Friday night is now saturday morning Watching "release the hounds" need to go to bed get some sleep its quarter to three ,am not tired not even yawning i have been playing Tomb Raider stuck on the big boss Samurai to shoot him in the back then finish him off with your ice Axe easier said then done I finally did it I have completed the game the first game I have completed in the last eight years got Tomb Raider 'Underworld' to start.
Saturday
Helen had three people for readings after drove over to my sisters house for bonfire fireworks and food pork pie and peas , as usual it was raining but it was on and off most of the night but it did not stop us letting off the fireworks my daughter was also there it has been awhile seen we meet up
Sunday
Went to Manchester Helen got her watch fitted with a new bracelet , we went to the Old Wellington its a pub and restaurant in a building that was built in 1554 had lamb shank nice but very small portions two roast potatoes and a spoon full of mash joking I was hungry after I ate it I order a desert bread of butter pudding with custard again very nice but so very small portion pissed off .
Bought Assaians Creed and the first two Batman games for my Ps3.
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
HALLOWEEN
Well it is Thursday already got the parking fines sorted well i have been told it has been taken care off time will tell.
Helen has decorated the cottage with a few hanging skulls and stuff and is still taking driving lessons on a weekly basis and is looking good.
I am looking forward to the weekend we are going to Manchester city centre and hopefully i have Monday and Tuesday of next week too.
Still playing Tomb Raider i am on 57% so half way through got to say i have been enjoying gaming again it is a great stress buster going around annihilating bad guys with shoot guns and machine guns i do wander around exploring great sets and graphics two other games i want is the new Batman and Watch dogs which is not out till next year.
Helen has decorated the cottage with a few hanging skulls and stuff and is still taking driving lessons on a weekly basis and is looking good.
I am looking forward to the weekend we are going to Manchester city centre and hopefully i have Monday and Tuesday of next week too.
Still playing Tomb Raider i am on 57% so half way through got to say i have been enjoying gaming again it is a great stress buster going around annihilating bad guys with shoot guns and machine guns i do wander around exploring great sets and graphics two other games i want is the new Batman and Watch dogs which is not out till next year.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
STORM COMING
Some bastard as keyed my Nissan Juke down the passenger side doors , i have some black wax crayon and black coloured polish hopefully it won't rust , i might get some black stripes but down the sides to cover it cheaper than a respray , don't know what the lease company will say i have only had it a few weeks , thing is it as not really pissed me off i did not even get that upset about it i guess if it was deliberate which i am guessing it was , then karma will get them in the end as what goes around comes around and fingers crossed they will get theres ten fold.
Stuck on Tomb raider getting my arse kicked by a load of mercenaries trying my best to kill them all well out numbered.
Looked at getting a new metal strap for my watch from Fossil wanting £75 for a dark steel bracelet having a giraffe or what will stick with the leather on that is on at the moment.
might buy a second hand iPod Nano or a iPod touch with the money i got from the sale of the camera .
One of the fish is biting the Discuss fish we bought at nearly thirty pound each fish we have to look after our investment the fish causing the hassle as been removed.
Saturday
This morning we went back to the Fleece in the Holme Valley for breakfast they opened up especially For us all the food on our plate was alk locally sourced.
Bought a new daylight bulb for the tank and a gravel cleaner.
Whilst I was out I downloaded Maverick on my Mac book pro and installed it when I got back home,going to buy pages and install it as well
Photos above Dovestone reservoir Thursday
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Sunday
Back at work tomorrow sick and pissed off today Helen cooked a Sunday dinner we went to the garden center looking at Christmas decorations and lights, bought a pumpkin to carve for Halloween night.
A storm is on its way apparently it could be bad
Stuck on Tomb raider getting my arse kicked by a load of mercenaries trying my best to kill them all well out numbered.
Looked at getting a new metal strap for my watch from Fossil wanting £75 for a dark steel bracelet having a giraffe or what will stick with the leather on that is on at the moment.
might buy a second hand iPod Nano or a iPod touch with the money i got from the sale of the camera .
