26 December 2022
I always enjoy walking along the tissington trail.
Sadly as a result of Ash Dieback the peak Park have had to cut down a lot of trees.
It used to be a trail that was enclosed. Now it is very (too) open. Sadly a sign of things to come…
25 December 2022
Despite Mia being excited for over 10 days she was surprisingly late getting up to open her presents. A nice civilised start to the day at home with Krystyna & Mia opening their presents.
Then off to Wakefield for a traditional Christmas and very large meal with my youngest grandchild.
Finally off to my other grandchildren in pilsley, a lovely time.
Enjoyable if somewhat tiring day…..
24 December 2022
Brings back memories. My son had violin lessons.
I forgot the pleasures of listening to the early playing of a violin…..
24 December 2022
Back home from the granddaughters birthday party in time for Mia’s nativity.
She was a lovely angel….
24 December 2022
Always a highlight this time of the year. My granddaughters birthday.
I know it’s a birthday party and I have attended a number of nativity plays but today always feels like the start of festivities.
Very proud of my granddaughter ??????
23 December 2022
My old series landy was in for some welding and a few bits and pieces doing (excellent job done)
However one fairly important bit was omitted. The wheel nuts weren’t tightened up fully.
It’s an experience losing a front wheel especially driving in the dark.
On the positive it’s an old landy so doesn’t go fast. I am lucky I kept it in a relatively straight line (see the marks on the road). Also the nuts on the other front wheel were v loose, so lucky I didn’t lose both wheels. I could well be in hospital instead of visiting my family over Christmas.
Lesson learnt – ‘avoid driving in the dark with a wheel missing !!!’
21 December 2022
Unfortunately a friend was under the weather so two tickets to Chatsworth became available. Thanks very much.
Been a long time since I have been in the house, usually prefer the gardens.
What an excellent job they have done decorating the house and the light displays in the garden.
Will have to go next year ?
21 December 2022
One of the members of the local men’s shed brought in three different bird boxes, each catering for a specific species of bird.
Can you identify which species?
18 December 2022
Our Ukrainian family is moving on to establish a more permanent life in the UK.
It’s time that they have their own place. Many other Ukrainian families have/are going through this stage.
We have set ourselves a target of 2 months to find somewhere ideally in Ashbourne although it would be great if they could find something in our local village (but I suspect not).
They are a young mother who works and 5 year old daughter. Both are lovely and speak excellent English. By the time they leave they will have been with us 10 months, so as you can imagine it will be very sad to see them move on.
SO we are looking for ideally a 2 bed house/flat in the Ashbourne area for long term let.
Please let me know if you can help and I will pass the information on.
Thanks in anticipation ????
18 December 2022
Mum is working today so we are looking after Mia.
Off to a cafe. High sugar content but enjoying herself.
