This is a very short blog because we are very busy this morning preparing for the weekend. More on that next week, but we did manage a Shedcast last night, so here it is. I have to say sorry for the abrupt ending but in all the jollity I forgot to check the battery and my computer blacked out - it was probably the hand of God saying 'enough already'.
If you are reading this, Jim and Pam, we are thinking of you and hope you are feeling better soon. I will probably ring you in the week.
Have to go now, please everyone, be careful when you are out and about, this Covid is still on the rampage. I am still disinfecting my weekly shopping delivery.
Lots of love and hugs to all, I'll be back next week with a full blog. Keep smiling!
Jane (and David) xx
P.S. Hope to see as many of you as possible at the Academy theatre in Birdwell, next Saturday or Sunday for our performance of 'That's the Spirit'.
Oh and if you are looking for a good read or are thinking about Christmas presents then buy one of my books. I need the revenue. Love you, byeeeeee! Go to Amazon.com Many thanks, Jane x
Shedcast is on the road. We saw that the weather was going to be glorious for a few days so the tent came out, the blow up beds, the camping stove etc and before we knew it we were heading out of Birdwell towards the east coast. That was Wednesday, and today being Sunday we are back, unpacked, all the washing done, put away and it is time for an evening snifter before we watch the new crime series on the BBC, Baptiste, at 9.00pm.
Here is our short Shedcast, but their are lots of photo's for you to see what we've been up to all week.
First we called to see Roger and take a look at his shed, with the name, 'Jock's Lodge.' At 89 years of age, Roger can relax with his music, his books, and his television, in his own, insulated shed (very posh).
After a great catch up we set off to find the campsite we had booked on line, Northorpe, an absolutely brilliant site as you will see from our pics. The tent was soon up and we were ready to explore.
Tea that evening was, yes you guessed it - fish and chips.
And back at the campsite a lovely hot chocolate.
And a nightcap before bed.
Night Night!
Day 1 - Thursday, we set off to hike along the coast road towards Bridlington. It was a fantastic walk, but in places the coastal path had eroded and we had to make several detours before getting to Skipsea. Anyway we walked 12 miles and when we got back to Hornsea we went into the Rose and Crown for a cool beer/cider and a bite to eat.
The next day we had a trip out in the car to see our friends, Sandra and Martin. Now they have a shed and a half, it is like a village hall and in fact has seen many a village gathering. We had a little celebration to while away the afternoon before heading back to our tent.
And when we got back we had a little rest and then set off again across the fields to the north end of the promenade and a treat of fish and chips from Sullivan's Fish & Chip Shop. Absolutely delicious!
And another nightcap!
That brought us to Saturday morning and time to deflate the blow-up beds and pack away the tent.
And, of course, time to pay the lovely Jo, who owns the site together with her partner, Martin.
After 30 years, David and I were back in a tent. 3 nights was just right, nothing like the 72 nights we spent in our two-man, carry on your back tent which we trogged overland to Crete with in February 1992. And nowhere near as cold. I did vow never to go camping again, but somehow, the wild was calling, and...
...after a little rest we'll be ready to carry on camping.
We are half way to completing our 100 miles in July walk for Barnsley Hospice. I only have to raise £150 to reach my target. I'm walking, can you give just a little to help me reach my goal. Here's a big hug, and a thank you in advance. Donate here
It's been an absolutely cracking week for us, I do hope you have
been enjoying all this sunshine, please keep safe, and keep smiling, this Covid thing is not over yet but we all know what to do - Hands, Face, Space, and if you are Richard Branson, Outer Space.