One of the fish is biting the Discuss fish we bought at nearly thirty pound each fish we have to look after our investment the fish causing the hassle as been removed.
Saturday
This morning we went back to the Fleece in the Holme Valley for breakfast they opened up especially For us all the food on our plate was alk locally sourced.
Bought a new daylight bulb for the tank and a gravel cleaner.
Whilst I was out I downloaded Maverick on my Mac book pro and installed it when I got back home,going to buy pages and install it as well
Photos above Dovestone reservoir Thursday
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Sunday
Back at work tomorrow sick and pissed off today Helen cooked a Sunday dinner we went to the garden center looking at Christmas decorations and lights, bought a pumpkin to carve for Halloween night.
A storm is on its way apparently it could be bad
Friday, October 25, 2013
BUSY WEEK
Sunday after walking miles round a reservoir over hills down hills through fir trees and woods , we called in at Argos and bought a Sony 500 GB PS3 console and a spare wireless controller along with two games "Tomb raider' and 'The Last Of Us, really in to the latest Lara Croft adventure last console I owned was a Ps1.
The graphics are of course loads better, the fact you can go online and watch free movies is a added bonus and Sony play store easy to register and use.
Downloaded for only £3.99 Medievil™ it was first released in 1998 , it took fifteen minutes to d/l and install its well dated but iconic I played it with my kids like she did with her kids years ago.
Yesterday Wednesday was my birthday getting older we went to Meadowhall to Game bought 'Underworld' Tombraider .I received a Apple App gift voucher to redeem online my very first .Bought a few bottles of Koppaberg pear cider been full of cold the dreaded man flu virus strikes again my eyes are streaming and nose like Rudolph's .
Thursday
I am up this morning sitting out in the small paved garden at the front of our cottage with a second cup of coffee , in the sun wearing just a plain white T-shirt , i can feel the sun on the back of my neck and it,s October its bliss .
Anyway no gaming till later we need food and another reservoir to walk around on such a beautiful day we found one a few miles away after we had done a lap round Dovestone we went over to Langsett Reservoir , We dropped Pip off back home and went to the Farmers Arms inn had slow cooked blade of Beef with porridge and mash potatoes.
Friday we bought new fish for our aquarium five Harlequins and two Discuss and pleco to clean the tank we also bought some blood worms and two pigs ears for Pip.
Sold my Samsung camera for £157 i lost cash on it but as i i don't use it anymore it is losing cash just sitting in my drawer collecting dust .
The graphics are of course loads better, the fact you can go online and watch free movies is a added bonus and Sony play store easy to register and use.
Downloaded for only £3.99 Medievil™ it was first released in 1998 , it took fifteen minutes to d/l and install its well dated but iconic I played it with my kids like she did with her kids years ago.
Yesterday Wednesday was my birthday getting older we went to Meadowhall to Game bought 'Underworld' Tombraider .I received a Apple App gift voucher to redeem online my very first .Bought a few bottles of Koppaberg pear cider been full of cold the dreaded man flu virus strikes again my eyes are streaming and nose like Rudolph's .
Thursday
I am up this morning sitting out in the small paved garden at the front of our cottage with a second cup of coffee , in the sun wearing just a plain white T-shirt , i can feel the sun on the back of my neck and it,s October its bliss .
Anyway no gaming till later we need food and another reservoir to walk around on such a beautiful day we found one a few miles away after we had done a lap round Dovestone we went over to Langsett Reservoir , We dropped Pip off back home and went to the Farmers Arms inn had slow cooked blade of Beef with porridge and mash potatoes.
Friday we bought new fish for our aquarium five Harlequins and two Discuss and pleco to clean the tank we also bought some blood worms and two pigs ears for Pip.
Sold my Samsung camera for £157 i lost cash on it but as i i don't use it anymore it is losing cash just sitting in my drawer collecting dust .
Saturday, October 19, 2013
ROLL ON TUESDAY
Two days off then two days at work then five days off again sounds good to me roll on Tuesday.
