What are you all up to

@DEBSC very pleased to read that your daughter's operation was a success, and obviously it has turned out worth the expense.

@DSB hope that your final concert goes well, also that your daughter and family manage to get down to you about mishap.

@Tinwheeler I wish I could access Chrome as a browser on my Kindle but there seems be no way to get another browser apart from Silk which is the default browser. Any ideas how I could select another? However today it appears to be working quite well but I have not yet tried any of the ones I have had trouble with in the past.

@Bakers2 manage to get the link to work tonight, but am still getting the repeated capital letters at the start of some sentences, like your good self.

We had some rain overnight but woke to a strong wind which dried off the caravan towing cover we had installed last night in case it was raining this morning. The wind gradually decreased and the sun came out so we got away in good weather. By the time we reached our latest site, a new to us CS near Bridgenorth it had clouded up and the rain arrived in the late afternoon. Sounds like it will be a wet last walk shortly.😖

I developed/discovered a "black floater" in my right eye, and it has the effect of looking like a money spider dancing across my glasses, most annoying!😳😳 I hope after a good night's sleep that it disappears!

@Tinwheeler I have just tried the Appstore on Kindle to download Chrome, but all I get are Google associated apps such as Search for Google, which I do have downloaded but which doesn't allow me to keep numerous tabs open. I have to keep reloading any that I wish to access, which is a pain the proverbial.

Finally arrived at Chatsworth about 2.30 yesterday - after a very tiring drive. Over 3 hours to do about 95 miles! The wind was fairly strong to start with and going over the Ouse Bridge on the M62 was a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, with a heavy van and being 8' wide, it has a good 'footprint' on the road, but I nevertheless took it quite steadily. Main problem was roadworks and speed restrictions - the full length of the A63 and the short stretch of M1 that we were on were both affected and, as expected at this time of year - it was really busy. But we got here safely, which is the main thing! Looks like there's yet another storm due at the weekend. The very friendly Warden, on arrival, advised us against putting an awning up because of the 40 - 50 mph winds forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Think we'll just make do with the Thule canopy and put it away for the weekend. Mobile wifi is working a treat - 75 Mbps download at the moment so I won't be bothering with the Club's offering! Photos to follow once I have got the lights up today😀

Woke up to the sound of a raging hailstone storm battering the extractor fan in the shower room. The ground all white outside. Bitterly cold out there still but we did get some sun late morning. Strange having breakfast as looking out of the west facing window I could see a bright three quarter Moon in a blue sky but out of the east window all was black and doom like the hordes of Mordor were about to descend.

Tesco was busier than usual at just gone 9 this morning but at least most people had a list. Mind you there did seem to be a lot of " oh bugger I missed that item" as people backtracked.😂

Sat down and sent an email to our Welsh AM about the COVID vaccination farce. Wait and see if it gets me anywhere. At least my chest feels lighter!

The same surgeon scenario has been going on for far too long now. MiL had a new knee 10 years ago and yep, it was the same surgeon/consultant she saw on NHS time. The problem with waiting for the NHS is not just the pain and inconvenience as great as that is but also the dropping off and wasting of other muscles that are not being exercised due to the underlying problem plus if it is a knee, like Margaret's problem, she will undoubtedly be favouring putting her weight on her other leg which won't help that leg or back for posture. Hope it is sorted soon @DavidKlyne.

We had heavy rain through the night, but thankfully it has been mainly dry today. We visited the NT'S Wightwick Manor today, with a walk around the gardens before lunch and around the house afterwards. The house was built by Theodore Mandor, of Mandor's Paints, round 1890, to resemble a 15C Manor, and employed William Morris, of the Arts and Craft movement, to design it.

5 aspects of the house with the right hand wing appearing to be the oldest part when in fact it was the "new" extension to house the Gallery.

I've been sandbagged or whatever it's called these days. We wanted to give The Van a run out to keep it ticking over so decided to take it down to a nearby cafe about 5 miles away but just off the A55 and give it a good blast. Mentioned to OH it might be nice to take MiL, who is always up for an outing so we toddled off to Betty Berkins cafe. Whilst there OH suggested to her mother that she might like to carry on to Aberkan, a Yarn, Woollen and Craft mill further along the coast road. "When did you get that idea?" I asked whilst MiL spent a penny. "Just after you mentioned coffee before we got up". 😎

8 large balls of wool, 4 needles, a pattern and a bag later for MiL and 3 balls, a pattern and needles for OH later I managed to get home. Have to admire MiLs desire to carry on knitting as she says it helps exercise her bad hand. OH knows the project won't be finished and she'll have to do that.

I used to make a mean, thin, crisp pastry mince pie but stopped when I had the Stroke and haven't the desire to start again.

Had a reply from AM, so wheels set in motion.

Have to put that one on the list @nelliethehooker. Not been there.

Your mantelpiece decoration looks fab as well @Takethedogalong.