Barbara is a little concerned that I am not doing things. She has settled into a routine which includes aqua exercise, keep fit and fellowship. I haven't! Still, I don't seem to have too much time to spare. On Wednesday, I went up to Willersley House and took some money so they can go to the play at Willerby Methodist on Thursday night. I saw Anna who is the activity coordinator and we sorted out an afternoon for some entertainment.
I then went into town on the bus and collected some of the Christmas Card order. Unfortunately, there weren't all the ones I required. Still I got the ones I could and sorted them out. It was my second visit to the dental hygienist. I had taken her advice and become a tooth cleaning fanatic. At least, she acknowledged the improvement. I still have to return in six months! I also went for a haircut as Stan Leeman's is next door to the dentist.
On Thursday, Barbara and I got ready and went out and attacked the fence. I have not been looking forward to it but it went relatively easily. The problem was a rotten support for the slats causing some to fall off behind the garage. I removed all of them and, while Barbara treated them, I repaired the support and the guttering behind the garage. Apart from on interlude when it rained so we had lunch, we worked through until it was dark and got the job done. We'll need to address the ones on the side of the garden but we feel a bit more confident we can fix them. Just have to do a bit of trimming. I was looking forward to my pint at the pub quiz. It nearly didn't happen as there was no wine for Brian S. I suggested he went to Tesco and bought some (against the law I know but better than leaving altogether) We didn't do too badly on the quiz but got pipped at the post by our next door neighbours.
Friday was Braves day but we didn't have to go to Cottingham until 1pm so we went shopping first and then Pauline joined us for a drink and some lunch. The reason we were going to Cottingham was to see a presentation called "Viva Variety" We went last year and saw an Old Time Music Hall. This years was much better. I should have written the names of the acts down because my memory is rubbish. There was a couple called Vizage magic doing illusions on first. They came on to some very modern music and I think some folk were worried but once they got going, it settled down. They did part of their act in the first half and then some more after the interval. The compere was excellent with just the right sort of humour for the audience. I can't remember his name tho'. There was a young bass called Neil Hurst from Scarborough. His rendition of Old Man River from Showboat was the highlight for me. The final act was a young lady singer whose name has gone too but she was very good as well. There wasn't anyone I spoke too afterwards who had anything less than praise for them all. The promoter was outside as we left and lots of people told him how much they enjoyed the show. The arrangements for the taxis, getting people in and out all went well too and the weather stayed fine.
It's broken today. I spent the first part of the morning putting together a quick and dirty Powerpoint presentation of all the photos featured so far on the Hull Freedom Trail blog. Jackie K rang me last night and asked me if I could sort some photos out for the concert by the Redemption Gospel Choir at Anlaby Park Methodist tonight. Some of the pictures are quite small when viewed as a My Pictures slideshow so I put them on Powerpoint and resized them. Barbara took the CD round while I went into town and got the rest of the Christmas Card order. Now I'm going to watch a film. Barbara has taken Lisa to town for a bit of retail therapy so I'm on my own!
Saturday, 10 November 2007
Monday, 5 November 2007
You win some, you lose some
Thursday was quiz night and Halloween reared its ugly head again. The quiz was a Halloween themed one. We did crap.
Friday was Braves. This week it was a walk around town. We went at the same time but Barbara didn’t have to do sandwiches as we were taking Irene and Dulcie out. They didn’t want to do any shopping really, they just wanted a look at the St Stephen’s shopping centre so that is where we took them. There aren’t really the shops for that age group there. We took them into the Tesco store and went up the escalator ramp. The jury is still out as we found it fairly difficult, particularly coming down. I went on backwards as it is fairly steep and Irene could have felt uncomfortable. We had a cuppa and then we made our way back to the Braves building via several other shops. We got back and had a tea. The sandwiches and stuff had been bought in so we just had to do the tea. Paper plates and bowls so only the cups and saucers to wash.
