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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool September 19th 2017

Alex and I have just spent three days in North Wales, at sunny Rhyl by the sea. We decided to approach from the Dee estuary direction, and by chance followed a pilgrim way from Holywell down to Green field dock. Yesterday we had a look at the lighthouse at Point of Ayr, and found out a bit the old coal mine nearby. And today we made our way home via Rhuddlan, which has a walk along the tidal river where we spotted lots of birds, and a castle. Lovely.... read more
at the abbey
I was there two
the cockle shell at the little harbour

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool August 10th 2017

I cant believe that we've got to August already, but another birthday has been and gone. A busy one too. Dad, Ineke and I met Kate and John for lunch in a lovely café in Chirk, where we enjoyed a drink before our lunch. Home again, and lots of friends called, one after the other, with various gifts and greetings, and as it was a beautiful evening we could mostly just sit outside and enjoy it. Not forgetting a special rendition of happy birthday from Martha and Jack, who'd given me their present before they left (under a bunting decorated tree on the field). So look at the pictures and you'll see what fun I had.... read more
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cheers
chocolate eclairs

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool August 6th 2017

Sophie and the children have been staying for almost two weeks as Tom was busy with the Edinburgh festival. We've had a great time, visiting castles, a ride on a train, trip to the seaside, seeing various friends and exploring the "secret passages" on my field. They left this morning, and the house feels empty and so quiet. Though I realise suddenly how tired I feel! Here are some photos.... read more
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Alex's birthday tea

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool July 3rd 2017

I've been away for a few days staying with my friend Hilary. The weather was really hot so activity was curtailed, though we went for a couple of walks before sitting on a shady bench in Hil's beautiful garden. Also, Liz popped up for lunch one day as she lives only an hour away.... read more
on the marshland
the creek meets the sea
and boats are moored there

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool May 6th 2017

The weather looked good and Alex had the weekend off, so we set off for Tywyn with the tents. Lovely day on Friday but the wind became very rough overnight and we felt as if we were on the high seas. It all calmed down again and the tents stood up to it. We walked a fair way in two days, it was lovely though involved a lot of uphill. Luckily I had an extra day as I didn't have to go to work today! I did a beach walk then sat and read a book in the sunshine, and once the tent was packed up I had a leisurely drive home, admiring some spectacular bluebell woods and collecting one last cache on the way. My face feels red from the wind and the sun, which ... read more
fish and chips at Aberdovey
on the beach after the chips
and up to the little bandstand on the hill.

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool May 3rd 2017

Having waited in this morning to take receipt of a new settee, we decided to spend the sunny afternoon in the bluebell woods. it was lovely, except lots of ups and downs as its on an old Iron Age hill fort.... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool April 29th 2017

Several years ago we found that our sitting room floor was not behaving as it should, and when we looked under the carpet we discovered that not only were some floorboards rotten and broken, but that they were laid on bare earth. So I had a think and hoped it would go away, and eventually spoke to a builder and the upshot is that they had a gap this week and could sort it all out. So, they dug all the old stuff out and refilled it with concrete and insulation and today I did a spot of painting, even the ceiling, so there's not much left to do, just odds and ends. The carpet will be relaid in 10 days time. meanwhile its been rather chilly with all doors open all day, but I must ... read more
what was dug out
this ended up bonfired
waterproof and insulated

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool April 22nd 2017

I've been quite under the weather this week with a cold/flu bug and I've done nothing and been nowhere. This morning I felt brighter and the sun was shining, so we thought we'd go for a walk at Nesscliffe, a sandstone outcrop between here and Shrewsbury, and treat ourselves to a pub lunch. It was a good decision, the woods were beautiful with spring the flowers, the trees were such a delicate shade of spring green, the sky was blue, and there were a few caches to be found. We didn't walk far, but we both felt we'd had a good day out, and I'm beginning to feel more like myself. Mind you, when I turned the computer on the weather forecast makes me feel like a little hibernation may be due, arctic air with snow ... read more
not many leaves on the beech trees yet
the robbers cave
yopu cant go up the steps these days

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool April 16th 2017

We've had a lovely few days when Sophie, Tom, Martha and Jack came to stay. We played hide and seek in the woods, had Easter egg picnics, visited great Grandad and had a walk by the river. And the grand finale was a children's party in Llangyniew. What more could you want?... read more
hide your eyes and count to 100
before you follow the arrows to find Jack
on the way home

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool April 11th 2017

Uncle Frank and Auntie Margaret, along with Martin and Vikki and family (now well grown up), have for years come to Dolgellau for a week at Easter. And we generally meet them for fish and chips at Barmouth and catch up a bit with their news. Although, as Martin pointed out, the historic trend is to meet on a Wednesday (how does he remember that?), they agreed that we'd meet today by special dispensation as its Alex's day off. As no specific spot in Barmouth was dedicated for the meeting, it took a while, and the use of some mobile phones to find each other. Once that was done, a splendid day was spent sitting on the front chatting and later eating chips, followed by a short walk to the ice cream shop by the harbour. ... read more
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Ben and Jennifer
Sarah and Jen




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