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Thanks for the info about the pump and the steam train days out. I have had a few husbands to do jobs like pumping up tyres, cleaning cars, gardening, decorating etc, but on a balance of things, I would rather do it myself or pay someone else to do it, than go to the inconvenience of getting married again! I've bought a new manual pump so will try it out shortly.

I've been on the trains next to the Burrs and Broadway sites but I have always wanted to try the Embsay one (especially with a cream tea) and the Yorkshire one sounds really good as well. The way it's going though, will we be able to get away in the coming months at all if the fuel problem gets any worse? In latter years, we seem to lurch from one crisis to another, Brexit, Covid, the beast from the east, the Panama Canal blockage, far too hot, too little rain, too much rain, too windy and now Trumpageddon! Perhaps James Dyson will invent something which will provide easily available, cheap energy! We live in hope.

Cheers from Val

it’s my 13th day out of hospital. The District Nurse comes every other day to redress a wound on my leg. And this afternoon a Community Physio is coming to discuss my goals.

I have managed two small goals - when I am sitting on the edge of the bed I can swing both legs up onto the bed. And when I am lying down on the bed I can (almost always) sit up by myself).

My husband has been wonderful. I couldn’t manage without him.

It has been a much warmer and sunnier day but still with a breeze, just great for getting the washing dried outside. Returned to Snape for a walk through the village and another visit to the Castle Chapel for OH to see it. Then onto Thornton Reservoir for our lunch and a walk around it.

We have seen a profusion of Daffodils this year, both in Cheshire and here in the Dales. This bank along the beck in Snape stood out, especially with the castle in the background.

It was just a shame we had moved on @Takethedogalong or we could have met up at Knaresborough. Pleased to read thst you have an enjoyable break.

Hope your visit to the dentist wasn't too painful, @Wherenext Interesting photos.

We have had mixed weather again but much drier than yesterday. Visited Kirkby Hall again for a couple of walks through the grounds, but gave the house a miss this time, and were unable to do the full circuit ot the lake due to the path being flooded in places. We were surprised by the number of cars in the carpark but didn't see top many people out on the walks.

Lots of different coloured primulas scattered through the woods by the trail.

This Acer stood out among the Tulips.

Meant to wish you good luck when your appointment comes around @DEBSC.

Busy day today as we had our dental checkup. We must move them to a dentist closer to home. We've been at these ones though since we moved over from Manchester in 1984. We love the hygienist so have put up with for her but she's retiring in a couple of years. Plus we would be there and back locally in an hour not the 3 hours it takes at present.

On the way back to the car we pass a very well kept Cemetery. It's usually locked but maintenance men were in today so we wandered back to the car through. It has some very unusual Headstones and the like. A couple of examples.

Good to hear of your trip @Takethedogalong.

Nice day today weather not great but we decided to take a drive down to Portpatrick which is a lovely scenic drive down the coast some great views takes just over an hour from here. Had a lovely lunch at our usual place The Harbour House Hotel near the harbour as usual it was lovely not the cheapest but always lovely. It stopped raining long enough for us to get a short walk around the harbour area. On a nice day you can see Ireland and the top of the Lake District from there but not today very dull and misty still a nice afternoon though. Back at the van now the sun hasn’t long went down but it’s very chilly outside. Remember everyone the clocks go forward tonight.

@nelliethehooker yes we are at The Ranch one of our favourite local sites we’ve been coming here for over 20 years great site with good facilities and nice rural views

We are away in the van just local but good to be away. Got here just after 3 very cold but nice blue skies didn’t fancy cooking so we went and got chips from the village chippy which was nice. Weather has turned now pouring and windy so we don’t plan on going back out tonight. Not sure of tomorrows plan yet we shall see

Hope everyone else has a nice weekend

Currently on the club site at Chirk, on the way home from Evesham after part exchanging our Van with no name for a small Coachbuild. Stayed at Chapel Lane site last night.

We broke the journey at Attingham Park NT for lunch and a stroll. Much better day, weather wise, than yesterday. Home tomorrow. Can't believe how busy the site is.

A couple of photos from today.

A worm in an apple!

The Repton Oak, about 650 years old but still going.

I just saw this on the internet. How true 🤣