A short break in the sunshine

Some guests arrived with us today from New Zealand, England and the States. They were all part of one family and were travelling together to visit us, with an estimated time of arrival of 4 pm. Well, 4 pm came … Read More

A bonny day in the hills

I have just returned today from a trip to Keswick. Yesterday, Hubby took Maddi to the vet in Keswick, but today it was Zack’s turn and so I tagged along. Poor Zack has caught the same bug as Maddi and … Read More

An outdoors kind of day

Yesterday I wrote about an indoors kind of day, but today is definitely an outdoors kind of day! The sun is shining warmly down on all and sundry in Windermere, there is no wind, and visibility is excellent. It is … Read More

An indoors kind of day

I think that the weather has finally caught up with us today. The sky is grey and the drizzle is not abating. Having said that, temperatures are decent and it does not feel cold. Today, I think, will be an … Read More

Angling in the Lake District

Having been inspired by the dawning of a bright sunny day that is now slightly overcast and therefore perfect for fishing, this post is for anglers or would-be anglers. I have a brother who is mad keen on fishing and … Read More

Wishing you were here

Today is one of those soft Spring days in Windermere so beloved of visitors to the English Lakes. The sky started out this morning looking a little moody, a few drops of rain spattered on the windows near elevenses time, … Read More