Saturday 22 February 2014
Friday 7 February 2014
Snowdrops Ride out
We took the bus out for the first time this year. The weather could have been better but it could have been worse too!
We took the scenic route to Walsingham, and stopped for a good view of the snowdrops. There was a man pulling ivy off the trees and we wondered what he was doing for a while.
We then drove to Wells harbour and lived dangerously by crossing a river ford, which was surprisingly low considering the recent weather. Luckily we didn't have to draw lots to see who would wade out to get assistance.... The harbour was nearly deserted which meant we could park near the edge and get a good view out and we had a tiny amount of bread which got the local bird life excited.
We came home via Holkham, Burnham Market and the Creakes and were all warm and snug indoors before the weather took a turn for the worse.
We took the scenic route to Walsingham, and stopped for a good view of the snowdrops. There was a man pulling ivy off the trees and we wondered what he was doing for a while.
We then drove to Wells harbour and lived dangerously by crossing a river ford, which was surprisingly low considering the recent weather. Luckily we didn't have to draw lots to see who would wade out to get assistance.... The harbour was nearly deserted which meant we could park near the edge and get a good view out and we had a tiny amount of bread which got the local bird life excited.
We came home via Holkham, Burnham Market and the Creakes and were all warm and snug indoors before the weather took a turn for the worse.
The view from the bus. |
What is he doing? |
On Wells Quay. |
All Aboard |
Tuesday 4 February 2014
Happy Birthday Barbara and Ellen
We didn't have any birthdays in January and now have 2 on one day. It was a shame that Ellen wasn't feeling too well and missed out on the party. Andrew Flintham brought in his collection of old vinyl favourites and a record player to play them on. The Batchelors, Bing and the Andrew's Sisters, Music Hall favourites and the Ovaltineys featured. Several of us were 'Ovaltineys'. Andrew gave us a bit of background about each record and showed round the covers of each album. Victor Sylvester gave us the backing for Happy Birthday as the cake came out.
Barbara, Jess and Cake. |
Iris studies a Batchelors album. |
Iris |
Mick and Mary M |
Mary P |
Mick W. and Andrew Flintham with Bing album. |
Renee and John in full song. |
Chinese New Year
It was Chinese New Year on Friday and since Jo Baldwin couldn't make it Donna brought in the chopsticks and some Chinese nibbles. She also had a book on the Chinese horoscope so it was fun seeing who's Birth year went with what animal. It's the year of the horse this year but we haven't got any horses, but we do have a pig, a dragon, a rooster, a few sheep etc. You'll have to guess who might be who!
Derrick cheats with the chopsticks |
Renee and Jessie trying the spring rolls. |
Sunday 2 February 2014
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