I have been sorting stuff out for Darren and I to take to the boot sale on Sunday. I need to start reducing stuff for moving next year some time. I wanted to go to B & Q as was going to get varnish for the plaques, a better hacksaw to cut down the stick which is too high for me and also to get a pasting table. We borrowed tables from the church last time but they are quite heavy and awkward to get into the car. Darren also wanted to look at computers as he is due a replacement and the shops are on the same road. Darren and Tina both came along and we had a sausage sandwich at The Mere. Darren walked round the lake while Tina and I fed the birds, mainly swans today and a Canada goose we refer to as Hopalong as it has a poorly leg. We made sure he got lots, and I had my stick to discourage others that were trying to get his food!!

A couple of shots of The Mere, not too much sign of Autumn yet, although it has turned pretty chilly today.

 I have started varnishing the plaques this afternoon, got more stuff ready for Sunday and also begun the scrapbook, so not a bad afternoon. Did watch one episode of House with my feet up as the ankle is quite painful today. I went to the local shop and used the stick which I shortened by a couple of inches, so it is better and puts less strain on my shoulder. Have I Got News For You is back tonight, one of my favourite programs.

Today Tina took me to the station so I could catch the 8.40 am train. I was off to Peterborough for the day to visit Ruby and Emmie, the two 96 year olds that I have known for a long time. Ruby was looking very frail last time I saw her and she doesn't have many visitors so I wanted to send a bit of time with her. Mike picked me up at the station and drove me over to Eye, I was there for midday and he was collecting me at 5 pm to go for a meal before my train home just after 7 pm. I had lunch with the ladies and then sat with them in the 'knit and natter' group. I even knitted a square to be made into a little bunny, very clever, may have to try one at home. Went to Ibrahimi's with Mike, they were very friendly and especially good tonight. I commented to the owner that there was no trifle (their trifle is out of this world lovely) he said sorry and smiled. While we were eating he came to the table and said that there was trifle now, he had been into the kitchen and got them to get some out! Mike took me to the station, I was in good time, as it turned out, in very good time as the train was running about twenty minutes late. Not good news as my gap to change trains was twenty minutes! As I sat on the station a goods train was pulling out, I don't see that many goods trains, not that i go looking for them!

And took a picture of the station at night, had plenty of time on my hands....

The journey was livened up by a man getting really shirty with the ticket inspector. He hadn't got a ticket, wasn't going to pay because the train was late, insisting it was later than it was. After about ten minutes and the guard saying he would be met by the transport police at York if he didn't buy a ticket, he did but was then saying the guard was worse than the Mafia!! Made the journey seem shorter. But did miss my connection by a few minutes. Because there wasn't another train to Scarborough for over an hour they put on a taxi from York for three of us, one for Malton and two of us for Scarborough. I called Darren and Tina and said I would get a taxi home from the station as I couldn't give them an eta. Was home about 10.15 pm, so a long day and for some reason travelling is very tiring.I bought a chunk of burr, sorry Mike, can't remember which wood, when we went to Snainton. Mike has cut it into slices for me and sanded them, my intention is to mount painted ceramics on them to make personalised plaques as presents.

I will get some good quality varnish as they are too lovely to use cheap and cheerful stuff. Late now, bed is calling before too long.

This morning Darren and I went for breakfast as I had a money off voucher for fuel for him to use. We also called at the vets for pills and at the studio to drop off some Halloween cutters that I had bought for them. I watched an episode of House when I got back but then decided to go for a short walk. There is a beautiful nasturtium, self sown, in the front garden.

 

I was struggling a bit but walked up Peasholm Drive and went down to the glen a different way. This tree just near the park is beginning to turn now.

Peasholm Drive goes up quite steeply so you can look down on the park.

Going down to the glen there were steps, a lot of them, so maybe not a good idea!

But there was another way, presumably for easier access for wheelchairs and push chairs.

I sat by the lakes in the glen and did a puzzle. The leaves are falling and covering the water.

Photographed a young herring gull as I walked back through the park.

I sorted out the summer/winter clothes and also had a cull while I was at it. Darren and I may do a boot sale before they stop for the season. I had a birthday card to post, and as the shop at the top of the road are selling off their ice creams half price, I bought one and walked up to the cliff top to eat it. The sea was very foamy today and it was bright if rather cold up on the cliff top.

Walking home it begun to look like rain.