It is my birthday survived another year another nail hammered into the coffin lid it makes you wonder how many more around the board trips in the game of life there is , twenty , fifteen , ten or maybe less?.
Went to Penistone in Helens Beetle after taking it to the hand car wash it was sunny we just ambled around the center of town sent to a antique shop did not buy anything went to Halfords looking at Parrot hands free kiits and new blue tooth enabled stereos with iPod docking.
We found a toad in one of the planters it was full of a water and s toad was swimming on top , if you want to pick a tosd up you need yo wet your hands first or you can hurt their skins.
For supper we drove over to uppermill for pizza Italian it was fully booked up so we drove back over to Holmfirth and picked up a Chinese take away curried duck noodles fries onion rings and mushroom fu yung was first time we had been there it was mediocre at best.
It is my birthday survived another year another nail hammered into the coffin lid it makes you wonder how many more around the board trips in the game of life there is , twenty , fifteen , ten or maybe less?.
Went to Penistone in Helens Beetle after taking it to the hand car wash it was sunny we just ambled around the center of town sent to a antique shop did not buy anything went to Halfords looking at Parrot hands free kiits and new blue tooth enabled stereos with iPod docking.
We found a toad in one of the planters it was full of a water and s toad was swimming on top , if you want to pick a tosd up you need yo wet your hands first or you can hurt their skins.
For supper we drove over to uppermill for pizza Italian it was fully booked up so we drove back over to Holmfirth and picked up a Chinese take away curried duck noodles fries onion rings and mushroom fu yung was first time we had been there it was mediocre at best.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
WEEK SO FAR.
Why does Monday come too fast when Saturday comes too slow. I really hate Monday I hate midnight on Sunday evenings because my freedom is no longer mine as I am a slave to a wage packet.
Again the first day of the week it is raining and grey which does not help me, to get up and go.
To top it all I got a parking ticket because I was twenty minutes late moving my car from a two hour no return in four hours parking zone just a way for the council to print money , least its Tuesday now.
I have not really been taking my Nexus tablet to work but I just might as it kills boredom specially late into my shift when I have done what I am going to do , loads of episodes of breaking bad to watch.
Helen had her third driving lesson yesterday she might get her test done early in the new year , I will be a passenger for a change when we go out can't wait it is not often I get to stare out of a the passenger window it has only happened three or four times in the last five years ,be great rolling along taking photos as I am being chauffeured around.
Pip our Jack Russell is adapted well to cottage life she as fitted right in with living in a small house we are one up one down living , and we only have two doors one on the toilet and bathroom and one on the front door .
Again the first day of the week it is raining and grey which does not help me, to get up and go.
To top it all I got a parking ticket because I was twenty minutes late moving my car from a two hour no return in four hours parking zone just a way for the council to print money , least its Tuesday now.
I have not really been taking my Nexus tablet to work but I just might as it kills boredom specially late into my shift when I have done what I am going to do , loads of episodes of breaking bad to watch.
Helen had her third driving lesson yesterday she might get her test done early in the new year , I will be a passenger for a change when we go out can't wait it is not often I get to stare out of a the passenger window it has only happened three or four times in the last five years ,be great rolling along taking photos as I am being chauffeured around.
Pip our Jack Russell is adapted well to cottage life she as fitted right in with living in a small house we are one up one down living , and we only have two doors one on the toilet and bathroom and one on the front door .
Sunday, October 13, 2013
BEING BAD AND MANCHESTER
SATURDAY
Went to Red true barbeque in Leeds city I had the pulled pork nachos , Helen had a burger and onion rings chips and side salad some of the meat takes 22 hours to cook.
The meat was really tasty and the size of the portions fair ,but the chips and onion rings where too hard but i guess for thirty pounds with drinks , I had an organic wlyd wood cider at 6.6% over ice was nice with the pork Helen had a coke with ice and a slice .
Bought Kat Von D latest book "Go Big Or Go Home" if you like tattoos and like Miami ink and L.A Ink it is a good book to read.
