Community Orchard and River Dane

This mornings walk down to the River dane and the community orchard. A muddy walk round the pond to spy some frogspawn and one dead frog. Saw a heron fly off - up and over the trees to the river. The sun was out briefly and felt a lot milder than of late. Good to get out and breathe some fresh air. Lots of daisies and dandelions blooming - catkins and whatever those little yellow flowers are?

Griffiths Park

Took advantage of the brief spell of sunshine in between the showers to nip over to the park for a short walk and hide behind the daffodils and squelch through the mud. Then to the Co-op for some butter and tea bags we'd neglected to buy last week. Saw a rainbow in the distance. A huge gray cloud loomed nearby so we scurried home before getting too wet.

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!

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!

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.

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. ⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