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Photo of the Day
03.01.08
View from my study 7.45am

"January is here, with eyes that keenly glow,
A frost-mailed warrior
striding a shadowy steed of snow."

- Edgar Fawcett

The Weather Forecast was correct and this morning we awoke to a layer of snow.
Because of our location we have two main roads which are often the victims of any snow or icy conditions. The A174 Coast Road and the A171 Moor Road.
As we listened to the radio at 7.30 we heard that the A174 is blocked.
It will only be a matter of time before the A171 is also blocked as the snow drifts over the moors.

This morning it was work as usual for Jon, but I packed him a packed lunch/11's.
My car is useless with the slightest of fluttering of snow and we use the 4X4 which is Jon's work vehicle.

So today will be a day of catching up with the housework and restoring some sort of order to the Nesbitt household.....
well when I say the word normal, you know what I mean.....as normal as can be expected with the Nesbitts!

LOL!

I do hope to get out with my camera however as the village comes into its own with the mere hint of snow.

I'm Back!

X IS FOR.......XJR 1300!

Ever since the ABC Wednesday started I KNEW what I would use for X...trouble was I had to find one first.
You see, being a biker's Mol it is assumed I am of a technical disposition.
It always makes me smile when we are in the company of other bikers as the chaps tend to talk about the technical modifications as though us mols understand fully. So yes, I knew there was such a bike, the XJ1300. It is a Yamaha. Yamaha also make pianos! A strange diversification. Mind you Toyota make sewing machines as well as Pick Up trucks and cars! LOL!

So as I was saying, I knew I wanted to take a photograph of one, and this photograph was taken in August would you believe!

We were in York and as we parked in the carpark I spotted this chap's bike, the XJ1300!



As you can see, he was proud of it!

I think I enjoy the spontaneity of ABC Wednesdays, sometimes if we are out on the motorbike and I know what the letter is the following week I just go with an open mind and see what comes up! However I knew X was going to be a real challenge hence the August mission! Mind you, having looked at some of other ABC Wednesday bloggers the challenge has been well and truly grasped with a passion!

I know what I am posting for Y and Z!
I have them all ready!

As we come to the end of the alphabet I am excited to think of us starting again.

LOL!

Well it is 6.25pm Wednesday!
We have been warned of snow tonight and indeed over the next few days.
There wont be any bike adventures but I will be out with my camera!

Oh and I have a wonderful skywatch Friday picture all ready...taken by Jon on his new camera phone!

ABC Wednesday.

X is for........ This isn't my photograph! Mine is currently on Jon's laptop following my computer being reformatted. All of my photographs were copied over to his machine via various memory devices. Throughout this holiday we have really progressed with our technological understanding. I now know how to work my MP3 player and have worked out various short cuts with my computer. We bought a new TV, DVD and cinema surround system! Everytime I lookes over at Jon he seemed to have his head engrosed in some manual or other! This is where we differ. When I get anything new I switch it on, something goes "bang" and I check the trouble shooting section. Jon reads up on it all, knows what he is doing then switches on! Anyhow, as I am the organiser of ABC Wednesday it doesn't look good does it? Back soon......with my photograph!

Boo!

A Photo a Day 29.12.07 Boo! The phrase, "Wouldn't Say Boo to a Goose, is just a country proverb, perfectly clear to anyone who is familiar with geese, as in earlier centuries virtually all rural European people would have been. Anybody who shouts loudly and firmly at geese can intimidate them; indeed minding geese was traditionally a job for small girls. Anybody who doesn't dare say "Boo!" to a goose really is a wimp.

So there you have it! Now you know where the phrase originated from! This photograph is from my Photobucket files... I have spent most of today and yesterday trying to organise my computer and save files ready for my laptop to be re-formatted. Jon does his regularly and mine has got to such a slow speed it is painful waiting for it to do the most basic tasks....... so all my pictures are now stored over on Jon's machine, I have organised all my word and publisher files I have also stored as well as on discs! If you haven't heard from me by next week you will know there has been a problem...... but there WONT be a problem will there? I mean computers are sooooooooooooooo reliable aren't they???????? Watch this space........and hope! I mean, I haven't told you about the olives yet so I can't be away for too long...and there's my review of our 2007! You don't want to miss that! LOL! See you soon......

Skywatch Friday!

