nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Another beautiful view and me and my Sister in law 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Well we had paid for ten days here at Lythum St Annes and my hacking corf had settled enough for us to risk coming, so here we are. We have bought the cycles but I am still very breathless, even just walking, so they stay covered and chained to the railings! We will take it a day at a time? There has been a wonderful Brass Band playing in the park for the last two hours, they are playing lots from the musicals. We stood and watched for a while (all the benches were taken) and then moved on the sea front for a delicious icecream cornet. Strolling very slowly taking the view in and wondering where the sea had disappeared too, it must have been at least a mile out! Into Marks and Spencers to treat ourselves to a ready supper. ChillieCon Carni (ouch), followed by Apple Lattice Pie and Cream and Cadburys Fruit and Nut. Just got back to the Apartment and had a good strong cuppa, now for an hour working on the JigSaw. I'm sat sittin' here and my cheeks and nose are all tingly. Chris has already nodded off in a rosy glow, I tell you what.....That Wind Is Enough to Freeze your Frock Off! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, carni said: (all the benches were taken) Thats where a recumbent trike comes in handy Carni, always somewhere to sit Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Brilliant pictures Nonna ! You must be very strong, climbing up on a bench and having someone sit on your shoulders. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Rog’s trip to Melton Market reminds me that we regularly went there on a Tuesday, market day, but haven’t been for a few years. We always used to get a pie from Ye Olde Pie Shoppe. I must revive the tradition. One of my farming mates bought a tup from Melton market to breed with his sheep. When he got back to Gonalston he let down the trailer ramp but no tup was to be seen. He drove all the way back to Melton but he never spotted it. Still out there running wild possibly. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Samples at the Melton Mowbray cheese festival Rog 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Carni, we have stayed in a hotel overlooking that bandstand at Lytham St. A. Three years on the run for the lights at Blackpool. That area has always looked deserted apart from dog walkers and occasional mini train trips which could be seen from our room window. Seen some terrific sunsets though. Convinced 'er indoors that what she could see over the bay was Northern Ireland ! Didn't have the heart to tell her otherwise, she thought she had exceptional eyesight ! B. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Glad you're enjoying yourselves Carni but don't overdo it especially by pedaling Its lovely to hear outdoor music. This afternoon there were groups of all sorts from jazz , pop and old farmers songs. There was a group of oldies dressed as peasants /farmers in capes and shawls etc. There was an old man who started singing about when he was young and growing up beginning to notice girls. It was a treat to listen to him I could have listened all night to him. These are songs they sang when the vendemmia had finished when they were enjoying their wine. Its a time when the farmers had worked hard and were able to relax, ending in drinking loads of wine and singing all the drinking songs. Many of them were Alpini soldiers and they bring in some of their songs. Hope your chilli was good and that you weren't a bit too spicy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, Beekay said: Brilliant pictures Nonna ! You must be very strong, climbing up on a bench and having someone sit on your shoulders. I was ok getting up because there was a step but getting down was another story. However two gallant and good looking young men helped me down . My SIL saying that we were two old ladies who need help, cheeky she's 30 years younger than me. Anyway it worked 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Smashing picture Rog, now that is what call a real Cheese sandwich, smothering the bread ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 It is a beautiful holiday destination. A little bit too sedate for most Blackpool Revellers, but it suits us now. We have had our share of Blackpool nights, I couldn't take it anymore. We have finally calmed down and prefer a quiet life now. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 It's a good day at the Tuesday Melton market Phil, we go quite often, always sommat to see and pick up a bargain or two Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Rog’s trip to Melton Market reminds me that we regularly went there on a Tuesday, market day, but haven’t been for a few years. We always used to get a pie from Ye Olde Pie Shoppe. I must revive the tradition. One of my farming mates bought a tup from Melton market to breed with his sheep. When he got back to Gonalston he let down the trailer ramp but no tup was to be seen. He drove all the way back to Melton but he never spotted it. Still out there running wild possibly. Thought you were going to say that it was a yew 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, carni said: It is a beautiful holiday destination. A little bit too sedate for most Blackpool Revellers, but it suits us now. We have had our share of Blackpool nights, I couldn't take it anymore. We have finally calmed down and prefer a quiet life now. Last time we went I was allowed to sit on the front step of the coach so I could film the drive through the lights. Boy !, did I get a numb bum !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I didn't see it today Phil,there's a few in the field near our place if you can identify him I'll give you a lift in the trailer with him Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 All sheep look the same to me Rog! Don’t want to be accused of rustling. I have a clean sheet as far as criminality is concerned. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Out here Phil, they are known as the local leisure center Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 40 minutes ago, philmayfield said: All sheep look the same to me Rog! Don’t want to be accused of rustling. I have a clean sheet as far as criminality is concerned. Yer mean yerve not bin caught yet ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Not even a speeding fine BK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 There's still time Phil, there's still time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, Beekay said: Last time we went I was allowed to sit on the front step of the coach so I could film the drive through the lights. Boy !, did I get a numb bum !! When the children were small we stayed in St Annes a few times and did the drive through the lights each night of the stay. As great as they are , it was enough for me, I don't have the inclination to see them again, but I can understand people wanting to see them. As we drove through B-pool today I saw a sign on the side of the road, informing us that it costs £5 for each five minutes the lights are on. Also, there was a reference for donations and £5 was the amount suggested. I don't know where the donations were to be made, we had passed the sign too quickly. I wonder if it would lose a lot of visitors if it was made compulsory, and how they would go about it? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Talking of Melton Mowbray, which we weren't. When I worked at SPD, we used to deliver to Pet foods in Melton. It was one of the cleanest factories I've ever seen ! Employees used change overalls 2/3 times a day. There was coloured lines on the floor and depending on where you worked, you wasn't allowed to cross them. Better hygiene than some food shops I've been to. Useless information I know, but there you go. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Someone who went round Petfoods told me the quality of the meat and fish that went into the tins was good enough for human consumption. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, carni said: When the children were small we stayed in St Annes a few times and did the drive through the lights each night of the stay. As great as they are , it was enough for me, I don't have the inclination to see them again, but I can understand people wanting to see them. As we drove through B-pool today I saw a sign on the side of the road, informing us that it costs £5 for each five minutes the lights are on. Also, there was a reference for donations and £5 was the amount suggested. I don't know where the donations were to be made, we had passed the sign too quickly. I wonder if it would lose a lot of visitors if it was made compulsory, and how they would go about it? Last time we were there Carni, as you approach the star of the lights at Starrgate there was a team of marshals who handed you a collection bag if you were on a coach, which was to be passed round the coach and they were the collected at the other end by another team. When we turned round further up they tried to give us another bag for the journey back. Purely donations of course. Beekay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Someone who went round Petfoods told me the quality of the meat and fish that went into the tins was good enough for human consumption. Phil, it was better than some foods I've tasted from some cafés. Felt I ought to wash me lorry before I went in ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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