SUNDAY
Took Pip out down the lanes instead of going to the pond it was too wet again wearing Crocs don't help some days .
Drove to Manchester city centre parked up in a multi storey car park bought a Dalvey umbrella with maple handle and stainless steel fittings on handle and boss it always rains in Manchester.
Helen bought some damson coloured knitted gloves from the Superdry store , we called into Fossil to get her watch strap altered on the one she bought a couple of weeks ago and to order a new stainless steel bracelet for the watch that i bought her four five years ago they are ordering a new one for £40 and fitting it so we will have to return to Manchester once it arrives.
Got back to Holmfirth went to the Ford Inn for Sunday lunch Yorkshires and beef and we was bad we had deserts i had a triple layered chocolate fudge cake with pouring cream Helen had the jam roly poly and custard.
Jam roly poly and custard made with suet
Went to Red true barbeque in Leeds city I had the pulled pork nachos , Helen had a burger and onion rings chips and side salad some of the meat takes 22 hours to cook.
The meat was really tasty and the size of the portions fair ,but the chips and onion rings where too hard but i guess for thirty pounds with drinks , I had an organic wlyd wood cider at 6.6% over ice was nice with the pork Helen had a coke with ice and a slice .
Bought Kat Von D latest book "Go Big Or Go Home" if you like tattoos and like Miami ink and L.A Ink it is a good book to read.
SUNDAY
Took Pip out down the lanes instead of going to the pond it was too wet again wearing Crocs don't help some days .
Drove to Manchester city centre parked up in a multi storey car park bought a Dalvey umbrella with maple handle and stainless steel fittings on handle and boss it always rains in Manchester.
Helen bought some damson coloured knitted gloves from the Superdry store , we called into Fossil to get her watch strap altered on the one she bought a couple of weeks ago and to order a new stainless steel bracelet for the watch that i bought her four five years ago they are ordering a new one for £40 and fitting it so we will have to return to Manchester once it arrives.
Got back to Holmfirth went to the Ford Inn for Sunday lunch Yorkshires and beef and we was bad we had deserts i had a triple layered chocolate fudge cake with pouring cream Helen had the jam roly poly and custard.
Jam roly poly and custard made with suet
Friday, October 11, 2013
FRIDAYS HERE AGAIN
The weather is changing apart from the leaves falling off the trees it is now a lot colder .
It is the first time on a morning that i felt the need to put a coat on to walk Pip my Jack Russell the old faithful Levi padded jacket came out of the wardrobe along with a old pair of fingerless gloves that where hiding in the coats pocket.
I also have a thermos cup for when it is really cold and are contemplating getting some short of hat wear either Russian or the Swedish knitted tea cosy type with ear flaps and chin strap.
I do need foot wear too as Crocs and snow or damp grassland don't really cut the mustard.
I have three days off week after next has it is my birthday and i have vowed never to work on my birthday again so i break up on the Tuesday night which cant come fast enough.
Was up at seven this morning to take Helen to the doctors , i have been having trouble with my debit card it is not being read correctly at some of the ATM machines the one in our village reads it fine the ones at work and near to work can't read it therefore i cant with draw actual cash but can use it to pay for items in supermarkets petrol stations and in shops as their machines read it fine weird , so i drew £100 out as its the weekend approaching the car is nearly running on empty and the larder is bare .
Not exactly sure what we are doing this weekend but most weekends mean spending money.
Need to get the car washed was going to go this morning to the hand wash but as it was raining it seemed pointless.
Watching - "The Rise" a British made film and " Smash and Grab" true story of the diamond thief's aka the pink Panthers.
Listening to - The Police & Sting.
Loving it - Change of seasons and Apple tv.
Needing - To loose weight and to do more walking .
It is the first time on a morning that i felt the need to put a coat on to walk Pip my Jack Russell the old faithful Levi padded jacket came out of the wardrobe along with a old pair of fingerless gloves that where hiding in the coats pocket.
I also have a thermos cup for when it is really cold and are contemplating getting some short of hat wear either Russian or the Swedish knitted tea cosy type with ear flaps and chin strap.
