Blogs from Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe - page 23

Alex had a day off today, so we were up for a potter round somewhere. But before we left, he had a trip to the doctor to remove an enormous splinter from under his little finger nail. Ouch. We couldn't get it, so it was a job for the professionals. Anyway, then we popped down to Welshpool, and out the other side, up Long Mountain - where there are some caches hidden. We got 3 nice walks out of it, and explored some lanes we didn't even know were there. We took the dog, but had to drag her for the3rd walk! Poor old thing. As we came back through town, we were just at the right time for fish and chips. A good day was had by all.... read more

The Bank Holiday dawned glorious, so we thought we'd walk a bit of The Shropshire way near Oswestry. This part of the way is along an old tramway that once took coal from nearby mines down to the canal. Mostly it was obvious where it ran. I really like these old relics of a bygone age. We'd never been there before - so have the caches to thank. Then, when we got home I suddenly felt really poorly and had to take to my bed. Today I don't feel much better, but Alex is keeping me supplied with cups of tea, so hoping for a quick recovery.... read more

It seems to have been rather busy here, both before and since my birthday, but certainly never boring. I must say that retirement is pretty good. Sophie, Tom and Martha made the day extra special by calling in - for one night only - on their way back from Dorset where they had been visiting Tom's mum. And I started the day with a treasure hunt, because of my present obsession with geocaching. And I was able to keep the clues because they were special little containers to hide my own caches. Except, I like them so much I don't know if I can send them out into the world by themselves. Ineke, Alex and I were camping on the field for a week too. We had planned to go to Bala, but it was just ... read more

We've had a lovely week with Tom, Sophie and Martha, and really done so much and seen so many friends and relations we hardly had time to take photos! However, one day we went white water rafting near Bala. This was my wedding present to Sophie and Tom, but due to Martha's arrival, it couldn't be taken till now. Alex decided to go too, and Mum and Dad came to watch, so it was a real family day out. So there are photos of that, as well as other bits. Well, just have a look.... read more

Our neighbour Joan discovered a small swarm of honey bees on her wall today, so called a pest remover to collect them. As they are not really pests, he just took them to a new home in some woods nearby - just far enough that they won't return to Joan.... read more