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Post by mrsfawlty on Jul 1, 2022 12:58:21 GMT
Is that sun? In the UK? Did you cut a deal with some weather witches? I’d love to visit. That looks beautiful. Hahaha! Summer solstice! It's the *only* week we get sun. It was 28C-32C driving down, then rained for 2 days (hence the bigger tent) then it was great for the rest of my time down there. Was high 20Cs on my way home (my phone over heated & decided it wanted to take me home via Lincoln!!!) and is fairly nice now. I have a trip to the Cotswolds early September (to go to a Kaffe Fassett talk). on the way home to meet a friend .... 5 hours later ... It was such a sanctuary - there is a tale about James (Jesus's brother) & Mary Magdalene going there in 70-something AD. My friend is an archaeologist & was telling me about the Roman-Britain-Israeli political scene then. Really brought it to life. Fabulous pics and details, Nov. Thanks so much for sharing. AND, you are going to see Kaffe Fassett!!!! I'm so jealous!!! I went to see him speak at the American Museum in Bath about 15 years ago, next to the the quilt room. A lovely man who got me interested in tapestry-working. I should post some of my works but I'm still trying to figure out my new chrome book!
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Post by no1novice on Jul 6, 2022 7:33:02 GMT
You should post some pics in the "I did it myself" thread - there is so much talent in this group, you will be in good company. I can only post pictures here if I am in the "desktop" view - so on my phone I have to change it. I bought a new tent for my next jaunt (bargain from eBay)
I also got some roses, one for my late dog
On my make-do "decking".
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Post by Pixie on Jul 6, 2022 16:53:50 GMT
oh yes I do want to see that!
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Post by no1novice on Jul 8, 2022 19:03:41 GMT
Oooh! I'm seriously jealous! It's probably about the same number of years since we got a holiday (not since the excursion to Wales with the in-laws) and we'd love to get away again but there's nobody nearby that I would trust to come in and see to my kitties. I'm hoping perhaps we can manage an overnight somewhere (the cats shouldn't be able to destroy too much in 24 hours...) and have been thinking about revisiting Yorkshire. I'd like to go to How Stean Gorge/Tom Taylors caverns again or do the trail along The Strid by Bolton Abbey. However as someone would probably collapse if I tried to make him to the full trek I might have to rethink it and settle for a day out at Thackray Medical Museum instead lol. Is there anywhere else you'd suggest?(some links for anyone who is curious). www.daleswalks.co.uk/walks/how_stean_gorge_middlesmoor_and_nidderdale/myyorkshiredales.co.uk/walks/bolton-abbey-and-the-strid/Yes! (Sorry I missed that question you snuck in!) Masham (pronounced Mas-ham not Mash-am) Black Sheep brewery tours + Theakstons (if it's still there). There a steam rally on the 16th & 17th July if that would be interesting for Mr Kitty. Plus there are sheeps! www.visitmasham.com/You can go to other places from there outdoors or quaint towns... Richmond has a castle & a wanker for an MP (Rishi Sunac).
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