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May 16th 2011

Published: May 16th 2011

Hiya everyone. I've got a few days to catch up with I guess. So here goes. 12 May - Today we headed to York for the day to see the National Railway Museum. It was really interesting with engines from the steam era up to diesels. We had a good wander round and lost Barbara a few times.. lol... The Flying Scotsman wasn't on display because it's being done up ready to get out onto the ... Read Full Entry

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York Castle

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

Shetland Pony. I asked if it was a pit pony and he said he was about the same size and stocky like a pit pony, but not a true one

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

Mark's two headed goat.

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

I just thought this sign was funny.. Meckumfat... haha.. lol.. you really need to say it with a pommy accent.. lol

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

Main St

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

Mark enjoying the hospitality of The Sun Inn. We had a pork pie each and I had a pickled egg. mmm yumm.

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

The Colliery and Pit Village.

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

Not sure what kind of sheep they are but I bet I could make a real nice poncho with the wool.. lol She had twins but the other one wouldn't play fare and pose for the photo

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

The larder at the Home Farm. Some of the food was real but I'm not sure about the bunnies.. they looked real

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

The little pigs... yeah right they was huge.. lol

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

They loved getting a scratch

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

I want one!

Beamish Open Air Living Museum

The school house

17th May 2011

Denise Rodda
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Hello from WA
Hi Julia & Mark, Thanks for the update, sounds like you are having a great time,bet you had a sore head Julia after your girls night out!!!! Want send a big happy 50th, yes 50th!!! ha ha Birthday hug and wishes to Mark for the 19th. Have a great day, Lots of Love to you both, Denise xx

17th May 2011

JulesandMark
Julia Forrester

No sore head suprisingly! lol I was pretty good for the BBQ the next day. Had a great night. Mark said thanks for the wishes. I do keep reminding him he's turning 50... just cos you have to don't you.. lol Much love to you.. xxxx

17th May 2011

lesley
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great photos Jules really enjoying following your journey xxx

17th May 2011

Tai
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Looks like you are having a great time

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