tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76258280776067573232024-03-06T00:21:07.095+00:00Ken & Kathleen Campervan TripsA light hearted and (I hope) amusing record of some of our Campervan Trips.
It is mainly intended to inform friends and family where we are, plus, to keep our children updated on what is happening to their inheritance.
I do try to include details of Camp Sites and Aires, we visit. Checkout the "labels" listed in the right margin,
Please comment if you feel inclined, at least then I know I am not talking to myself (again).Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.comBlogger543125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-73360393361051072132023-09-14T15:23:00.003+01:002023-09-24T14:46:33.940+01:00Sky Barn Farm CL, Haddington, Lincolnshire, LN5 9FL; 53.166853 -0.637868<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday, 13th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A much cooler day today, more in line with "normal" September weather, sunny, with cloud, 18c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_akurVSiSKufMw06jtWBu5Tyc0tj-wB82zVcDXgJPRrBr0aYALg9dJdIw2FbVj3e06Q8EkyULR_dRHdfdxvMO-b3k3DIrbWOhkggtt5mYgA9FELvpmXCQ7bC43jDY1Qo_XbvPGMGVN8fRCh1P3MCdNMhiEFL3NNs4-TCCsAFjZhm55JW-bysNDTvPzo/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-13%20at%2010.39.16.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_akurVSiSKufMw06jtWBu5Tyc0tj-wB82zVcDXgJPRrBr0aYALg9dJdIw2FbVj3e06Q8EkyULR_dRHdfdxvMO-b3k3DIrbWOhkggtt5mYgA9FELvpmXCQ7bC43jDY1Qo_XbvPGMGVN8fRCh1P3MCdNMhiEFL3NNs4-TCCsAFjZhm55JW-bysNDTvPzo/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-13%20at%2010.39.16.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />After much pondering of 'is it worth unloading bikes, for one day', we decide not to bother, and, instead, to take the walk across the fields to <a href="https://royaloakaubourn.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The Royal Oak"</a>, in Aubron.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The lady who owns the CL is very organised, and, we are told there are detailed instructions of the route, in the Information Hut.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">She is not kidding! It is the neatest and most organised Information Hut we have ever seen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are neatly arranged DVDs to borrow, Books, again, neatly arranged, to borrow.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVDJ3NWDCLNT9jiH0yu-hjbaChuehAHvBGGejtXUs6pp5VhVTbAKTfbiO_Gs3LPQ5SWUSdMulKSYsZpAMnkmFmI0t9yjtPmJiRZB4vNY3Do0Nr2Lw7raz3213W_O6-xaynQK8dU7IiS0jIDBuvg_zf9vbARmWD5QCUbt9Dyq_LjCiX2zIpLODb338gf8/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-13%20at%2010.37.42.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVDJ3NWDCLNT9jiH0yu-hjbaChuehAHvBGGejtXUs6pp5VhVTbAKTfbiO_Gs3LPQ5SWUSdMulKSYsZpAMnkmFmI0t9yjtPmJiRZB4vNY3Do0Nr2Lw7raz3213W_O6-xaynQK8dU7IiS0jIDBuvg_zf9vbARmWD5QCUbt9Dyq_LjCiX2zIpLODb338gf8/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-13%20at%2010.37.42.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Sure enough, middle shelf, righthand side, there are homemade leaflets, with the route across the fields, clearly marked out, including tips on. what wildlife you may see, at different points (Hares, Deer, Partridge etc).</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Unfortunately, we don't spot any wildlife, but, we do find the pub (The Royal Oak) without difficulty, and, have an excellent lunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday, 14th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dull, cloudy, but mild 17c. Is summer over?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A bit of drizzle during the last bits of packing, just to make life more interesting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUMVyKZMztqMRddBBxe1QwC-279b_eXiYtbu_vO2oYVKHdc5aykdFInC443k1jsV-2NwGOAHeOQWpUiZDCzQhaRSph_vUc-NVvgJoaBCqQ-QB8lT7eRsSZD178CSfKpwY8-uXFLOEuRGuEmgdb2-BgtxXD0MUofNRRnCJQbntTkLttWsqoFQgx5TlmVg/s1512/Screenshot%202023-09-13%20at%2017.03.32.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1068" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUMVyKZMztqMRddBBxe1QwC-279b_eXiYtbu_vO2oYVKHdc5aykdFInC443k1jsV-2NwGOAHeOQWpUiZDCzQhaRSph_vUc-NVvgJoaBCqQ-QB8lT7eRsSZD178CSfKpwY8-uXFLOEuRGuEmgdb2-BgtxXD0MUofNRRnCJQbntTkLttWsqoFQgx5TlmVg/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-13%20at%2017.03.32.png" width="226" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />To home, roughly 150 miles. The road works at Darrington were flowing freely, but, an accident near Wetherby had all three lanes of the A!(M) at a standstill. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We came to a halt just at an exit, took a chance and followed several truckers who seemed to know a way around it, sure enough, A168 took us past the hold-up</span><p></p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">So home again. Steve (neighbour) has cut the lawn for me, so, one job less to do.</span></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-32134327947731594292023-09-12T15:17:00.007+01:002023-09-12T15:33:18.916+01:00Elm Croft CL, Rockland St Peter, Norfolk, NR17 1UL (N52.539974 E0.922318) Contd...<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monday, 11th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It would appear that "Normal Service", or, at least "Normal Weather" has been resumed. This morning is cloudy, 13c with a slight breeze, and, a definitive Autumn feel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj8mKySG_-ZLSUQazDMdV29xt5IIeTyu2IWxk_Fh_CxOFSiC1RTfiSXMzhOVVAinsfZZl56FM_wCvTrhxq0pnhsL3PsD8q90gN8v3OVZ6JWDbeH5viM7ESzbtvkv3-biPwmg6aUMFYv-ycteg0uFGG58fr811BKc9GPEqSqr2pj9g4LgwmlfuzC2zk0U/s1318/Screenshot%202023-09-11%20at%2014.17.27.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1318" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj8mKySG_-ZLSUQazDMdV29xt5IIeTyu2IWxk_Fh_CxOFSiC1RTfiSXMzhOVVAinsfZZl56FM_wCvTrhxq0pnhsL3PsD8q90gN8v3OVZ6JWDbeH5viM7ESzbtvkv3-biPwmg6aUMFYv-ycteg0uFGG58fr811BKc9GPEqSqr2pj9g4LgwmlfuzC2zk0U/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-11%20at%2014.17.27.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Today, we will have to pack to leave tomorrow, but, before loading the bicycles, we decide to do a short cycle ride.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The plan is to cycle route which we walked a couple of days ago, to Little Ellingham, The instructions in the information must say it is four miles, but, I suspect it is a little further.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Knowing that we were to cycle a route which we already knew, I dispensed with taking the cycling map.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQsWOF_5aaOgEUEKmIr5fK5rsr556ruQKTqw1Q9D8W7IlCCMRSQkAAR1MtdYPDn7eonoTcmX8dD3_JzmvMcTm1SDt-R3QiaIpGgDsdVkVhLH1Oj3Al9UmvXKMGsJ1VT0RohfWtFyL1FP7CovAesgSoDjrzk-rx2B2LdIvRVgHTXEQnpByV6ZIT-mnfA4/s4032/IMG_4938.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQsWOF_5aaOgEUEKmIr5fK5rsr556ruQKTqw1Q9D8W7IlCCMRSQkAAR1MtdYPDn7eonoTcmX8dD3_JzmvMcTm1SDt-R3QiaIpGgDsdVkVhLH1Oj3Al9UmvXKMGsJ1VT0RohfWtFyL1FP7CovAesgSoDjrzk-rx2B2LdIvRVgHTXEQnpByV6ZIT-mnfA4/s320/IMG_4938.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Off we go, and arrive in Little Ellingham, three miles later.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">At this point, the plan unravels.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Kathleen suggests we cycle a little further.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I point out that I did not bring the map with me, and, the road she proposes to follow, is a road we have not cycled before.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The only bright spot is, the signposting says the road leads to Great Ellingham, which, we have been to before (it was the place we ate </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1vvikzhFdSN6eXry89ptEpOvARIyLLQQw1cFESxcU2lblV9XixhKZtcsgLOy_VRLgtUHfKb-oPvc6BN9RaenW03pHDlhmCEodS3it-JW7NKLJMB5GUPGkEYB7hXZgMsGT12BegxKnGMh3FRVsB9FkwNAuQV2zWOlkdij1F9BBEuL70g9Eicpiymo6uQ/s4032/IMG_4939.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1vvikzhFdSN6eXry89ptEpOvARIyLLQQw1cFESxcU2lblV9XixhKZtcsgLOy_VRLgtUHfKb-oPvc6BN9RaenW03pHDlhmCEodS3it-JW7NKLJMB5GUPGkEYB7hXZgMsGT12BegxKnGMh3FRVsB9FkwNAuQV2zWOlkdij1F9BBEuL70g9Eicpiymo6uQ/s320/IMG_4939.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />on Thursday).</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Accordingly, we arrive in Great Ellingham, although not in an area we recognise.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We do come to a signpost to Rocklands, although, it is not as I remember from Thursday last, but, in the absence of anything better (like a map), we follow the signposting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It is a pleasant and quiet road, so, perfect for cycling along. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08UfzOFWg-HYoNTh_MvSq-wKBgjBe4Al4n0RYnYPZM4XfcnCFhIRuG916w32RjDY08feIF2G8JgkrbwSLXJhwz-0LXUd9sD55E8Es-CYnfccfKy6Q7ooEmLNTj7ljHkDHi68_QFGDT4cY2JCsYow7gY-xk5f6qmyqr5fkUf5ksV7QegVvEIYTydCulAA/s4032/IMG_4940.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08UfzOFWg-HYoNTh_MvSq-wKBgjBe4Al4n0RYnYPZM4XfcnCFhIRuG916w32RjDY08feIF2G8JgkrbwSLXJhwz-0LXUd9sD55E8Es-CYnfccfKy6Q7ooEmLNTj7ljHkDHi68_QFGDT4cY2JCsYow7gY-xk5f6qmyqr5fkUf5ksV7QegVvEIYTydCulAA/s320/IMG_4940.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Only one doubtful cross roads, google says turn right, the signposting says go straight on. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Fortunately, there is a dog-walker passing, and, he assures us, the signposting is right, and, he tells us, reassuringly, and, with a note of pleasure in his voice, we have a long hill to climb. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Eventually, it does bring us to a junction with the road which passes through Rocklands (the B1107), but, do we turn left, or right? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There is no signposting, so, Google to the rescue.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDym3FWWUeHtUQFdOC4uYIoYX7gGLam1_lxZXCopQ9nCiWQGpmflE7mJ0Y_DDdT91YfuqXACKgw5ETE1jKIIa3q74SmTFYX7ZQxUp4iMqgV-BrwovdYXv5u3U5Nu68If5mQjoojaP_zotvMqmqBlo_KBSQh0ZD_Vi60-CwSd4RxZRU3RIaB3FFryGqhE/s4032/IMG_4941.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDym3FWWUeHtUQFdOC4uYIoYX7gGLam1_lxZXCopQ9nCiWQGpmflE7mJ0Y_DDdT91YfuqXACKgw5ETE1jKIIa3q74SmTFYX7ZQxUp4iMqgV-BrwovdYXv5u3U5Nu68If5mQjoojaP_zotvMqmqBlo_KBSQh0ZD_Vi60-CwSd4RxZRU3RIaB3FFryGqhE/s320/IMG_4941.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Grumbling has started now, and, although I am pretty sure we are almost back at the campsite, it is, of course, my fault, that we don't know precisely where we are, and, that the four mile outing has morphed into just over 9 miles!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">But, here we are, at Rocklands, with only about 1 mile to go.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday, 12th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cloudy and grey day, still mild at 17c, but, not as inviting as the sunshine and blue skies we have become used to.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuEkFR8e-A_QBosgXJ0zil5J_XrTMfACuGZT_D0yxevPFXbL7qwnpkyqYU9lAU6IL7ltqGQJ_EZrVWm2gA42VkQDmKYXwcQTpQOxznE0L3sd0xfFEymHroqm0809EqsRwlPxPBFqCpctHBznptmDby6EnngT-llBMCtsQ_WPAXjrOv1cX3mKTuNRg6Iw/s1850/Screenshot%202023-09-12%20at%2014.19.23.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1850" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuEkFR8e-A_QBosgXJ0zil5J_XrTMfACuGZT_D0yxevPFXbL7qwnpkyqYU9lAU6IL7ltqGQJ_EZrVWm2gA42VkQDmKYXwcQTpQOxznE0L3sd0xfFEymHroqm0809EqsRwlPxPBFqCpctHBznptmDby6EnngT-llBMCtsQ_WPAXjrOv1cX3mKTuNRg6Iw/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-12%20at%2014.19.23.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Today, should have been the day we travelled home, but, Kathleen decided that driving here in one stretch had been a bit to much, for poor old me, as always, being a woman, she is probably right.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A couple of days ago, on the internet, I spotted that a CL near Lincoln <b>(Sky Barn Farm CL, Haddington, Lincolnshire, LN5 9FL; 53.166853 -0.637868), </b>which gets rave reviews, had vacancies, so, I booked a couple of nights there, just to true it out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today, we travel the approximately 95 miles to <b>Sky Barn Farm CL</b>. As we head North, we run into torrential rain, the journey is mostly small country lanes, or, what passes for a main road in Norfolk and Lincolnshire (ie single carriageway A47, A17, A15).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_e-QN6B-59uvNe9MsJaLvlJvfKoANpsEy3KANnxwqk8Qbnv804JSdnH0S64FckszGOvJSa2m6QXURfCd6EY2QLIIcfzprDn3_6n8vOpsLNZe84eFiDR_0E7bbGbur3iwgso-w4ELBIQk-JCUnuKNBuOJAxGwAxCVuO2BKUngYHg5Db4WrA4mpV8PNpSQ/s3576/Screenshot%202023-09-12%20at%2014.46.16.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="3576" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_e-QN6B-59uvNe9MsJaLvlJvfKoANpsEy3KANnxwqk8Qbnv804JSdnH0S64FckszGOvJSa2m6QXURfCd6EY2QLIIcfzprDn3_6n8vOpsLNZe84eFiDR_0E7bbGbur3iwgso-w4ELBIQk-JCUnuKNBuOJAxGwAxCVuO2BKUngYHg5Db4WrA4mpV8PNpSQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-12%20at%2014.46.16.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />It is still raining heavily when we arrive, just after midday, I get soaked just hooking up to the waste water connection and EHU point.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The place is incredibly well organised, online booking system, all information Emailed to you, including access code for the gate, and WiFi password. The owner (Nicola) did show her face to ensure there was nothing further we needed, just the right level of friendly and helpful. A<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4fY8fMw6muvSvJIsAyDo0CTMLSPfPR6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pproach to the place is straightforward, even in this dismal weather.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-13739393670488046642023-09-10T18:24:00.002+01:002023-09-10T18:24:39.352+01:00Elm Croft CL, Rockland St Peter, Norfolk, NR17 1UL (N52.539974 E0.922318) Contd...<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saturday, 9th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The weather forecasters are beginning to say, this will all end soon in a thunderstorm. Well it has to, doesn't it, this is three, or possibly four hot sunny days in a row, unprecedented for the UK!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For today, however, it continues, 30c and sunny.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH01aJxhZXBkFRL1V3F3W_3UOfOF8mqVuGYW8oVU5vpDXUxNanQZc2iaMHZKLpVXhOUeAEr64da4RGiufXcuASQSONIg4lmHKhTDGt7mT1raPP8LewyyjkTo3U26LngR0L2_P5B00pZ6EIqNGDKDlOf2ulPbaad03Hi8vo3g9ZbkoZEUCAzfUdqxl-wSI/s1318/Screenshot%202023-09-09%20at%2013.48.45.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="1318" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH01aJxhZXBkFRL1V3F3W_3UOfOF8mqVuGYW8oVU5vpDXUxNanQZc2iaMHZKLpVXhOUeAEr64da4RGiufXcuASQSONIg4lmHKhTDGt7mT1raPP8LewyyjkTo3U26LngR0L2_P5B00pZ6EIqNGDKDlOf2ulPbaad03Hi8vo3g9ZbkoZEUCAzfUdqxl-wSI/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-09%20at%2013.48.45.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />An approximately 12 mile cycle ride. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hN0EIh5frFX8Qy-7t4m8aON" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rocklands St Peter - Caston - Griston - Watton - Carbrooke - Rocklands St Peter.