Out and about in the UK 2012

[grannyfrogsmith]

I was going to give the topic the title

Bells and Bicycles in Bruge

But seeing we are only here for another night decided not to.

Why Bicycles and Bells?

Well the bicycle rules!!!! they have right of way beware any pedestrian that gets in their way,as I found out.Honestly the bicycles do have right of way.

Bells ring every fifeteen minutes and it is lovely,so European.

Went to the markets today,just brand new goods nothing old to find,did find a couple of antique shops but was very dissapointed in them.

The weather is just perfect,plenty of autumn sun,hope it stays that way.Hopefully I will be able to post photos next week.

[2chappies]

Have a great day Granny!!

[hynes-sight]

Ha Wilma - you've got Buckley's.  I will be physically seeing Granny before you will be, so it's "natch" she will post parcels to me 😛 😛 😛 ]:)

[grannyfrogsmith]

At Halifax Yorkshire till tomorrow,then Scotland.

Today was not an easy day as I went to see my beloved Aunty Muriels final resting place,an emotional day in more ways than one.

Took my cousin Keith out for lunch and talked about all sorts,a few tears were shed between the three of us.

Do hope the weather improves as we head further north.

[grannyfrogsmith]

Our journey from Halifax to Penrith was not too bad except for the fog and rain and the hold up on to the motorway.

Half way to Penrith the weather cleared to would you believe SUNSHINE,then I realised I had left my new partial bottom denture at Halifax.Oh well that is $1400 down the drain,said me.

To cheer ourselves up we did a detour to Lake Windermere in the Lake District,a very beautiful part of the UK.

On arrival at Penrith I asked the receptionist if she could ring the Halifax Travelodge and explained what I had done.

The denture had been found and it will be posted to Devon,phew what a relief.

Today we head for Edingburgh for two nights,hurray may be able to get some washing done,and maybe some serious "hunting".

[grannyfrogsmith]

Nothing in Edinburgh except beautiful buildings and of course the castle.

Today in Ayre I bought a three trumpet epergne in a white Carnival or Victorian glass and a beautiful Caithness vase with what looks like Romeo and Juliet etched on it plus Caithness.

Tomorrow we are off to Perth and do some scenary looking.

[grannyfrogsmith]

We drove the full length of Loch Ness to Fort William today,then we continued to Glen Coe.

After viewing Glen Coe from the base we then drove on the road between Ben Nevis and Glen Coe,spectacular scenery,snow on the upper peaks,tumbling Burns leading to the various Lochs at the base of the mountains.
Words cannot really describe what we saw.

Continued towards Stirling,a trip that should only take 2 1/2 hours took us 5 as we stopped at so many places,even the Scottish Antique Centre for a well deserved cup of tea and a quick browse.
Did not buy anything although I was tempted.

Tomorrow a drive of over 5 hours to Lincolnshire,then on Friday the day will be spent at the huge Newark antique fair in Nottinghamshire.

Do hope I find a bargain or three!!!!.

[wilneil]

Great trip Granny, it is just beautiful round that part of Scotland.  Did you see the Loch Ness monster or was he somewhere else that day.  I was there many years ago and bought a tartan Loch Ness monster toy for my small dog, still have it here somewhere, she was very good with her toys and didn't chew or destroy them, unlike the current small dog who has been known to demolish a soft toy in a couple of hours.
Have a great time at the Newark antique fair, hope you find a bargain or three.

Wilma

[Anonymous]

Granny...........livin' the life.LOL

[kooriflag]

Sounds great Granny. Many years since I was up that way.
I hope the weather is being kind to you and you find many unexpected wonders at the big fair. Like everyone else I'll be waiting to see some pics of your trip and treasures,

Pip

[grannyfrogsmith]

Testing putting up photos.