15th November, 2015.....Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité...

I can't blog today without mentioning the events of Friday evening in Paris....the collective 'mankind' has been dehumanized by a small group of fanatics in order to excuse their barbaric jealousy and actions. The 'think-tanks' that try to over complicate it don't need to...there are NO excuses. Enough said. My family, friends and colleagues are just thankful that we get to live our lives, with all their minor trials and tribulations, in relative peace and stability. We are so lucky.....

 

 

...but, boy, what a WET weekend!! And Happy 30th Birthday today to my friend and colleague Mr Woody.....he's such a good sport, (completely crazy, but very cool with it)....helping us to raise money on Friday for our annual Children in Need fund raiser.

 

 

It's looking quite Christmassy at Abbey House and various other local haunts.....

 

 

 

 

...but completely soggy underfoot down at Furness Abbey today!

 

 

 

 

Look at the beck...it's almost over flowing it's banks, compared to a few weeks ago....

 

 

Okay, there is a pattern forming here, but it is about 'Rivers'.....

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Qs8-BkiLw

 

...I can't help it, I start watching Tommy Shaw and get sucked in AGAIN! He's 62 now!!!

 

 

Last weekend of freedom for the SteveHillman camera, so I made my first batch of mince pies of the season to fatten him up!!!!! Christmas wedding season starts with a vengeance  from Friday!

 

 

The first one is here, so the reindeers are ready......

 

 

Just don't bother getting permission for some photos inside the ruins...it's soaking!

 

 

Got this Saturday morning, finished it Saturday night...if you are interested in what makes humans act the way they do...especially if you are a teacher, this is an excellent read! Talking of Christmas.....don't forget to come to this year's Fair!!