</a> Realistically, it was far too hot to do this.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">One of the downsides of this area is, although there are pretty little villages, every 3 or 4 miles, very few of them have pubs. We passed only one pub today, and, that was closed!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sunday, 10th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Another hot day to begin, but, clouds begin to build in the evening, rain coming?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have had a fairly energetic few days, despite the heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today is a "do nothing day".</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSINK2myPjm7JUgI0AhCOwfCC-Cr277QgRLEjN3KeOL3cMMJ8dEfJJCfMT3LXZUIVX1ovSzX4vxJ4GuDo9w9E0PkqZtKYYDfJMcjY-tkQiDvSlpk-UivY7p486dULqDppe7nB8LJumTdKCahhOVgNVtjRatg8Ow2ZXExHPUDwhzNxv1KRXa9-X3WjedV4/s1310/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%2017.56.05.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1310" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSINK2myPjm7JUgI0AhCOwfCC-Cr277QgRLEjN3KeOL3cMMJ8dEfJJCfMT3LXZUIVX1ovSzX4vxJ4GuDo9w9E0PkqZtKYYDfJMcjY-tkQiDvSlpk-UivY7p486dULqDppe7nB8LJumTdKCahhOVgNVtjRatg8Ow2ZXExHPUDwhzNxv1KRXa9-X3WjedV4/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%2017.56.05.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The original plan was Sunday Carvery at <a href="https://www.rocklandswhitehart.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The White Hart,</a> in the village. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">However, when I tried to book a table, I was informed that the usual Sunday Carvery was cancelled, because of the hot weather. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Instead, they are doing BBQ food and Pizza.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The pub is only about a mile away, so, a short cycle ride.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lh3FUQxJWK-aoD40pS2YtrwWXIlpLgqG-FdfpLrUIAaU2w2xuUSpL-ycbCzLJqP4dpmCp0IsT8i825x3v5Q_QXHo5vDpdqN3CqaytX2-siTtegJN2jPLGi_xbHBBKjANcBAGV4R1tyst5U9RuNkE2_XiNTwsPQBx6dksA09_Vl_IzMPmDs7p22Ah2oo/s1322/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%2017.56.22.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1322" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lh3FUQxJWK-aoD40pS2YtrwWXIlpLgqG-FdfpLrUIAaU2w2xuUSpL-ycbCzLJqP4dpmCp0IsT8i825x3v5Q_QXHo5vDpdqN3CqaytX2-siTtegJN2jPLGi_xbHBBKjANcBAGV4R1tyst5U9RuNkE2_XiNTwsPQBx6dksA09_Vl_IzMPmDs7p22Ah2oo/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%2017.56.22.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-59720164975241594862023-09-08T19:00:00.002+01:002023-09-08T19:04:49.374+01:00Elm Croft CL, Rockland St Peter, Norfolk, NR17 1UL (N52.539974 E0.922318) Contd...<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday, 7th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Similar morning to yesterday, misty start, and 14c, by 09:00, the sun is beginning to burn off the mist, and 28c is promised.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The plan today is to have lunch at <a href="https://www.ellinghamcrown.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Crown, Great Ellingham.</a> Great Ellingham is only approximately three miles from Rocklands St Peter, not really enough for an interesting cycle ride.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHTkER68fz2DcwFXflpYrBXOUjygGnEMCz1_p6YR81r1CUX1ARJqkXJTJVDfLehBAyK2O0ZptmAsgEcgemCA6cFpM38bwwsggrBKoSzUz7H6eAXYszBEwGDycO8UyQUi1dNsvsOfc03ukn7Mz3-vQD_U897_DVFdVRa8ophqWrrzkrnkJeF7c_bdCsaM/s1320/Screenshot%202023-09-07%20at%2018.12.05.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="1320" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHTkER68fz2DcwFXflpYrBXOUjygGnEMCz1_p6YR81r1CUX1ARJqkXJTJVDfLehBAyK2O0ZptmAsgEcgemCA6cFpM38bwwsggrBKoSzUz7H6eAXYszBEwGDycO8UyQUi1dNsvsOfc03ukn7Mz3-vQD_U897_DVFdVRa8ophqWrrzkrnkJeF7c_bdCsaM/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-07%20at%2018.12.05.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Accordingly, We (well, I) decide to cycle to Great Ellingham via a circuitous route, with the intention of clocking up approximately 13-15 miles.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the event, we have to endure 30c temperatures, we run out of drinking water, and, we do just over 17 miles before we arrive for lunch at The Crown, Great Ellingham.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a certain degree of complaining.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lunch was very enjoyable, and, the waitress/barmaid was suitably impressed by two elderly cyclists who arrived for lunch, after 17+ miles, in 30c heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday, 8th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">More cloud cover today, but, still hot at 28c, and, no breeze.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After yesterday's big cycling extravaganza, I decide against suggesting more cycling to Kathleen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are local walks listed in the site information hut.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHJUv1ZDp2qXFSFAmQCF5EXEW0nemRlo4f67UdqAm32BavK7o6Z34s-rDMJ3O3EjiDM305p6JlMXzZLAsr_JszOphdvUc4vui9IZ7sRsCOju7qHe2E4GgxL7P2emajjA7S8ksdxdZfM4ICtJWVUmyWwHz7cNoZBZcrqjeKWTFz2jLHuB4y0dLGgurPEQ/s1398/Screenshot%202023-09-08%20at%2018.51.59.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1398" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHJUv1ZDp2qXFSFAmQCF5EXEW0nemRlo4f67UdqAm32BavK7o6Z34s-rDMJ3O3EjiDM305p6JlMXzZLAsr_JszOphdvUc4vui9IZ7sRsCOju7qHe2E4GgxL7P2emajjA7S8ksdxdZfM4ICtJWVUmyWwHz7cNoZBZcrqjeKWTFz2jLHuB4y0dLGgurPEQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-08%20at%2018.51.59.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We elect to do a walk which is listed as 4 miles.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is already ambitious, given my foot/ankle/achilles tendon problems, and, the heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the event, the four mile estimate is low (I did notice it had previously been listed at 8 miles, but, had been snowpaked out and amended to 4 miles. Well, we clocked up 6 miles.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This was not a wise decision, I can hardly walk this evening.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">TV schedules are disrupted this evening, Rugby World Cup, if I were at home, I would be out with the boys. Instead, I have borrowed a selection of DVDs from the site information hut, hopefully, there will be something among them to keep us both amused.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-85166075800207000742023-09-06T18:41:00.002+01:002023-09-06T18:41:17.944+01:00To Rockland St Peter, Norfolk, UK<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday, 5th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6h9h5llbgL_F7pByY7fmyX2Ne6O6_U1wyD3b_AxBAHPxAStKo7_8kPB22FgaypfGEyI9nsft74qPa4zmyt0hvIF4mwgjmoF8v5EbiImqj5fqhbpDIRi0llND-gcU7densTPT06xpUJa0Ip_yhu1q4KQsBtl_ifYqEdsl22zlJxjPap37Os6eXUgkyIA/s4000/IMGP0332.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6h9h5llbgL_F7pByY7fmyX2Ne6O6_U1wyD3b_AxBAHPxAStKo7_8kPB22FgaypfGEyI9nsft74qPa4zmyt0hvIF4mwgjmoF8v5EbiImqj5fqhbpDIRi0llND-gcU7densTPT06xpUJa0Ip_yhu1q4KQsBtl_ifYqEdsl22zlJxjPap37Os6eXUgkyIA/s320/IMGP0332.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />At this time of year, garden should not require much looking after.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQcXFAu_nyLeJL06GeIDAhaF4Yi-05t0jdLKHsbK3ayzmxlgGYpJEHR9MOkRxXozB3Nkn1APjmmH4TNFlQ_P_ReX-_mHisIJ_zvPS0B0TVKxApO7o0sKh26r53q9x7NR8M2SBGwQUdjxa4NhAQdGvM5JP7fVWoebNQQnDJFVMol0karNMZ9TBLgFsbQ8/s4000/IMGP0333.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQcXFAu_nyLeJL06GeIDAhaF4Yi-05t0jdLKHsbK3ayzmxlgGYpJEHR9MOkRxXozB3Nkn1APjmmH4TNFlQ_P_ReX-_mHisIJ_zvPS0B0TVKxApO7o0sKh26r53q9x7NR8M2SBGwQUdjxa4NhAQdGvM5JP7fVWoebNQQnDJFVMol0karNMZ9TBLgFsbQ8/s320/IMGP0333.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I do hope these flowers survive my absence. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">They have thrived so far, despite total neglect. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">At the end of last summer, I put them in the (unheated) greenhouse, then, forgot to water them, or, indeed do anything to them for the. 4 or 5 winter months. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Come spring, they looked dead, but, they have come back to life and produced lots of flowers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Elm Croft CL, Rockland St Peter, Norfolk, NR17 1UL (N52.539974 E0.922318)</span> </b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqxtp15AmmIjUJKz6bOTxEDmoSmi2iiU-b9wyk1Hrd62lkLoK9i2GF9J8tYR3lxZBowbS9fKfhqv5sMCqbLLv5GCeNcS-SfA6bZT66yMeZCOYVvFfjtbuwByCrj5CM85O4K71CwdpDm_AIRU6UK7QJ1AM3vzgmFpBe5sCK0vTEAHgbbQxBzxh4Tgxjpc/s1086/Screenshot%202023-09-05%20at%2020.32.37.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1044" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqxtp15AmmIjUJKz6bOTxEDmoSmi2iiU-b9wyk1Hrd62lkLoK9i2GF9J8tYR3lxZBowbS9fKfhqv5sMCqbLLv5GCeNcS-SfA6bZT66yMeZCOYVvFfjtbuwByCrj5CM85O4K71CwdpDm_AIRU6UK7QJ1AM3vzgmFpBe5sCK0vTEAHgbbQxBzxh4Tgxjpc/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-05%20at%2020.32.37.png" width="308" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Quite a distance. Norfolk is always deceptive, Norwich is effectively as far as London, from Newcastle. Quite a reasonable drive, despite the heat, and, the on-going road works at Darrington.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Just to add a final complication, a couple of local roads are closed, for some reason,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4fY8fMw6mucOzlrGzNmi5BXnX53m1at" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this causes great confusion to the Sat-Nav, and, irritation to the driver, after 274 miles!</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We don't arrive until 16:00, despite an early start.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">All appears satisfactory, pleasant place, all organised and tidy, only one other visitor here at the moment (caravaner).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Although it is late afternoon, it is 25c and full sunshine.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday, 6th September 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The day begins with some mist, and, a modest 13c, but, by noon, it is 29c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAstxOlI0XC3Tk5YzXvuLEoAz7wqB0FOXVKXOeoEgzUn21AyHm3Zog9M2XPOyXwGFoeAWkz20Yhaaz1l2H52k4jVh30G_nv4YMJBwkgORQYndqyBkD_BWzeprgFPjqyyHd-SCTwjqdRW9Wro-EjC66xFNDjAdN5uG3g8K8c7JTJtGj7eodXCEJ4-6yzI/s1316/Screenshot%202023-09-06%20at%2013.10.39.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="1316" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAstxOlI0XC3Tk5YzXvuLEoAz7wqB0FOXVKXOeoEgzUn21AyHm3Zog9M2XPOyXwGFoeAWkz20Yhaaz1l2H52k4jVh30G_nv4YMJBwkgORQYndqyBkD_BWzeprgFPjqyyHd-SCTwjqdRW9Wro-EjC66xFNDjAdN5uG3g8K8c7JTJtGj7eodXCEJ4-6yzI/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-06%20at%2013.10.39.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We do a cycle ride, too. explore the immediate area.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The first thing we find is that the road closed signs are a joke. The actual road closure is about two miles passed the "Road Closed" signs, and, the closure is for a stretch of about 20 metres. The locals are simply removing the plastic barriers, driving through, then, replacing the barriers. We don't even need to do that, on our bicycles, we just manoeuvre around the barriers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGA3zOtQoEUN0QGkK1YRhnJ-ndI0FIa_7ZZQMdll-9yGCVWzm4OD3_Pr1iSgWmn7IAS8pdcxHZAPW3lds2Qc1Tw5C_ee-sBhD_KnaSc-_rZYhTlcMW22bdR1uqtpJ8j41tf4Y12BUao6r9nqn3Vy4uj2bqG9saKNo3y8v7Dmj1pFqo0kxCu57BNwy0JOA/s4000/IMGP0335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGA3zOtQoEUN0QGkK1YRhnJ-ndI0FIa_7ZZQMdll-9yGCVWzm4OD3_Pr1iSgWmn7IAS8pdcxHZAPW3lds2Qc1Tw5C_ee-sBhD_KnaSc-_rZYhTlcMW22bdR1uqtpJ8j41tf4Y12BUao6r9nqn3Vy4uj2bqG9saKNo3y8v7Dmj1pFqo0kxCu57BNwy0JOA/s320/IMGP0335.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We cycle quite a circuit, given the heat,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hMLqlbe3WPc4u-gUIRswv9X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rocklands St Peter - Little Ellingham - Hingham - Scoulton - Rocklands St Peter.</a></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>The only disappointment is, that none of the villages have a pub, we have to wait until we get back to Rocklands St Peter, but, then, The Whit Hart is closed until this evening, so, we retire to the village Community Shop for coffee, sandwiches and cake.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>The afternoon is spent keeping cool!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Q5kzIm40dO1-NYw2FEnNFdHHBch3zGIr5rEptx82xwUkYb7V05q7RUvHiu6xx7nfYE5v7MdzhquqqCzM3SGeiUIQM1h0CZBdQPPbHpv1-odxn5UgCCgIWEK1DFeVkY6uaqUGTZNkszYUTrPouTwxScr7XQ9Bqeg6eAbAcK3_cN2T1pnmYOJ6x2TDGx0/s1324/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2013.07.33.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1324" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Q5kzIm40dO1-NYw2FEnNFdHHBch3zGIr5rEptx82xwUkYb7V05q7RUvHiu6xx7nfYE5v7MdzhquqqCzM3SGeiUIQM1h0CZBdQPPbHpv1-odxn5UgCCgIWEK1DFeVkY6uaqUGTZNkszYUTrPouTwxScr7XQ9Bqeg6eAbAcK3_cN2T1pnmYOJ6x2TDGx0/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2013.07.33.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Despite the weather, we decide we will go cycling, and, take in a trip to Tesco, to buy a few items we are running short on.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We know the way to Tesco, from our last visit here, but, it does occur to me, there may be a shorter route.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A brief discussion with Kathleen, and, she agrees with my gut instinct, as to the direction to Tesco, off we pedal.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We eventually come to a cross roads, which we recognise, from our previous visit, but, no sign of the Tesco store. By now, this has morphed into all my idea. We consult a couple who happen to be passing by, it turns out, they used to live in Newcastle area, small world and all that, plus, fortunately, they know where Tesco is!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">They point us in the right direction (we had not been that far out, simply had missed a turning into Godsey Road).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I accept that it is entirely my fault, and, all is right the the world, we arrive at Tesco.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Shopping is acquired, but is at the absolute limit of what I can carry in my backpack, and, it is looking ominously like rain is coming.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Back to the Keal Lodge, via the route we know, to arrive just as the first drops of rain fall,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hPzESGx4449laysADLI7HP8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 6.7 miles</a>, but, I think that might be it for today.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday 4th July 2023</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The day begins sunny, but, soon clouds over, wind has diminished slightly, still mild at 18c.