I do need foot wear too as Crocs and snow or damp grassland don't really cut the mustard.
I have three days off week after next has it is my birthday and i have vowed never to work on my birthday again so i break up on the Tuesday night which cant come fast enough.
Was up at seven this morning to take Helen to the doctors , i have been having trouble with my debit card it is not being read correctly at some of the ATM machines the one in our village reads it fine the ones at work and near to work can't read it therefore i cant with draw actual cash but can use it to pay for items in supermarkets petrol stations and in shops as their machines read it fine weird , so i drew £100 out as its the weekend approaching the car is nearly running on empty and the larder is bare .
Not exactly sure what we are doing this weekend but most weekends mean spending money.
Need to get the car washed was going to go this morning to the hand wash but as it was raining it seemed pointless.
Watching - "The Rise" a British made film and " Smash and Grab" true story of the diamond thief's aka the pink Panthers.
Listening to - The Police & Sting.
Loving it - Change of seasons and Apple tv.
Needing - To loose weight and to do more walking .
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
NEVER TOO OLD
Well it,s midweek already how the time flies when your having fun.
It is Helen,s Father's birthday today he is seventy two years young , and sometime next week he takes delivery of a Lambretta 150cc scooter , he had one in the sixties that's 1960's not his sixties.
We bought him a mixed selection of different beers from Rhythm and Booze and a bottle of Famous Grouse not a great idea when you need both feet firmly on a scooter hopefully his balance and coordination won't be effected.
It is Helen,s Father's birthday today he is seventy two years young , and sometime next week he takes delivery of a Lambretta 150cc scooter , he had one in the sixties that's 1960's not his sixties.
We bought him a mixed selection of different beers from Rhythm and Booze and a bottle of Famous Grouse not a great idea when you need both feet firmly on a scooter hopefully his balance and coordination won't be effected.
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
SEX AND CAKE.
Hate Tuesdays as well hate any day that includes having to go to work , I have never had enough time off where I miss it that much that I crave to go back.
Unlike pear cider , sex and chocolate fudge cake work is something that does not ignite my spark to be honest I can do without it ,its the money not that I crave that we need money is the root of why.
Why I don't say stick your job where the sun don't shine.
Why I rush to be on time each day.
Why I work until two in the morning when by three in the afternoon I have had enough.
Why I pretend that I give a monkey.
Why I have had ones day sick in nearly two years.
Two blogs I am currently reading they are others that are on the same lines , there are loads of people out there that are taking time out from the mundane , wish it was me.
http://www.liamandc90aroundtheworld.com
http://franksbigwalk.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2013-09-25T14:43:00-07:00&max-results=7
Well I am off now for a large ice cold cider a big price of cake whilst having sex before I go to work at two.
Unlike pear cider , sex and chocolate fudge cake work is something that does not ignite my spark to be honest I can do without it ,its the money not that I crave that we need money is the root of why.
Why I don't say stick your job where the sun don't shine.
Why I rush to be on time each day.
Why I work until two in the morning when by three in the afternoon I have had enough.
Why I pretend that I give a monkey.
Why I have had ones day sick in nearly two years.
Two blogs I am currently reading they are others that are on the same lines , there are loads of people out there that are taking time out from the mundane , wish it was me.
http://www.liamandc90aroundtheworld.com
http://franksbigwalk.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2013-09-25T14:43:00-07:00&max-results=7
Well I am off now for a large ice cold cider a big price of cake whilst having sex before I go to work at two.
Monday, October 07, 2013
BORING WORK HATE MONDAY S
Yesterday we did not go to the Ford for dinner we went up to Uppermill and had posh pizza well i didn't i had hock pasta washed down with pear cider and a side order of chips Helen had the same with a side order of freshly baked bread and butter.
We parked up at the garden centre and walked down the side of the viaduct and canal to Uppermill village the weather was warm we crossed the river using the stepping stones.
