Author Archives: Gary

Mobile town crier

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Gary

Today I found out about ‘thankful villages‘. These are places, also known as ‘blessed villages’, which sent people off to the war and they all returned. The villages are in England and Wales. There’s a sign as you enter Catwick … Continue reading →

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Because of sadness there is dance!

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Gary

Tonight, following a visit to an Italian restaurant, Jon made clear his opinion of musical comedy. I feel our relationship may have suddenly encountered a rocky patch. After spending a lovely morning together, while the other weasels went walking and … Continue reading →

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Vegan roadkill

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Gary

Because of a verbal NDA, I’m not allowed to tell the story of the famous person who, unexpectedly, wanted to sing a famous song in a kitchen. Which is a shame because it’s quite the funny story. Still, what’s a … Continue reading →

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Stories told by needlework

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Gary

On 15 November 1889, quick thinking teacher Caroline Elizabeth Hanks, saved the Beverley Minster when a fire broke out in the roof above the choir. Her actions on the day saved the church from “irreparable damage”. Sadly, she died the … Continue reading →

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A grand day

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Gary

There was a group of teens on the train giggling and laughing. Suddenly a phone call to one of them and she was instantly in floods of tears and saying how she couldn’t believe it. It was difficult to hear … Continue reading →

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Two weird trike things

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Gary

The walk into Farnham late this afternoon was delightful. Lots of happy families in the adventure playground, many groups of people smiling and saying hello, sun out, beautifully green. It was a lovely swap for the traffic all the way … Continue reading →

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Who dun what?

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Gary

The crane flies in the part of Devon we’re staying in, are big and numerous. More than once I have mistaken one of them for a sparrow as it flew into a lamp. Then, this morning, I was surprised in … Continue reading →

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Fortunately we didn’t have the steak

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Gary

A trip to a fondly remembered restaurant can be a disappointment. Sometimes the experience can become overblown with the years, other times the memory can elect to blot out the bad bits. Even when you faithfully record things in a … Continue reading →

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Well, the wipers worked

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Gary

High up on the rocky hill of Brentor there stands the lonely little church of St Michael de Rupe. It is thought to have been built in around 1130. Why anyone would want to build a church in such a … Continue reading →

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No room! No room!

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Gary

Back in 2008, we almost visited Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England. We were looking for somewhere to take a break but, instead, met a bus in a narrow lane. It was a harrowing experience and, as it … Continue reading →

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