We set off around 9.15 and dropped Ann’s leather coat off in Northampton. Then, began the great trek southhwards! Actually the traffic wasn’t too bad, but me missing the turning for the M25 from the M1 didn’t help! So, we thought we’d drive through London and out the other side towards the A23. Surprisingly, London …
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Category:Days-out
Trip to Ireland!
No, not that Ireland! This was a village just south of Bedford. Denise and I met up for lunch there. It was a scorching hot day so we sat outside. Great food – Denise had mussels and I had the Burger. Service was excellent although at the end, their machine was rejecting all credit-cards! Luckily …
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Walkies!
It’s Bank Holiday Monday and we met up with David and Val having planned to do a ‘shortish’ walk in the Daventry area taking in Badby, Newnham, The Everdons and Fawsley. It was a beautiful day and seemed to be getting warmer as the day progressed. David acted as chauffeur and after a short drive …
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London Marathon
We spent most of the day in London to support our friend Karen who was running in the London Marathon. Ten years ago, at 40, she did it in 4 hours 20 minutes. Ten years later, she did it in 4 hours 10 minutes!!! The weather deteriorated. It started off OK but then there was …
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