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Sunday, 6 November 2016

6th November, 2016...Anniversary blog!


Brrr....rather a large temperature drop this week in Furness.......and we celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary on Thursday....no idea where that time went!



Although I did make a lop-sided carrot cake, we didn't manage to get an anniversary dinner until today, as 'work madness' has already set in! We thought we'd give the rebranded Charnley's a try (kind of a nod to my Charnley friend and wedding witness...)





                                   ...and it was very nice, with a Christmas vibe going on too!

...as always though, we ended up at Furness Abbey.....

...which is looking lovely now that the temperatures have dropped and the foliage is turning....



...someone's enjoying the atmosphere of the place!!!

The walking boots have come out.....

...and even Frank's allowing himself to wear a COAT!!

Looking forward to meeting up with the 'Monster Raving Loony Party' branch of the family next weekend, but in the mean time.....

...don't forget to wear your poppy with pride this week!

















Thursday, 27 October 2016

27th October, 2016...Lovely Low Wood Bay break!

Lake Windermere looked lovely in the early morning mist and autumn sunshine earlier in the week.....



                                                     ...and beautiful in the evening too!




And what a lovely hotel...I would highly recommend a stay there......




..........we spent a bit of time just watching the world go by!



Looking very Christmassy already, in Ambleside.....


........but no Lakes trip would be complete without some vintage motor spotting!



Great to get home and have a walk to Furness Abbey though...and it is looking lovely in the changing season, as always!







Some scary bulls in the meadow at the moment.....

...especially this one....!!



Talking about Christmas, many thanks to Jackie from Abbey Mill Café for donating these vouchers to our up coming Christmas Fair, on November 25th.....


...first batch of Hillman mince pies baked too!!












Sunday, 23 October 2016

23rd October, 2016...Greenfinches and saying goodbye!



Well, we've made it to half term and almost the end of October...no idea where that time went! The weather has been beautiful lately, and this weekend was no exception, so we headed down to Furness abbey just as the sun was rising.........
                                                                              

.....starting to look very autumnal.....


a bit like my new hair colour, though it wasn't my CHOICE!!!!


The SteveHillman camera has been quite busy with weddings even though the summer season is over, with a memorable one last week......
    

.......as well as trips to Liverpool.......
                                                                            


                                                          ....and Furness College.......



                                                              ....and Harvest celebrations.......
                                                                                    


.........and Lakes Parade for a quick sunrise snapping session........

.............then back to Furness Abbey with school's lovely Greenfinches group...they had a lot of fun and tucked in to 'morning tea' at Abbey Mill...why wouldn't you!
                                                                        




Said goodbye to my lovely friend and colleague Mr Woodburn on Friday...he's off to a new school to further his career, so we wish him all the best!
                                                                       

Brief trip up the Lakes this week for us......


...before weddings and Abbey House Vintage Wedding Fair take over!

Abbey House Hotel & Gardens