Bimbling around the country

Whew! It's been a busy couple of weeks, although not really hugely interesting, but here goes anyway! October press week was a bit weird with things coming in late, but managed to get issue out on time anyway.

I spent a few days in the Lake District going to see a solar installation, which was fascinating. We stayed in the Prince of Wales at Foxfield, and ate at the High Cross, Broughton-in-Furness.

The Prince of Wales was a little gem with comfy room and a landlord who makes sure his guests are well looked after. The whiskey list was intimidating in its length, and the landlord also owns the Tigertops micro-brewery in Wakefield, so good beers were on tap.

Kendal.

The High Cross dished up the biggest meals ever. The hors d'oeuvres were the size of a normal person's main meal, and the pudding defeated me. Sugar never defeats me, but this one managed it.

We visited the Hawkshead Brewery which was very interesting and I liked their lager. Unfortunately I don't much like ale, so couldn't appreciate those.

Overcast in Cumbria.

We made a whistle stop visit to Kendal, which was quaint. And the scenery of the surrounding areas was stunning even under overcast skies.

The only downside was the sneezing woman I was next to on the train up there. Three days later and I was full of cold.

We had the Awards judging on Tuesday which was conducted by a really good crowd so it was easy in terms of personalities, and kind of fun.

On Wednesday I was in Cambridge again, at the Regional College. The city is still there, and it's growing. New developments abound.

Saturday was the Vee festival at Brands Hatch which was very civilised. Only one visitor at my post. There were a few slides in the gravel around and about, but only one spectacular incident where the car delivered himself directly to a marshal post while on fire. It was quickly dealt with and the driver's fine.

Oh! And on one of the races, the first and second place, who were fighting for first, managed to take both of themselves out of the race on one of the last laps which was amusing.

And then there was sis and dad's birthdays on Sunday with yummy food and great company as always. Had first thump from nephew-to-be. Hee!

Also, following on from bathroom effort last year, have made staircase bannister pattern. Not yet sure about it, but think it might be alright. Especially after I finish doing things with big blank wall opposite.