A Picture a Day
28.12.07
Out of my window!

I don't know about you, but often when I glance out of the window I end up spending quite some time gazing and thinking....of nothing in particular but just this and that!

This particular sky picture has quite a calming influence
,I would call it "Reflective!"

It is that time of the year when we tend to reflect over what has happened over the past year.
I came across a poem which I felt summed up feelings which we may have.

ALWAYS HAVE A DREAM

Forget about the days
when it's been cloudy,
but don't forget your hours in the sun.
Forget about the times
you've been defeated,
but don't forget the victories you've won.
Forget about the mistakes
that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons.
Forget about the misfortunes
you've encountered,
but don't forget the times your luck has turned.
Forget about the days
when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly
smiles you've seen......
Forget about the plans
that didn't seem to work out right,
but don't forget to always have a dream.

--- Unknown ---

As we approach 2008 I look forward to sharing more ramblings here with the many blogging friends I have and sincerely hope 2008 brings good health and good times to all who find the time to read here.

I will be posting a photographic record of specific significant events of 2007, if any of you have the time it is an interesting exercise to do........

Watch this space!
Oh and I haven't forgotten about the olives! LOL!
We have been so busy...what with coming to terms with the operation of an MP3 player! oh and yesterday we bought a new TV, with cinema surround and Digital DVD Recorder! Well, all I can say is it is a good job Jon is of a technical disposition! The manuals are unbelievably complicated....well to me anyway! LOL!

ABC Wednesday!

W is for.....
Waterwheel!

This is our local pub, the Waterheel Inn.
We don't go that often but probably will over the Christmas Break!





Talking of Christmas Breaks...how was yours?

We had a full day with Christmas Dinner here at our house.
We have a couple more family get togethers so I am going to be busy.
Also, Santa brought me an MP3 Player so I am investigating it as we speak!
Will be back soon to catch up with everybody and please, don't mention olives! LOL!
Will tell all later!

Have Fun!

Skywatch Friday!

A Photo a Day
Holland 2005...on route returning home!

Horizon

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

Irish Blessing

Merry Christmas to all Friday Skywatchers
from us all.
Denise, Jon, Wilma, Elsie, Ella and Jo

A Thought for Thursday!

There is no ideal Christmas;
only the one Christmas you decide,
to make as a reflection of your values,
desires, affections, traditions.

- Bill McKibben

Photo of the Day
20.12.07
Hydrangea, yesterday

I have plans for these hydrangeas......watch this space.

The clock is ticking and I am into the last few days preparation for Christmas.
I am determined to enjoy these days and not hurry round in a panic.
As the quotation indicates...our ideal Christmas; which we will decide, will be a reflection of our values, desires, affections, traditions.

I have plans......
which I want to share.....

soon...

eventually anyway!

LOL!

ABC Wednesday,,,,,,,,,,V is for ....Very special blessing from the Bishop of Whitby

A Photo a Day
The Bishop of Whitby and me

On Sunday we were at the Village Carol Service.
The Bishop of Whitby kindly wrote the following blessing for the readers of my blog.
Blessings can't come any better than this!

Very Special Blessings........we most certainly have them here!
I have slightly editted this post, as I feel it s such a wonderful opportunity to share what Christmas is all about....and having the Bishop of Whitby on my friendship list is something I want to share, with my many contacts all over the globe, so Very Very much!

Countdown!

A photo a Day
15.12.07
View from my study window, 5 minutes ago.

Every year at just this time,
In cold and dark December,
Families around the world
All gather to remember,
With presents and with parties,
With feasting and with fun,
Customs and traditions
for people old and young.

- Helen H. Moore

The view from the study window was aw-inspiring when I came into my study a few minutes ago.
My study has been a hive of activity over the past few days as I have Christmas Card commissions to complete, only when they are completed do I feel I can focus on our own card designs which for me means the start of our Christmas preparations.

It is ironic, but because my Christmas Card commissions are always full of glitter, textiles and imagination, the designs I come up with for our own are very low-key and simple.

This year, I was listening to the radio, thinking about what I could do.
Handel's Messiah was being played, and the inspiration came too our 2007 card.



For the insert I chose a simple Irish Blessing and used a photograph of one of the windows in church. I do hope you like it.