Saturday was Coffee morning so we were up at the crack of dawn and getting the books into the car. Barbara took me up to Church and I made a start on moving the pews while she went for Lisa. It all went well really. I made a start setting up the hall for the NCH Quiz that was taking place at 7.30pm and then finished it off as I was clearing the stuff out of the Church. Lisa came back with us for some lunch and then she escorted Barbara while she went to fill in a passport application. We’d got back from Braves to find the details of our holiday to India had come and the company recommended that our passports are valid until 6 months after we leave India. Barbara’s passport was 5 days short so she went off to Hessle Post Office to send it off. Keeping our fingers crossed it will be back in time for her to go to Rotterdam for my retirement do later this month. We’ll then have to get the visas. Anxious? Not me.
We’d been invited to dinner at Val L’s before the quiz. She and Val F. had invited Rev Christopher and wanted us to round it off. We’d invited Lisa to the quiz so she got an invitation too. It was very nice. I hadn’t been to Val’s new home and it’s lovely. The meal was fine and the conversation flowed, albeit about diets! The six of us went along to the quiz and formed a rather large team. We did quite well finishing in joint first place. The tie breaker involved some heavy guessing but we got all five questions right and won. Got a diary and book and custody of a little dragon soft toy called Cedric.
There were plenty of people to stack and clear so we got the tables away and set up the prayer breakfast stuff before we left. The next morning once the table was set, I went through and stacked all the chairs where they should be. We did all three services and “enjoyed” them all. Rev Christopher did the early Communion and the evening service. He’s a bit of a “stealth preacher” as he goes along lulling you into a false sense of security then he sticks the “killer” questions in at the end.
We went round to Val F’s and cut her grass in the afternoon. We had the Fairtrade stuff to sort out after the evening service so by the time we got home, we were ready to sag.
Yesterday, Barbara went for her hair styling first thing. I sorted out the Fairtrade Christmas card order and got it packed up ready to go. I took it in the afternoon and will go in later and collect the cards. Today, I have been treating the fence stuff that I got. Not sure about the colour. Still it has been a beautiful day and a pleasure to be outside.
Friday was Braves. This week it was a walk around town. We went at the same time but Barbara didn’t have to do sandwiches as we were taking Irene and Dulcie out. They didn’t want to do any shopping really, they just wanted a look at the St Stephen’s shopping centre so that is where we took them. There aren’t really the shops for that age group there. We took them into the Tesco store and went up the escalator ramp. The jury is still out as we found it fairly difficult, particularly coming down. I went on backwards as it is fairly steep and Irene could have felt uncomfortable. We had a cuppa and then we made our way back to the Braves building via several other shops. We got back and had a tea. The sandwiches and stuff had been bought in so we just had to do the tea. Paper plates and bowls so only the cups and saucers to wash.
Saturday was Coffee morning so we were up at the crack of dawn and getting the books into the car. Barbara took me up to Church and I made a start on moving the pews while she went for Lisa. It all went well really. I made a start setting up the hall for the NCH Quiz that was taking place at 7.30pm and then finished it off as I was clearing the stuff out of the Church. Lisa came back with us for some lunch and then she escorted Barbara while she went to fill in a passport application. We’d got back from Braves to find the details of our holiday to India had come and the company recommended that our passports are valid until 6 months after we leave India. Barbara’s passport was 5 days short so she went off to Hessle Post Office to send it off. Keeping our fingers crossed it will be back in time for her to go to Rotterdam for my retirement do later this month. We’ll then have to get the visas. Anxious? Not me.
We’d been invited to dinner at Val L’s before the quiz. She and Val F. had invited Rev Christopher and wanted us to round it off. We’d invited Lisa to the quiz so she got an invitation too. It was very nice. I hadn’t been to Val’s new home and it’s lovely. The meal was fine and the conversation flowed, albeit about diets! The six of us went along to the quiz and formed a rather large team. We did quite well finishing in joint first place. The tie breaker involved some heavy guessing but we got all five questions right and won. Got a diary and book and custody of a little dragon soft toy called Cedric.
