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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool November 14th 2016

A very quick blog or two as we have no internet and I'm borrowing my neighbours wifi. A couple of weeks ago I drove up to Glasgow with the dog, and we had a lovely time getting out and about in the Scottish autumn weather. Some photos....... read more
Jack in a sack
swing high
I thought this tree looked like a stag!

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool November 14th 2016

Alex had a week off work, so we all went to Barmouth for some sea air.... read more
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any dolphins?

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool November 14th 2016

Well, we had planned to go to berlin for a week, but ended up going to Oxford for one night ....... don't ask! We enjoyed ourselves anyway, and had a look round a city I'd never visited before.... read more
took us into town
witha good view
sun on the Cotswold stone

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool September 18th 2016

Caroline, Ineke and I spent a glorious day at Porthmadog on Friday. Caroline drove through spectacular scenery, we had a wander round and found a wonderful café for lunch. Then we went to the beach and didn't much want to come home. Last night, as the weather is still warm, we decided to have a barbecue. As it gets dark much earlier now, Ineke brought her new stove for its inaugural lighting. Later, two geocaching friends turned up - they had to make do with coffee as we'd eaten all the food.... read more
spoon for the stirrer
first stop - coffee
the cafe with wonderful food

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Crickhowell September 12th 2016

Geo: 51.8637, -3.1372We left Bath without any dramas, somewhat regretfully as it is a lovely city and headed back towards Wales. We mixed it up with speeding on the M4, a traffic jam and then a scenic country drive. After a couple of hours we got to Brecon Beacons national park and the Big Pit - a coal mine that was closed in 1980 and then re opened as a mining museum in 1983. It is staffed by ex miners who, needless to say are real characters. It was an amazing tour, including a one hour trip down the mine. Jaysus, what horrific working conditions. In the late 1800s and early 1900s it really was slavery. Even in recent times it was dangerous, frightening work. However all the guys we spoke to would be back down ... read more
Down the mines
View from the Estate
Linda and Rowan catching up

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool August 25th 2016

Dad and I met Ineke in Chirk, after she finished work, had lunch and then went blackberrying. We got loads, and it brought back memories. Now we have to do something with them all. I expect mine will be bottled as the freezer is full!... read more
Dad was busy
quality control!
that one looks lovely

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool August 10th 2016

Well, the birthday went with a bang and I am now an official OAP. I've been totally spoiled with presents galore and loads of cards. My friend Hilary came to stay for a few days, and Lizzie drove up to join the celebrations. We enjoyed a beautiful day at the seaside, a delicious celebratory meal last night, and lots of dog walking in between. Wonderful.... read more
Beside the sea
Hilary and me
there's an osprey there somewhere...

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool August 2nd 2016

We were honoured to be asked to look after Martha and Jack for weekend while Sophie went to a wedding in London, though slightly anxious that we wouldnt come up to scratch. But we had a wonderful time, the kids were great (of course, how could I have thought otherwise), and Sophie enjoyed seeing friends in London. My friend Kate came on Saturday afternoon with her two grandchildren, which diverted Jack from the moment of Sophie's departure, and Ineke had Sunday off to help. We were all pleased to see Sophie back yesterday afternoon, I could feel the responsibility leaving me, and now they are back home in Glasgow, and its very, very quiet here. and tonight I shall sleep well and there will be tea in bed tomorrow!... read more
Alex's birthday
candles
four generations

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool July 24th 2016

I have just been away for a few days by the sea in my tent. Had a lovely time. Dog and I walked lots and I read plenty too, and snoozed. I don't have photos of the scenery, but Ineke visited one day and by chance, on the way, she came across a kind of knitted scarecrow festival in a nearby village, so we headed back for a closer inspection. They were raising money for the National sheep dog trials to be held locally soon.... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Powys » Welshpool July 11th 2016

We've just spent a busy few days with the clan from Glasgow. Phew! We've been for walks with Bella, checked out the local sweet shop, joined in a teddy bears picnic, picked fruit and eaten it, played hide and seek......and now they've gone home and it seems like somethings missing. No cries of "put your tea down and play with me" or "Don't worry Granny, Ill help you". Just a sleepy dog and two purring cats, glad to be indoors again. Here are some photos... read more
a stroll under the trees
roots
on the rocks




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