thank you for your lovely words xxx
Thank you for sharing Sigh’s story. It’s a brave thing to be so open. 🥰
Thank you xxx
You and your family are an absolute delight ❤
❤ thank you ❤
Great video, thanks Sigh going through something similar with a family member, great to see your experience can inspire others to make those changes too.❤❤❤
Thank you, it can be painful to watch can’t it! Sending love xxx
Thank you for being open honest and sharing. These kinds of conversations are so meaningful and helpful. It’s tempting to always put out lovely positive videos but real life is very complex and full of problems and it’s nice to see we are all the same just trying to be the best we can be in our circumstances. Love to you and your family.
Thank you so much Nita for me it’s so important to have honest conversations and it felt the right time to talk about this with you all. Xxx
Congrats on 21 years for Sigh. That’s incredible!! I enjoyed this entire video so very much! Thanks for taking us along in your holiday. 😊
Thank you Leslie ❤ xxx
Don’t worry about those calves, Charlie. Weanlings are always inquisitive and have no nastiness in them. Just checking you out and saying hello! 🐮🐮🐮
Great vlog; congratulations to Simon 💕
Thank you xxx
Congratulations Si! Ten years this December for me … and I totally agree it opened me up to normal life rather than shutting it to me. I didn’t do any 12 steps just one day decided never again and henceforth I haven’t. Well done for sharing a important story for people to hear. God bless you both x
Well done you, especially for doing it on your own. Sending love xxx
Charlie- that was so touching! Well done Simon, I admire that segment so much and thank you for sharing, sending you both so much love, prayers and grace …. I remember the 12 steps from my father’s journey- sadly he didn’t stick with it-I wish he had! I have so much admiration for you Sigh❤ Loved staying in Bratton Mill Charlie, we will be back, South Molton market brought back sweet memories …. I think this was a very special vlog for me xx
Thank you so much for your lovely message and really sorry your father didn’t stick with it. Sending love xxx
Congratulations Sigh - that’s a wonderful achievement and your honesty is so refreshing. Love your videos as always Charlie.
Thank you Kris
Beautiful family! Thank you for your wonderful videos ❤ lots of love from Belgium
❤ thank you
Congratulations Sigh - what an achievement! I hope your story can help other people, and for me, personally, it has renewed my hope that my dear cousin, who struggles with substance abuse and keeps relapsing (though less frequently these days), will one day be able to achieve what you have achieved. Thank you for sharing! And thank you Charlie for another wonderful vlog - it was just what I needed today!
Thank you so very much ❤
Wonderful vlog! My favourite of yours so far, Charlie! Have a lovely Easter all x x
Thank you lovely lady xxxx
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