I’m always amazed at how some properties are just left abandoned and deteriorating for years on end, especially if they are in a fairly desirable location. This old house is in the centre of Whitchurch, close to the church and shops. Fancy a renovation project anyone?
The little railway project I have been working on for the last few months is taking shape with the addition of background boards. There’s still a way to go, with some running issues to be sorted out, and some more work on scenery.
There’s a definite chill in the air these mornings, even when we are fortunate enough to get sunshine later, and the leaves have started to change colour already. I don’t mind the autumn (fall), but not looking forward to winter!
Although Daisy is only 10 years old, she’s super keen on all things sporty and was delighted to be chosen for the school soccer team. It was their first competitive match, and although they played a more experienced team, managed a creditable 1:1 draw. Daisy had a good game!
When we moved to the area a few years ago, The Countess’s Arms was a lively and successful pub/restaurant. A change of ownership apparently lead to its demise, and it’s been closed and abandoned for almost 10 years now. There were suggestions it might be refurbished and open again, but a serious fire a couple of months ago looks to have put paid to that…
When I was a kid and had to go to the dentist, my mom would take me afterwards to a cake shop and buy me whatever I wanted as a treat. I figured today’s visit to the dentist deserved a treat, so it was brunch at Costa Coffee…
Although we only live near a small town, we are blessed with a good sports ground with very active soccer, rugby and tennis clubs. The groundsman is refreshing the pitch markings for this week’s soccer match.
One of our favourite places to eat – The Fox at Newport, Shropshire. It’s basically a smart pub, but serves good ‘home-cooked’ food, and has a great atmosphere too. Hard to resist if we are passing by, as we were today! Needless to say it didn’t disappoint…
… while the sun shines. So goes the proverb, and it’s particularly apt this year as the weather has been so uncertain. Farmers round here have had their work cut out to gauge when to harvest crops between the outbreaks of rain.
For once, I’m in today’s photo – a selfie with my dear wife and best friend ❤️. The weather forecast was so-so, but we decided to risk it and had a lovely 12 mile ride around the country lanes. And it didn’t rain… First time on our bikes for a while, so a little sore afterwards!
One Day At A Time... 