My kitchen is on it’s last legs and needs replacing before it falls apart completely. On the morning of my departure to York for my weekend away with family, the kitchen fitters arrived at 8am to assess the situation. They only stayed for about 20 minutes which meant a nice early start to the journey [...]
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Filed under Anecdotes, Heritage, Holidays, York 2011
A Weekend Away
The past couple of weeks have been a bit hectic. Last weekend I spent Saturday in London, an annual trip arranged by a former colleague. This was followed by a long round trip into Yorkshire on Sunday to help relocate someone at short notice. This weekend I spent in York with family and a good [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Nov 8th 2011
Filed under Anecdotes, Art, Out & About
Snow Globe
Last Saturday I went on a day trip to London (more about the day soon). At this time of year it is a must to go and see the Christmas decorations in the windows at Selfridges. This year the theme seemed to be white and the windows didn’t grab my attention. Until I came to [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Nov 3rd 2011
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Malham 2011
A Small Detour
After leaving Malham it was too early to go straight home so there was a detour via Tatton Park to have a picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens. The picnic lunch had been made up at Beck House and the sandwiches were delicious.
I have visited Tatton Park before so I already have photographs of the [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 20th 2011
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Malham 2011
After the Sun
Following the sunny day at Bolton Abbey and Brimham Rocks the weather turned. As I lay in bed drifting in and out of sleep I could hear the sound of rainfall. I find the sound of rain quite refreshing, so it was soothing and therapeutic.
Beauty after the rain…
22 Comments CherryPie on Sep 30th 2011
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Bujinkan Onmyo Dojo Seminar
Earlier this year, a good friend of mine set up his own dojo to share the knowledge that he has gained studying and practising martial arts. Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending his first seminar at his own dojo and watching him teach his students, some of whom are teachers in their own [...]
15 Comments CherryPie on Sep 26th 2011