This week I have been particularly inspired by two fellow blogging friends, Libby and Kai.
On Tuesday I received a beautiful card from Libby.
The amount of work and detail which had gone into the making of the card was quite awesome.
Kai, shared an idea for making a book.
I have some card blanks I wanted to find a use for and set about sewing some together to make a book....
I do not want to say too much here, as blogs have eyes and ears and this is intended as a gift for somebody out there, but here is a sneak preview......
this is the month of June!

As you can see, no holding back with the textures, variety of materials and copious amounts of glitter!

I have really been inspired...Libby's card shone with thoughtfulness and detail, Kai gave me a way of communicating such feelings, when making a gift for somebody special.

The books will be a regular feature now, totally absorbing and a ladder for creativity and originality. I often save my odds and ends from the various commissions I undertake and to be able to dig out a box of "special bits" and create something special is absolutely mind blowing to a person like myself!



So, the Christmas preparations start right now, today.
We have had a busy few days, what with the carpet arrival etc.....yes there will be photographs of the complete project, but whilst i await my prints to be framed, here is a photograph i took yesterday of Elsie....doesn't she go well with the carpet? LOL!





Tomorrow night I will have something very special to share with you.
We will be attending the Carol Service and Reading of Lessons at our local inn.

The Bishop Of Whitby will be leading the service.
We know the bishop quite well, and what a privilege that is.

Last year he wrote a few words for my blog, and I am going to ask him to do the same tomorrow night, so here, in my very own little part of the world wide web I will bring you a few words from the Bishop of Whitby! Now how is that for a Christmas Treat!

I know we are all preparing for Christmas in our own ways in our own parts of the world, let us not forget the wonderful message of Christmas, and in particular, to remember others who may not be looking forward to this time.

May your hearth be warm, your holidays grand
And your heart held gently in the Good Lord's Hand.


Irish Blessing

Skywatch Friday!

A Photo a Day..
Look at the sky!
Up the Lane!

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

by Robert Frost, 1923

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

I always watch the sky!
However I should have been watching the road...............last Tuesday............
when i passed one of these.......

in a 50 mph zone......
doing 65 mph!

Now..................I am letter box watching!
Me, a bikers wife as well!
Who knows where these vans hang out!

Shame!

Paws for Thought!

A Photo a Day
My beloved, Faithful Max

A year Ago....

The look in your eyes..as if you'd said...
Mum, I've had enough, now I want my bed!

A whole year has passed, but I wanted to remember my boy.

Three score and ten are given to man,
But ours is a much briefer span.
So, though I give you all my heart,
The time will come when we must part.
But all around you, you will see,
Creatures that speak to you of me;
A tired horse, a hunted thing,
A sparrow with a broken wing ...
Pity - and help (I know you will)
And somehow, I will be with you still;
And I shall know, although I'm gone,
The love I gave you lingers on.
--- (Author unknown)

back for one day, it's ABC Wednesday!

U is for.......

Under a tree, by lake Ullswater!




Welcome to ABC Wednesday! It's easy to participate in ABC Wednesday!
1. Publish your "ABC Wednesday" photo on your blog.
2. Copy the link (or "permalink") from your post.
3. Add it to Mr. Linky along with your first name only.



Please can I ask anybody who is participating to add their name to the Mr Linky feature, even those of you who have been onboard since I first started this off, many months ago. This will ensure the list of participants is current and accurate. I am trying to keep track of everybody participating. It is much easier than managing a blogroll.

Thanks D

Enjoy visiting the other ABC Wednesday participants! With Mr. Linky you don't need to publish a blog roll on your blog (unless you just want to). Just click on each name to visit the other blogs.



This week, with U I chose lake Ullswater in the lake District.


Ullswater is known as one of "England's most beautiful lakes" and at nine miles long is surrounded by dramatic mountains and inspiring Lake District countryside, featured recently in the "Miss Potter" film.

We are so fortunate in having the Lake District on our doorstep!
We often zoom over there on the motorbike......
for instance, August last year!

I will be back!

Carpet is being fitted on Thursday afternoon, so I really need to focus on the jobs which must be finished.

I need to have a break from the computer and concentrate on the house.

I will post my ABC Wednesday and my Skywatch friday......the next main post I do I will share the photographs of before and after!

Watch this space....
and be good!
If you can't be good - be careful,
and if you can't be careful - behave!

LOL!

D

BYB Sunday........Warmth!

