I don't usually come to the park during the summer, because it's always busy, as it was today. The nice weather brought everyone out. I was only planning on having a couple of hours there, but it turned into four. There is a lot for families to do. The kids were loving the Go Ape in the woods. The flower beds in front of the toilets looked fabulous.
The Victorian Walled Garden looked well cared for.
Had to have an ice cream, didn't I. Magnum have some new flavours. This is a coconut flavour with mango and passionfruit. Deeeelishus.
The veg beds looked well stocked. Giant size onions.
The flowers next to the pond were nice.
At 2 o clock the band entertained the visitors at the front of the house. Pity I didn't take a chair and a picnic. I didn't know they were booked to play. There are more bands to come in August. Details here.
The train went trundling by.
I had a look inside the hall. Didn't need to, I have seen it all before. Look at this fantastic yarn bombed chair.
I went to see the Museum. Hadn't been in before as it was always closed when I went. It was fascinating and I took lots of photo's. I will put them on another post, as it's getting late now. I want to go back and make a video there in the next few days. Here is a gallery of photo's from the web site.
It must be horrible to find that your vehicle is not where you left it parked. It is happening more and more that thieves working in gangs are on the look out for any vehicle they can make money from. They know what they are looking for, and usually steal to order.
Cherie wrote about a friend who had their car stolen from their driveway. She issues a warning about where you keep your car keys in the house. Good common sense, that we should all take on board.
Crime is undoubtedly on the increase in the UK. This is one mans story of how their campervan was stolen by a gang. Neil McCoy - Ward is a well know yoootooober, he has 412k subscribers. He came over to the UK for a holiday, from the Isle of Man, and was left stranded with no transport, and had to return home.
Neil talks about the lack of help from the police. Basically, they are not interested. Vehicle theft is not at the top of their list for crime solving. They are more interested in policing hate crime, whether face to face, or online. Someone says something and someone is offended, is far more important than having personal possessions stolen or vandalised.
Watch Neil's video and take heed. Look after your vehicles as much as you can do. But if they want your particular make or model, they will find ways to take it.
Raining again this morning. I need to do some work in the garden but everything is soaking wet. Where is the sun?
Another day of rain today. Best get on with this latest project then. All the straws are sewn onto the black fabric. What a long job that was. Pushing a needle through plastic is hard going. I had to use a small pair of pliers.
The back of it. Which will be fully hidden and enclosed in the hoop. I'll show you when it's finished.
Dinner was chuffing lovely tonight. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, spring onions, and tagliatelle. Plus herbs and spices, in a cheese sauce. Two more portions left for tomorrow, and Sunday.
I hope the weather picks up for tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend. Toodle pip. ilona
Hello. My working life ended 16 years ago. Now I just please myself. This is my diary. What I do and what I think about. You are welcome to read it. Toodle pip.