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We will be going home in a couple of days, but, for some reason Kathleen insists on some clothes washing (why not wait until we get home and let the machine do it, is my logic). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpsRMivmw4SjwBMz6VCwYEMfqk6WGT9smdmokWCBldi8LqzrboeGvso2gDWXpdNSFRRU9_6_vpmOgEQOGaAvs1h9U4K7aYJGOqvmUg3sOZC0ZU65zsZpU0C8RdqqcN7n6CVzSeqWAJZR8Nl2r1M-LvQx0HKxrPX_nPkjybz3sHR3UjRVgK46I49Fafgg/s1324/Screenshot%202023-07-04%20at%2013.56.07.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1324" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpsRMivmw4SjwBMz6VCwYEMfqk6WGT9smdmokWCBldi8LqzrboeGvso2gDWXpdNSFRRU9_6_vpmOgEQOGaAvs1h9U4K7aYJGOqvmUg3sOZC0ZU65zsZpU0C8RdqqcN7n6CVzSeqWAJZR8Nl2r1M-LvQx0HKxrPX_nPkjybz3sHR3UjRVgK46I49Fafgg/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-04%20at%2013.56.07.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Cycling with no particular destination in mind.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Given that it is windy, I attempt to ride into the wind, initially, the theory being that we will have a tail wind on the return leg.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is the second time we have been in this area, and, the village of Glinton (which has a very pleasant pub, The Blue Bell, for which we are too early), again proves a puzzle, even with a Sustrans Cycle Route Map!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The intention is to head for Helpston, but, either a lack of sign posting, confusing sign posting, or, my map reading ineptitude means we end up heading south on NCN12, instead of West on NCN21. My only excuse is, it is cloudy, I cannot see where the sun is, so, cannot easily estimate our direction.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It is pleasant cycling, on a mixture of dedicated cycle track or quiet roads, so, no harm done, and, we eventually get back on track, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hOdfsCKMzGIb9Y3q_I7UmXD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to do approximately 16 miles.</a> The weather is a bit dull, with a few spots of rain, but, not enough to cause complaints.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">One of the downsides, we have found, of cycling in this area is that the many appear to be devoid of coffee and cake stops.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lilly's in Market Deeping comes to the rescue, I can recommend their bacon sandwiches, definitely, plenty of bacon. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-62076812695737429362023-07-01T18:08:00.002+01:002023-07-01T18:08:21.007+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909) <p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday, 30th June 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The weather has become much cooler today, only 19c and cloudy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A quiet morning, reading and coffee.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDJ3lro0K7XVcu6TWsXBB2A-QCIyY1GORg6jPyXcnYkAblGFCWgra70YxBXv2-FS_JkZ-kYe6iJHlG-rKwmrPBImo4QGA8Sk68w0aEsLDONxGqlvaiuR9zD36Of6_-ZCl5rul0yEmTcuT-y6oZz2K1R78T5TpekOfP2m17vLrCK-6AAnsThgiT65Pw6yg/s1400/Screenshot%202023-06-30%20at%2019.20.37.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="1400" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDJ3lro0K7XVcu6TWsXBB2A-QCIyY1GORg6jPyXcnYkAblGFCWgra70YxBXv2-FS_JkZ-kYe6iJHlG-rKwmrPBImo4QGA8Sk68w0aEsLDONxGqlvaiuR9zD36Of6_-ZCl5rul0yEmTcuT-y6oZz2K1R78T5TpekOfP2m17vLrCK-6AAnsThgiT65Pw6yg/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-30%20at%2019.20.37.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A pleasant walk, in the early afternoon, and, we make it back to the van, just as the rain starts.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">More reading, and, then, during a lull in the rain, the entertainment is watching one of our neighbours attempt to erect their inflatable awning.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">They do succeed in getting it erected, but, it takes about 3 hours, and, they do get a soaking, when the rain returns.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saturday, 1st July 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tanya's birthday today (47), so, "happy birthdays" are duly wished.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The plan for today was to go cycling, but, it is very windy, not cycling weather.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the event, the day is soon filled, but, not in the most enjoyable way. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To explain:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Modern Caravan and Motorhome water systems (ie taps, shower, toilet flush) work with a pressurised system, to create the flow of water. The pressure is supplied by a 12v electric pump, which 'kicks in" occasionally, to maintain the pressure. Unless water is being drawn (ie via a tap etc), then the pump should be silent, and off. If the pump is periodically "kicking in" when no water is being drawn, this is bad news, it means, there is a leak in the system... somewhere.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This morning, I noticed that the pump was "kicking in" periodically for no apparent reason.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have a leak, somewhere I thought, or, a tap has been left partially turned on.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A quick check showed all the taps were fully "off", no obvious evident of water leaking onto the floor etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A little later, I had cause to open the cupboard under the sink.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I found the leak, or, rather the results of the leak, the cupboard and it's contents were well soaked.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The culprit was found to be the mixer tap in the kitchen area.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The water appeared to be leaking from the base of the tap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Accessibility is almost none existent.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Fortunately, I had some tools with me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We emptied the contents of the cupboard, and Kathleen set about drying those items which could be saved, and disposing of those items which were ruined.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">With the aid of the internet, I found out how to remove the cutlery drawer, this gave me access to the underside of the kitchen sink, and the waste water pipe, but, I still could not access the tap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I removed the kitchen sink (with some difficulty), and, the waste water pipework.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I was now able to remove the kitchen tap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Closer examination showed that the leak was in fact coming from the top of the tap, but, gravity was causing the water to flow down the inside of the tap body, and, emerge at the base.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I suspect the tap needs a new ceramic cartridge (thank you YouTube).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The temporary solution is to re-assemble the sink and waste water system and lay the tap, in the sink, so, the leaking water simply goes down the drain.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Replacing the cartridge will have to wait until we get home, I am sure we can work around the problem for a few days, particularly if we increase our frequency of "eating out".</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am sure, the part could have been ordered online, and, delivered here, but, I am equally sure there will be more than one type, size, etc etc, so, best to wait until I am home. </span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-58585045990455823632023-06-29T20:20:00.004+01:002023-06-30T19:38:58.000+01:00Windsor - Amerden Caravan Park, Taplow contd....<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday, 28th June 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Another cooler 20C day.Quite cloudy, but, according to the forecast, no rain until tonight, but, that proves to be incorrect as we get a shower lasting about 10 minutes, around lunch time.</span> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNztqsY-oZ5bSpzakHsN_Gbvd8suzACl0OaNAl1b02Qb0up9iVtXeX9o3J_DAKvtSXL-3uqEAECTYEQTxJCj590LRpkzBoJiMEix6gXZ9vhlBu6-kHveETUclXXSGny6_FHlEVJFhWkude32YWi4EVTQtptm43gaRqEjD-Xdh4b1AoLzX_IOZWDqAcz3s/s1396/Screenshot%202023-06-28%20at%2014.48.11.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="1396" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNztqsY-oZ5bSpzakHsN_Gbvd8suzACl0OaNAl1b02Qb0up9iVtXeX9o3J_DAKvtSXL-3uqEAECTYEQTxJCj590LRpkzBoJiMEix6gXZ9vhlBu6-kHveETUclXXSGny6_FHlEVJFhWkude32YWi4EVTQtptm43gaRqEjD-Xdh4b1AoLzX_IOZWDqAcz3s/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-28%20at%2014.48.11.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A short walk, to explore our surroundings, ready for any future visit.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The plan is to pack up and go to Gary's today, and park on their drive, rather than stay at the Campsite.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is because we are going to take advantage of our last opportunity to see/hear Gabriel, singing in the St Georges School Choir, at St Georges Chapel, Windsor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I say last opportunity, because he leaves St Georges School in July.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It is an early morning venue, and, we have to be at Gary's by 07:30! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">St Georges Chapel is part of Windsor Castle, and, for security reasons, late arrivals are not allowed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Accordingly, we didn't wish to take the risk of leaving the site at (say) 07:00, then being stuck in traffic or whatever, the Site Owner did offer that we could leave the van at the site beyond the normal check out time, but, that would mean cycling to Windsor at 07:00 in the morning, so, on balance, it seems wise to park on Gary's drive for the night.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday, 29th June 2023.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today, we are to attend the School assembly, and, performance by St Georges School Choir, in St Georges Chapel, with the environs of Windsor Castle. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are upon crack of dawn, well, 06:30, because Gabriel has to be dropped off at school by 08:00, then, Salma must be taken to school, then, we must be back at St Georges, in time for admittance to the Chapel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It is a bit of an ordeal, a flight of goodness knows how many steps leads up to the Castle walls (obviously built before EU Disabled Accessibility legislation).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The choir performance is extremely enjoyable.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Vas-735ZBsY5MUx8Vq-VfOu6rOIJHw3rZgcgjhuTKIoH0-Go3ntC8p9oOw-YAJFVu0rzkp-5x6pT30wz64AGJQru2oi0Z6p3mBkZnBT1nfcMaL69yUu2mpHhM9a9w-Ac1A03J9cLz1Smpl7b7gU1ExYoFzscUaol5EgVB5Nqs7yvvTY4FJc7sQVO8_M/s1546/Screenshot%202023-06-28%20at%2019.30.15.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="1216" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Vas-735ZBsY5MUx8Vq-VfOu6rOIJHw3rZgcgjhuTKIoH0-Go3ntC8p9oOw-YAJFVu0rzkp-5x6pT30wz64AGJQru2oi0Z6p3mBkZnBT1nfcMaL69yUu2mpHhM9a9w-Ac1A03J9cLz1Smpl7b7gU1ExYoFzscUaol5EgVB5Nqs7yvvTY4FJc7sQVO8_M/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-28%20at%2019.30.15.png" width="252" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Afterwards, a little food shopping at Tesco, a fill up with diesel, and, then, the drive to <b>Keal Lodge CL, </b>at<b> Deeping St James.</b></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">All starts well, the M25 is tolerable, but, this does not last,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4fY8fMw6mtg3azH7YlYIHFUomLq8jhJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a significant accident on the M1 northbound</a><a href="https://youtu.be/ED8NtWq_RBQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>(two articulated wagons have collided, then, gone off the motorway, through the safety barrier (on the hard shoulder side, fortunately, not the central reservation).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A few miles of tailback slows us down somewhat.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It occurs to me, could this be the reason my amazon Prime Order for Tanya's birthday, is running late?, is it in one of those two trucks?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We arrive at Keal Lodge around 15:30, we have been here before, just a few weeks. ago, so, we are quite familiar with the set up.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-33978297991406176062023-06-28T14:46:00.002+01:002023-06-30T19:39:21.931+01:00Windsor - Amerden Caravan Park, Taplow contd....<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monday, 26th June 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After yesterday's "excitement" of cycling in the dusk, through a heavily wooded, and therefore quite dark area, Kathleen is not up for cycling to Gary's today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I decide to renew my acquaintance with Uber, and get a taxi. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I still have the App on my phone, it was last used in 2018!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Payment card details have expired, so, that needs to be updated, then, I find that, for some reason, it will not allow me to arrange a pick-up from the Campsite.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reason that, perhaps, it is because the Campsite is located on bridle path, signposted "authorised vehicles only", we walk to the end of the lane, to try our luck there.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We do spot a bus stop, but, there is no timetable/destination board displayed, we are surrounded by houses costing £2million plus, so, I doubt they have much need for a bus.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Uber comes good, and, allows me to set a pickup at the junction of two roads, gives me the registration number of the cab, and, an eta to pickup. With tracking which amazon would be proud of, a cab turn up in about 5 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The smooth and efficient way in which outfits like Amazon and Uber operate often makes me ponder, how would it be if we got rid of the Civil Service/Government and substituted Uber/Amazon?, would everything run smoothly, would my friend Doug have got his driving licence renewal in days, not months, with regular tracking information to tell him when to expect it?, rather than the shambles which is DVLA.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">However, successive Government's efforts at outsourcing have only brought us disasters like PFI, and Capita.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am not a habitual taxi user, so, not familiar with what to expect cost wise, in the event it is £16 for approximately 6 miles, is that reasonable?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Gary is working in his home office.