There were plenty of people to stack and clear so we got the tables away and set up the prayer breakfast stuff before we left. The next morning once the table was set, I went through and stacked all the chairs where they should be. We did all three services and “enjoyed” them all. Rev Christopher did the early Communion and the evening service. He’s a bit of a “stealth preacher” as he goes along lulling you into a false sense of security then he sticks the “killer” questions in at the end.
We went round to Val F’s and cut her grass in the afternoon. We had the Fairtrade stuff to sort out after the evening service so by the time we got home, we were ready to sag.
Yesterday, Barbara went for her hair styling first thing. I sorted out the Fairtrade Christmas card order and got it packed up ready to go. I took it in the afternoon and will go in later and collect the cards. Today, I have been treating the fence stuff that I got. Not sure about the colour. Still it has been a beautiful day and a pleasure to be outside.
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Grumpy Devil
How can you tell the trick and treaters that you don't do Halloween without appearing a right grump? Luckily I was saved on the actual night because we were out at a Not Halloween Light Party at Church from 5 to 7pm so the door wasn't answered anyhow. The evening before, I answered the door to two under 10s with their mum and told them I was sorry but I don't do Halloween. I will have to watch it. A poor 85 year old lady who is a neighbour of Pauline and Alan had a brick put through her bedroom window just after 8pm last night. What sort of despicable person would do that?
The Light Party was really well attended with over 40 children plus some of their mums and dads who stayed on. I spent most of the time in the kitchen with Barbara. We had been asked to go at 5pm, which we did, but everything was organised by then so we just had to watch in case things boiled over. There were lots of games and hot dogs and cakes and a chocolate fountain and fruit. I just hope none of the kids were sick later on! I nearly was!!
I have been told off at the dentist so have been watching what I eat this week. Mind you, I am not a sugar fiend and could quite easily go the rest of my life without any sweets/candies. I do enjoyed the odd Sports Mixtures or Fruit Salad tho'. The dentist said I needed to see a hygienist so I made an appointment for the next day and have to go again next week. As brother-in-law Alan said, he just takes his out and hoses them down in the garden. It is easily the most begrudged money that Barbara and I pay out. The ads they show for their easy payment scheme seem so plausible but a few seconds on a calculator show the truth. Moan over.
I have made one persons life a misery this week and he has taken it all very well. The guy on the counter at Keyline has been patience personified while I have buggered up his accounts. Distinct lack of knowledge on my part and extremely poor mathematical skills (to my eternal shame, I can only plead ignorance at the cost of timber). Anyhoo, it's all sorted now and I have the wood. Hopefully the bank will be able to sort out all the too-ing and fro-ing as I paid up then later read the order and realised I was going to get 10 lap wood fence panels instead of 10 6ftx6inx1in boards! I would blame my age but another of the chaps at Keyline called me "young man"
The Light Party was really well attended with over 40 children plus some of their mums and dads who stayed on. I spent most of the time in the kitchen with Barbara. We had been asked to go at 5pm, which we did, but everything was organised by then so we just had to watch in case things boiled over. There were lots of games and hot dogs and cakes and a chocolate fountain and fruit. I just hope none of the kids were sick later on! I nearly was!!
I have been told off at the dentist so have been watching what I eat this week. Mind you, I am not a sugar fiend and could quite easily go the rest of my life without any sweets/candies. I do enjoyed the odd Sports Mixtures or Fruit Salad tho'. The dentist said I needed to see a hygienist so I made an appointment for the next day and have to go again next week. As brother-in-law Alan said, he just takes his out and hoses them down in the garden. It is easily the most begrudged money that Barbara and I pay out. The ads they show for their easy payment scheme seem so plausible but a few seconds on a calculator show the truth. Moan over.
