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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral December 3rd 2023

Where shall we go today? How about a museum/an art gallery and a model village all rolled into one. It will be a warm space , interesting things to see with a cafe for lunch . What is there not to like ? It became one of those ideas that turned out rather well in the end. You know the sort of trips you think about doing but put off time and time again. We pulled out our extra warm coats, a scarf, a pair of gloves and a hat and set out in the car with no name . The weather had turned extremely wet some days yet on others it was surprisingly cold with overnight frosts and chilly air . We were heading 45 minutes up the road towards Port Sunlight on the Wirral ... read more
The Scapegoat
There was a fireplace in every room
The Rotunda

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral June 25th 2023

Woke up early. Pottered around. Marvelled at the beautiful view from our bedroom … looking down upon Rob and Mary’s back yard, across a few rooftops to the River Dee to North Wales. Jane slowly moving and progressing her improvement. A laughing, being silly with the Tom and Sam video chat put Jane in a good space. Spirits are up. Decision is to continue. Final washing and packing of essentials. Excess being returned to Como. Still haven’t nailed travel packing … well, I have! Goodbye’s for now to Rob and Mary. An absolutely wonderful stay with two generous, kind and loving people. “Top-of-the-wazza” … no doubt at all. Manchester Airport … Naples, Italy … accommodation … settling in. New chapter. Great beginning.... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral June 18th 2023

The highlight of our four-day R&R was Rob’s 80thbirthday celebrations, attended by nearly forty long time friends. Rob is much loved as he received numerous birthday cards prior to the party. The weather God’s turned the sunshine on with all of us seeking shade under the two marquees. The drinks and food flowed freely, and it was the life-long drinking experiences of those in attendance that didn’t see anyone over-do-it. That didn’t mean that the urge wasn’t there! Rob’s speech was humbling as it was humorous and his toast to absent friends did bring a tear to a few eyes. Mary had made sure that all preparations were high class and to her liking. They were. I have been continually checking the Ashes Test cricket score between two contrasting styles of play between Australia and England. ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral May 19th 2023

A tiring flight ended at Manchester Airport with the welcoming and smiling faces of Rob and Mary. A quick dash down the M56 to Caldy on the Wirral overlooking the River Dee with North Wales off in the distance. We spent the days of comfort in conversation, short walks and just plain old fashion well needed relaxation in a very welcoming home.... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral July 8th 2018

Final day in Caldy and England and now two thirds of the way through out journey. The weather ‘turned-it-on’ for us again so to cement our memory’s we worked our way through a bush track to the top of Caldy Hill where we enjoyed clear views across the River Dee to Wales, over West Kirby to the wind turbines on the horizon. We continued on down the other side working our way back to the West Kirby Lake which we walked around and finally, covered in a good workout sweat, returned to Mary and Rob’s. I checked the AFL site and saw that the West Coast Eagles had done the right thing to defeat the Giants. Rob and Mary’s son, John, his wife Mandy and daughter Mollie put on a top-notch going away bbq for us. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral July 7th 2018

It draws so ever closer. Our bodies must have known as they woke very, very early for have us enjoy the view we have woken to every day we have been here at Rob and Mary’s. The tide was in, the boats were standing upright as they floated at their moorings and it was clear right across the River Dee to Wales. Squirrels with their bushy tails held high were scurrying about in the green yard below as they competed with the many birds for their morning breakfast and there was not a breath of wind. A lone, soundless airliner, high in the sky, was leaving its long, white vapour trail stretching behind. It was a morning not to be wasted. With no-one about, a ride was in order. We covered ground not before ridden … ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral July 4th 2018

We continue to experience glorious weather so a long, easy bike ride of ‘discovery’ was in order. I’m sure Mary was glad to have us out-of-the-way, for her to enjoy ‘her’ time. It was good to have Jane go to areas she had not seen or visited before. The unfit state that I am in had me ‘rest-up’ for the remainder of the day, either with light reading or watching Wimbledon. Rest day for the World Cup not only for the players but for the fans and television audience who would have been so intense as they watched England play Colombia. I was barracking for England because to put it really mildly, “I didn’t agree with the Colombian’s ‘treatment’ of opposition players and the referee.”... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral July 3rd 2018

An early rising to sit by the phone for a court case in WA so as to be cross-examined. Followed that by a long, slow but enjoyable cycle in magnificent Australian, sorry, English weather to clear my head. Cycled to a part of the coast and the Wirral I had not seen before. Jane had gone with Mary to have her hair cut. Wimbledon and the World Cup soccer is dominating the channels. England play Colombia later this evening. No complaints from me. We are still enjoying our time here in Caldy immensely. Mary is such a joy and we are enjoying each other’s humour.... read more
Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Decorated railings alonf part of the cycle way, Hoylake.

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral July 2nd 2018

A late rising compared to other mornings with washing to be done followed by ironing interspersed with a little reading. The afternoon was highlighted by the end-of-year concert by the pre-schoolers, Year 1 and Year 2 students at Mary’s Grand-daughters school. The hot conditions did not make it comfortable for students or adults, however the songs, poems and personal renditions from the students kept the minds of all in attendance focused on the performances more so than the temperature. Jane and I came away strongly disagreeing with the conclusion of the presentation as our educational value system is completely at odds with what occurred. Our views were backed-up by a few children being upset. Awarding trophy cups to 3 students of each level (smaller versions of premiership cups) to children aged 5, 6 and 7 is ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Merseyside » Wirral June 27th 2018

For a number of periods during today and particularly during and after dinner we listened to wonderful yarns, stories, reminisces from over the many years by Rob and Mary. Punctuated by much laughter and fuelled by a “few” wines the stories were told with much description and action that Jane and I felt as if we were there watching all transpire, such was the passion emanating from both Rob and Mary. To be honest, we now see Rob in a vastly “different” light! Mary, we knew, at least that’s what Jane had said, was a wild one but now we’re sure Rob held his own when push came to shove. Yes, the stay with Rob and Mary is proving to be the best tonic we could have asked for and definitely a highlight of our journey ... read more
Resting.




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