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM8SCEF9YmlYdGvmxxMSWbRH52lxdjykk1fjsHN8n8FiAGiFM6m1C1OUX4TolsSOCdWjISeQuxj_E4v89vrUtybBfMX392KgatxxLfuvP5LcdfX0y1deC4-Anypcb69PDU1z6ZVy7U5giZCNgrFQZKcs7p_6x0lB3kEdxGCTEhKFjQLJ4eKHij5gjy58/s4032/IMG_4840.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM8SCEF9YmlYdGvmxxMSWbRH52lxdjykk1fjsHN8n8FiAGiFM6m1C1OUX4TolsSOCdWjISeQuxj_E4v89vrUtybBfMX392KgatxxLfuvP5LcdfX0y1deC4-Anypcb69PDU1z6ZVy7U5giZCNgrFQZKcs7p_6x0lB3kEdxGCTEhKFjQLJ4eKHij5gjy58/s320/IMG_4840.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We get stuck into the fence painting again.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">One side finished, then a break for lunch, made by Susana, on her return from the Gym.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After lunch we begin working our way along the longest side. This consists of about 11 panels, Gabriel tells me it is 20 metres, and, I would say he is about right.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Two panels completed, this is slightly more time consuming than the first side, since there are bracing struts to paint too. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The good news is the fence posts are concrete, so, do not require painting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The tub of paint is running low, and, we don't quite manage to complete another panel, before we run out of paint, so, the job is stopped for want of materials.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkk3R6KBSkNuGJQpCNkQOZiAQoWQ_cLXnbEEo51tWhZlP_TSvaRe0oaSOh-fPkzUe5YaEtdT2hit299SSIftJAytqNfx3PCgdi_gteWxpvcjMD4vsalUCc6Cye21A6fEsPZ74d5d2-d3m6kqD5ST6BtHn3COgbutKuigIT0W7Kzbc4SAH-08DZTDyegs/s4032/IMG_4841.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkk3R6KBSkNuGJQpCNkQOZiAQoWQ_cLXnbEEo51tWhZlP_TSvaRe0oaSOh-fPkzUe5YaEtdT2hit299SSIftJAytqNfx3PCgdi_gteWxpvcjMD4vsalUCc6Cye21A6fEsPZ74d5d2-d3m6kqD5ST6BtHn3COgbutKuigIT0W7Kzbc4SAH-08DZTDyegs/s320/IMG_4841.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We are under orders, from Gary, not Gabriel, that we must leave some fence for Gabriel to paint, since it is one of his chores.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are 8 or 9 panels remaining to be painted, it looks like that may be Gabriel's some holiday task.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Off to a Greek Restaurant for our evening meal, then, a lift from Gary to the oddly named "Monkey Island Lane", from where we walk the 1.5 miles or so, over the pedestrian/cycle bridge over the Thames, and back to Amerden Caravan Site.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday, 27th June 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today, is much cooler, only 20C, it would have been a better day for working, painting the fence, but, too late, we have used all of the paint, and worked in the 28c heat!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We were invited to attend Salma's school sports day, and, subsequent picnic, but, instead we are having a day off, relaxing at the campsite.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The only excitement today is a couple of new arrivals, there are five of us here now.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">One of the arrivals is quite a large van, and, they have just unloaded a motor scooter, and ridden off on it. Happy memories of our scooter. made me ponder, "should we get another one?".</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have a visit from Gary and Salma, in the evening. I offer Salma my last Malt Loaf Snack, think, she will not like them. Big mistake, Salma likes them and scoffs the lot!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p> </p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-41645983581496202782023-06-27T09:19:00.007+01:002023-06-30T19:39:51.533+01:00Windsor - Amerden Caravan Park, Taplow<p><b> <span style="font-family: arial;">Saturday, 24th June 2023</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHzATtddMa468AUGQhWe0JsYeb-XWytx-ZC6Bu5gOg_rRaVcKxsvQkuf5BIkuG0k2Tr45QhJmVEbkSNKWSoK_f7rjV3tu85mhAOTrzswgDZuG91KATlKPl0p_o8e3wvqmQenfVMcNcUEv_KJnWuZj7mZp3STKIDH6AnUjx9SDvcgSwO4jxXvwMLldIpE/s1176/Screenshot%202023-06-24%20at%2020.44.28.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="830" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHzATtddMa468AUGQhWe0JsYeb-XWytx-ZC6Bu5gOg_rRaVcKxsvQkuf5BIkuG0k2Tr45QhJmVEbkSNKWSoK_f7rjV3tu85mhAOTrzswgDZuG91KATlKPl0p_o8e3wvqmQenfVMcNcUEv_KJnWuZj7mZp3STKIDH6AnUjx9SDvcgSwO4jxXvwMLldIpE/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-24%20at%2020.44.28.png" width="226" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Today we head for Windsor. Leisurely start, on the road by about 10:00.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Easy going, although, instead of taking us straight down A1 to M25, which I would usually expect, Sat-Nav detours us onto A421 and takes us to M1, then M25.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hindsight makes me guess that the Sat-nav took into account the state of the M25, and avoided putting us on to it for as long as possible.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The M25 is seldom a pleasure to drive on, no idea why, perhaps Royal Ascot, or, Glastonbury, but the traffic was horrendous traffic on M25, not much above walking pace for mile after mile.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A quick stop at Gary's, to drop off a "spare" bicycle, which I am donating to Gary or Gabriel, unto them to draw lots for it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">First surprise, Gary is not there, he has jetted off to Norway, to do a quick ship inspection job, due back tomorrow.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgxfdCgEl3zMRXu7gcrje-dMuRmMzjojfmjZh30YmBn0RFoIcvUszNdXOQriVkrIQo3AzMu78OQC_BM2KWbHd1jBU8nM87WXZ86hK7muboMJQmH-WzRSfCdqRk7puBUhUcMkf_aAGVLEAH-BVjqnHGVt-zNn_WXM3GRrdBHNEG-Y8RGrAqpUM2BmyvHY/s320/IMGP0318.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Then on to <a href="https://amerdencaravanpark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amerden Caravan Site, Taplow.</a></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Seems pleasant enough, not crowded, friendly enough greeting from the Owner/Warden, <a href="https://youtu.be/1z5OHgEqtWY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">approach not difficult,</a> but quite a long single track stretch, which thankfully, seems quiet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHMgjNTF7VbVIXxbhlJ3kJ7CI5vW1d5_o2zjP9_cHk7JlEz9fzwb3oZlA0RcR2CleDhOvwkaneq0-xaCw2Jj3fH8A8GdBg_Q7QfD2ioUTaeVJgGMs4xufyQPNYFoqYWurS-N776rXujTwzXDcCiEoh8LAgaqVu3MJkf6-0EAeYHH5w_TlUSTFy_ntbeU/s320/IMGP0319.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the evening, a short explore on the bicycles, to try and find our route to Gary's, by bicycle, initially not very successful, we end up in someone's garden, near Bray Lock, on the River Thames. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The owner is initially rather aggressive, but, when he realised we we two harmless pensioners, who had genuinely taken a wrong turn, he was actually quite helpful in pointing us in the right direction.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We find the pedestrian/cycle bridge over the Thames, into the oddly named Monkey Island Lane, and then to Maidenhead Road, once you know where you are going, it is only about 1.5 miles to Maidenhead Road.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I suppose, the moral of the story is, thank goodness it is not America, we may have been shot!.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sunday, 25th June 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Initially, we believe Gabriel is at Basketball, but, in the event, he turns up at Church, and, sits with his Granny (ie Kathleen), which pleases her very much.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We cycle to Windsor, on the bicycles, 6.22 miles to the church, and, then, on to Gary's.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A quick snack, after which I rope Gabriel into painting the garden fence.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a bit of a back story. It is supposed to be Gabriel's chore, but, IMHO, it is a bit intimidating for a 13 year old, it is a pretty big fence! A bit of encouragement is needed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">My technique is simply get the paint and a brush and make. start. It takes about five minutes before Gabriel appears, paint brush in hand and starts helping.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitCk5Sw0c0NOeqUJ6VDRJPi3DZlROv6_yOy6zx7jrL8uWiXEgWBlgbrWPjDwvtm4d1PQFTf4Pq8F96T9RqnudmXuNBf8wNI3GSa2B5maXxUBIQ_eiwo3T2CYqsXwsBfdsvj5eKfR2cEw0VMn3md0o-_h96yq6HS_yB2z0Fg43R1xW0S82uKWV2XqK3cY/s4032/IMG_4835.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitCk5Sw0c0NOeqUJ6VDRJPi3DZlROv6_yOy6zx7jrL8uWiXEgWBlgbrWPjDwvtm4d1PQFTf4Pq8F96T9RqnudmXuNBf8wNI3GSa2B5maXxUBIQ_eiwo3T2CYqsXwsBfdsvj5eKfR2cEw0VMn3md0o-_h96yq6HS_yB2z0Fg43R1xW0S82uKWV2XqK3cY/s320/IMG_4835.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We do a couple of hours, me employing my usual technique of suggesting "why not just do a little more" to get keep Gabriel going, and, get quite a few metres done.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As we paint, we also manage to have a pleasant chat, about various things, but, not least about his recent Presentation at school on the subject of "Competitiveness", which, under the circumstances, turns out to be quite appropriate!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After Gabriel's motivation falters and dies, Kathleen takes over as my fellow painter.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVKVWYe3jJmKwKUsxh4QrtzhUK678nHIbSg8nhy0Zb2nWGfXVpyWnzK-wOJu2DzBBUCpEBCsO_ceohNA1CZWCuGgdQCXBIpa7DTIBt4NThZ75D1_46bw3lxFyIiDucJBVzY3o2JD5LSx7QqNArHmZ-q7UVZgtFj2WZOOF_COjChQR2utRdSHStTQDX68/s4032/IMG_4836.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVKVWYe3jJmKwKUsxh4QrtzhUK678nHIbSg8nhy0Zb2nWGfXVpyWnzK-wOJu2DzBBUCpEBCsO_ceohNA1CZWCuGgdQCXBIpa7DTIBt4NThZ75D1_46bw3lxFyIiDucJBVzY3o2JD5LSx7QqNArHmZ-q7UVZgtFj2WZOOF_COjChQR2utRdSHStTQDX68/s320/IMG_4836.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Competitve as ever, Kathleen has to ensure we get at least as much done as the Gabriel/Ken partnership.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We reach the beginning of Salma's play area, at which point, a truce is called and we stop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I didn't measure it, but, I would estimate 12 linear metres painted, which is about two thirds of one side.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After a brief rest and relaxation, we head off for an evening meal at GoGo's restaurant, in a rather smart Marina, near Windsor Race Course, I doubt many of the clientele here have spent the afternoon painting the garden fence.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsYdb0dGmzhoe2u4w4m9aw8ije5rjPnU1rGDZ6knpBzS0lI2eYKZrzgy00WyiGmLdvJORv1K5BpH9GvqN08IWLkEzKflKXwZi05gQjtawN-Fzj4JOBJF_OF0oAvcdYrq8OhugDeqFyLxudQqv5XY6CnkwJPf8Ov5Nz8sezemTu1KcpmqGuJiY9dY7LWQ/s1314/Screenshot%202023-06-25%20at%2021.03.42.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1314" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsYdb0dGmzhoe2u4w4m9aw8ije5rjPnU1rGDZ6knpBzS0lI2eYKZrzgy00WyiGmLdvJORv1K5BpH9GvqN08IWLkEzKflKXwZi05gQjtawN-Fzj4JOBJF_OF0oAvcdYrq8OhugDeqFyLxudQqv5XY6CnkwJPf8Ov5Nz8sezemTu1KcpmqGuJiY9dY7LWQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-25%20at%2021.03.42.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />After meal, at GoGo's Restaurant, iwe cycle back to the van.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Leaving Gabriel to admire the Lamborghini parked near our bicycles, we were definitely the only customers who arrived on bicycles!<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This was not as pleasurable as the ride there. Spitting on to rain, although it never actually rained, and, getting dark.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We do have good lights, but a bit intimidating all the same.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Don't think we will be doing that again.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-10507135870395707972023-06-23T20:08:00.002+01:002023-06-23T20:24:04.161+01:00To Windsor, and beyond, we hope!<p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Claypole, near Newark, Friday, 23rd June 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmY36d4qRZdxRtzk8O9imndDv6idWlmDEqRY3CHoSyZmC-rcP-cXC4gWcXK_KUvOpT_CekcixdeyO4a64CU_s8mRLvvwFmy84-L8HrI1uWMGXUHpjSUSOMseJQevZ1E82W75TwtXI6_1XAb1H2hvyhrjBP2r7NtluAuWj1bGxEV3T-2FWEw02uYMiVKg0/s4000/IMGP0312.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmY36d4qRZdxRtzk8O9imndDv6idWlmDEqRY3CHoSyZmC-rcP-cXC4gWcXK_KUvOpT_CekcixdeyO4a64CU_s8mRLvvwFmy84-L8HrI1uWMGXUHpjSUSOMseJQevZ1E82W75TwtXI6_1XAb1H2hvyhrjBP2r7NtluAuWj1bGxEV3T-2FWEw02uYMiVKg0/s320/IMGP0312.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The plan is to visit Gary and family, in Windsor, then, move on to other destinations, for a week or two.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is dependant on Kathleen's medical appointments, we have been led to believe that nothing will happened before August.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So, the garden is left in Claire's tender care, and the daily(?) checking of the post, for possible appointments, to Phillippa.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We really are falling apart, the penalty of old. age!, I have been afflicted with what I am told is "Plantar Fasciitis", what. ever it is, it is very painful, and, appears to flair up for no apparent reason. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Unfortunately, there is no viable diversion, so, no choice but to "put up with it".</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Home by 15:30.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-28200686732907233192023-05-16T18:59:00.051+01:002023-05-18T16:41:42.098+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909) Contd 5.......<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday 17th May 2023</b></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: arial;">Slightly cloudy day, but, dry and 16c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am still suffering with foot/heel pain. It is no worse, but, equally, no better. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I don't think the cycling had any adverse effects, but, Kathleen is reluctant to go cycling two days in a row. A rest day is in order.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday 18th 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Warm and humid, feels like it might end in thunder. 17c and calm.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccUcLwIeQyfAoxRLdEtteRB80am2de3rvpOh0KXwDb3dQuuZowSSh8gYx__uvcGjSKHUFwMDfzzUpVbQ1JvEDBhAx_6Zz0htYWwgFD6gvbPu6aOCm35aClaChCNZsdpeFC3wPSncAJwKbSDZgFCDxqpwfKdu15M8viHTaMoXUn1VAOYH_aF0gyXh5/s1314/Screenshot%202023-05-18%20at%2013.57.26.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1314" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccUcLwIeQyfAoxRLdEtteRB80am2de3rvpOh0KXwDb3dQuuZowSSh8gYx__uvcGjSKHUFwMDfzzUpVbQ1JvEDBhAx_6Zz0htYWwgFD6gvbPu6aOCm35aClaChCNZsdpeFC3wPSncAJwKbSDZgFCDxqpwfKdu15M8viHTaMoXUn1VAOYH_aF0gyXh5/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-18%20at%2013.57.26.