I have made one persons life a misery this week and he has taken it all very well. The guy on the counter at Keyline has been patience personified while I have buggered up his accounts. Distinct lack of knowledge on my part and extremely poor mathematical skills (to my eternal shame, I can only plead ignorance at the cost of timber). Anyhoo, it's all sorted now and I have the wood. Hopefully the bank will be able to sort out all the too-ing and fro-ing as I paid up then later read the order and realised I was going to get 10 lap wood fence panels instead of 10 6ftx6inx1in boards! I would blame my age but another of the chaps at Keyline called me "young man"
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Half Term
As we had been on holiday Friday to Friday, we had the weekend to catch up. Poor Barbara set to and did the laundry. She had a Jumble Sale on Saturday so I did a bit of ironing and then went up and helped put the room straight. I had taken her up with a view to help setting the room up but it had been done!
On the Monday of half term, we went to PARKS for a couple of days. We arrived before lunch on the Monday so had the afternoon to go for a stroll. We just went round to Temple Newsam which is only a few minutes away. I have been to Temple Newsam many times but we all went on walks that we have never been before.
On Tuesday, we went to Blackpool. The intention was to go to Blackpool Zoo and then see the Illuminations. It all worked out very well indeed. The weather was glorious. A big blue sky just like Norfolk. The zoo was packed and Rowan was a bit disappointed with the tiger which was fast asleep in the sun. Still we saw the elephant show and the sea lion show and got round the whole zoo no problem. The only disappointment was that they had closed the Amazonia display when we got there.
We drove down and parked behind the railway station. The parking is superb in Blackpool. Where else can you get 4 hours for £1.50 and a full week for £10. We walked down to front and went on the North Pier. It was excellent. The kids enjoyed being able to look through the wood at the sand and sea! We had a ride on the carousel.
Next was tea. Fish and chips was the food of choice. Harry Ramsdens was mobbed so we went looking elsewhere. We finally settled on one and even got to sit down. By the time we'd been served and eaten, it was full dark so we went for a walk on the front. Any idea of driving along the front was soon quashed when we saw the traffic. So we made our way back to the car and went home. We followed PARK in their car as he'd taken a chip to his windscreen on the way so we made sure they were okay.
Wednesday was spent around Woodlesford and we came home that evening. We did make a call to see Rowan at rugby practice. He seems to be enjoying it.
The rest of the week was spent as usual with shopping and stuff on Thursday and Braves Guild on Friday. On Thursday evening, we went to Victoria Square to see off the Hull Freedom Trail Trailblazers. They were setting off to catch the ferry across to Rotterdam on the first leg of their journey to Freetown in Sierra Leone. The plan, in brief, is to take five 4WD vehicles there and leave them with a charity that is seeking to reunite families that have been split up during the Civil War. Jonny Freedom, whose idea it is, goes to our Church as do a couple of the Trailblazers. We have been hearing about the trip for quite some time and went to make sure they went! We are also praying for the trip and for various people on the trip. Barbara and I have been partnered with a star, Claudio von Planta. He is the cameraman filming the trip. Unfortunately, we never got to speak to him (he was filming!). I'd emailed him earlier and he responded so he knows what we are doing. Things seem to be going well so far.
On Saturday, we went up Clough Road to The Range and Dunelm. Just before we went away, a hole appeared in the bedsheet just where my feet are. Must be the fault of my hard skin! I pointed out it could have worn out where she sits and reads if the sheet was on the other way. Anyhow, we had to get another one. In the end, we went a bit over the top and got duvet covers and throw for when we decorate the bedroom. Must be made of money!
On the Monday of half term, we went to PARKS for a couple of days. We arrived before lunch on the Monday so had the afternoon to go for a stroll. We just went round to Temple Newsam which is only a few minutes away. I have been to Temple Newsam many times but we all went on walks that we have never been before.
On Tuesday, we went to Blackpool. The intention was to go to Blackpool Zoo and then see the Illuminations. It all worked out very well indeed. The weather was glorious. A big blue sky just like Norfolk. The zoo was packed and Rowan was a bit disappointed with the tiger which was fast asleep in the sun. Still we saw the elephant show and the sea lion show and got round the whole zoo no problem. The only disappointment was that they had closed the Amazonia display when we got there.
