The Man Engine

Hubby and I met our friends for a rather spectacular day at Wentworth Woodhouse.

 We got there nice and early and the House maids helped straighten our picnic rug!

 The gamekeeper and his wife joined us for a natter.

 after stuffing our faces it was time for a wander around

One of Hubby's favourite sayings!

And then the Man Engine woke up.......

 Telling the story of Cornish Miners and linking it to Yorkshire.

 It was a powerful and moving experience.

Then we made our way home but not before our friends gave us a whistlestop tour of Elsecar. 

A lovely day out and very HOT!

more from June

I do find it difficult keeping up with my blog and reading others.....I do read other blogs on my iPad but rarely get chance to comment, sorry.

 anyway, apology over.

One weekend in June, while Hubby was away walking (and getting lost!) in Snowdonia, I invited two lovely friends over to stay.

 I made an Elderflower and Lemon cake....

 and we had lots of lovely cocktails....

and a few bubbles!

and a relaxing long breakfast the next morning.

 They brought some gorgeous peonies....they got even better a few days later......

 The cats sent a fathers day card to Hubby!

Then it was time to get ready for the annual Village Carnival. The school  have entered a float the past four years (and came first every time) Competition was high....

 The Carnival first started in 1968 so that was our theme....

My mood board for the float

 

 

We had a fab day with the children and adults dressed in 1960's gear!

That night, I snuggled up with Daisy to watch Ghost.

 

a different view on the way home one evening too.