hello

Sorry I have not been around lately, just been very busy at work and so tired when home I have been just sitting and watching TV or going to bed early.

First I wanted to share last weekend with you.
We drove down to Cambridgeshire. First stop, National Trust Property, Wimpole Hall and Estate.

Some parts of the interior were pretty but it looked a bit cold to me. Most of the furniture was brought in by Elsie and George Bambridge. Elsie, was the daughter of Rudyard Kipling. 

We arrived a bit later than planned so only managed a walk around the house and garden but there is a home farm.........maybe next time.

then it was a short drive to our hotel.

and a lovely evening meal

Then the next day we went here

The Duxford Autumn Air Show.

The day started off with such a blue sky but boy it was cold!

It was quite busy but not too crowded.

Before the flying started we had chance to look around a couple of the museums (and warm up a bit!)

There are so many we only managed a couple and will need to go back to look at the rest.

Then the planes started to fly.

A great show.

I love Spitfires!

And The Sally-B was flying too!

There is also a prefab house on the site.

I took some photos through the windows
Then we had to make our way home after such a lovely weekend.

Tomorrow I am off to meet up with Lynn Holland from One I made Earlier. We are going to take a look around Touchstones in Rochdale.
I also wanted to show you some Autumn photos.
I joined in with this Moonstruckcreations Autumn Views Challenge
showing a view as Autumn arrives.

September 29th 2012

September 29th 2012

12th October 2012

12th October 2012

I can't see an awful lot of difference between them to be honest. I think we need a few frosts to turn the leaves but I am not complaining...winter is long enough!

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So a week off for half term for me then it is back for the crazy time in the run up to Christmas!

season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

Yes it seems autumn is here.

poppy seeds

Last weekend was so lovely, blue sky and sunshine.

I went to Liverpool with my lovely mum on the Saturday then Hubby an I had a lazy Sunday morning and a walk in Rough Hey Wood in the afternoon.

We do this local walk all through the year.
There are still lots of green leaves on the trees though.

but there are other signs of autumn around.

we spotted this in the undergrowth

We didn't go this way!

At the top of the wood the trees clear and we have a great view towards our house.

You can see how rural the area is.

A panorama!

We said hello to these little piggies.

I love this little wood the piggies live in.

We then walked a little down hill to a lower footpath

down the hill towards the village

looking back up the hill.

We didn't pick any blackberries this year.

Then back along Hanging Stones Lane.

Back through the wood and almost home.

Not bad for a day that started off very misty!

the woods in mist first thing Sunday morning.

Hubby and I are away Saturday night on a little adventure and I am very excited!

lots of lovely stuff

I hope this post has lots of lovely things for you.

First the recipe for the Syrian Lentils. A recipe from our local Tapas Restaurant.
Ingredients
1 tin if lentils (I use cooked green lentils from a tin but you could cook your own dried ones if you prefer.)
50 grams of cumin
25 grams of chopped fresh coriander
25 grams diced celery
25 grams diced leek
25 grams diced carrot
juice of 1 lemon
250 mls vegetable stock (to let down the lentils if needed)
salt and pepper to taste
Method
Place the lentils into a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat gently. add cumin and vegetables and cook until the vegetables are cooked. Finish the lentils with chopped coriander and lemon juice, check seasoning and serve.
Note- If the lentils are thick add some vegetable stock to right consistency. They always taste better if made the day before!

Ok, so yesterday I went here

again!

After a successful visit to Liverpool and it's new museum with Diane a few weeks ago I wanted to take my mum, who spent her first 14 years in Liverpool.
It was a beautiful sunny day.

The pigeons were enjoying a shower.

We walked down to the Pier Head and headed for the new Museum of Liverpool.

We noticed lots of groups of people with instruments gathering.

Then they started to play and march through the streets.

It was very interesting to see and hear.

Then after a look around the museum, we walked around the dock.

We looked around the 1940's house

Then we headed back for the bus home.

I noticed this sad old building from the bus on the way home

Hubby and I had a lovely autumn walk today and I want to show you some photos later in the week but Downton is about to come on so I am off to put my feet up in front of the TV.