Christmas lights at the park.

Good evening. Here are a few pics and a video from the late opening last night at Normanby Hall. The entrance to the Walled Garden was a focus for photographs. 

The glasshouses look pretty spectacular. 

Santa's sleigh, but no Santa. Apparently he was in another room within the walled gardens. 

The Hall from a distance. Some of the trees were lit up with coloured lamps. All very spooky. 

The courtyard cafe was open, plus some stalls selling Christmas merchandise, and food. It wasn't very busy. There wasn't enough lighting under that canopy. 

The shop was very quiet. 

Now come for a walk with me and see a bit more. The camera is a bit slow to self focus in the dark. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more lights. They just seemed to focus on the Walled Garden, the Hall, and the Courtyard.  In other areas it was pitch black. A torch would have been useful while walking around. 

Thanks for popping in. Have a good weekend. 

Toodle pip.   ilona

What I did today.

No real rain today, except that mizzly drizzly stuff, so I went to town on the 11.30am bus. The Bus Station is next to the Arts Centre so I called in there for a quick chat with Nicky. Treated myself to a Magnum Ice Cream. 

I walked the same route back home as when I found the glass blocks. Didn't find any more. I have been trying to scrape the paint off them but it's stuck fast. I need to get some Nitramors paint stripper. Is that how you spell it. 

Another fly tip I came across. A quick peek in the bags tells me they are full of mainly clothing, some household linen, and kids toys. Shocking to throw them all away when they could have gone to a charity shop. 

Tonight, at 5pm, I went to the park. They have installed some coloured Christmassy lights. I drove there because I had already walked five miles. I took photo's and made a video. I will post them tomorrow. 

Now I am going to relax with Mayze cat and a glass of sherry. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

Superyacht News

I am hooked on watching eSysman and his Superyacht Reports. I became interested a couple of months ago when the yacht with the tallest mast in the world unexpectedly sank in a storm. There are still a lot of unanswered questions about that, which may come out when the enquiry is finally conducted. 

These reports are an interesting look at the lives of the richest people on earth. Some of them own multiple vessels. Some reports have a web of mystery surrounding their owners whereabouts and activities. One can only imagine the exchange of enormous amounts of money being moved about when deals, either legal or illegal, take place. 

It's another world out there. The difference between those who have an abundance of wealth at their fingertips, and those who are just scraping by to make ends meet. The divide widens.  

I would like to see a more level playing field but it's not going to happen. It never has and it never will. The push for Globalisation surges ahead. Don't make it easy for them. They will never give up their wealth.

Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona

Queen Mayze

For those who like the sound of a purring pussy, Mayze loves a cuddle. 

Today it was Christmas Party day at the Club. Normally a Coffee Morning, we had it in the afternoon. Lovely food laid out. Christmas crackers to pull and paper hats to wear. Bingo was played, and there were lots of prizes to win on the raffle. It was a hoot. I did my usual acting the fool routine, cracking jokes and generally being very silly. It was all good fun. 

No rain today, I took Billy dog for a walk. Santa has been in the village tonight, travelling around in his sleigh, collecting money for the Rotary Club charities. 

No hedgehogs for a couple of nights. maybe it's time for their winter sleep. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

Story - part 2

More from the exhibition at the 20 21 Arts Centre. 

As time goes on the Christian Church will no longer be needed. Neglect will see it being reclaimed by nature. 

Meat producers will be taken over by the big corporations. Animals will live in controlled environments. 

They will be herded into slaughterhouses after never seeing daylight. 

The big men will be in charge. 

The little people will be clamouring to jump on the bandwagon in fear of being left behind. 

Robots will be everywhere. They will be reporting back to the controllers about any misdemeanours they see taking place. Punishment will be dished out withdrawing any privileges the culprit may have accumulated. Their digital passport will be stamped accordingly. Restrictions of movement will be the consequence. 

Eating unhealthy food will be punished by a lifetime of taking drugs. 

Eating healthy approved food will be rewarded with extra rations. 

The times they are a-changing. Bob Dylan. 1964. 

Thanks for popping in. Catch ya later. 

Toodle pip.   ilona