Just For You Kerry

When i was in Ireland 2 years ago there was not only a Street named after you..but a whole COUNTY...and a very lovely one, lakes, hills and wonderful scenery (County Kerry)

What do you think of this..its a genuine building !!!

I thought you girls would have a laugh at this..i have been here..it is a strange feeling when you walk in..ONLY in ENGLAND !!!..wemust be nuts !!!..below is the write up that is on the web page for it
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On the edge of the Himley Estate lies the The Glynne Arms (more popularly known as the Crooked House or The Siden House). It is a house that has suffered badly from mining subsidence. It lies on what was the divide between Sir Stephen Glynne's land and that of the Earl of Dudley.
Glynne removed too much of the coal that lies underneath with the obvious result. As the result of an optical illusion, without even taking a drink, beer bottles can really be seen to roll up the table!!!!..go & see for yourself !!.
Some years ago, the pub was shifting and sinking but buttressing prevented further damage but left it tilted some 15 degrees out of true. Doors, floors and windows all sit at odd angles to one another, causing patrons difficulty upon entering the pub and walking to the bar.
The sloping floor creates an eerie illusory sensation, making drinkers feel drunk after only a pint or two...but it is still used & visited by customers from all over the country.

Just had to put this one in girls !!

I had to put this one in as there are so many things in it of interest to you girls (i think)...its the drawing room of the Castle & it shows lots of items that have been used down the centuries by people who have lived in & around the area...Tamworth Castle is open to the public most days in spring/summer..(occasionally other times) and the grounds are always open and no charge is made to stroll around (at least there wasn't last time i went there)..i would love for you to see it one day.

A Few More Pics.

Just a few more pics, as you like to see them...I have to say that Tamworth as got its own share of shabby, even unsightly views..I only show you the nice ones !!!..but it as got lots of history for folk who enjoy it....it's really just a Market town..all the pics i have shown you have been within a few miles of the Town centre...The one is an outside entrance up to the Castle, it contains a very old herringbone wall, which is believed to date back to the 1180's..but its not really visible in the picture as its not big enough to see it properly. The next picture is the back of the Old St Georges church tower, this is in my village (Glascote) its view is obscured by some of the local gardens so its not a very good picture...The last one is the Town Hall in the centre of town, taken at night when it is lit up...in fairness it does look much better at night than in daylight. Some of the little surrounding villages are very pretty also ..i will get my camera out & take some shots of those for you..IF you get fed up please tell me...as i dont want to be a bore... dont forget to send me some of yours too, i love to see them.....thank you all so much for your comments.

And yet More !!!

Just a few more then i am finishing for tonight. The Top one is Tamworth Castle by night ( they say its haunted !!)...the next one is The lake at Belgrave a few minutes away..the other one is Autumn on the Canal in Glascote..were i love to walk sometimes.

More pictures of Tamworth

I do hope you don't get fed up of these..but you said you wanted to see them girls..The top left one is Polesworth abbey taken from the river,...its a very old building in a lovely setting. ..The old building above is in Middleton Hall and parts of it date back to the 1300 century..The last one is the bandstand in Tamworth town, taken when the flowers were in bloom last summer..they do sometimes have bands playing in there and its nice to sit and have a picnic or ice cream on a warm summers day.

Some more pics of Tamworth.

This is a view looking from underneath the arch in Glascote, that leads up to the road where i live, must confess i do like Tamworth as it as so much history, some of it dates back to the 1300's.

I think Kerry & Dee would like it because of all the old buildings and interesting architecture and things that it has to offer..but most young folk can't wait to get away...but it takes all sorts i suppose

I have just Cut & pasted your meme Dee !!

Hi Dee..I have just cut & pasted your Meme, all 75 questions i have removed your answers and saved just the questions...When i have eventually completed my answers (by about about 2065 !!) i will send them to you..boy some of those questions need a lot of thought !!..i may put them on my blog....IF not i will e-mail them to you.

Two Posts in one day !!!

Two posts in one day..these 2 are for Kerry & Dee as i know they like to see pictures of were i live (as i do of where they live)..the one picture is from a post card of the old part of Tamworth..we have a new part with all the modern shops and buildings..but i love older things..the bridge is over the canal near Hopwas..where i love to go for walks,,its even nicer in Spring/Summer when the trees are all green and the flowers are growing..there are usually a lovely display of bluebells, and celandines in the wood in spring time..will post more later.

Mama Mia..was Wonderful.