We drove down and parked behind the railway station. The parking is superb in Blackpool. Where else can you get 4 hours for £1.50 and a full week for £10. We walked down to front and went on the North Pier. It was excellent. The kids enjoyed being able to look through the wood at the sand and sea! We had a ride on the carousel.
Next was tea. Fish and chips was the food of choice. Harry Ramsdens was mobbed so we went looking elsewhere. We finally settled on one and even got to sit down. By the time we'd been served and eaten, it was full dark so we went for a walk on the front. Any idea of driving along the front was soon quashed when we saw the traffic. So we made our way back to the car and went home. We followed PARK in their car as he'd taken a chip to his windscreen on the way so we made sure they were okay.
Wednesday was spent around Woodlesford and we came home that evening. We did make a call to see Rowan at rugby practice. He seems to be enjoying it.
The rest of the week was spent as usual with shopping and stuff on Thursday and Braves Guild on Friday. On Thursday evening, we went to Victoria Square to see off the Hull Freedom Trail Trailblazers. They were setting off to catch the ferry across to Rotterdam on the first leg of their journey to Freetown in Sierra Leone. The plan, in brief, is to take five 4WD vehicles there and leave them with a charity that is seeking to reunite families that have been split up during the Civil War. Jonny Freedom, whose idea it is, goes to our Church as do a couple of the Trailblazers. We have been hearing about the trip for quite some time and went to make sure they went! We are also praying for the trip and for various people on the trip. Barbara and I have been partnered with a star, Claudio von Planta. He is the cameraman filming the trip. Unfortunately, we never got to speak to him (he was filming!). I'd emailed him earlier and he responded so he knows what we are doing. Things seem to be going well so far.
On Saturday, we went up Clough Road to The Range and Dunelm. Just before we went away, a hole appeared in the bedsheet just where my feet are. Must be the fault of my hard skin! I pointed out it could have worn out where she sits and reads if the sheet was on the other way. Anyhow, we had to get another one. In the end, we went a bit over the top and got duvet covers and throw for when we decorate the bedroom. Must be made of money!
Monday, 29 October 2007
I've been away
It's all too easy to let things slip. We went away to Norfolk for a week on the 12th and I have never really got caught up. Barbara and I had a great time in Norfolk. We stayed in South Creake in a cottage just behind the Ostrich Inn. Had a few drinks and a couple of meals there. Most of the rest, we packed up at lunch time and I cooked in the evening when we got back.
I have a subscription to the Birds Text Alert service from Birdguides and it proved invaluable. I did get a weeks free trial on their Birds News Anywhere service and that helped me keep in touch too. I had said that the holiday wasn't a birdwatching holiday but we did some most days. We did most of the coast and lots of walking. I played about with my digiscoping but most
of the photos turned out a little blurred. I am pleased with one of a Barred Warbler that I took at Kelling Water Meadows on our first day. We went there on the first Saturday because there was a Red Necked Phalarope as well. Beautiful day and good views.
We had another spot of luck on our last day. We'd gone to Holme just to say we'd been really. As we were walking along the lane approaching the reserve, we came across some bird watchers staring intently at a tree! Always a sign. They put us on six Waxwings. The views weren't fantastic but they were my first views of the bird. A couple of cars went past and didn't stop. In one of them were some acquaintances from the Hull RSPB group. I waved but they didn't see me. Colin came back shortly afterwards but the birds had flown away. We walked along to the reserves with him and Jean his wife. Nice to chat to someone else and compare notes. The best bit was as we walking back to the car, we saw a Barn Owl quartering a field. What a beautiful bird.
The journey there and back were okay but I can see why the people of Boston voted for a Independent Bypass Group earlier this year. We had a trip to Gibraltar Point on the way down so Boston was difficult to avoid. However we should have gone round coming home. We've done it before and will do next time!