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Today is a "Holy Day" (Acension Day), but, there does not appear to be a Mass at the Church in Deeping St James (Our Lady of Lincoln and St Guthriac), so, a black mark for Kathleen.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I have worked out a route to include two Churches, dedicated to Saints I have not collected yet, in my ABC of the Saints Names, Cyclechat Challenge.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We cycle first to Bainton, to collect St Mary, </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pfsZJ0Lw5b-4k-KiVxklOmmhju-1FvbWH1o4CdL9cCgM6-9pCFfjzcoB9zsgZgd6GcbiV_rIIbZ3bwInHUXypIN6MzwRaJ_ttPIp4Xa2FC6DILQoxLNPYo8QHYB-treul_7Q2pQ4Oc49Q1YS5-yBKdN1GH2ImmX3WJZaWUzUtSFuEmtDTvvmYAOt/s4000/LIMGP0294.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pfsZJ0Lw5b-4k-KiVxklOmmhju-1FvbWH1o4CdL9cCgM6-9pCFfjzcoB9zsgZgd6GcbiV_rIIbZ3bwInHUXypIN6MzwRaJ_ttPIp4Xa2FC6DILQoxLNPYo8QHYB-treul_7Q2pQ4Oc49Q1YS5-yBKdN1GH2ImmX3WJZaWUzUtSFuEmtDTvvmYAOt/s320/LIMGP0294.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />and, then to Tallington, to collect St Lawrence of Rome. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">That is "L" and "M" ticked off, "N" next.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Neither of these churches had clear name boards, rather disappointing when we had cycled there especially to photograph the bike, and name of the Church.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After Tallington, we take the small roads, via Langtoft.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have no success finding a pub serving food, so, we stop off at Market Deeping, The Stage, for lunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">18.72 miles, and, only mild grumbling from the back for <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hMiKmEFiZ0-W2pkLXUDj21P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deeping St James - Bainton - Tallington - Barholm - Langtoft - Market Deeping - Deeping St James. </a></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-62658730876826408922023-05-16T18:53:00.001+01:002023-05-16T18:59:33.637+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909) Contd 4.......<p><b> <span style="font-family: arial;">Sunday 14th May 2023.</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Foggy first thing, but, by lunch time, 20c and sunny, and, it continued like that, until. evening.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunday, means church for Kathleen, I busy myself finding slightly shorter route, via the Church Yard of the C of E church.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am thinking it is a bit of a waste, since this will be the last Sunday we will be here, but, it turns out, Thursday is a "Holy Day' (Ascension Day, apparently), so, a return visit to Church will be required for Kathleen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6nX0j8KSRcmb3jEwDzk-BvUOcTMeUAoqJDT3WekifC1NXwAAnB5MLwcn8sJVk4-jMDq1dMaxhPzJHYlUHOMKA29KDvKStPJ5xmrReW_GURinUktwDqUYrnCFz68kWYpTWo01FuKVyLINuaivUYqHMcvxbXIFcx4fb-vwWD9Zv-UUCGJIGjUU829e/s1404/Screenshot%202023-05-14%20at%2018.53.02.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="1404" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6nX0j8KSRcmb3jEwDzk-BvUOcTMeUAoqJDT3WekifC1NXwAAnB5MLwcn8sJVk4-jMDq1dMaxhPzJHYlUHOMKA29KDvKStPJ5xmrReW_GURinUktwDqUYrnCFz68kWYpTWo01FuKVyLINuaivUYqHMcvxbXIFcx4fb-vwWD9Zv-UUCGJIGjUU829e/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-14%20at%2018.53.02.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />After lunch, we "do" another of the walks described to us by the site owner.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A very pleasant walk, across the fields to the adjacent village of Frognall, it is very warm and sunny, so, a couple of Magnums (ice creams, not guns) are the order of the day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Steaks for our evening meal, and, it is still warm enough to eat outside, not often that happens in the UK.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monday 15th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunny, and dry, but, windy and cool at 14c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I have a recurrence of my foot pain. This has happened before, a few weeks ago. The knowledgeable on on all things medical (Dana) diagnosed Plantar Fasciitis. So, today would appear to be a day of rest, certainly no walking. Cycling may be a possibility, if the wind dies down a little.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday, 16th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunny and dry, with 17c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieASS-CW_C0CYa-Hbh6WUB66b1y56YDNqy6kW1HOpf3JgehWtByPbEsSPnoaLKuaHs7fthmefEovYiGxi2PZjNeJLwwjlvkt_LwJcx6RJRkUG5yImAcPN0TVR-SEW8YSyVEhqqFBnk3EgO3PqR17xE22l8ar2rCSQP2th2uFBQOo0180hNPreUTG8T/s1320/Screenshot%202023-05-16%20at%2014.17.26.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1320" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieASS-CW_C0CYa-Hbh6WUB66b1y56YDNqy6kW1HOpf3JgehWtByPbEsSPnoaLKuaHs7fthmefEovYiGxi2PZjNeJLwwjlvkt_LwJcx6RJRkUG5yImAcPN0TVR-SEW8YSyVEhqqFBnk3EgO3PqR17xE22l8ar2rCSQP2th2uFBQOo0180hNPreUTG8T/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-16%20at%2014.17.26.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A little shopping needed, my foot is not upto walking the couple of miles to Tesco. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We cycle there instead, 4.27 miles, there and back. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Even being careful what I buy, we have a back pack each filled with stuff, too. pedal back.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I suspect another journey will be required for more wine, but, not today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The cakes survive the journey back, so we </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVU10JjzfXC3po1RS7Q-MYdheyLnPDSzqJrQvkToTcyPkRzSkPNtxG29QTWc4uvwI1b0yilNUCyLjB_8RkHIG1mEWRDvXuE3VxfKQ_B-3Kb2mD3gwXH1wp7tGB7FzWR-yfP0HM7jkiJVicTtnRFGJx3Tgf-V32prJs4lC-jgow-CI6c53Kbo5mwrZ/s1318/Screenshot%202023-05-16%20at%2014.17.04.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="1318" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVU10JjzfXC3po1RS7Q-MYdheyLnPDSzqJrQvkToTcyPkRzSkPNtxG29QTWc4uvwI1b0yilNUCyLjB_8RkHIG1mEWRDvXuE3VxfKQ_B-3Kb2mD3gwXH1wp7tGB7FzWR-yfP0HM7jkiJVicTtnRFGJx3Tgf-V32prJs4lC-jgow-CI6c53Kbo5mwrZ/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-16%20at%2014.17.04.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />have coffee and cake, before setting off for a <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hMApPyUq9RcV81TwesMiuLp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">circuit of the Deepings.</a></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">No particular destination in mind, we find the pub called <a href="https://whatpub.com/pubs/PET/77/goat-frognall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The Goat"</a> which the site owner told us about, but, the time is wrong for lunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We cycle on and quite unexpectedly end up in Market Deeping, <a href="https://whatpub.com/pubs/PET/130/bull-market-deeping" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bull</a> is still not serving food, for some reason, so, we go to the highly recommended <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2619823-d7778235-Reviews-Lilli_s_Tearoom_Cakery-Market_Deeping_Lincolnshire_England.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilly's Tea Room</a>, for a light lunch (very enjoyable, bacon sandwiches bursting with bacon). The original plan is to finish off with a piece of their very tempting cakes, but, the bacon sandwich is so large, it defeats Kathleen, and, by the time I have eaten one and a half bacon. sandwiches, I cannot eat a cake too.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A few more miles, after lunch, end up with approximately 14.5.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-77453535172007895462023-05-13T16:18:00.001+01:002023-05-16T18:59:11.496+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909) Contd 3.......<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday 11th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunny and 12c, with a promise of 16c. The forecast suggests a similar day to yesterday, but, a degree or two cooler.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today it is necessary to do some chores.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A shopping trip for essentials, including bread, milk, wine, to the nearest supermarket, which turns out to be a small and expensive Coop, It is just under 3 miles, there and back, and, as I said, expensive, I think I will cycle to the Tesco if we need anything else!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Kathleen dons her "washer woman" gear and washes some clothes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We decide to stay here longer, and, after checking with the lady who runs the place, all is arranged, we can stay up to Friday 19th May, if we wish.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Ominously, having decided to stay longer, we have a thunder storm, and, heavy rain!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday, 12th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dull, windy, and 11c, by lunch time, it has started to rain. I do hope we have not screwed up the weather by deciding to stay!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This site has no toilet block/shower block, so, we have to use the van shower etc. This is not really a problem, particularly if you are "plugged in" to fresh water and waste water systems, (which we are here), so, no lugging fresh water and disposing of waste water.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">However, Kathleen's "hair washing events" usually pose a problem in these circumstances, since a volume of water just short of a small reservoir appears to be required, plus, the hot water boiler only has a capacity of approximately 10 litres, so, none stop hot water can pose a problem.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I bought a<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N4E5H9B?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_18&amp=&crid=2GK1TWV4PGNPB&sprefix=shower%2Bhead%2Bon%2Foff&th=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> little gadget</a> off Amazon (where else) which allows you to stop/start the flow of water at the shower head, without touching the on/off control, and potentially, unintentionally, altering the temperature setting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am pleased to report, it worked superbly, grumbling level reduced by 75%, a win!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saturday 13th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dull and cool, 10c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The forecast says 17c and sunshine by shortly after lunch time, well, that does not materialise.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoyeMzCHQwaFDBNKMSLgVEWGsHtV92ad6cN75Veuo0v5eJ-F8Sax4zkvi2rEpxdVwNRVzF72OD1H4YBrrN2SEvoEyODA3DV2oYN8E3_-NPJgNYATGLTI9yyUC7U4-3mGCxgR20ewPY0BhYYRGIFFJ6PZPWgd6X3EgvfUBCh_rCljveTLA8w7H6K4e/s1422/Screenshot%202023-05-13%20at%2016.04.50.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="1422" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoyeMzCHQwaFDBNKMSLgVEWGsHtV92ad6cN75Veuo0v5eJ-F8Sax4zkvi2rEpxdVwNRVzF72OD1H4YBrrN2SEvoEyODA3DV2oYN8E3_-NPJgNYATGLTI9yyUC7U4-3mGCxgR20ewPY0BhYYRGIFFJ6PZPWgd6X3EgvfUBCh_rCljveTLA8w7H6K4e/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-13%20at%2016.04.50.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The woman who owns the site has told us at least twice about a pub called "The Blue Bell" at Glinton, and, how there is a pleasant walk, along the river to it.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have actually cycled to Glinton a couple of days ago, but, the walk takes follows footpaths, rather than roads.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The instructions we were given are reasonably easy to follow, and, 3.91 miles later, we arrive at "The Blue Bell", just shortly after 12:00 noon.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1HeY0NHuiNtozDllZxtYES0Yo09L7B0gVrWqYg54EPmQXZ_Rh2AmMQ4dZGxZJ6JrsT0npYj06ZZM5ANtZStXXrJnrZi6wMOgf65xNuG52smodjtFQ3Rh1_XVapNC9TlriO1AlR5BytGPbrzC1WlTyNQ7lBDoGoFmpX2w3DraR-nn1Qrt1eXcwA9x/s1402/Screenshot%202023-05-13%20at%2016.05.45.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1402" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1HeY0NHuiNtozDllZxtYES0Yo09L7B0gVrWqYg54EPmQXZ_Rh2AmMQ4dZGxZJ6JrsT0npYj06ZZM5ANtZStXXrJnrZi6wMOgf65xNuG52smodjtFQ3Rh1_XVapNC9TlriO1AlR5BytGPbrzC1WlTyNQ7lBDoGoFmpX2w3DraR-nn1Qrt1eXcwA9x/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-13%20at%2016.05.45.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />It is a very pleasant pub, and, a pint of Landlord (J2O for Kathleen) and a light lunch are ordered and consumed.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We try to make a circular walk of it, by returned via a slightly different route, not much of a circle, but it is further at 4.25 miles.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">8.16 miles for the day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-56339522640127805782023-05-10T19:55:00.002+01:002023-05-16T18:58:47.223+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909) Contd 2.......<p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday 9th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Light cloud, 14c. The forecast says a high of 18c, and, rain from lunch time on.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hkkFOmEF_gwqoxsoSl9wGSwK3GrzRYvj6vQn8xgLlJIhQluRlvkvhXQwU5See2QHyBpnyFgP7NqASB7vvmxiqR0yduRO7V_9xN5P9unxWz_vdYBoDdIspdJutOjQh7Hc4jpDgWvJEQUjG2W-pD72eI59vgyjoueXy7UEDJwBJfnhklXO_NoY_H6b/s1402/Screenshot%202023-05-09%20at%2017.44.57.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1402" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hkkFOmEF_gwqoxsoSl9wGSwK3GrzRYvj6vQn8xgLlJIhQluRlvkvhXQwU5See2QHyBpnyFgP7NqASB7vvmxiqR0yduRO7V_9xN5P9unxWz_vdYBoDdIspdJutOjQh7Hc4jpDgWvJEQUjG2W-pD72eI59vgyjoueXy7UEDJwBJfnhklXO_NoY_H6b/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-09%20at%2017.44.57.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />After yesterdays cycling, we take our chances with the weather and set out walking.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">No real destination in mind, the idea is to. explore the immediate area, and, have our lunch out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Kathleen even volunteered to pay for lunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Finding somewhere serving food turns out to be more difficult than we thought, the nearest pub, <a href="https://www.thewatertonarms.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Waterton Arms</a>, doesn't do food, although, the very pleasant bar maid, directs us to Market Deeping, where she assures us we will find a choice of eateries.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The first pub we come to, in Market Deeping, The Bull, does food, but, not on Mondays and Tuesdays, at this rate I will be drunk before we find our lunch!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The barman in The Bull, directs us to <a href="https://www.deepingstage.