They all generally liked the cottage and and loved the interior as well as the pond and grassland to the back of our home.
i fitted the exterior coach light outside to the porch that we bought a while ago . th
The wires were already there but no light there was four wires to a three wire connector block one live on neutral one earth and one for the switch i worked out the live wire the rest i guessed after turning the power off when i turned the supply back on it worked fine could not believe it i touched the light to make sure it was not live no shock guess it's good then.
This morning we got up and went to Meadowhall shopping center Helen went to Fat Face to buy a jumper and scarf for winter , I bought another charm from Pandora a pixie with wings
We had dinner from Harry Ramsden's fish and chips by the time we got back home it was gone half twelve I had to get change and go to work for two.
Hate Mondays hate work but it pats the bills and the car.
I moaned about my shit job at the council but this is worse and its less money.
We parked up at the garden centre and walked down the side of the viaduct and canal to Uppermill village the weather was warm we crossed the river using the stepping stones.
They all generally liked the cottage and and loved the interior as well as the pond and grassland to the back of our home.
i fitted the exterior coach light outside to the porch that we bought a while ago . th
The wires were already there but no light there was four wires to a three wire connector block one live on neutral one earth and one for the switch i worked out the live wire the rest i guessed after turning the power off when i turned the supply back on it worked fine could not believe it i touched the light to make sure it was not live no shock guess it's good then.
This morning we got up and went to Meadowhall shopping center Helen went to Fat Face to buy a jumper and scarf for winter , I bought another charm from Pandora a pixie with wings
We had dinner from Harry Ramsden's fish and chips by the time we got back home it was gone half twelve I had to get change and go to work for two.
Hate Mondays hate work but it pats the bills and the car.
I moaned about my shit job at the council but this is worse and its less money.
Sunday, October 06, 2013
GERMAN PLANE
Typing this with Apple wireless keyboard the cap light is not working on my mac book it lights up green on this there is a light but it is not lighting up then i tried it on my Mac book and it worked fine the only thing i don't like is the on off light it only stays on for five seconds and nothing tells you that the keyboard is off apart from it wont work if your trying to pair it with a device its hard to know if it is on or of the light should stay on , iam not sure if you can pair to two devices simultaneously i have had it working with my Nexus and will see if i can pair to the Apple tv at the same time .
i bought a shot down Messerschmidt world war two aircraft for the tropical fish tank it was priced at thirty four pound but it had the wrong price ticket on it and i got it for a third of the cost at only twelve ninety nine naughty i know but it helped towards the cost of the Apple keyboard which was fifty eight pound , a nasty looking cheap plastic one was thirty eight pounds.
We went to get two oil filled radiators but the have not got them in stock yet be the end of the month this weekend has been sunny but it is getting lower temperatures on a evening so one up stairs and one down stairs should keep us warm , got the first gas bill for six weeks it was £35 we was spending that a week in the other house so it is a massive saving.
My sisters and partners Alan and Ged are coming over to day to see us it be a one off when we lived in the same city the never bothered in five years they came once but never both together , i think they want a nosey of our live here a snap shot of how we are living then it be crossed of their list of things to do or they are bored and nothing better to do .i think when they see our cottage and location they will understand our logic if they are not happy for us i be amazed.
We will more than likely take them to the Ford Inn after they have viewed our cottage which will take all off five minutes for Sunday dinner.
Two of my favorite coffees at the moment are both Nescafe Alta Rica and Azera made add semi skimmed milk brown sugar and vanilla syrup and squirty cream on top i bought two jars of each i am addicted.
It will soon be Halloween then bonfire then Christmas i cant wait to see the houses at Dobcross and our village all trimmed out and light up then there is Hebden Bridge also nice at Christmas , just as well i have bought another battery for my camera .
Listening to - Lorde
Watching - After Earth.
My sisters and partners Alan and Ged are coming over to day to see us it be a one off when we lived in the same city the never bothered in five years they came once but never both together , i think they want a nosey of our live here a snap shot of how we are living then it be crossed of their list of things to do or they are bored and nothing better to do .i think when they see our cottage and location they will understand our logic if they are not happy for us i be amazed.