I have a subscription to the Birds Text Alert service from Birdguides and it proved invaluable. I did get a weeks free trial on their Birds News Anywhere service and that helped me keep in touch too. I had said that the holiday wasn't a birdwatching holiday but we did some most days. We did most of the coast and lots of walking. I played about with my digiscoping but most
of the photos turned out a little blurred. I am pleased with one of a Barred Warbler that I took at Kelling Water Meadows on our first day. We went there on the first Saturday because there was a Red Necked Phalarope as well. Beautiful day and good views. We had another spot of luck on our last day. We'd gone to Holme just to say we'd been really. As we were walking along the lane approaching the reserve, we came across some bird watchers staring intently at a tree! Always a sign. They put us on six Waxwings. The views weren't fantastic but they were my first views of the bird. A couple of cars went past and didn't stop. In one of them were some acquaintances from the Hull RSPB group. I waved but they didn't see me. Colin came back shortly afterwards but the birds had flown away. We walked along to the reserves with him and Jean his wife. Nice to chat to someone else and compare notes. The best bit was as we walking back to the car, we saw a Barn Owl quartering a field. What a beautiful bird.
The journey there and back were okay but I can see why the people of Boston voted for a Independent Bypass Group earlier this year. We had a trip to Gibraltar Point on the way down so Boston was difficult to avoid. However we should have gone round coming home. We've done it before and will do next time!
Thursday, 11 October 2007
A lifer at Spurn
The week began quietly enough, I finished off the berberis. Barbara has had difficulty seeing over it so I have trimmed it right down. Whether it survives has yet to be seen.
On Tuesday, I went up to Willersley while Barbara was doing her fellowship. It was a very unpleasant day with lots of rain. I got very wet on my charitable endeavour. In the afternoon, I had a longstanding appointment to give an illustrated talk. Shortly after my spell in Japan ended, I did a Powerpoint presentation about Japan. It was based on Barbara's stay there and was given to the Wive's Group at Church. I have been able to give the excuse that I don't have a projector to avoid doing it again. Jessie M rang me from Cottingham Methodist and asked if I could repeat it for their ladies group. I gave the usual excuse but she told me that her husband had one I could use so I couldn't get away with it. In the event, it all went very well. I spoke too much at the beginning and had to rush at the end but it was okay. Barbara made sure I had a sympathetic audience by inviting Audrey W and Margaret S to come with her. They both said it was very good and Barbara was pleased to be reminded of the trip.
In the evening, we went to the local RSPB meeting. The talk was about North Cave Wetlands, a site that most of us were familiar with. There were only a few slides, mostly very boring but the speaker had plenty of facts and figures about the place so we enjoyed it.
On Tuesday, I went up to Willersley while Barbara was doing her fellowship. It was a very unpleasant day with lots of rain. I got very wet on my charitable endeavour. In the afternoon, I had a longstanding appointment to give an illustrated talk. Shortly after my spell in Japan ended, I did a Powerpoint presentation about Japan. It was based on Barbara's stay there and was given to the Wive's Group at Church. I have been able to give the excuse that I don't have a projector to avoid doing it again. Jessie M rang me from Cottingham Methodist and asked if I could repeat it for their ladies group. I gave the usual excuse but she told me that her husband had one I could use so I couldn't get away with it. In the event, it all went very well. I spoke too much at the beginning and had to rush at the end but it was okay. Barbara made sure I had a sympathetic audience by inviting Audrey W and Margaret S to come with her. They both said it was very good and Barbara was pleased to be reminded of the trip.
In the evening, we went to the local RSPB meeting. The talk was about North Cave Wetlands, a site that most of us were familiar with. There were only a few slides, mostly very boring but the speaker had plenty of facts and figures about the place so we enjoyed it.
On Wednesday, I went to Spurn with the same RSPB group. Barbara decided to do her own thing. The group met at the Bluebell Cafe car park. There were only 10 of us. Not surprising after the previous days weather. Still we had a good day. I got a stonking photograph of a Dunnock.
