Kay is back from South Africa

May 1, 2012

SUNDAY 22nd APRIL I had a long lie-in, not arising from the depths of slumber till after 10.  Shocking.  Had my LDSB followed by MK’s and a PSC.  As delicious as ever.  I thought I would have a ride out on the Bandit but after I got all set the weather closed in and started [...]

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Played Baron Hardup at the St. George Pageant in Ulverston

May 1, 2012

SATURDAY 21st APRIL I worked for the  morning then got ready for the St George’s Pageant in the Market Place.  Got my costume on ( Baron Hardup) and Baff and Derek ( My Ruffians) called for me at 12.30.  We paraded around the town scaring the kids.  Gary Gifford was acting as the Court Jester for [...]

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The Royal Society of St. George Annual Festival

May 1, 2012

FRIDAY 20th APRIL A lovely sunny day to enjoy in this delightful corner of God’s earth !  Everywhere looks lovely with bright, clear skies giving fabulous veiws of the lakeland fells and the Estuary.    I had a gap big enough to pick up some fish and chips at Polly’s Plaice in Askam ( They are super. You should [...]

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My tomato plants are sprouting!

May 1, 2012

THURSDAY 19th APRIL A good business day with plenty to get on with.    It ‘s market Day too and there were lots of folk in town enjoying a spring day.  A bit changeable day weatehr wise as we had bright sunshine,  a bit of wind,  a couple of light showersand then  about tea-time some HAIL!!!  [...]

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“Rickle Chage” at the Rose!

May 1, 2012

  WEDNESDAY 18th APRIL A chilly and blustery day.  Brrr!  A few April Showers thrown in for good luck and a few more expected later in the week.  Many of the beautiful daffodils have passed their best and beginning to wither and die off.  What a shame? It’s the St George’s Pageant in the Market [...]

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The Dog Poo Manace!

May 1, 2012

TUESDAY 17th APRIL A pleasant enough day despite a chilly wind.    Visited a very nice house which has been expertly, and very thoughtfully, extended.  NO FLAT ROOFS.  Yes.  Very cleverly done.  I enjoyed a visit from an old friend in the office and chatted and chatted and chatted.  Old women had nothing on us two. I have [...]

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Dinner at The Olde Mill, Bardsea.

May 1, 2012

MONDAY 16th APRIL Yet another beautiful morning.  Sunny and bright and very pleasantly warm.  Started off the week nicely by selling another “biggy”.  My Bank Manager will be delighted.  I finalised the figures for the Royal Society of St. George Festival Dinner at the Lisdoonie this coming Friday,  and it all promises to be  a [...]

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Maddies Birthday Bash.

May 1, 2012

“Titanic” anniversary today.  100 years ago since that dreadful event and the loss of over 1500 lives. It’s Ding Dong’s birthday today, too.  Got up after a bit of  lie-in and followed my regular Sunday Morning routine of a LDSB followed by delicious MK’s and a PSC.  Got the Merc Sports out and went for [...]

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Grand National Day!!!

April 18, 2012

SATURDAY 14th APRIL Yet another lovely day! Plenty work to get on with and didn’t finish till about 1 then skipped around the town to do my weekend shoppping. I had a very nice lunch then met up with everyone in the Capitola to watch the Grand National. Vicky and Wendy did us all proud [...]

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Triskaidekaphobics Day!

April 18, 2012

FRIDAY 13th APRIL An absolutely gorgeous day.  Bright and sunny and very pleasantly warm. Despite that it is TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA DAY nothing terrible befell me.  In fact I had a rather good day managing to sell a “biggy” so my Bank Manager will be relieved.    Measured up a lovely detached cottage  and had several viewings so,  [...]

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