First Night of the Ulverston Panto.

January 30, 2012

TUESDAY 24th JANUARY A bit of a miserable day, weatherwise,  being rather dark and overcast pretty much for all of the day.  Yet it remains mild, so that’s a good thing.  One way and another this winter has been less severe than for many a year,  I would say.  And each new day takes us [...]

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George Tyson killed in a car accident

January 30, 2012

MONDAY 23rd JANUARY What a changeable day!  Started off quite nicely ,  mild and  dry.  Then a little later we got a hailstorm!  Later in the day I even saw the grit-spreader wagons out.  What’s happening?  There’s been a fatal accident along the coast road near Conishead Priory.  The dead man is George Tyson form [...]

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A nice walk over Gill Banks and Hoad.

January 30, 2012

SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY Had a bit of a lie-in till after 10 then followed my Sunday morning routine of a LDSB followed by FE and a pot of strong coffee.  Really delicious.   Pottered around a bit and attempted the GK Crossword.  Tough this week and had to resort to the services of my trusty lap-top [...]

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An extremely busy day!

January 30, 2012

 SATURDAY 21st JANUARY After an extremely long day on Friday, I woke up to the prospect of another very long day as my diary started at 9 and my last appointment was 4pm.  How about that?  It’s just the way I like it.  I far prefer to be busy.  Very productive and interesting day too, [...]

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The Funeral of “Big Dave ” Howson.

January 30, 2012

  FRIDAY 20th JANUARY A rainy and blustery day.  Worked only till 10.45am  then got changed and was at St Mary’s for the Funeral of my old mate,  “Big Dave”  Howson.  The funeral was scheduled for 11.45 and a massive crowd turned out and so the church was packed full. I was privileged to be one of [...]

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Home made fish and chips! Scrummy!

January 30, 2012

THURSDAY 19th JANUARY A rather nice morning and it improved as the day wore on,  allowing me to take some nice pictures of a  new Property.  ( Details on my website later today).  Had a good day,  one way and another and things seem to be improving.  The FT rose again and is the highest [...]

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A cold and misty morning

January 30, 2012

WEDNESDAY 18th JANUARY Rather damp and misty.  Not good for taking pictures of houses one little bit!  Received Selling Instructions on some lovely properties  ( which will appear in due course on my website.  Be patient!)   Got along very well and things geneally seem to be improving.  The FT Index broke through the 5700 barrier,  [...]

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Watched the Hairy Bikers

January 30, 2012

TUESDAY 17th JANUARY A beautifully crisp and sunny day with the frost making the countryside look simply wonderful.  Out from early on and my first call was in Bouth.  What a super village that is,  quiet and tranquil.  A different world.  Whilst I was out that way I took the opportunity to call on my [...]

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A fire in Upper Brook Street

January 30, 2012

MONDAY 16th JANUARY A beautiful crisp and sunny morning.  A bit of frost and  the cars are all iced up.  The temperatures are expected to remain low for several days so it will be excellent walking weather so long as you are wearing the right gear. Had a good day at the office and felt [...]

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Funeral notice for Dave Howson

January 30, 2012

SUNDAY 15th JANUARY A gloriously sunny morning.  I followed my regular Sunday Morning Routine of a LDSB  followed by a FE.  I got all togged up,  warm and cosy, and got the Bandit out and had an invigorating ride over to Devil’s Bridge at Kirkby Lonsdale.  It was chilly  but I was snug and warm [...]

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