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Stage Hotel,</a> just across the road, where we have a very enjoyable lunch in very pleasant surroundings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The weather forecast has turned out to be totally wrong, and we walk back to Keal Lodge in full sunshine.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It does eventually end, a thunderstorm at 17:00, but, by that time, we are back at Keal Lodge, with over 12 miles walked!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday 10th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunny, 14c, rising to 17c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Back to the cycling.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbtvEGlLG0BEEC_I5vghT0jQp_VvhTfjlf3pMwelJ1U52xxA3cAZtq6yoOL3Z1z3x9B_VMp7Rj7-f3cKhDRrlUyK4tGU1aZRTP5rvNlxXN-eTXM27PCMTiGZ39RgjFCi3fsxucdgMIOevdZtwUWqUMEOj-CNItlI4o__HBLyqPN1tGb5H1kqOLppJ/s1634/Screenshot%202023-05-10%20at%2019.02.54.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1634" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbtvEGlLG0BEEC_I5vghT0jQp_VvhTfjlf3pMwelJ1U52xxA3cAZtq6yoOL3Z1z3x9B_VMp7Rj7-f3cKhDRrlUyK4tGU1aZRTP5rvNlxXN-eTXM27PCMTiGZ39RgjFCi3fsxucdgMIOevdZtwUWqUMEOj-CNItlI4o__HBLyqPN1tGb5H1kqOLppJ/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-10%20at%2019.02.54.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The plan is to cycle approximately 10-12 miles, and check out a couple of possible pubs/eating places, as suggested by the lady owner of Keal Lodge.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We cycle from </span><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hMsD_jdvIIR7WvQFu8MOqD8" style="font-family: arial;">Deeping St James - Northborough - Glinton - Peakirk - Newborough - Crowland - Deeping St James.</a> <span style="font-family: arial;">24.75 miles, taking in sections of NCN21, NCN12, Peterborough Green Wheel, so, a little more than the planned 10-12 miles!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b5Mmgzp6hsUBDc23OmX1vO88nZbx95kxetLop12aJQQeab8FDFO7fWAl7kkWHr3wXJht_MJLNUY0UTTg83NFJcwNLPyvRoDgPIxXgFspy0oiWkhuwaghNXQGi7Gz2goJGXoiyY_pMcf1GwVE8j9uLdLbzSNIcOjPALZeqg2Kam0knFusq5G8tjDt/s4032/IMG_4705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b5Mmgzp6hsUBDc23OmX1vO88nZbx95kxetLop12aJQQeab8FDFO7fWAl7kkWHr3wXJht_MJLNUY0UTTg83NFJcwNLPyvRoDgPIxXgFspy0oiWkhuwaghNXQGi7Gz2goJGXoiyY_pMcf1GwVE8j9uLdLbzSNIcOjPALZeqg2Kam0knFusq5G8tjDt/s320/IMG_4705.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />At Glinton, we find one of the recommended pubs, <a href="https://www.thebluebellglinton.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Bell,</a> and, a rather pretty Church <a href="https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16684/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(St </a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/16684/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benedict's).</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A brief rest, and on to Peakirk. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">As we exit Peakirk, we are presented with an unexpected choice, three miles, to "The Deepings", or, 5 miles to Crowland, via NCN12.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a pleasant little seating area, beside the village sign, where w</span><span style="font-family: arial;">e meet a really elderly <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7t32cxH5mpkagdDOMFL_hedTvYCtbzkyaYN1WaBtMEF-WZKGFQNZO0vL9Eg_4tyY3LykZGhwYNZPNbasAF04Cp2-r3zjPE7MohNGsy2Csx3-sezaHaKQUpsAhHqXCCqRPMp3I_mvzibKPxRUPtJv5bFYMmqN_gy7MLSPvBENohFsfamNE49aaNCb/s4032/IMG_4706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7t32cxH5mpkagdDOMFL_hedTvYCtbzkyaYN1WaBtMEF-WZKGFQNZO0vL9Eg_4tyY3LykZGhwYNZPNbasAF04Cp2-r3zjPE7MohNGsy2Csx3-sezaHaKQUpsAhHqXCCqRPMp3I_mvzibKPxRUPtJv5bFYMmqN_gy7MLSPvBENohFsfamNE49aaNCb/s320/IMG_4706.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />gentleman (looked much older than us, 85-90 was our guess), still peddling his Specialised Hybrid. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">He advised us against taking the section of NCN12 to Crowland. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I should have listened. The track is in very poor condition, suitable for a Mountain Bike, perhaps.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Kathleen refused to continue it was so wet and rough, taking us on. a much longer route via <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lz1RXNlJy1ZwLFgNzWGxFtgnDiYmH3BZprhgJsM6VwxxQOnMcdCAZaGGW9FCw9a5dRL_2RZ5hwo4ZQ5FTGP9iIels96cwPOXPrK3XyciOVejjz1W0wUEffdzRr4amiNDfHL3AqPWKRIgb5EhEo8V3Pg8QjxrBvUkjY7o242NbrnLsecoljaBhzRb/s4032/IMG_4707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lz1RXNlJy1ZwLFgNzWGxFtgnDiYmH3BZprhgJsM6VwxxQOnMcdCAZaGGW9FCw9a5dRL_2RZ5hwo4ZQ5FTGP9iIels96cwPOXPrK3XyciOVejjz1W0wUEffdzRr4amiNDfHL3AqPWKRIgb5EhEo8V3Pg8QjxrBvUkjY7o242NbrnLsecoljaBhzRb/s320/IMG_4707.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />B1443, and then, even more of a diversion to avoid the very busy A16.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hence, we clock up 24.75 miles, rather than the planned 10-12 miles.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The good news is that the forecasted lunch time rain does not material, instead, warm and sunny lasts until about 17:00, when we do get a downpour.</span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-26606925471567165292023-05-08T17:11:00.005+01:002023-05-20T15:06:20.753+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909) Contd 1.......<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> <b>Sunday 7th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dry but cloudy start. Not cold at 14c, rising to 20c later in the day (if the forecast is right!).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPVeaLPLcyjs7dR9TD7IAj_Bu8wQ-vxHMyPyfaFr21qeDFDgcuhNLnDaZqtoLLYVlVflR-UO81fwjdbJha0VlCFz4_c5ZEjyKgxri_xC-h1HaoRL3OKeGABCCFeRtBXtdQ4I8qvZe4sRWgDiporxAdBCfooKSHxCXJi2yBuJzELBPslkJFDKqE-y4/s1404/Screenshot%202023-05-08%20at%2009.28.50.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="1404" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPVeaLPLcyjs7dR9TD7IAj_Bu8wQ-vxHMyPyfaFr21qeDFDgcuhNLnDaZqtoLLYVlVflR-UO81fwjdbJha0VlCFz4_c5ZEjyKgxri_xC-h1HaoRL3OKeGABCCFeRtBXtdQ4I8qvZe4sRWgDiporxAdBCfooKSHxCXJi2yBuJzELBPslkJFDKqE-y4/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-08%20at%2009.28.50.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />To church for Kathleen.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I do a little shopping, for something we forgot, in what must be the smallest 'supermarket" I have ever visited. Run by a (very pleasant) Asian family, the aisles are so narrow you have to walk sideways, and, the products are stacked on racks almost up to the ceiling, but, they do appear to stock everything!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Whilst Kathleen is occupied in church, I walk to what Google tells me is another supermarket, </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhA_mCrU6yQUfkbgs99rpt5dw8a8rCibx5YOMB3IVNLa9i4VuyBcwb-2gPCT5NR375fWjiaqjd7elmnApYbv6SWfvz3FEZAN65ov0OoQ5n0NyJ7RTqC3lXa_M9vrb327cW9eacN2eFBe0gVXsjCHzy2T4QM138R5Xp3ALNSIOLAa2X_o9X1kRH1h8/s1408/Screenshot%202023-05-08%20at%2009.29.31.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="1408" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhA_mCrU6yQUfkbgs99rpt5dw8a8rCibx5YOMB3IVNLa9i4VuyBcwb-2gPCT5NR375fWjiaqjd7elmnApYbv6SWfvz3FEZAN65ov0OoQ5n0NyJ7RTqC3lXa_M9vrb327cW9eacN2eFBe0gVXsjCHzy2T4QM138R5Xp3ALNSIOLAa2X_o9X1kRH1h8/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-08%20at%2009.29.31.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />just out of curiosity. It turns out to be another "corner shop" sized emporium.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">By lunch time, we have full "summer style" sun, and 20c. We spend the afternoon lazying in the sun, drinking wine and reading.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are also visited by the lady site owner, who is doing her rounds ensuring everyone is happy with the place.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">She is very pleasant, but, boy can she talk. If only I could remember all of the "useful" information she told me. I am sure she must be the mother of the young lady who was here yesterday, to book us in.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monday 8th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rain early in the morning, before it was time to get up, then 13c, rising to 16c supposedly, and cloudy. To be expected I suppose, since today is a Bank Holiday (for the Coronation of Charles III.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5G0wa9Qi_hsp7dkUV7QQR6be_Ibe91vj2c0CN_pljjJPU8ogHx50noyLcXgCXBB9b1BjvTPesou0a9D7MUl1LGjsDpRqVK1N-ZhnYpsq6VG9bkyhTWFxw3EGa66VNstaOCnFBgAc34aWDs8cKzBHc282tOhlF36hbh4jPxww_cXHpYrkA-nJ8NND/s1316/Screenshot%202023-05-08%20at%2014.47.55.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="1316" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5G0wa9Qi_hsp7dkUV7QQR6be_Ibe91vj2c0CN_pljjJPU8ogHx50noyLcXgCXBB9b1BjvTPesou0a9D7MUl1LGjsDpRqVK1N-ZhnYpsq6VG9bkyhTWFxw3EGa66VNstaOCnFBgAc34aWDs8cKzBHc282tOhlF36hbh4jPxww_cXHpYrkA-nJ8NND/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-08%20at%2014.47.55.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">During the Covid Pandemic, lockdown etc, I began doing various "challenges' to ease the boredom of lockdown. One challenge was to collect a photograph of my bicycle, in front of a sign (street name, church or school) of a Saint's name, in alphabetical order (eg St Aiden, St Benedict, etc etc).</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">When lockdown ended, I continued, to collect the names, much to Kathleen's irritation, just for fun. I had ground to a halt at "K". </span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">While browsing the internet, I noticed there was a church called <a href="https://www.castorchurchtrust.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St Kyneburga,</a> at a place called <a href="https://castor-pc.gov.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castor,</a> approximately 10 miles away. A quick check of my local Sustrans Map showed that it was quite possible to cycle there on cycle routes (mostly NCN21).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebwnYU4lJYNC8Jggxa9CU3wyUOunZNs37mYttZzhj2rNeIAHyQ3LdOdn07QhdukTwxb_2O6pyRLIIsiPRKmRMIObHQXa4ZcsDZMDIpHU5Iq20ZJ_Bb74ZUT6vjLvt6JQQoRx9be94IE3XpXQVnT_S86Zvma8VJ9xZKk8jg2NOwBvm_Pt-S8wKcJ1q/s4000/IMGP0288.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebwnYU4lJYNC8Jggxa9CU3wyUOunZNs37mYttZzhj2rNeIAHyQ3LdOdn07QhdukTwxb_2O6pyRLIIsiPRKmRMIObHQXa4ZcsDZMDIpHU5Iq20ZJ_Bb74ZUT6vjLvt6JQQoRx9be94IE3XpXQVnT_S86Zvma8VJ9xZKk8jg2NOwBvm_Pt-S8wKcJ1q/s320/IMGP0288.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Accordingly, I suggested a cycle ride to Kathleen, without mentioning the detail of the Church name, or, how far it was.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To be honest, it is not a very pleasant day, a stiff breeze, from the South West, so, almost a head-wind most of the way there, plus, solid cloud cover, with showers forecast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hPiayuFGpwAQzILA7WdUfTF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We follow quiet roads, via Deeping St James, Deeping gate, Northborough, then, a busy bit, crossing the A15, before Northborough, Etton.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Shortly after Eaton, there is a novel situation where we must cross the main East Coast railway line (Edinburgh - London). There is a bell to ring, after a short </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTO78raQ035XbQNu1RaVEtD8NiZ5Bd9rT_YSMf-3XR-oGaAg7Zi7TjUNPwRBtpYsJQQbYKSdwgQhTPQ2VSXlHKCrC9vmOe4Xky12E_vWFK_CFaXL6Ji3_VEdsLLlTj51jdCdkCdpCB7wnjJkYAjkr0Fe8hlKBLuKbr3oi3Ii3MD7kIaWyP3egu22Y/s4000/IMGP0289.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTO78raQ035XbQNu1RaVEtD8NiZ5Bd9rT_YSMf-3XR-oGaAg7Zi7TjUNPwRBtpYsJQQbYKSdwgQhTPQ2VSXlHKCrC9vmOe4Xky12E_vWFK_CFaXL6Ji3_VEdsLLlTj51jdCdkCdpCB7wnjJkYAjkr0Fe8hlKBLuKbr3oi3Ii3MD7kIaWyP3egu22Y/s320/IMGP0289.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />while, a very friendly, pleasant chap emerges from his little hut, and opens the gate to allow you across the line, provided of course, there is no train due!.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Then, to Marholm, where we pause for a rest, and, I break the news there are "only" about 4 miles to go, to Castor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We do get slightly wet in a couple of showers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Church of St Kyneburgha located, photograph taken. It is rather disappointing, having come all this way, that there is no Church Name </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcD4hEz-4n_2c3J1KC-iMpPMrQAG3bWzNYnL1JxYnLkM2OtCQaFxb254JK0FT7-VCWQGdnODBiGSShWCJraOwuDwCHvGtZ3J3ahHg-0zuZr5EFs-vtf4wgSB8TdmqcL_YvX_Q2oBS0wX_XniTWDb57nT_GJDoNI9DYzH34iF5QhSenye_1bUwLr22/s4000/IMGP0291.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcD4hEz-4n_2c3J1KC-iMpPMrQAG3bWzNYnL1JxYnLkM2OtCQaFxb254JK0FT7-VCWQGdnODBiGSShWCJraOwuDwCHvGtZ3J3ahHg-0zuZr5EFs-vtf4wgSB8TdmqcL_YvX_Q2oBS0wX_XniTWDb57nT_GJDoNI9DYzH34iF5QhSenye_1bUwLr22/s320/IMGP0291.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />board, so, the name, engraved on the entrance gate must suffice.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lunch in the nearby <a href="https://www.royaloakcastor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Oak, Castor,</a> to placate Kathleen, to be fair, she has been a little gem, hardly a word of complaint, even when it rained.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Then, back the way we had come. just over 20 miles in total.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-1336703745575039972023-05-06T12:19:00.003+01:002023-05-06T15:28:39.847+01:00Deeping St James, Keal Lodge CL (N52.670112 W0.279909)<p><b> <span style="font-family: arial;">Friday, 5th May 2023</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDfScrHVkh0LPMHPl0qu9xLt26pFYQPrWk7e85D2kbKgulX93QnqOPvJZwDkNxYsEPn3JvV52rH3CCfv7JPQZih_UaK1kXIsS38dJApHER_9bFMDndAE7o4nAQgmfQ9iSZZX7Do3q5UA3NTRnEU0B5fvdvIA1FeBdtZzvjJDQCihdI_dUlONOuLVv/s4000/IMGP0278.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDfScrHVkh0LPMHPl0qu9xLt26pFYQPrWk7e85D2kbKgulX93QnqOPvJZwDkNxYsEPn3JvV52rH3CCfv7JPQZih_UaK1kXIsS38dJApHER_9bFMDndAE7o4nAQgmfQ9iSZZX7Do3q5UA3NTRnEU0B5fvdvIA1FeBdtZzvjJDQCihdI_dUlONOuLVv/s320/IMGP0278.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />In keeping with the recent weather, it is dull, with frequent rain showers, as we prepare to leave.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I make a special effort to take some garden shots. We have our first Clematis flower of the spring, late I think, presumably because of the cold and dull weather we have had of late.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnaDoJy-Jf8HJTtIa_amg2mrWHH44uUt76n5Me42rczvBHmVCQ0vLvinJktqkWFN-gzMIAR9P4TnuSoyvINwU8lsvZ1TlLDF29SLvNUS1GVhmJyXpZvPvkvocWcMw_hiZ6u6BKi_FJQ0gk49LBGCi25ZMDEemDq122uepzxII1spRzHMUaTOQxB7Ao/s4000/IMGP0280.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnaDoJy-Jf8HJTtIa_amg2mrWHH44uUt76n5Me42rczvBHmVCQ0vLvinJktqkWFN-gzMIAR9P4TnuSoyvINwU8lsvZ1TlLDF29SLvNUS1GVhmJyXpZvPvkvocWcMw_hiZ6u6BKi_FJQ0gk49LBGCi25ZMDEemDq122uepzxII1spRzHMUaTOQxB7Ao/s320/IMGP0280.