A Photo a Day
09.12.07.
Our Aga!

“May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”

Irish Blessing

4pm Sunday, just thawing out!

Yesterday we saw the first flurry of snow. The day was absolutely awful so it was a day to be spent at home, keeping busy in the warmth.

I had plenty to do and worked on a Christmas Card commission.

This morning we awoke to a glorious autumnal day.

We decided to go out on the motorbike.

Off we went to Whitby where we had some lunch. We then headed off to Scarborough where Jon bought me some boots for Christmas. It was all a surprise and he had to secure the big box on top of the tank on the journey home. We came back through Pickering and then over the moors via Hutton-le-Hole and Blakey Ridge. As we approached Blakey Ridge we could see snow in the dales and also by the side of the road.

Look here

This is the website of the Lion Inn and the helicopter ride will give you the full view of the area.

You have no idea how cold we were, but knowing we were nearly home kept us going! In my mind I pictured the Aga and in a way this warmed me up!

Once home it was a case of appreciating the warmth of our home.

I put Jo in his shed for the night as the night was drawing in and now it is dark and cold outside but inside we are all secure and warm.

I sit beside the fire and think
Of all that I have seen,
Of meadow-flowers and butterflies
In summers that have been.
Of yellow leaves and gossamer
In autumns that there were,
With morning mist and silver sun
And wind upon my hair.
I sit beside the fire and think
Of how the world will be
When winter comes without a spring
That I shall ever see.
For still there are so many things
That I have never seen.
In every wood, in every spring
There is a different green.
I sit beside the fire and think
Of people long ago,
And people who will see a world
That I shall never know.
But all the while I sit and think
Of the times there were before,
I listen for returning feet
And voices at the door.

composed by Bilbo Baggins

Skywatch Friday!

A Photo a Day
07.12.07
God's Way of Saying, "Have a Nice Day!"

"'Tis always morning somewhere in the world."
~ Richard Henry Horne

I have to confess that this is not one of my own photographs, it is one I was sent this week by my good friends Francis & Margaret who moved to Turkey some years ago.
They, like many of my other friends read this blog.
I miss them and the times we had together, yet I know they are happy, healthy and enjoying their life in Turkey, so that is all that matters.
The above quotation made me realise, no matter where we are, we all witness the same sun at different times of the day, and that in a way unites us all.
I always think of other Skywatchers when I look outside the window and gaze at the wonderful sky.

I was reading some of my poetry books last night and came across a few which I will share in the not too distant future....but this one seemed fitting for today's photograph.

"I met God in the morning"

I met God in the morning
when the day was at its best,
And His Presence came like sunrise,
Like a glory in my breast.

All day long the Presence lingered,
All day long He stayed with me,
And we sailed in perfect calmness
O'er a very troubled sea.

Other ships were blown and battered,
Other ships were sore distressed,
But the winds that seemed to drive them,
Brought to me a peace and rest.

Then I thought of other mornings,
With a keen remorse of mind,
When I too had loosed the moorings,
With the presence left behind.

So, I think I know the secret,
Learned from many a troubled way:
You must seek Him in the morning
If you want Him through the day!

By Bishop Ralph Cushman

ABC Wednesday!

T is for.......
Teapot!

A Photo a Day
My Teapots

I'm A Little Teapot

I'm a little teapot, short and stout
Here is my handle (hand on hip), here is my spout (other arm out straight)
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout
Just tip me over and pour me out!

These are 3 of my favourite and symbolic teapots.
From the right......
The Policeman, bought in June 1991 a few days before we were due to exchange contracts on our current house, an ex-police house.
Because of the sheer stress involved with the exchange of contracts and playing the waiting game with solicitors and estate agents I did not want to tempt fate by assuming the house was ours yet, so I put a deposit down and went back to collect it when the sale was complete.

In 1992 I bought the Chicken teapot.
This was the year we got our first chickens.
2 hens, (Madge and Mavis) named after our mums and one cockerel, Maurice named after Uncle Moss, the ex-bus driver who frequently self-ignited when driving his car, all down to dropping his cigarette whilst driving!
Not long after we moved into the village I had taken Tess, our late border collie up the lane.
The next thing I knew she trotted out of a neighbours field with a hen in her mouth. It would have been Ok were it not for being dragged under the gate. Sadly the hen was dispatched by its owner, Les who came round to collect his hen!
A few weeks later at the Harvest Auction a set of hens was up for auction. We bought them and gave Les one hen, keeping the remainder.
This was to be the start of our poultry keeping, all as pets.
Later that year, just before Christmas we bought our 3 geese, Jo, Peggy and Dolly.
The following year we got our first ducks.
I must tell you the tale someday, remind me!

