Horsing around at Bransby, again

Good morning from a sunny North Lincolnshire. Playing catch up. So what did I do after I left the Craft Fair at Lincoln on Sunday. I recently took a walk along the canal from Burton Waters to Lincoln, so why not park at the same place and walk in the opposite direction towards Torksey. Could be good, but then I remembered the canal walk was not very interesting. Long, straight, flat nothing much to look at. 

Then I spotted a sign for Bransby Horses. This is a charity for rescue equines which I support from time to time. Over the years I have been several times. 

June 2011

May 2014

May 2015

May 2022

February 2024

I might as well call in now while I am in the area, and hand over my donation in cash. Good plan. It's nice to see first hand the good work they do. Supporting local is best.  The weather was perfect for a stroll around the paddocks. 

There is still more to come from this story. What did I do after Bransby? They closed at 4pm. Did I go home. I'll let you know in the next post. 

In the meantime, I'm going to sneak in two more photo's taken from my kitchen window an hour ago. How good is that. I have not covered my front in tarmac for extra parking, like so many others in the village. No Sireee my garden is for nature. Lots of birds coming for food. Water bowls for them to drink from or bathe in. Ducks flying in for breakfast, and hedgehogs munching away as soon as it grows dark. 

No Crafty Club this week, Post Office man not coming, no Coffee Morning tomorrow. Oh well, spose I will have to entertain myself then. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

A look at a Craft Fair at Lincoln

Good morning. It's Easter Monday and I will have an at home day today. I've got some photo's sorted from yesterday so I will get them onto the blog. 

I was at the Craft Fair at the Lincolnshire Showground yesterday. Bimbling around as I do. There is a cafe upstairs with a balcony to sit out on overlooking the showground. I spotted a lady who was wearing the most amazing multicoloured jacket. She was sitting at a table in the sunshine with her hubby. I couldn't resist speaking to her and asking about her fantastic creation. 

So now I have a new best friend. Moira is from North East Lincolnshire. The conversations flowed. We got on like a house on fire, as the saying goes. Hubby is an ex trucker, so lots to talk about there. We reminisced about growing up as a teenager in the 1960's, the music we liked and the bands we followed. What a stroke of luck that was to meet Moira. 

We are twins, two of a kind. 😍😎😝

Moira cleverly inserted a jokey panel into her jacket. My goodness, my hair needs cutting again. 

Full size mirror to check one's appearance before returning to the main hall. 

I took this photo at about 2pm, people have started to drift away. Next Sunday there is another Craft Fair at the same venue. 

Another surprise. I was spotted by one of my yoootooob subscribers. How nice is that. A lady with her husband said hello. We had a sit down chat on the balcony. Sorry, I forgot to ask her name. A lovely couple. She showed me what she had bought, some lovely fabric. A keen crafter just like me. 

Back downstairs in the hall my friend Sue Hawkmoon was strolling around with her hubby. I have mentioned Sue before, she does needle felting at her home in Brigg, and takes her stall around to Craft Fairs. That's how I first got into needle felting by taking part in her workshops. Here is her web site. 

I didn't buy anything from the Craft Fair. It would be nice to pick up a few pieces, but I am not about to become a collector at my age. 

It was mid afternoon, and it was sunny, so what to do next. I could go home, but then I remembered I was only a few miles away from a place I have been to before. I could go there for an hour. 

Come back and I will tell you what I did next. 

Thanks for popping in on this Bank Holiday Monday. Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona

It's good to talk

Good evening. The title of this video is, It's good to talk. I made it yesterday. Today Sunday, boy did I talk a lot. I've had a smashing day. I went to the Lincolnshire Showground for a craft fair. The fair wasn't very good, not many stalls, and not many visitors. But I did find people to talk to.  

I've got photo's to sort out, and it's getting late now, and my brain is fuzzy. I'll give you the low down tomorrow.

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

Walk and talk.

Good evening. Here are three photo's and a video from the walk I did yesterday. A carpet of bluebells in the wood. 

Dandelions are usually a gardeners enemy. They spread like crazy and their roots go deep. But a whole field of them look lovely. I believe bees like them too. 

I heard a roar in the sky and tried to work out which direction it was coming from. In a few seconds the helicopter was almost skimming the tops of the trees nearby. Quick, get the camera out of the pocket. Did I get it. Yes, just one shot and it was gone. It's a coastguard chopper on it's way to the river. 

There was no wind so a good opportunity to make a video chat. 

Today it's gone back to being windy and cold. I went out to do a litter pick, then I did a Billy dog walk. I was flippin freezing. Maybe it's too soon to put the winter clothes away. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

Still a warrior

Looking back at June 2023. It is almost two years ago since I was in Bath for the Better Way Conference. Some pics from the event on this blog post. 

Things have moved on a lot since then. If you are following the speakers you will know where we are at now. The World Council for Health is the organisation to keep you informed. 

Dr Reiner Fuellmich from Germany was live on stage. He is a Lawyer. 

As many of you know, Dr Füllmich was one of the most courageous voices during the so-called pandemic, standing up for truth and justice and calling governments around the world to account. He has since been arrested, detained without trial and subjected to abusive treatment that is truly shocking. You can read more about his predicament here:

The international human rights community is rallying to demand the immediate release of Dr. Reiner Füellmich, a lawyer from Germany who has been in pre-trial detention for over 10 months. Arrested under dubious circumstances at Frankfurt Airport on October 13, 2023, Dr. Füellmich's case has raised serious concerns regarding the legality of his detention…

I don't get many comments on my main blog now, and I don't allow them on my second blog. That's ok. I have plenty of interest on my yoootooob channel to keep me busy. 

A song for truth seekers.

I am still a warrior. 

Thanks for popping in. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Toodle pip.   ilona