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Hard, Times and Misery (with Grapes) – Liverpool
A most enjoyable jaunt into Liverpool city to enjoy the wonderful and perhaps quirky pubs to be found there.. Terrific company made this a truly great afternoon.. Bugsy was so friendly too but didn’t really say that much!
Efficiency…. But at what cost?
Meanwhile…. Off to the Post Office to pay a credit card bill… I got to the desk, passed over the bill and asked, “Can I pay off the full amount please?”. The clerk picked up the bill and asked how much I wanted to pay … Continue readingEfficiency…. But at what cost?
Jodrell Bank
Despite the fact it was one of the busiest times of the year, we set off to visit Jodrell Bank, mainly to take some photos whilst the sun was out. We thought we’d get some good shots and hopefully you’ll enjoy what we took.. the … Continue readingJodrell Bank
Red Squirrels & Pine Cones – Formby Point
‘Whilst gathering winter fuel’ in the National Trsut reserve, Formby I thought I would take along my camera to see if I could get a few shots of the Red Squirrles. Here are the results:
Jack and Nanda’s Visit
Great to have our Dutch friends visit us and so we had ample excuse to visit, the Everyman Jazz Club, Liverpool One, Chester (including the fab Roman Tour) and a stay in the wonderful Badgers Wood, Keswick in the English Lake District.
Orchid Growth – August 2017
Better late than never with this monthly update on orchid growth! Of course, there are now four orchids to update you on! As well as Julie and Sandra there are two newcomers which you may of seen my previous posts about. The new ones are … Continue readingOrchid Growth – August 2017
Broadings Farm Campsite – Whitby
A trip to a favourite location of ours had us visit a new campsite (to us) on the North Yorkshire Coast. While we were there we spent a bit of time to visiting the resort of Scarborough, Staithes and Port er Port.. what was the … Continue readingBroadings Farm Campsite – Whitby
National Orchid Garden – Singapore Botanical Gardens
As we like orchids so much we thought it a good excuse to showcase some more photos we took in 2014 whilst in the National Orchid Garden of the Singapore Botanical Gardens. Previous photos from 2014 that set us off on the appreciation of all … Continue readingNational Orchid Garden – Singapore Botanical Gardens
Another Rescue Orchid – Un-Named!
It was a BIG mistake to return to Wilkinsons so soon after picking up our first ‘rescue’ orchid! …but we found ourselves back in the shop with the tempting proposition of yet another orchid in distress, this time at the further cut-down price of 50p! We … Continue readingAnother Rescue Orchid – Un-Named!
Big Ben – The Rescue Orchid!
I wasn’t going to buy another Orchid just yet…! …and believe me I had been tempted with all the amazing ones out at the moment showing off their blooms!! However, we were in Wilkinsons the other day and amongst their ‘reduced to clear’ items were … Continue readingBig Ben – The Rescue Orchid!