"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside"

We woke up this morning to brilliant sunshine so I packed a picnic and we headed off down the coast to Saltburn - On - Sea,   you've got to make the most of a sunny day haven't you?

As we were going into Saltburn we passed a church that had a "table top sale" notice pinned to a tree so we called in to see what was on offer, I managed to find a big bag full of goodies, these are just a few.

After our picnic we headed down to the beach where  we saw  the  donkeys who were very kindly giving all the little boys and girls a ride on their back

then we had a walk along the prom eating our ice creams.

"stop me and buy one"

We got a ride back up to the top which was lovely

I asked the chap if I could buy his hut but he said he wasn't selling it!!

I wish.

Outside the library someone had been yarn bombing, knitted books were sewn on the railings some had worms on them,

story books

what a great idea,  knitting popping up everywhere, it makes everyone smile.

Wouldn't it be nice if the sun shone everyday?

Lucey x

I'd Like You To Meet Edward And Edith.

I got a letter from the  ladies at the W.I. asking if I could take in a couple of evecuees from London, so off we went to meet the train,
I was allocated two lovely little kids, a brother and sister named  Edward and Edith, come and meet them.

Edward (ticket no 254) is a lively seven year old who lost his suitcase on the train  but the lovely lady from the W.I. found it for him,

his little sister Edith (ticket no 258) who's 6 is ever so sweet and clutched her little home made dolly on the long journey all the way from London to the countryside .

Their mummy told them  that they were going on a little holiday to stay with "auntie and uncle" in the country  where they would see cows in the fields and eat fresh eggs that the chickens would lay for them.

Mummy had knitted them both a new cardigan and pullover.

When we got home they tucked into  chips and egg, a glass of milk  and a large slice of cake and then they unpacked their suitcases,

Edward had  his bag of marbles, checked pyjamas and a hot water bottle,
he also had a comic but left it on the train,

and in Edith's was  her favourite nightdress, her warm slippers and a hot water bottle.

While the children were in the tin bath in front of the fire  I laid out their nightclothes and warmed them some milk,

then we read  a story before I tucked them up in the big double bed in the attic.

"Sweet Dreams"

Edward and Edith ticket no's 254 and 258!!

Love Lucey xx

Hello, I'm back.....

I'm back from my jollies and what a lovely jolly it was,

we started off with a little tipple on the plane, as you do,

 as we stepped out of the airport you can feel the heat and just knowing it's going to be hot and sunny for the whole fortnight  lifts your spirits straightaway.

As always my favourite part is seeing the whales and dolphin's

we saw some chaps on the beach making wonderful sand sculptures,

  

and  sat on the beach at night watching the most amazing sunsets,

these little chaps come out to play,

and pussy cat was happy to have his picture taken with me,

banana anyone?

The best time of all was when we went parascending, considering I don't like the water  it was the best experience ever,

When I wasn't dipping my toes in the ocean I was laying on a sunbed  eating pastries and trying out all the different cocktails,  at home it would either be an elderflower cordial or the occasional  glass of Pimm's!!

We know a chap who has a market stall and he makes bottles into clocks so we took an empty Marmite jar and a Pimm's bottle and he made them into clocks for us,

it's "Marmite O'clock"

Another lovely holiday in Tenerife......roll on next year!

Lucey xx

We've had another day of wind and rain here in the North East  but to be honest I'm not bothered as tomorrow I shall be in the red hot sunshine for a whole fortnight....yipeeeee

Before I fly off to sunnier climes let me introduce you to some new friends of mine,

this is Jen  as in "pidjen"

and this little fellow is Jon  as in "Pidjon"

and here they are together,

Jon and Jen my feathered friends!!

The sun has gone to my head and I'm not even there yet!!!

See you in a couple of weeks

Lucey xx ".."

Olympic Torch Relay

Yesterday we were lucky enough to welcome The Olympic Torch to our Town where there was a real party atmosphere, 

there were police cars and bikes riding through with lights flashing and sirens going then there were young people giving out "beaters" that you banged together, there were flags and whistles 

and a coca cola van passed handing out little bottles of coke, some lucky people got a silver bottle.

Torch Relay 2012

There were huge cheers as the torch bearer ran past us,

we had a great view from the main road (we live just 2 mins from here) as I think everyone had gathered at the marina where it stopped for lunch before going onto the next Town.

Rachel made her dad a cake in the shape of a "sky" remote for father's say and Joe gave him an i tunes card so that was him a happy bunny 

and I found a lovely book to read

"A Bunch Of Sweet Peas"

based on a true story about a young parish minister who entered a sweet pea competition in 1911 where first prize was £1000!!

the pictures are lovely

cottage garden

Miss Jemima's sweetie shop,

there's nothing nicer than a jug of freshly picked sweet peas.......

Lucey xx ".."

Mr Postie Calls

There was a  "rat a tat tatting" on the door yesterday morning and when I opened it  there stood Mr Postie with a pretty packaged parcel all for me from my lovely friend Daisy over at "daisy moon blogspot"

it was that nice I almost didn't want to open it!! 

 Inside  was filled with loads of lovely things, 

Mandy knows me so well, 

there were some gorgeous handmade buttons, the most wonderful box with ribbon inside with the letter L on it and some lovely silk threads,

pieces of old faded quilts and a badge from Poppy Treffry,

a lovely china clock face knob to go on my armoire,  fabrics from rag rescue and a book of stickers and labels,

a very pretty tin to keep my embroidery threads in,

 a cute tea towel with bikes on,

and lovely seasidey stickers and striped napkins.

This didn't start out as a swap it just sort of happened but I'm so glad it did, thank you Mandy I loved everything.

I got some roses from a friends garden and as they've come out this yellow one reminds me so much of a Julie Arkel brooch,

 so floppy and beautiful.

Lucey xx ".."