Got Back from the theatre late last night. Mam Mia was wonderful it was on in Londons West End at the Prince of Wales Theatre...it was one of those sort of shows that even if you went in feeling depressed you would come out happy !!..on the way out i even heard a man comment on it been the best show he had ever seen....I was surprised how many men where there, as i always thought it was more of a womens show ( i hope that doesn't sound sort of sexist, its not meant to !!)..the theatre was packed not an empty seat in the house and it as been running now for several years twice a day..I Loved the film & though nothing could top it..but the stage show was brilliant..it is a real 'feel good' show...and if you enjoy 'Abba' songs you will be singing away all through it...at the end everyone in the audience where standing up singing, dancing and clapping to the music.

To think i wasn't going to go because i had already seen the film, so thought there was no point in seein the stage show...i am SO GLAD i was persuaded to change my mind.

Tamworth Glascote Lock.

This is the Lock in the village where i live (Glascote ) It was such a lovely mild day today so i decided to take a walk down there..its always so peaceful...you can walk miles along the canal and see some lovely scenery...and spring flowers are starting to open up everywhere..i always feel happier in Spring.

I am looking forward to seeing Mama Mia (Stage version) in London tomorrow & will post on it when i get back.

Its better to read the words as you listen to it..the last part is better than the first inmy opinion..tell me what you think...I love it.

I'm Mom Video

Loved this little video..so funny

Hi all..i Just love this little video..Judy one of my penfriends sent it to me...by the time i had listened to it 3 times i was almost crying (with laughter)..she sounds like i used to..and i remeber my Mom saying the same things to me MANY years ago..hope you enjoy it..dont know who the lady is who's singing..but she is so funny..the words are on the screen so you can read them.

Forgot to mention...We have our own breed of pig.

We have our own breed of pig in Tamworth..they are quite well known (among pig breeders only i think)..they are called 'Tamworth Reds'..this little fella looks cute...much too cute to eat !! The other Pics are of Tamworth Castle and The Sir Robert peel pub in the town..let me see some of yours..i love looking at pics.

A few pics of Tamworth

Just thought i would put a few pics of Tamworth onto my blog..i have so many, its always nice to see where friends live..cant wait to see your pics of the new house Kerry

Family Dinner

I have decided to have all the family up to dinner..at different times because there are too many & i haven't the room (or the energy!!!) to have them all together....this is Simons wife Pam, her daughter Stacey & Charlie, (Stacey's boyfriend), & me... Simon is talking to Joe out of picture..will get them on another picture..the other kids are back at home, i will take them out to eat another day..I just wanted Pam & Sim to have a bit of a break..she works so hard.

Just another Pic of Ellie...she is a Pumpkin in this one (i think)..she loves to dress up...its a shame they have to grow up..they are so funny when they are little..Bless em

Snow in Tamworth & Staffordshire

Snow as hit Britain....but we can't seem to cope with it like the rest of the World does, traffic grinds to a halt, Schools close (kids love that) and bussiness's are often shut....funny thing is i dont remember life coming to a standstill like this when i was a kid !!....dont remember having much time off school because of it,...but i do have fond memories of great snowball fights (sometimes even the teachers joined in) .. lots of fun on the way to & from school, and been allowed to stay in at play times IF we wanted to..most of us didn't..we went out by choice and enjoyed the snow..things have changed....but its still so pretty..these are a few pics of Staffordshire in the snow...I think lots of countries have much worse conditions than we do..or is that my imagination...how do you cope..Please let me know.

Long 'Jim' Silver

Sorry forgot to put on the one of Jim as long Jim Silver...haven't quite got the hang of this have i ???...its because its been so long since i wrote on my blog....By the way We are covered in a blanket of Snow here...it came down so heavy..but looks really pretty..will take some pics of that tomorrow.

Sorry got mixed up..put 2 on of Laura ( dont know how to remove them!!..i'm so stupid) anyway heres some more..The Dog is Flynn, he's a lovely boy (Jims Dog)..Polly, Stacey & Charlie, Kieran Sim & baby Amie,..Luke & Emily.

A few more of my Family

Jim was ok about his picture been shown..he just laughed..so i have put some more on (well you said you liked to see my family)..there is one of Jim dressed as Long 'Jim'Silver for a fancy dress party, another one of him 'Posing' on a yatch on his Holiday..One of Kirsty, one of Luke & Emily & one of Laura (Luke & Laura are Vanessa's Kids) Emily is Lukes Girlfriend..Kirsty is one of Simons girls..i will put some more on soon...hope you dont get fed up....i love seeing friends Photo's as well..makes me feel closer and helps me know more about you.