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="1338" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cxPXryhlmRTnz7zkpONcSjO0exC0tHOFWCjzFdr_I0oz1U1bKaRoCHD-vMFri0TUst8t3m6imvGowq-xpT2QAA4VBlKiO6gBPq7v73gq4gccN8GgOc9WJxe7S89h8AbdIb3BaNczjoiXLCbI1cMbjHPNR_u7ux_rlfGU3M8Da2kD52ZPc5xT5s-K/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-04%20at%2015.26.00.png" width="280" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This weekend is the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, so, we have an extra Bank Holiday, and, just about everywhere appears to be fully booked.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Accordingly, I have booked <b><a href="https://keallodge.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keal Lodge Caravan Site </a> </b></span><b style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">N52.670112 W0.279909</b><a href="https://keallodge.co.uk" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><b>, </b></a><span style="font-family: arial;">chosen because it had vacancies. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am not sure that having vacancies on such a busy weekend is actually recommendation, but we will see.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Approximately 195 miles. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Unsurprisingly, the journey is typical of the beginning of a UK Bank Holiday weekend. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A massive traffic hold up at Darrlington, A1 Southbound, thanks to road works, road is reduced to </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkp68VGPotjqlQrV-mQRmznQV5A5Sa7JZS_JgU_yIH8pxVJRP2n8_1g0875RudO5qCKYXk7MC9kBQ0HSKQeZohj-dwTn2Wgbd6y5il3LvjFjn4b5gBM9FQxgA3uVUt_KGffEQ3Qx29eQQC8vlToj229D7ykzZvNz4Qzd-FWH4UfgbXRKFKCZ3X-fRh/s3566/Screenshot%202023-05-05%20at%2019.38.58.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3566" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkp68VGPotjqlQrV-mQRmznQV5A5Sa7JZS_JgU_yIH8pxVJRP2n8_1g0875RudO5qCKYXk7MC9kBQ0HSKQeZohj-dwTn2Wgbd6y5il3LvjFjn4b5gBM9FQxgA3uVUt_KGffEQ3Qx29eQQC8vlToj229D7ykzZvNz4Qzd-FWH4UfgbXRKFKCZ3X-fRh/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-05%20at%2019.38.58.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />a contra-flow, one lane North-bound, and, one lane South-bound. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Just to add to the fun, torrential rain, for much of the journey.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What joy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Unusually for us, we take care<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4fY8fMw6mtSJ8IAV9NUfWsqZHlz03SJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> to follow the owned supplied instructions to approach the site.</a> Not sure if it was strictly necessary on the basis of road width, but, no doubt was in the interests of not annoying the locals.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">But, the good news is, we arrive to blue skies, 18C, and, Keal Lodge appears to be a very </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjOS8y5aYLN9k-SGYB-mrAeSq_AGPL2DdMJX6DM92BlEbH3NbtU4NhoxMbhSplFhHecFz84QkQpjbPGOucRmKfX3Kwlvw6D9j8yFR1OKLSv9U-6EXIahf2Dx8JVlgp8baN9a05v71eJ_tR_j1thtVvT2e15M8u76EYMtVbyzlL44THtvMaXn224dZ/s3576/Screenshot%202023-05-05%20at%2019.40.41.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2002" data-original-width="3576" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjOS8y5aYLN9k-SGYB-mrAeSq_AGPL2DdMJX6DM92BlEbH3NbtU4NhoxMbhSplFhHecFz84QkQpjbPGOucRmKfX3Kwlvw6D9j8yFR1OKLSv9U-6EXIahf2Dx8JVlgp8baN9a05v71eJ_tR_j1thtVvT2e15M8u76EYMtVbyzlL44THtvMaXn224dZ/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-05%20at%2019.40.41.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />well looked after site, with plenty of space, plus, we are a short walk (15 minutes) from the Town/Village of Deeping St James.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are soon all settled in, a glass of wine, whilst sitting in the sunshine, the journey is forgotten.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saturday, 6th May 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A pleasant morning, 14C, and, sunny with cloud.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Yesterday, when we arrived, we were greeted by the young lady who looks after the place (the daughter of the owner, I think). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-Brf5G538ZDkY_mHtkpILrzksEWKCZdk4pPC_OyKs053UXfUs7_rJIu8MHeW5Sdxk3yUQI6bfDIlwTie0YPjfd7iFvl1iBDiMJwZBOWKhafHKbfOK9nZ_YBkFVMqzwR2vRC4E1IDqb-ki-5E48wWgdm9Q0FLTFfy5-mBwu3Ae5tP7Pf9mZ8fjiaZ/s1400/Screenshot%202023-04-05%20at%2015.35.41.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1400" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-Brf5G538ZDkY_mHtkpILrzksEWKCZdk4pPC_OyKs053UXfUs7_rJIu8MHeW5Sdxk3yUQI6bfDIlwTie0YPjfd7iFvl1iBDiMJwZBOWKhafHKbfOK9nZ_YBkFVMqzwR2vRC4E1IDqb-ki-5E48wWgdm9Q0FLTFfy5-mBwu3Ae5tP7Pf9mZ8fjiaZ/s320/Screenshot%202023-04-05%20at%2015.35.41.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Surprisingly, isn't raining! By afternoon, there is even occasional sunshine.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Another day of amusing ourselves, reading for Kathleen, reading and computer for me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A substantial walk in the evening, so that Kathleen can attend church.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sunday, 2nd April 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Yet another grey and wet day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Annoyingly, the forces for tomorrow is sunshine (both here, and, at home).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It seems sensible to travel on the "bad" day (ie today), and, enjoy the "good" day (ie tomorrow), accordingly, we pack up and go.</span></p><p> </p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-63602727725489498272023-03-31T19:06:00.003+01:002023-03-31T19:06:45.665+01:00Littlehampton CAMC Site (N50.826833 W0.541944), contd.<p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday, 30th March 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">13c, and, not raining!, at least, not until 15:00, when it poured down, for the. rest of the afternoon, and into the night.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCRVAtjjX-oapyWgvnqypLaOMETWMlKEmB3Lqg09OdA-bMj-0kQCG78EEXgksIgrYpMFSkEH0xMDaTbbQgH5SY0tjGTVCNVboDVqcS9dX8568tBBUkd5UY0yC1HlVri6PT9x6yn3JrpnK6-7kNqIumnHm5hG52MMO9s5aHv8bgmBaZj2oHjHwVdu0/s1402/Screenshot%202023-03-31%20at%2009.27.14.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1402" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCRVAtjjX-oapyWgvnqypLaOMETWMlKEmB3Lqg09OdA-bMj-0kQCG78EEXgksIgrYpMFSkEH0xMDaTbbQgH5SY0tjGTVCNVboDVqcS9dX8568tBBUkd5UY0yC1HlVri6PT9x6yn3JrpnK6-7kNqIumnHm5hG52MMO9s5aHv8bgmBaZj2oHjHwVdu0/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-31%20at%2009.27.14.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We will be here over the weekend, which means that Kathleen will want to find a Catholic Mass to attend. Since Covid, it is usually possible to find an online mass, but, Kathleen does actually prefer to attend, in person.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Given the apparent shortage of priests, I wonder, is this the next development, just one priest, sitting in the Vatican, doing Mass for the whole world? I suppose, allowing for time differences, it would be necessary to have a small team, broadcasting a Mass, say, every hour.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Meanwhile, in the real world, Google provides the name of a Catholic Church, <a href="https://www.stcatherineschurchlittlehampton.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St Catherine of Alexandria,</a>, and, directions on how to find it. I am sure Kathleen has been there before, on a previous visit to Littlehampton.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Church is located near the coast, in a rather smart part of Littlehampton, think, Tynemouth, or Cullercoats. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Whilst checking the location, a rather pleasant elderly lady engages us in conversation. Apparently, as a child, she was evacuated to Littlehampton, during the blitz, and spent the war living with nuns in a Convent. She is visiting Littlehampton on a coach trip, and is trying to find the Convent, to rekindle childhood memories. Her husband does not appear terribly enthusiastic at the prospect. Amazing how you can amuse yourself, in an out of season UK seaside town, on a dull day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">On the way back to the site, we throw caution to the winds, and, deviate from the "google route', it turns out to be a good decision, we manage to find. a route which is quieter, away from the traffic of the A284, so, we have had a good walk today, just under 5 miles.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday, 31st. March 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> It is still raining, none stop from about 15:00 yesterday, it does eventually stop, at about 10:00, but, only because the wind increases to a gentle gale.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Alternating rain and gale force wind for the rest of the day, definitely the worst days weather so far.</span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-24895736981919008012023-03-29T15:57:00.003+01:002023-03-29T15:58:58.856+01:00Bibury. Orchard House CL (N51.758456 W1.855755) and Littlehampton CAMC Site<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saturday, 25th March 2023.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunny with cloud, and breezy, but, 13c, and, most importantly, not raining (yet). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today is Michaela and Gordon's wedding day, at <a href="https://www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/the-swan-hotel/?partner=8530&utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=web_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Swan Hotel, Bibury</a>,. The weather was reasonable, enough gaps in the showers to that no-one got soaked, and, photographs taken.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Swan as a venue was well organised, everything appeared to go smoothly, if there were any hiccups, they were well covered up!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">All in all, a good day, although, as expected we did eat and drink too much.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sunday, 26th March 2023.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After torrential over night rain, we have 8c and showers, not good for the start of British Summer Time!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Everyone is no doubt making their way home today. We are resting up, and, hoping for a break in the rain that will allow us to venture out for a walk.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monday, 27th March 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZfF1XmO-IJGiGpbu8d4lzU68lnt7n4hCy4OUfjYYmyLJKjMGxQEFGsKbyqhwpuudjPQNwN73M1wU-AaXzVbQy3ytusLaMXEEFrpB4VBNXr4p5YfegHiLrRTOq1-tIq1iSfD13JNg9F5VjG_hCYfrsKPdx_2kd4IbZz2ZDjhQUfA7bJHGkwbSXttK/s1642/Screenshot%202023-03-27%20at%2018.57.06.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1642" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZfF1XmO-IJGiGpbu8d4lzU68lnt7n4hCy4OUfjYYmyLJKjMGxQEFGsKbyqhwpuudjPQNwN73M1wU-AaXzVbQy3ytusLaMXEEFrpB4VBNXr4p5YfegHiLrRTOq1-tIq1iSfD13JNg9F5VjG_hCYfrsKPdx_2kd4IbZz2ZDjhQUfA7bJHGkwbSXttK/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-27%20at%2018.57.06.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />After days of rain, we have a dry and sunny morning, rather cool at 4c.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">An uneventful 125 mile drive to <b>Littlehampton CAMC Site (N50.826833 W0.541944)</b>, including a coffee stop at what has to be the cleanest UK Services, (a Starbucks concession) we have ever visited (Newbury, on A34).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The weather on arrival is pleasant, and we manage a short stroll to explore our immediate surroundings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have been here before, but, it was approximately 14 years ago. The surroundings appear to have changed significantly in that time, lots of new housing built, the adjacent road much much busier 9and noisier). A possible positive, a new supermarket has been build, approximately ten minutes walk from the site.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday, 28th March 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Not too cold, at 10c, but, raining again!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rain stopped shortly after lunch, allowing a short walk to the nearby supermarket, a few essentials, plus chocolate to make up for the rubbish weather.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday, 29th March 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A big surprise, this morning, it is not raining! A bit grey, but, dry and 13c.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMs0zwv7FBWT_nvfCF4fGaMUQuumXShHpMSFb-wnf6jKwtshE8qBXTiWI2FfahFr-kHEE7eCOknsLIQbW6_92TH8NwskPeFvAtj1dAhi3FtAiNjHx-o39ycyPF3lodDPFjykVFahQhHtMDBDXZ2IhdOCIus_G14P-FdUZlC2SzyZYkg-qoIyRjPXu/s1402/Screenshot%202023-03-29%20at%2015.34.00.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="1402" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMs0zwv7FBWT_nvfCF4fGaMUQuumXShHpMSFb-wnf6jKwtshE8qBXTiWI2FfahFr-kHEE7eCOknsLIQbW6_92TH8NwskPeFvAtj1dAhi3FtAiNjHx-o39ycyPF3lodDPFjykVFahQhHtMDBDXZ2IhdOCIus_G14P-FdUZlC2SzyZYkg-qoIyRjPXu/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-29%20at%2015.34.00.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A leisurely morning, including looking up potential eating places. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a pub, the Six Bells, just outside the site, but, it appears to have succumbed to the economic situation, and has closed down.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">According to Trip Advisor, The <a href="https://www.thearunview.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arun View Hotel</a> is the best eating place in Littlehampton.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We set off to walk into Littlehampton, with the intention of eating at the Arun View Hotel (2.2 miles). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOpsDRdD9324RITC5mIg8WDNWe0zO3UWykJoLWUqON8TiuWPOCriGFqz3s5pxotOM5JLw2v-L0CfvxaIT-6m1i5nSiz1yIb4IkYDtmpl0l4iBp6mQ7I-JuQNUba-1oeBcg09H2RpUVR5leikOYoWkA5-3ip4_zgZ4ym58TLwI4xOwok70UuoLmCUC/s1400/Screenshot%202023-03-29%20at%2015.34.37.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="982" data-original-width="1400" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOpsDRdD9324RITC5mIg8WDNWe0zO3UWykJoLWUqON8TiuWPOCriGFqz3s5pxotOM5JLw2v-L0CfvxaIT-6m1i5nSiz1yIb4IkYDtmpl0l4iBp6mQ7I-JuQNUba-1oeBcg09H2RpUVR5leikOYoWkA5-3ip4_zgZ4ym58TLwI4xOwok70UuoLmCUC/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-29%20at%2015.34.37.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I think <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littlehampton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Littlehampton </a>must once have been quite a smart little town, now, it is somewhat faded grandeur, if you imagine, Hebburn-on-Sea, that would give a good idea, for those who know Hebburn.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The food is good, the waitress pleasant, so, on balance, OK, although the artist's impression of the view is most definitely using a big dollop of artistic licence.