We have had a busy few days in York. On Thursday we went to Harrogate to see the House we will be looking after. A lovely house and a lovely place. On Friday I went to watch the first day of the second cricket test against the West Indies at Headingly. For some reason I managed to buy a seat in the members and had lunch in the long room among very knowledgable Yorkshire cricket supports.
'Inglands battin'.
'Vorns captn an he's fra Yorksha tha nose'.
'Is just itten anutha fower'
On Saturday we went to Malton for lunch then on to Dave and Janes Farm. It was ther 41st wedding anniversary. We were not able to attend the 40th celebrations last year, and so as his best man, we were treated to a lovely meal at the Fairfax Arms Gilling. Gilling is close to Ampleforth where there is a rather prestigious Catholic private school which is now co-ed. Yesterday was school open day and so the Gilling pub, now a rather fashionable restaurant/pub, was very busy with parent visitors and their expensively educated children. This morning I walked the York racecourse and booted home a few winners. John has been making Sunday dinner with the Archers as backdrop and Tess and Kerry are preparing the table and final touches.
It has rained slowly for most of the day, but hey that is why we came to see the full show.
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I imagine Colin that the Yorkshire commentary at the cricket was a true test of how long you have been away, did you need a translator?
We are enjoying all the words & photo's, most especially those of the proud new parents. Please pass congrats to Bruce & Nicky.
By the way, just yesterday (Sunday) we had a wonderful visit to Tarwin Lower and Tarwin Meadows. Kerry Lou snapped some photo's of the old cottage and new additions while recounting tales of her youth.
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