In 1993 I bought the Aga teapot.
This was the year we bought our Aga and Jon built it.
The teapot seemed to be just the thing to remind us of the great achievement Jon had made building the Aga without any help or details, just a gut engineer's hunch and a basic diagram.


It was to be the start of my teapot collecting.
However when I reached 25 I found I was washing them every week, due to the dust the Aga gives out, so I cut down the collection drastically but could never part with these.
They are currently on top of my dresser, and yes, I still wash them every week.

I will be washing them tomorrow, well today really Wednesday, as this will be when you read this post, unless you are early!

Note*

I very nearly linked this to David's weekend wandering but did not have an appropriate photograph. He asked "What was the best Christmas Present you ever received, well strangely enough(gosh that is the 3rd time I have used these words today)....my best present ever started with a T, and was indeed my first typewriter. It was a "brother" model.
My mum was a secretary and I was always fascinated by her typing speed. At he tender age of 8 I got my first portable typewriter. I remember rushing down the stairs on Christmas morning and lo and behold, in a huge package was a case....without a key! Fortunately Father Christmas had left a spare key with Uncle Moss (yes, the same self-igniting one) and Auntie Dot, so we rushed round to their house ad having received the key, went home and unlocked my new machine. Mum taught me some basic rules of typing which have remained with me since.


Like Dot, I am trying out the Mr Linky, Just add your name to the link like it says and post a comment. If you'd just like to comment and not participate in ABC Wednesday then that is fine also. Then you can click on the links to visit the others who are participating. Please don't link if you don't have an ABC photograph on your blog.



ABC Wednesday is still growing, with another new participant this week, Karen, (Happyone) from Maryland, US.

Patience may be a Virtue, but am I a virtuous person?

Photo of the Day
04.12.07
The Stairs, this morning!

Patience is the ability to endure waiting,
delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset,
or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties.

Hmmmmmmmm!
Had a wobble yesterday......

Have I got much more to do?


I would think the answer is probably no,
we have the woodwork to prime and gloss, though most has been primed and then there are 3 doors to prime/gloss.

A bit of touching up on the emulsioned walls and some filler to apply!

The stair banisters were the problem....50 years of paint & varnish to be stripped, then danish oil applied then yacht varnish ( to keep them wipe - clean due to dogs)
Yesterday I was impatient, and it didn't work so I had to strip some more.
I think you (I) can become obsessed....really the angles I was looking at the woodwork from, 1 inch away on my hands and knees working up the staircase....WHO is ever going to go up the stairs like that???
well, OK but at that stage of intoxication would people be really looking at my woodgrain?

So, I HAVE therefore decided the woodwork is now ready to be varnished and we can get on with the priming & glossing today.

The carpet comes next Thursday. It will be lovely to have peace and quiet and not the pitter patter of german shepherd paws thumping up and down the stairs!

Oh and did I mention.......after christmas DIY project number 2 commences!



Just an update!
Back soon!

BYB Sunday.....Advent 1

Photo a Day
St. Michael's Church,
this morning.

excerpt from Advent 1955 by John Betjeman

...Some ways indeed are very odd
By which we hail the birth of God.

We raise the price of things in shops,
We give plain boxes fancy tops
And lines which traders cannot sell
Thus parcell'd go extremely well
We dole out bribes we call a present
To those to whom we must be pleasant
For business reasons. Our defence is
These bribes are charged against expenses
And bring relief in Income Tax
Enough of these unworthy cracks!
'The time draws near the birth of Christ'.
A present that cannot be priced
Given two thousand years ago
Yet if God had not given so
He still would be a distant stranger
And not the Baby in the manger.

It was the first Sunday in Advent today and I went to our village church.
It is only 5 minutes walk from our house and I didn't hang around as it was raining.

I said hello to Alice, our very favourite neighbour.
Alice died last year.
We have many many fond memories of Alice.
We would go in every Christmas and share a bottle of rum.

