Lynton with Lynn

Lynn and I escaped to the country. It was a bit of a 'stick a pin in the map' but Lynton was chosen. What a good choice it was. The campsite was small and cosy and we didn't use the car all week. Instead we walked for miles, up and down well marked paths. But the scenery! It is superb. A bit of rain did nothing to dampen our enthusiasm as we donned waterproofs and walked every path backwards and forwards and every other way!

Mum's birthday & Camping

The family all travelled to Sherwood Forest to celebrate Mother's 80th birthday. She looks younger every year!
This was followed by a few days camping at Cromer.

Summer Sailing

Lynn and I found ourselves with a free Saturday last week, well free until our Holiday Club training session in the evening. Anyway, with promise of a sunny morning, we made an early start to take Jireh out for a sail. It was lovely, and the brief showers didn't really bother us. We thought we had better return before the rain really began, but of course, as soon as we reached shore the sun came out in all its glory!

Volunteer Band Festival

Busy times mean no blogs, and it has been a busy time getting ready for the Volunteer Band Festival. We all had a great weekend and managed to win three trophies: for best concert performance, best drum major and runner-up to best Volunteer Band in the Royal Navy. Isn't nature wonderful!

Happy clean baby

Hannah's 23rd birthday!

23 today! Well yesterday, but who is to know? Dan drove helter-skelter from work in Exeter to join us in Hannah's celebrations. Dan bought his wife a lovely green pixie dress and a watering can. We bought her a teapot and the girls got her a bowl. Spoilt!!

Sophia pays a call

Sophia, our grand daughter decided to pay us a visit. She had cuddles with everyone and met Lyn Ryder and her kids. Oh, she brought her mum with her - who decided to have a birthday while she was here.