Sunday, March 17, 2024

Marsden Again

A few snaps from our day in Marsden. Had a list of jobs to do. Went really early - up at 6am. Hazel and Archie measuring te outside of Dave's for some reason. Got the old war memorial plaque from the shed for a clean - being picked up by cemetary officials in Manchester to be included in collection of memorials. Some men who died in WW1 are also intered there. More mags humped downstairs to be picked up by MMU fashion course for library. VHS tapes sorted and piled up for disposal. etc. etc. Nice sunny start to day though very annoying for Hazel having to drive into bright sunshine. Better going home in the drizzle and gloom! Felt pleased we got so much done. Aching all over!

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Marbury

Pleasant morning in the sunshine with old chums Tone and Pene in Marbury having a walk in the woods and a picnic. Went round the garden centre to get some plants for Mother's Day. Back to ours for tea and cake. Yum!

Monday, March 04, 2024

Knutsford

A few snaps from our morning in sleepy Knutsford. the sun was shining and the crocus's were in bloom in the churchyard - planes bound for Manchester airport flew low overhead. Got a few bargains in the charity shops. Books about quilts and Miriam Margoyles were Hazel's choice. I found a game and a useful address book as my other of 25 years is falling to bits. Other bargains included a plastic measure, some glass tumblers, a garlic grater ( we thought it was a fancy soap dish!) CD or Jimi hendix at BBC, etc etc. Came home via Lostok to deliver some cat food and chat with Hazel's sister and Mom.

Sunday, March 03, 2024

Another Sunday Walk (Blakemere)

This mornings walk to Blakemere woods and around the antique emporiums. Nice sunny morning. A bit nippy The miniature train track seems to be growing ever onward through the woods. Blocking off all the paths which is a little annoying. Soon we won't be able to wander around in there. Part has been fenced off too which is even more annoying! O well - all good things come to an end. Its not a favourite walk but makes a change from the the others and there's the added interest of the antiques and junk to look at afterwards. Hazel bought a mutant pearl necklace for her sister for £2. I didn't see anything i wanted. ⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Sunday Walk

Nice sunny walk despite the mud down to the River Dane and the orchard and the pond. Path blocked by a swan so we didn't venture further in case he/she hissed at us! A lone fisherman and very wet dog nearby having a nice quiet time until we came along. Home passed some daisies and other signs of Spring.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Sunday Morning Walk

Puddly walk around the local park this morning. Sloshing through the quagmire - squelching through the mudules. Lots of white blossom about. Hazel full of the joys of Spring! tra-lah!

Friday, February 16, 2024

Alsager

Nice day out in Alsager and Sandbach yesterday. Invited for lunch with old friends Tone and Pene. Went to the market in Sandbach first and got some pikelets and oatcakes. Also the charity shops for some books. I got a great one about Seriously Bad Album Covers that Hazel spotted for 99p. Hazel got a Bill Bryson book about The Body. Traffic was bad and the road we nornally use was closed so a bit of a detur to get to Alsager. Walked to the pub/bar called BOD which was in a converted bank. Delicious eggs, feta and chariso and crusty bread. Hazel had a toasted advocado and squeaky cheese sandwich. Pleasant walk in the sunshine afterwards to T&P's place via the park. Looked round more charity shops. Hazel got a dress pattern to try .