Not the most difficult bird to find but it was such a confiding bird in bright sunshine that it was worth a snap. We walked round the Kilnsea square and then went up to Easington on the twitch for a Dusky Warbler. Unfortunately, it hid for the time we were there only reappearing once we had gone on to Sammy's Point. We had gone in two cars and the drivers turned back halfway so we could walk along to Kilnsea while they went back to the cars and met us there. In the meantime, we had heard that the Little Bunting was still on Spurn at post 58. Half a dozen of us decided to take the chance and went for a look. Amazingly, it was still there and we got tremendous views. Another rarity had been spotted back near the cafe but it was long gone when we got back. As it was 4pm, I decided to call it a day and headed home. I got embroiled in the terrible traffic that is Hedon Road/Castle Street and it took me twice as long to get home as it had taken me to get to Spurn.
Not the most difficult bird to find but it was such a confiding bird in bright sunshine that it was worth a snap. We walked round the Kilnsea square and then went up to Easington on the twitch for a Dusky Warbler. Unfortunately, it hid for the time we were there only reappearing once we had gone on to Sammy's Point. We had gone in two cars and the drivers turned back halfway so we could walk along to Kilnsea while they went back to the cars and met us there. In the meantime, we had heard that the Little Bunting was still on Spurn at post 58. Half a dozen of us decided to take the chance and went for a look. Amazingly, it was still there and we got tremendous views. Another rarity had been spotted back near the cafe but it was long gone when we got back. As it was 4pm, I decided to call it a day and headed home. I got embroiled in the terrible traffic that is Hedon Road/Castle Street and it took me twice as long to get home as it had taken me to get to Spurn.Barbara had heard that a disabled lady who she had cared for died on Tuesday and wanted to go see her friend Diane who lives in the same residential home. Barbara had been a carer there when she went back to work. She took the car while I got dinner ready.
Today we went shopping first thing as Pauline was coming for lunch. The rest of the day, we have been sorting stuff out. Having a break now while Barbara is at Wives Group!
Hull Fair Weekend
Got lots of catching up to do. After saying I had nothing much to do, I have been quite busy! Friday is Braves Guild. Barbara had a meeting at 2.30pm so she left early. I stayed and helped tidy up. Popped across to Tesco and got some ingredients for tea while the turn was on.
PARK came across as soon as the children left school so were here in time for us to give the children tea. They had been going to go to the Fair but decided against it on the first night. Instead, we had a few beers and a very nice paella.
We were up on Saturday morning to go set up for the Coffee Morning. Rowan wanted to come with us so we squeezed him in the back. He helped us set up and then went into the hall and kicked a football around. Barbara went for Lisa and she helped out. There was a good turn out with people I hadn't seen before. Jean, who usually does the books was away so I stood around them all morning. PAK came up for a coffee but Rowan stayed with us when they came home. He walked down with me while Barbara took Lisa home.
P&A were out on Saturday evening so they went home after lunch leaving the children with us. We kept them occupied until it was time to go to the Fair. We went down to the Park and Ride and caught the Fair bus around 4.15pm. The weather stayed fine and the kids were very good, keeping with us as we walked around. The prices were ridiculous really. We spent £40+. Luckily Mum and Dad had left some cash and there was some from Grandma Mags so it wasn't all out of our pocket! I went on the Carousel with Kirsten and we all went on the Dodgems and a small rollercoaster. We also had to accompany Kirsten into various "fun houses" as she was too small. I think next year we will try to be away for the week!
We had to fight against the tide on our way out. The bus was there as we got to Anlaby Road and soon had us back. As we went over the flyover, the cars were nose to tail all the way over. There were loads of people walking along Anlaby Road and when we got to the Park and Ride car park, there were queues all the way round the building in the middle even thought there were already two buses loading. Loadsamoney!!
We'd had a hot dog (£2) and bought some candy floss and sweets but Rowan was ready for some scrambled eggs on toast. However, when we let him stay up, he began to flag and didn't demur when we told him it was time for bed.