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To round off the day, I suggest walking back, via a different route, to 'make a circle of it. Surprisingly, Kathleen agrees, and we cross the river Arun, then, walk back to Littlehampton CAMC site (3.25 miles).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Not a bad day, we didn't get wet, we had a reasonable meal, and, we had some exercise.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-86351905497982871522023-03-23T19:56:00.002+00:002023-03-25T09:44:56.776+00:00Bibury. Orchard House CL (N51.758456 W1.855755)<p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday, 23rd March 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCtaLjgz8eyIEvbVqi292o-X9pFNraNdEcNMR4HY_WcwJX8Ub6nEWvp6WUMDTv0u8ieVARzuASOChoNWGuQ82pYwDAa2ZdjQRfjK26b0vdv594LOI3leCEqKkRK6dtv6eqORaEa2AAN7MB7JAc09VLNGfXkWcF9LcDlLl2OWcn24dQAW49wqtUPQU/s1166/Screenshot%202023-03-23%20at%2018.52.59.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="764" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCtaLjgz8eyIEvbVqi292o-X9pFNraNdEcNMR4HY_WcwJX8Ub6nEWvp6WUMDTv0u8ieVARzuASOChoNWGuQ82pYwDAa2ZdjQRfjK26b0vdv594LOI3leCEqKkRK6dtv6eqORaEa2AAN7MB7JAc09VLNGfXkWcF9LcDlLl2OWcn24dQAW49wqtUPQU/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-23%20at%2018.52.59.png" width="210" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Not well prepared for this trip, I even missed the usual garden, as we left it, photograph!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Approximately 256 miles. I wouldn't call it a particularly pleasant journey, several traffic hold-ups, and, alternating periods of bright sunshine, followed by periods of torrential rain.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Orchard House CL (N51.758456 W1.855755),</b> one of a pair of CLs with the same owner. The other is Orchard Meadow CL. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4fY8fMw6mvhHHqs-jsS-CR1oYxf7Luc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The two CLs are adjacent to each other, </a>Orchard House CL has hard standing, whereas Orchard Meadow CL is all grass. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Given the torrential rain when we arrive, hard standing is a good idea.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We arrive at about 15:00, so, not time to do any exploring, plus, there is torrential rain. The, very pleasant, owner (Peter) braves the rain to greet us, and, give us some information about the local area.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday, 24th March 2023.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXKbrGRZ6_8ZLKlZBwaxpNU-LsvSuEWfKq-622mUUTIm2rghaqBWejDqai3OXcId0XIQ8moPQXP_bT_zk4p-PgyQ0lXM9cJHY6z8EFm-AqzGn05AXet9RO7KPd9A0iMwxXEe686SKB7hQtDDKp1XLjuaU5NhwPWnjMPWUk1VQC_l7a9YQ3BNwK2vj/s4000/IMGP0277.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXKbrGRZ6_8ZLKlZBwaxpNU-LsvSuEWfKq-622mUUTIm2rghaqBWejDqai3OXcId0XIQ8moPQXP_bT_zk4p-PgyQ0lXM9cJHY6z8EFm-AqzGn05AXet9RO7KPd9A0iMwxXEe686SKB7hQtDDKp1XLjuaU5NhwPWnjMPWUk1VQC_l7a9YQ3BNwK2vj/s320/IMGP0277.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A sunny start to the day, and 7c, rising to 12c. Windy, and, the rain does return shortly after lunch.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The site owner gave us a couple of maps of local walks. The shortest is 3 miles, and takes in Ablington and Bibury.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are told that Ablington is a pretty Cotswold village, without the tourists. Well, it is, but, it is without anything else too, we discover.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So, walking shoes on, and, off we go, on a 3 mile walk.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-pbw_E-jyA0fasw5P1PtfR_zPN6yI8ctQxUZSClhMcXBW5Bp9-W95BI6_474H1ZPTnFyEVqg5T1s66jE9L4k1giCss2m9KGl5D__rme__bbawolAE7E3yOY4tLxyNnNmAelkJY2Rx5HIW3pDW2H0A6zN2XKPZZqBTTWAYA26X6dNB-pTTNIBjZlj/s4000/IMGP0276.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-pbw_E-jyA0fasw5P1PtfR_zPN6yI8ctQxUZSClhMcXBW5Bp9-W95BI6_474H1ZPTnFyEVqg5T1s66jE9L4k1giCss2m9KGl5D__rme__bbawolAE7E3yOY4tLxyNnNmAelkJY2Rx5HIW3pDW2H0A6zN2XKPZZqBTTWAYA26X6dNB-pTTNIBjZlj/s320/IMGP0276.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The instructions say to join a public footpath, shortly after leaving the site, </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This footpath apparently is a part of the original Hay Lane, a Roman route from Cirencester. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Roman route or not, Kathleen decides that after yesterdays heavy rain, it is too muddy, so, we will vary the route (seldom a good idea, when you do not have a detailed map).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> All goes well, we are walking on tarmac, a small road, with only very occasional motor traffic.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh2aCT4xPVl1W18HTJyJ0vYmQmQTTM95sSNSjUeC87hQHYdN9MRvGa6t6hRO_14zM4U4FQal1wQlIZkKyrIk8OXED_Rlq9gPFoiFUD0UNdeVhojJN6Qs1wjQVLcKnBCpjadb00WBmCyr_cfKmoaTFaDHKYb3bB4zNnTbsSU7K9I7Uki5qc6NnMRbS/s1994/Screenshot%202023-03-24%20at%2012.51.46.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1994" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh2aCT4xPVl1W18HTJyJ0vYmQmQTTM95sSNSjUeC87hQHYdN9MRvGa6t6hRO_14zM4U4FQal1wQlIZkKyrIk8OXED_Rlq9gPFoiFUD0UNdeVhojJN6Qs1wjQVLcKnBCpjadb00WBmCyr_cfKmoaTFaDHKYb3bB4zNnTbsSU7K9I7Uki5qc6NnMRbS/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-24%20at%2012.51.46.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />One small detail, we do not appear to have reached a village. We do encounter another public bridal way, which is deemed "not too muddy", and, which, according to my sense of direction, appears to be heading off in the right direction.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Now, we are relying completely on our sense of direction, because this public bridal way is not even on google maps, so, we are shown as heading off across a field. We emerge onto a tarmac route at the village of Winston, and, follow the lane to Ablington, from where Bibury is actually signposted. Other than the fact that we spent most of the time without a clue where we were, and, what a pleasant surprise to arrive at The Swan, Bibury, it was a very pleasant walk, scenic and quiet, although, lacking a pub, or, at the least a coffee shop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After lunch, the weather returns to yesterdays weather. Frequent torrential showers. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A meal, at the C<a href="https://www.catherinewheel-bibury.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">atherine Wheel, Bibury,</a> with the Kent based Reay family this evening, well, not actually all of them, we are minus Victoria and her husband Graham, who could not make it, because, today is<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vicky.reay1/posts/pfbid02oMSMeRUMeA4osUWcmyHEJTnR4zzALGFu49GvGkFZPQYy522ckwhuj4CnwM6GiKrUl?comment_id=206336345376882&notif_id=1679736591000679&notif_t=feed_comment_reply&ref=notif" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Victoria's graduation day, as a Radiologist,</a> plus of course brother John and his wife Sharon, so, nine of us in total.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7625828077606757323.post-69169797725330258882023-02-03T17:54:00.002+00:002023-02-03T17:54:21.156+00:00Diamond House CL (CAMC), Fiskerton, Lincoln (N53.23299 W0.41416) contd.<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tuesday, 31st January 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dry, sunny, and 10c, but, the strong wind makes it feel colder.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today is our 36th Wedding Anniversary.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A bus ride (No 3) into Lincoln.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This was something of a rural tour, via <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reepham,_Lincolnshire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reepham</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Willingham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Willingham</a>. I think we were the youngest people on the bus, other than the driver. Definitely a surplus of zimmer frames and walking sticks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The usual visit to shops we have at home (Marks & Spencer, Next, etc) to confirm that they do not have anything more appealing than their Newcastle or Metro Centre based outlets, followed by a very nice lunch at <a href="http://www.la-trattoria.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Trattoria Da Vincenzo</a>. I found this place on Google, it is novel, a restaurant, located in what is, or was, once a terraced house. A short walk from the shopping centre, but, I don't really see how you would ever find it, unless you knew it was there.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We did check out the area around Brayford Pool, which, I thought, given it's history, may have had some pleasant eateries, but, all we found was modern concrete and glass developments, occupied by semi fast food major names.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sadly, Lincoln was bit of a disappointment, all rather shabby and run down, it makes Sunderland look affluent, and, that is an achievement.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Wednesday, 1st February 2023.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dry, cloudy, and 10c, but, that strong wind is still spoiling things.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It is is granddaughter, Salma's birthday today, 7 years old. Hopefully, we will manage a FaceTime Call later today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Morning of "chores', and reading.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The cloud turns to drizzle type rain, so, no outdoor activities today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Thursday, 2nd February 2023</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rather similar to yesterday, dry, cloudy, and 10c, but, the wind has subsided somewhat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlHekCd3gJOhkLZg8iA9yV_8ZFTGBLiFkSpZAjijXModx1j9zbPjDI4SPJVMoHTnw_8-2ZdoWXuqR7jn6Vq0FBSzNLoLWMLsqKF7n84fz6BNZCgwX8jq46xqsB1crrvHqOZg5OL5LFVOzKnm3QMxWNQ_AcaRa9cjQ4p6BxcMDxskE_0FaYDRHjubE/s1326/Screenshot%202023-02-02%20at%2013.52.10.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="1326" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlHekCd3gJOhkLZg8iA9yV_8ZFTGBLiFkSpZAjijXModx1j9zbPjDI4SPJVMoHTnw_8-2ZdoWXuqR7jn6Vq0FBSzNLoLWMLsqKF7n84fz6BNZCgwX8jq46xqsB1crrvHqOZg5OL5LFVOzKnm3QMxWNQ_AcaRa9cjQ4p6BxcMDxskE_0FaYDRHjubE/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-02%20at%2013.52.10.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Bicycles are unloaded, and, we go cycling along Sustrans NCN1, which, at this point, runs along an old railway track, formerly called "The Water Railway" </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We do, from <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovBJPLHT9hNVgpHHhFqZsttKlF0ukRYV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diamond House (near Fiskerly), to Bardney, then, to Washingborough Station, and back to Diamond House, 15.14 miles. </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Not bad considering we have not cycled for two months.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The date and time on camera is incorrect, must remember to check in future, if they have been dis-used for a while.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP2fvPsO_p_KN3h0W3i2q7rjWibKNddTtIpc2hqqm6eKpLFYNZLXEkDoNVRnx3wZOSD4gDE2lnUkOKGCq8BuJU3XudSmgix1JSsiCuKO2DQqgOSrdhFzunMwuDsu1UJDkMG8Ls2anLg3IBlld5JDqqYIAZygyOhEmI8Zzvwxz7jlGNW8YHeUsyWD8/s1246/Screenshot%202023-01-29%20at%2018.08.46.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="1060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP2fvPsO_p_KN3h0W3i2q7rjWibKNddTtIpc2hqqm6eKpLFYNZLXEkDoNVRnx3wZOSD4gDE2lnUkOKGCq8BuJU3XudSmgix1JSsiCuKO2DQqgOSrdhFzunMwuDsu1UJDkMG8Ls2anLg3IBlld5JDqqYIAZygyOhEmI8Zzvwxz7jlGNW8YHeUsyWD8/s320/Screenshot%202023-01-29%20at%2018.08.46.png" width="272" /></a></div><br />Hopefully, a more successful trip than the last one (ie, flooded out at York!).</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Uneventful journey, light traffic, dry weather, with good visibility.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">For some reason, Sat-Nav selected a "varied" route, including M62, M18, M180 and, the dreadful A15. I haven't followed that route since I did a couple of work assignments in Lincoln, about 20 years ago. The A15 has not improved!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4fY8fMw6mu89Ue6ZqPIDBEB-NCqow8b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diamond House CL is easy enough to find, with decent access.</a> There appears to be two other hardy souls here.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Early afternoon when we arrive, so, a short walk to find our way around, followed by Sunday Lunch.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Monday, 30th January 2023</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Blue sky and sunshine, 8c, but, a bit windy. But, on the plus side, no rain, and no flood!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhve32PE6sW9sMQHA4F33y__N1rnyTxXAO3SDKVxy7SvdJ9rr4kgl1WSzSIYN20lp4cyKPsKHsr0_wVmd2LETo9KCfkfKSxbu_eMW7bpqZ2GIrJYdE4KfB3If0gEGKqKnWySB6DOpTkfIHkjBTVqIG7SrU2ivD0eIhePt4lqRXQDjqnV8UxskmrPeGa/s1410/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%2015.11.37.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1410" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhve32PE6sW9sMQHA4F33y__N1rnyTxXAO3SDKVxy7SvdJ9rr4kgl1WSzSIYN20lp4cyKPsKHsr0_wVmd2LETo9KCfkfKSxbu_eMW7bpqZ2GIrJYdE4KfB3If0gEGKqKnWySB6DOpTkfIHkjBTVqIG7SrU2ivD0eIhePt4lqRXQDjqnV8UxskmrPeGa/s320/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%2015.11.37.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />We walk to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washingborough" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washingborough</a>, along the <a href="https://www.railwaypaths.org.uk/our-achievements/water-rail-way/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Water Railway",</a> a former railway line, now, a well surfaced cycle route and walking route. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A stop for a fortifying pint, and, a sandwich, in<a href="https://www.ferryboatwashingborough.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Ferryboat</a> pub, in Washingborough, before the return trip, to make 8.4 miles.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The route runs from Lincoln to Boston, approximately 33 miles, hopefully, we will get to cycle at least some of it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDDdUWbK61Tg4AbWdEs0K2XnNuOs5uvfXz7Uw01oZ8uLWnnf0v8f5vREsyQQ4tbY3OMBYaQB-xbW3lGPinNMmWEJLU6Q3O-IRSCL3jXqKhICeJu7WmTZc_6OpwnZHLkrLgm9bvHv0dmmvjkfsH6Dbz40iLjN9iMG2cWRzMDoebnk_Amx_ZfYlgZM1/s4000/IMGP0272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDDdUWbK61Tg4AbWdEs0K2XnNuOs5uvfXz7Uw01oZ8uLWnnf0v8f5vREsyQQ4tbY3OMBYaQB-xbW3lGPinNMmWEJLU6Q3O-IRSCL3jXqKhICeJu7WmTZc_6OpwnZHLkrLgm9bvHv0dmmvjkfsH6Dbz40iLjN9iMG2cWRzMDoebnk_Amx_ZfYlgZM1/s320/IMGP0272.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Impressive sunset this evening, which the camera failed to capture fully.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p> </p></div>Ken Reayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019072519904609517noreply@blogger.com0