Edinburgh and Royal Yacht BritanniaEdinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia
We took the train to Edinburgh in lovely crisp sun. We got a cab from the station to Leith to go and have a tour around the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Siskins in the gardenSiskins in the garden
It is always lovely to have the dainty plucky little siskins at the bird feeders.
Fun party at the pubFun party at the pub
Great fun doing The Supremes “You Can’t Hurry Love” to a ‘turn’ at the pub this evening! Maurice (cool moves for a game keeper), Rose and Hector.
Brothers WaterBrothers Water
Hector and I had an afternoon walking by Brothers Water. Lovely calm weather. Perfect short walk. The pano shot includes two of Hector…. Love doing these daft shots.
Mild winterMild winter
Not much snow this winter. Just one day in Mid January really…..
Another holiday plannedAnother holiday planned
Hector – the genius – has booked out late Spring holiday. A railway carriage cottage on the Norfolk coast. YAY!!!
Boaty McBoatface!Boaty McBoatface!
I’ve loved this whole story! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-35860760 The man who suggested naming a new £200m ship Boaty McBoatface has apologised. The suggestion has attracted more than 27,000 votes in an online
Spring is just around the cornerSpring is just around the corner
It has been good to be back at work. We have a new full time colleague which has been exciting. I have been making garden plans and getting lots done
Flying ScotsmanFlying Scotsman
In early February the Flying Scotsman steamed past us heading north on the main line and down on the Settle-Carlisle line. Sally and I saw it briefly at Plumtpon but
Northern LightsNorthern Lights
In late January – before the eye op – I dashed out one night with my camera just a mile out of the village to set up and see if
Eye emergencyEye emergency
In January I had a bit of a shock and after noticing an eclipse in my left eye vision realised something needed looking at quickly – I feared detached retina.
Summer hols booked!Summer hols booked!
I love it when we’ve booked out summer break…. Northumberland again and a beach-side quirky cottage in a little hamlet of houses.
Christmas and New YearChristmas and New Year
We didn’t do much over Christmas and New Year. Christmas at home and lots of treats and New Year as has become a tradition was spent with lovely friends Chris
A very special WeddingA very special Wedding
The week before Christmas we spent a weekend at a wonderfully happy wedding. My good friends daughter Katharine married Lee in Warwickshire. It started with a gathering the evening before
Floods in CumbriaFloods in Cumbria
December was dominated by two events. The first was the terrible devastation from torrential rain and floods in Cumbria. It did not directly touch us but it was a mile
A weekend in LincolnshireA weekend in Lincolnshire
I braved bad weather and drove over to Lincolnshire to stay with my dearest friend. We had a lovely gentle time and spent quite a long time in the hot
Durham LumiereDurham Lumiere
For my birthday we went to Durham for Lumiere. We stayed at a gorgeous B&B nearby the city…. Burnhopeside Hall. Fabulous hall down a long drive in acres of grounds.
Grace Dent. Lordy I love that woman.Grace Dent. Lordy I love that woman.
Grace Dent. Lordy I love that woman. Writes what I think even though it’s in my subconscious, and with immense humour and clarity! For the specific attention of Suzanne Forster