My Barnsley Bear

Unwanted bear finds new home in Barnsley.

I just can't resist a little Teddy Bear. As David and I were taking a walk down the road to the Edmunds Arms in Worsbrough village, we came across three children selling their old toys, at the bottom of their garden. Very enterprising, we thought, and of course couldn't pass by without buying something from them. I call my new bear, Jumble, as he came from a jumble stall. I could have bought a lovely necklace, or any number of plastic penguins, but the bear, being somewhat strange, was irresistible. He reminds me of a poem I wrote recently: 

(James Kennedy who wrote the original lyrics to Teddy Bears’ Picnic, lived at Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, which was at the edge of a wood).

Zombie Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Do not go into the Staplegrove wood,

in the light of day, or the dark of night,

it’s a crazy, Zombie Teddy Bear hood.

Be warned, they picnic on fresh brains and blood,

and once you are hugged, they will hold on tight,

do not go into the Staplegrove wood.

If you reach the edge, think twice, it’s not good

to disturb the bears as they reunite,

it’s a crazy, Zombie Teddy Bear hood.

When Zombie Teddy Bears picnic, they rub

eyeballs in soil, suck tongues, they’re not polite,

do not go into the Staplegrove wood.

If you go down to the Staplegrove wood,

you’ll be in for a big surprise, all right,

it’s a crazy, Zombie Teddy Bear hood.

You’ll never believe your eyes, when the bite

rips into your flesh - there’s no time for flight.

Do not go into the Staplegrove wood,

it’s a crazy, Zombie Teddy Bear hood.

Hope you enjoyed that one. Well, I'll keep a close eye on Jumble, and keep him away from picnics. 

I have also been creative this week, this is my latest painting. 

Yorkshire women having a natter.

And now to do a bit of music practice. Talk again soon.

Love, Jane x

Locke Park Gala - Barnsley

What a splendid Sunday!  A fine collection of vintage cars.

An A30 - our first car in 1967

We were so pleased that we made the effort to find Locke Park in Barnsley, today.

MG - CLASSIC!

 And there were lots more beautiful old motors. The event was free. There were live singers in the bandstand, a doggy show, lots of charity stalls, a fair ground with roundabouts, and great burgers for lunch.  

Morris Minor - they don't make engines like this anymore

Morris Minor Countryman

 I'm not sure what these motors are, but they were all very shiny.

3 Wheeler

Lambretta 150 just like David had in 1965

David in his element! Old cars!

 We walked all around the park then caught the bus home. 

Hope your day has been as good as ours. Love Jane x

The only bad comment I have to make is that the toilets in the park were disgustingly dirty.

The Band Stand

Bake OFF!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVELY HUBBY

I did warn you that I'm a terrible cook! Sorry the wee bottle is empty, and I didn't have a 7, ignore the fact that there is a sink hole in the middle and I overdid the time in the oven a bit. But it is creative!

I made a cake just for you,

It's chocolate, and vanilla, with a hint of ginger too.

Never mind the fact that it sank in the middle, bugger!

I filled the hole with love and

and a pound of icing sugar.

Time to whoop it up at the Edmunds Arms, Yeah!

I love birthdays,

Jane x