GRiffiths Park

This mornings walk to Griffiths Park and the muddy paths . Took a closer look at the detritus we found on our way round - lots of bottle tops, ring pulls, rubbish, tat and ephemera. Then to the Co-op to get some spuds, washing up liquid and bits we were running out of. Nice to get out to stretch our legs despite the dull weather.

Blakemere Woods

This mornings wander around the woods at Blakemere. Passed the miniature railway and new station and bridge to the Enchanted Woods which are lit up on special nights with galleons and haunted houses etc. In broad daylight they look a little less impressive. Then to the antique emporiums to try and find some bargains but tricky when the prices seem to go up all the time. We enjoyed stretching our legs in the sunshine anyway which was the main purpose of our mornings ramblings.

Walk to The C0-op and Park

Windy walk to the local shop and beyond. Took some plastic to recycle. Got a few bits including baby spinach and washing up lipsquid. The park was muddy but nice to stretch our legs. met a few dogs - one with a feirce bark but he was harmless enough. His master was chopping down some brambles nearby and bid us good day. A passing ball of fluff looked nervous as it tip toed passed.

Nantwich

Nice wander around ye olde Nantwich. The market to say hello to the toy man who was busy framing a splodgy ink drawing of a cow. He had a nice Xmas in Tunisia he said but the rubbish problem was annoying. We noticed a similar problem in Cheshire - the roadside garbage is disgusting! Anyway, Nantwich is relitively free of rubbish thankfully. The local council obviously does a good job of sweeping it under the carpet or whatever it is they do with it. A few bargains to be had including some battered and play worn tinplate toys. Also an Indian recycled "pop pop boat" found at the Hospice warehouse on the way home near Winsford. Made from a biscuit tin by the looks of it. Hazel got a puffy coat for the garden and some more wool. Sunny start but soon clouded over. Some cavaliers and roundheads in the town square. Hazel said they were re-enacting the battle of somesuch this afternoon. We left before the trouble started!

Walk To The Fishy Ponds

Nice wander to the fishy ponds and River Dane. Two swans preening. No interest in food so glad they are not hungry. Some coots and ducks trying to balance on the thin ice that still persists. Quite fun to see them try and balance and fall in. Sun very bright.

Confetti and Envelopes

Catching up with photos on my camera. Hazel making confetti from rose petals and an unusual selection of mail going out to the post box. Hazel just volunteered to slip down to the local mail receptical. Its very icy this morning so I'm staying in to do some doodling and collaging. Done my mail art for this week!

Snowfall

Chilly start to the day. Back garden less covered in snow than the front for some reason. Needless to say we shall be stayi g indoors in the warm. Maybe venturing out tomorrow if it thaws. I dont want to end up in A&E - falling on my arse! Or elbow! Like my Dad did once and he ended up in hospital. Got lots of collaging to do so plenty to occupy ourselves with. Hazel is helping too with the next issue of MISFITS.

More Festive Fun and Games

Archie and Meriel have gone home to West Yorkshire now. We had fun throwing the inflated rings onto the inflated antlers. Also the guess the drawing game was highly amusing - all those years at art school were not wasted!