Rfc goes on holiday.

[Realfoodieclub]

I am very lucky girl as all my family have clubbed together to send me and Mr Rfc on holiday for a week. My best mate is coming to look after the cats and we are off to the sunshine.

Normally when we go away I keep an eye on the forum and keep working but this time we have promised ourselves that we will keep our head out of our computers and totally have a break.

Everyday without fail for the last three years I have come On here so it's going to feel really weird but I know I'm leaving you in very capable hands. Ju-Ju and Poppypug for the week and I know they will do an excellent job and I thank them very much for helping me have a break.

Now I just have to decide whether to take my running stuff? I have packed it once then unpacked it again. Hopefully there will be walking and swimming, Just thinking about all the lovely Sicilian food and I start think there should be running as well!

Wishing you all a happy healthy week while I'm away. See you when I am back.

Rfc X.

[misswobble Graduate]

Sicily!!!! Flippin eck! Your family must love you!

I picture you over there, basking in the sun, eating lovely ciabatta with figs and olives, drinking the local vino at 5p a gallon (eminently quaffable) whilst here will be like that scene from Father Ted when he let Dougal do the funeral.

Titter! Just you pack up and go we'll be fine ....... Can I smell burning?

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you, I am sooo looking forward to the food. 😀.

[poppypug Graduate]

Hope you and hubby have a lovely well deserved break That is such a kind gesture from your family.

Sicily sounds absolutely gorgeous, all that lovely food - Yum !

Me and ju-ju- will look after things here and I'm really looking forward to handing out the Graduation Badges for September - Eeek, exciting stuff !!

Enjoy yourselves ! xxx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you. I know you'll both do a fine job and so many thanks again.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

No problem at all, happy to do it ! xxx

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

Definitely pack your running gear. It is only thectrainers that take up room and your kit you can hand wash as you go. I hope you enjoy your well-deserved break. Sicily is fabulous. So much history. It is also home to my second favourite detective after Poirot - Montalbano, and he was always eating! Lucky you

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49]

I've packed them now. I read the montalbano books earlier this year, now I wished I'd saved them to read on holiday.

[Mollydex Graduate]

Have a lovely break , and I'd take my running things , you then have choice whilst there , and can feel self righteous when the puddings arrive 😀😀

We are off to Sicily on the 11 so let us know what it's like.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to Mollydex]

Thank you, your right puddings = guilt free with runs.😀.

[RunningGeek Graduate]

Have a fab time Rfc. Not sure whether to take your running stuff, are you feeling okay?

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to RunningGeek]

Thank you. I know moment of madness all packed now, I am sure there will be early morning runs before buffet breakfast.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Ah that's so lovely. Have a brilliant time and don't give us a moment's thought... but do pack your running stuff or you'll come back with bruises from kicking yourself.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Thank you. Running stuff all packed now.

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Oh have a fantabulous time & don't give us a second thought. We promise to behave for Pops & JJ!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to Noaky12]

Thank you. I'm sure you will 😀.

[HappyRunner Graduate]

I hope you have a lovely time. Very jealous!!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to HappyRunner]

Thank you.

[OldPossum]

Happy Holidays! Go on take the running gear - you'll miss it if you don't

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

Thank you. That's what I thought.

[lightweightkate Graduate]

Have a wonderful well deserved break

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to lightweightkate]

Thank you.

[AncientMum Graduate]

Oh RFC his very lovely for you. What a kind family you have ❤️❤️ Think you're very wise to switch off all the technology for a week. JJ and Pops will do a great job keeping the home fires burning, so don't give us a second thought. As for packing the running stuff, well if you do take them you don't have to use them, but if you *don't* take them then you definitely can't use them!! Have a fabulous time, we want photos when you get back xx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thank you. I'll be sure to get some photos.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Have a wonderfully relaxing and well earned break. x

[OldWheezer]

A break for the two of you in Sicily sounds fabulous. Enjoy the break in the sunshine and taking your running gear won't do any harm even if you decide to not use it...but I bet you do!

What a loving and caring family.

[McFitty Graduate]

Your family sound amazing. Do you want to swap?

Have a fabulous fun-filled, run-filled, relaxing and well-deserved break. We'll be on our best behaviour while you're away

[Titch121]

Have a fabulous time. Don't worry about us we promise to behave while you are away.

[aliboo70]

oh thats lovely RFC! you deserve a lovely break, hope you have a brilliant time

[RunaroundSue]

We are going to Sicily in October. I am wondering whether I will be able to fit in a run as it is an escorted tour

[Inominate]

So pleased for you both. Have a fab time. Share with us a nice pic, ... when you are back!

[parseraisin Graduate]

Ooh, Sicily, I'm so jealous. I hope you have a great time.

[RunaroundSue]

How was your holiday? And did you manage to fit in a run?

We are going on Sunday, everything is packed including my running gear just in case.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to RunaroundSue]

We were in Toamina and it was Fantasic. I ran on the treadmill in the hotel but where we were staying it was on a hillside so unless I wanted to do hill training only, it would of been difficult. I did see runners out in the morning though. I have to say though the food is amazing, I haven't been anywhere before with such lovely food, the tomatoes are to die for, it's hard to believe that they are the same produce that we get here. I did make a call a couple of days when I just had ice cream for lunch as well. But boy was it worth it. We didn't travel around because MrRfc is unwell but when he gets better we are going to go back and see more of this wonderful place. Have a great time, let us know if you get to run.

[RunaroundSue in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Yes, I am looking forward to the food. We will be staying in Agrigento then Taormina. I have looked at both hotels on Google Maps but can't see any obvious routes. But we will have plenty to keep us busy. I will report back on my return

[RunaroundSue in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Can't fault the food so far. Half board in the hotel is very nice and we tried Arancine today - crispty rice parcels of ham& cheese or mince