Remind me to tell you about the incident with the glass of rum and the fireplace! LOL!

Inside, one of the church elders, Jo was ringing the bells.





The church is a beautiful building, of significant historical interest.
This arch takes it back to the Norman time.





The advent colour is Purple.




There are many wonderful windows.
Here are just a couple.




We had visitors in church today.
This couple want to get married in the church next year.




After the service I made my way home.
Walking up the church drive I could see our house in the distance, so you can see how near we are.




The vicar was talking about the hustle and bustle of Christmas, about sorting out what matters and what doesn't.
The commercial versus the spiritual meaning of what it is all about!

I look forward in sharing the approaching Advent Sundays here.
I do hope you enjoyed your visit today!

Advent by Thom M. Shuman

if you came in the spring,
we could expect newness,
bright yellow flowers
to soften your path,
the songs of birds
to herald your coming.

but you came in
winter's despair;
the chill of complacency
settled upon us.

if you came in summer
we could expect you
to be bronzed,
blonde,
stepping from the sea;

but you came
in a stable,
a wrinkled baby

with animals your midwives,
and angels your playmates.

help us to set down
our parcels of expectations
to reach down and scoop
you up in our arms,
your laughing breath
giving us life.

Amen.

Just a brief word whilst I wait for the stripper to work!

Photo of the Day
York
Yesterday

Christmas is coming,
The geese are getting fat,
Please put a penny
In the old man's hat.

If you haven't got a penny,
A ha'penny will do,
If you haven't got a ha'penny,
Then God bless you.

The music to Christmas is Coming was composed by Edith Nesbit Bland in the late nineteenth century. The author of the lyrics is unknown but the popularity of this traditional Christmas song is handed down from generation to generation in the form of a nursery rhyme. The words of Christmas is coming reflects the Christmas festival of celebration of being a time of plenty but that charity should be given to the less fortunate according to the giver's means!




It's official! Christmas is on its way!
We received our first Christmas Card this morning, so it is time to start the preparations and plans for the festive season....as somebody once said "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail!" and we don't want that now do we!

Yesterday saw me making my way to York, to meet up with Julie.
I travelled by train, which I always enjoy.

Jon took me to Saltburn Station where I caught the 10am train, changing at Darlington for York.
The ticket conductor said I could buy a saver ticket for half the normal price.
However by doing so and changing at Middlesbrough it would mean I would have to use the same service on the return journey, whereas the ticket I would buy would allow me to travel on any route, so I went with my original choice.

When the train pulled in at Darlington there was all ready a train in Platform 1, so I ran to the platform, had a quick glance to see it would be stopping at York, and jumped on.

At York I did my power walk up to the Minster and Julie and I met up and headed round the centre.
We came across a craft fayre which was celebrating Yorkshire crafts and industries.
We spent some time there before finding a place for lunch.



After lunch we did some more browsing through the markets and made our way up to the coach and train station.
We said our goodbyes and Julie made her way to the coach.
I entered the train station, about 4pm to find the train for home, platform 11 was not due until 4.26.
I settled down with a cup of tea, the worst I have had in a while, when the announcement came over the tannoy that the train ABOUT to leave platform 5 would be stopping at Darlington.
Up I shot and ran up the stairs and made my way to platform 5.
I jumped onto the train and the doors shut behind me....we were off!
I settled down to read the lovely book Julie had given me and was so engrossed that when I looked up I saw the lights of Darlington Station!

The train pulled in and as I stepped off the train I noticed some of the passengers were running in the direction of the Saltburn train! I joined in and sure enough there was the train at the platform.

Once again I jumped on the train just as the whistle was being blown and the doors closed and the train pulled away from the station.

I fell asleep!
The next thing I knew a lady was waking me up, we had arrived at Saltburn Station and I could see Jon standing on the platform!
What a good job the train ended it's journey at Saltburn! Who knows where I would have ended up!

I had been so lucky to be at the right place at the right time and catch the trains without any waiting at all!

How lucky was that!


Today I am continuing with my DIY hoping it will be the last day of the wood stripping.

I am keen to get the woodwork varnished so that we will be ready to prime, fill and gloss!

Back Soon!

Quote for the Day...
"The important piece of luggage is and remains, a joyful heart"

Herman Lons

from my new book, "Wisdom" by D & N Mehra.
Thank you Julie, I will treasure this.