It didn't rain, and still hasn't, the beginning of the sunset was pretty.

Off to Peterborough for the day tomorrow to visit the elderly ladies, it will be quite a long day.

This morning Tina and I went to shop early and of course had to had breakfast there first. Just pottered a bit when we got back and put my new flowers in a vase.

Just love the bright orange thistle style flower (without thorns) never seen them before. Then Tina gave me a lift to town on her way to a meeting. I needed to go to Savers at the bottom end of the high street and then made my way slowly up to the station as the top end of town. I was using the stick and it does help but the ankle was quite painful today. I collected some train tickets that I had ordered on line and then caught the bus home. The 'House' second season dvds arrived so watched a couple of episodes.A lovely day today, so went out to make my way to the cliff top, not too far, but too nice to stay in all afternoon watching House! Took picture of the remains of an allium and a poppy head, as they are both still very attractive.

I walked past the bowls centre and turned left for a change. sat in a shelter as the wind was quite cool although lovely.

Carried on in that direction and took a path I haven't been along before.

I ended up walking along by the bowling greens.

I then saw the pub on the corner near the cinema from a different angle, have never really looked at it properly before. A lady that used to go to the craft classes I attended used to be a housekeeper there.

I did a sketch whilst out, took some watercolour pencils but only a set of six so not a great selection of colours.

Holby tonight, I will watch It Takes Two as well.

Lovely sky again yesterday evening, will just post one picture though.

This morning I collected a prescription for Tina and then caught the bus into town. I had run out of a couple of things so didn't go swimming as I knew that if I had walked back from the pool I probably wouldn't feel up to making it into town as well. Using the stick does make walking a little easier, not pain free, but certainly helps to lessen it. So I walked along Bar Street to see the sea at the south bay. It was chilly first thing but had become a beautiful morning.

I love the way Scarborough has so many unusually shaped buildings, these ones are curved.

A different view of the south bay.

Noticed this entrance to some apartments, they had very swanky brass letter boxes.

This afternoon I sat doing a bit of crafting and listening to a story cd, I ended up with cat 'cushions' each end of my settee.

The other one was on a chair in my bedroom, so Tina managed a quiet spell in her office. Blue, the kitten, loves sitting in front of her computer screen which does hamper her progress a little. I bought a scrapbook at a boot sale a few weeks ago to make up a present for Isobel. I had some colours card and sat cutting out letters to put on the front. If you read this Anya make sure you don't show it to Isobel!

I have a lot of photos on order and I think they are on their way. I had a phonecall today to make an appointment for me to see someone about the ankle. Sadly is in not until 6th December so will have to hobble on for a while yet.

I was up and about early. After preparing some veg and getting meat out to defrost I went out for a wander in the park as it was a nice day. I used the walking stick, which is helping a bit. Took a few different shots, the pagoda through the berries!

A family feeding the ducks.

Plus a couple of lake shots.

Near the glen it was sad to see an established tree had fallen.

I did manage to walk right round the lake (it isn't that big, but lately I have needed to sit and rest the ankle) with the help of the stick, so it must be worth using it. Took the pagoda and waterfall from slightly further round today, on my way out of the park.

Went out to look at the bonsais on my return, they are looking a lot more autumnal than the trees in the park!

The rootless begonia will soon be destined for the bin I fear.

A very different sky this evening.

I enjoyed Strictly last night, voted for Naga on line as I don't want to see her go just yet. Thought it was a great show and will be watching the result show in a bit.

I got up early, used the Teasmade for two today and took Darren a cup of tea. He left for the weekend just after 7 am. I did some household chores and got some washing in before I went to have my flu and shingles jabs. The shingles one was quite painful for a bit but it soon settled down. I went to town on the bus, using the walking stick today. I had a wander round and did go to the mobility centre but they were closed for lunch so I will go another day, it will be better when town is quieter if I decide to try a mobility scooter. There was a man playing pan pipes, sounded good, but he looked even better.

I caught the bus home, watched a film that I got at a boot sale called 'The Blindside' with Sandra Bullock. It was based on a true story. I did a few more chores and have kept an eye on the cats. Tina will be home quite late tonight. I have a cloud theme going, tonight clouds and later sunsets.

The sunset has been different again tonight

I have ordered a lot of photos to make a scrapbook as a present so have been sorting out the papers so that I am ready to go when they arrive.

Enjoying Strictly now.