Sunday morning was early Communion and Prayer Breakfast. Barbara was a bit worried that I would kill the kids but took the chance and left me in charge while she went to do the breakfast. I was reading waiting for some movement. At 8.30, Rowan went to the toilet. A little later, I heard someone go downstairs so I got up and made my way down to find them sat in the front room waiting for something to happen. They were great, helping me with breakfast and then getting ready when asked. Barbara rang at 10 and I told her we would be on our way shortly. We got to Church at 10.25 and sat up front near the Worship Group. Again, they were great and I was delighted to see and hear Rowan singing the hymns and songs reading the words from the OHP.
Barbara had another meeting in the afternoon so when the parentals came for them, we were sat watching Tom and Jerry and eating sweets. Talk about spoiling them! They stayed for a cuppa and then went to visit Mark and Caroline on the way home.
We had an invite to a Ruby Wedding/birthday do in Beverley. Maurice and Christine had just got back from Canada and were celebrating. It also allowed us to have a look at the house they had let while their flooded house is being repaired. Bob and Jean picked us up and we picked up Val L on the way. We were a bit early but they let us in! We didn't leave until just before midnight. It was great evening chatting with friends and catching up.
PARK came across as soon as the children left school so were here in time for us to give the children tea. They had been going to go to the Fair but decided against it on the first night. Instead, we had a few beers and a very nice paella.
We were up on Saturday morning to go set up for the Coffee Morning. Rowan wanted to come with us so we squeezed him in the back. He helped us set up and then went into the hall and kicked a football around. Barbara went for Lisa and she helped out. There was a good turn out with people I hadn't seen before. Jean, who usually does the books was away so I stood around them all morning. PAK came up for a coffee but Rowan stayed with us when they came home. He walked down with me while Barbara took Lisa home.
P&A were out on Saturday evening so they went home after lunch leaving the children with us. We kept them occupied until it was time to go to the Fair. We went down to the Park and Ride and caught the Fair bus around 4.15pm. The weather stayed fine and the kids were very good, keeping with us as we walked around. The prices were ridiculous really. We spent £40+. Luckily Mum and Dad had left some cash and there was some from Grandma Mags so it wasn't all out of our pocket! I went on the Carousel with Kirsten and we all went on the Dodgems and a small rollercoaster. We also had to accompany Kirsten into various "fun houses" as she was too small. I think next year we will try to be away for the week!
We had to fight against the tide on our way out. The bus was there as we got to Anlaby Road and soon had us back. As we went over the flyover, the cars were nose to tail all the way over. There were loads of people walking along Anlaby Road and when we got to the Park and Ride car park, there were queues all the way round the building in the middle even thought there were already two buses loading. Loadsamoney!!
We'd had a hot dog (£2) and bought some candy floss and sweets but Rowan was ready for some scrambled eggs on toast. However, when we let him stay up, he began to flag and didn't demur when we told him it was time for bed.
Sunday morning was early Communion and Prayer Breakfast. Barbara was a bit worried that I would kill the kids but took the chance and left me in charge while she went to do the breakfast. I was reading waiting for some movement. At 8.30, Rowan went to the toilet. A little later, I heard someone go downstairs so I got up and made my way down to find them sat in the front room waiting for something to happen. They were great, helping me with breakfast and then getting ready when asked. Barbara rang at 10 and I told her we would be on our way shortly. We got to Church at 10.25 and sat up front near the Worship Group. Again, they were great and I was delighted to see and hear Rowan singing the hymns and songs reading the words from the OHP.
Barbara had another meeting in the afternoon so when the parentals came for them, we were sat watching Tom and Jerry and eating sweets. Talk about spoiling them! They stayed for a cuppa and then went to visit Mark and Caroline on the way home.
We had an invite to a Ruby Wedding/birthday do in Beverley. Maurice and Christine had just got back from Canada and were celebrating. It also allowed us to have a look at the house they had let while their flooded house is being repaired. Bob and Jean picked us up and we picked up Val L on the way. We were a bit early but they let us in! We didn't leave until just before midnight. It was great evening chatting with friends and catching up.
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