A few Family Photo's

I was surprised....Jim was ok about the pics been shown, so i have put some more onto my blog...(you said you wanted to see my family)...i dont want to bore you though..Ness is going to send me some up of her holiday when Adam as put them on the computer..The ones here today are Jimmy(in Canada)..and also dressed up as long Jim Silver, for a fancy dress party, Luke & Emily, Kirst And Laura ( they are 3 of my grandchildren)..i can put more on if you want to see them ??...

Almost caught in the act !!

I can't believe it..Jim walked in just as i was putting that picture on my blog !!...i got in a panic because i knew he would NOT see the funny side....I have never turned my computer off so quickly....So I just had to check it was still working allright now that he as gone...it seems ok..just 2 pics instead of one.....it serves me right i suppose.

Jim will kill me for this !!

I know Jim will go mad if he sees this....but he doesn't read my blog very often (I Hope !!!!)...but this just made me laugh so much...it was taken when he went to New Zealand last year with his friends...i'm pretty sure he's supposed to be a sort of Mouri Warrior..or something like that ?? ...but it just looks like Jim in a skirt....and he's NOT a skirt sort of lad..even for a Joke..i think its the long hair that did it !!!!!..he had it cut just after this was taken,.. for his wedding...but this is really one for the Family album... not sure about my blog though...oh well...too late now...SORRY JIM...you've got a sadist for a mother.

The Ashton Clan

This is the Ashton Clan..Simons family, from left to right Stacey 19, Sherri 13, Kieran 18,Kirsty15, and Sophie 11...Kayleigh is not on the picture she is 22,married to Steve and is Ellie/Blakes Mom..will sort some others out soon.

You've met the great grandkids now meet the kids

This is a pic of Jim (Rambo)..he's the outdoor one, and Simon (Sheik)..he's the comedian, although he's very depressed at the moment....i am trying to get a recent one of my Vanessa, she's like her Mom..she hates having her photograph taken...but i WILL get one and put it on my next blog..its good to meet each others families..i'll put some of my other grandkids on too as soon as i can sort some out & upload them..its good to be bake on the blog again, i love seeing everyone elses as well....hope you are soon settled Kerry & Dee..thinking of you both.

Baby Amie Jayne....Ellie Mae & Blake

This is a picture of my New Great grandaughter Amie Jayne..she was about 3 days old when this was taken, she as grown already...she's over a month old now.

The other 2 little darlings are my other 2 great grandchildren Ellie Mae and Blake...It only seems 5 minutes since their Mom & Dad were born..Amie is my grandson Kieran's first child, ...Ellie Mae & Blake are both my grandaughter Kayleigh's children..how time flies !!

As it really been 5 months ??

I can not believe it as been 5 months since i used my blog...so much as happened, my computer finally gave up after about 8 years constant use....and i had to wait for Adam to sort out a new one for me (he builds them)..so that was several weeks...i've also had a nasty virus that left me out of action for a while.....o.k..but where as the rest of the time gone ???...i really cant remember it been that long and that is what is so Scary !!!!

In that time my friend Kerry and her daughter Dee have both moved to a new home in Idaho...i wish them so much happiness and fun as they do up there lovely new home..cant wait to see some pictures girls..

I have become a great grandmother, when my grandson Kieran became a father..Steph gave birth to a gorgeous little girl last month, they have called her Amie..will post some pictures soon...now i really feel old !!

I also had a much needed new kitchen..Simon my Son fitted it for me, the other one gave me so many problems when i tried to knock some old tiles off the wall..it started a chain of events that left me with a completely gutted kitchen..i had to have it rebuilt..walls as well..what a nightmare...but i am so glad now that its over and i love my new one,but at the time it was terrible.

I spent my Christmas at Vanessa's..that was good..but i had to come back home to Dog sit for Jimmy & Polly on new years eve..i remember the times when i used to party most of the night on New Years Eve..i never thought those days would end .....time just seems to pass by so quickly nowadays......you dont notice yourself getting older..until you take stock of how things have changed.
Am i just feeling melancholy because i have got the 'Winter Blues'...yes probably...but i cant wait for spring to come..i love that time of year, cant wait.
Ness & Adam have got the right idea..they are on a Caribbean cruise at the moment..it was an aniversary and Christmas present to them both from Lynn..Adam's mom..what a fabulous present..wish i was with them..all that sunshine, but they deserve it..2008 was not a good year for them.

My Little Garden

I Thought i would put these pics onto my blog..as my little garden is looking quite colourful this year..I think its all the rain, combined with the heat that as done the trick...My postage stamp garden is just enough for me to manage nowadays..but I do like to look out onto all the flowers on a sunny morning ( not that we get too many of those)..its been a very wet summer this year !!..I will take some more of my front garden and put those on next time...would love to see other folks gardens too.