Shedcast 28 - Carry on Camping!

Hello Everyone,

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.  

Love to Everyone

Jane and David xx

Shedcast 27 - Jane's 70th Birthday Eve with special Shed-guest.

And a few more birthday photo's. See the previous blog click here

So, now I am 70 it is a good time for further adventures. Watch this space because Nanny Jane is determined to fill her life with fun things. We have the tent, we have a little gas cooker, we have the air beds, we have the portaloo, we have the Dream Machine, and we have each other. Now, where's the vitamin pills?

Join us in our laugh a minute life. Keep safe and keep smiling,

Love to all,

Jane and David xx

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One Hell of a Week - The Run up to Jane's 70th Birthday Party

 Greetings from a very bog-eyed blogger today. It's been a hell of a week. Monday David went down, by bus, to visit our daughter Jo and Grandson Jack in Penge. His return ticket was booked for Wednesday. On Tuesday he had to take Jo to the doctor's who sent her straight to hospital. David drove her in her car. There were hours of waiting about in A&E before she was finally admitted to the surgical ward. Of course I was worried to death, and David was too. He knew he would not get back on Wednesday, so re-booked for Thursday. He did make himself useful at Jo's house, by taking a cupboard off the kitchen wall to make room for her new fridge.

Meanwhile, I set too to tart up our house ready for my party at the weekend. I began to paint the kitchen cupboards, Monday and Tuesday sorted, and the result, a gleaming kitchen. 

All plans in limbo, we waited for Jo to have scans, tests, etc etc - and after two days of worry, she was sent home and told to rest. I really thought it best for her not to make the journey north for my birthday, but she insisted. 

I spent all day Thursday cleaning, baking, making beds, and generally making ready for, not only Jo to be comfortable, but for our grandson Jack and his girlfriend, Jess, to be accommodated. And then I did a quick 3 mile walk to go towards my 100 mile walk in July for Barnsley Hospice.

David arrived home late on Thursday night and we were up at the crack of dawn to mow the lawn, and make the garden lovely for our guests to sit out and relax. By this time I was more tired than a long distance runner, but I was ready for the celebrations to begin, (almost).

We still had the meat to buy for the barbecue, and trifles to make, and the tent to erect at the bottom of the garden. I can tell you, by the time we picked the kids up at Doncaster station on Friday morning, I had had a week of work out, and was reaching for the vitamin pills.

Let the celebrations commence! So, here are the photo of my birthday weekend, which was awesome. Thanks to my wonderful family the memory of my 70th birthday will be a delight I can look back on for as long as my mind allows. 

We had such a brilliant family get together after almost two years of separation due to the pandemic. It was so good to have all the grandchildren (though not children any more) together, and we laughed and gossiped into the evening. 

Jo, Jack and Jess have gone back to London, the David, Tracy, Star, Jade and Norbert are at home just down the road in Worsbrough Dale. It is 7.22p.m. on Sunday 11th July, and David and I are just about to settle down with a glass of wine to watch England v Spain in the 2020 Euro's Football championship. Though we are no longer together I know that every member of my family are going to be doing the same thing tonight, as, most likey, are you.

So here is hoping England win the match, and 'Football is Coming Home'. I have to go now, it is a great way to end my 70th Birthday weekend.

Lots of love to all, keep well and keep smiling. 

Jane and David xx

p.s. AND THERE WAS A GUEST IN THE SHED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT'S SHEDCAST