What are you all up to

Hooray, it was dry when we got up. After breakfast and a shower we set off to Sizergh Castle, not too far away from our base. Plenty of folks had the same idea and the car park was half full by 10 a.m.

Had a good meander. MiL not on one of her good going days today but she persevered. Had lunch then popped over to Low Sizergh Barn for some food for tonight, including some St.Sunday's cheese, as recommended by Goldie. They do have a fabulous cheese counter there.

It's obvious that MiL would not have coped with a second week of holidaying straight away so I'm pleased we cancelled our other booking. It worked out quite well that the weather was off and on, if you know what I mean, as it gave her a break every other day.

Touring, when we get home, is definitely going to be short and sharp trips but so be it.

Nice photos Wherenext, lovely area, and nice to get some of Goldie’s cows cheese. I’m sure MIL appreciates the break, even if a little tired.

Thank you all for your good wishes, OH is fine, just a few more Drs appointments for other issues, he really should have gone sooner.

Strange yesterday, we have come to realise that our tv receiver must be a little behind. Our daughter and family are stopping at our caravan as it’s middle granddaughters birthday today and they have gone to Alton Towers. Granddaughter phoned me last night while the football was on tv to let us know they got there safely. The football score was 1.1. at the time. Then she said, ‘oh we have scored again and I can hear shouting across the site from where the big outside tv is’. We talked for almost a minute more and still no goal here, very confusing, and then the goal came on our tv! Poor OH was getting tense and confused.

Debsc, I wonder if the delay in transmission could possibly lead to a few bets being placed with local bookies as games or horse races are in motion. The current betting markets allow for bets to be placed whilst the action is underway.

Many moons ago I used to have a flutter every now and then and only when I had some spare cash. Never had a problem as I exercised control even though I had a Bookmaker client right next door to my office building. Haven't placed a bet in 25+ years now and just like smoking (finished that 40+years ago) don't miss it in the least.

As some of you know I have been selling off the bits and pieces we had left over from our motorhoming days. It's been reasonably successful. I have only used Facebook thus far but twin pronged. Firstly I tried some of the specialist selling groups which are good for some things and I have tried Market Place for the first time. The most expensive item, a Fiamma Back Box went tonight. Interestingly I had about six people after it! They are very expensive to buy new so I imagine many keep an eye out for a good secondhand one? Interestingly some of the cheaper items have had very little interest so might need to think of other options or probably just throw or give them away! I now have some room in the garage, especially since I moved out the cement mixer I had, I was on a promise that someone wanted but as yet he has not turned up! My next dilemma is what to do with the two electric bikes as both probably need new batteries so I have to decide whether to attempt to buy new batteries or try and sell them as they are. They weren't the most expensive bikes. My problem is I like to treat buyers as I would like to be treated myself so it probably counts against me!

David

We're out and about in the caravan at the moment...  I won't tell you where... yet!  🤣🤣  Not our usual type of site.... not a serviced pitch in sight...!

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David

Glad to read that your OH is fine, Debs.

It looks as if the gardens at Sizergh are as good as when we visited a month or so ago. WN. Glad that your MIL was able to get to see them. Have a safe journey home when you leave.

It has been dry again today, although the clouds have been rather threatening at times. We had a walk up onto the moors from Carperby before lunch, and a drive around Redmire Moor in the afternoon. Had thought  going into Bolton Castle but gave it a miss this time.

Peedee spotted where we are.... it's a dull day, today, here at Exeter Racecourse.  Hope it brightens up a bit....

David

WHERENEXT - A view of St Sundays Beck in April 2020. We dragged our caravan down the fields during Lockdown.

We didn’t do much on Wednesday weather wasn’t great so just went in to Burnham in the afternoon and had a walk along the shore front which was very breezy then just relaxed in the van for the rest of the day. What a difference yesterday woke up to a bright blue sky so I took the opportunity to go out a cycle managed to get over 20 miles done right along the coast excellent. In the afternoon we took a drive to Minehead lovely place especially when the  sun is shining we saw the steam train and then got a pint in a beer garden overlooking the sea. When we got back we couldn’t be bothered cooking so went to the Green King pub just up the road for a lovely meal we had been there before the last time we were down this way and knew it was good. Up early this morning and out another cycle now back at the van and the sun is just trying to come out but it’s quite warm so fingers crossed for another nice day.

Enjoy your trip David. Looks like your having a nice time too Nellie

Managed to wash the van, this morning - in preparation for our trip to the NYM site next week.  Looking at the weather forecast, though - not sure why I bothered! Flippin cold here now that the wind has shifted to the north. Oh well, perhaps the BBC have got the forecast wrong again - like they did last month when we were at Sandringham and we had glorious sunshine for most of the time - despite their prediction of constant rain