We will more than likely take them to the Ford Inn after they have viewed our cottage which will take all off five minutes for Sunday dinner.
Two of my favorite coffees at the moment are both Nescafe Alta Rica and Azera made add semi skimmed milk brown sugar and vanilla syrup and squirty cream on top i bought two jars of each i am addicted.
It will soon be Halloween then bonfire then Christmas i cant wait to see the houses at Dobcross and our village all trimmed out and light up then there is Hebden Bridge also nice at Christmas , just as well i have bought another battery for my camera .
Listening to - Lorde
Watching - After Earth.
Thursday, October 03, 2013
READY FOR WINTER
Well the season is changing leaves are falling from the trees and birds are flying off to escape the colder weather that is coming.
I will have to wait and see how bad the snow gets the biggest problem is snow blowing off the upper fields on to our road below therefore blocking all the cars from leaving the street,on the plus side the photo opportunities will be great.
Will have to make sure I have enough milk , brown sugar , vanilla syrup and Azera barista blend coffee ,and a bottle of Irish then who cares what the weather is doing.
Need a couple of oil filled radiators a couple of throws and the complete box set of breaking bad to watch then we be set for the snow which will only last four days tops scary are winters are not .
I will have to wait and see how bad the snow gets the biggest problem is snow blowing off the upper fields on to our road below therefore blocking all the cars from leaving the street,on the plus side the photo opportunities will be great.
Will have to make sure I have enough milk , brown sugar , vanilla syrup and Azera barista blend coffee ,and a bottle of Irish then who cares what the weather is doing.
Need a couple of oil filled radiators a couple of throws and the complete box set of breaking bad to watch then we be set for the snow which will only last four days tops scary are winters are not .
Sunday, September 29, 2013
DINNER AT THE FORD
The weekends weather as been really got d the sun as been out and it is quite warm for the time of year hope it will last or at least the winter will be mild .
Helen drove her VW Beetle for the first time it was only on a empty car park and she never got it out of first gear but she set off ok and did not stall it she has her second lesson Wednesday.
Went to the Ford Inn again for Sunday dinner for the third Sunday in a row , Helen's son and girlfriend dined with us the food as always was worth the wait.
Still getting use to the Mac have been downloading apps to transfer files from my Nexus also for reading epubs and for watching divx.
My camera connected straight away and transferred photos very quickly the picture above is on the moors a few miles from the Ford Inn helicopter moving rocks for one of the reservoirs at Wessenden head taken with my Fuji SL1000.
Helen drove her VW Beetle for the first time it was only on a empty car park and she never got it out of first gear but she set off ok and did not stall it she has her second lesson Wednesday.
Went to the Ford Inn again for Sunday dinner for the third Sunday in a row , Helen's son and girlfriend dined with us the food as always was worth the wait.
Still getting use to the Mac have been downloading apps to transfer files from my Nexus also for reading epubs and for watching divx.
My camera connected straight away and transferred photos very quickly the picture above is on the moors a few miles from the Ford Inn helicopter moving rocks for one of the reservoirs at Wessenden head taken with my Fuji SL1000.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
50X
Dropped Helen off at her hairdressers just after half nine this morning.
I drove in to town and went to Jessops camera shop and bought a Fujifilm SL1000 I also bought a Tecno case for it which has plenty of zipper compartments along with a 8gb SD card I do have 2x 4gb cards it is 16 mp and 50 x zoom which equates to the highest spec Fuji camera I have ever owned I will sell the Samsung nx1000 .
I also bought two pairs of cargo pants one in brown and one in black plus i bought another pair of black denim jeans for work along with ten pairs of socks for only £4.00 and three pair of underpants and three more v- neck t-shirts .
I picked Helen up and Louise cut my hair she never charges me one penny thanks Louise.
Watching - Whitechapel
Listen to - Electric Eighties
I drove in to town and went to Jessops camera shop and bought a Fujifilm SL1000 I also bought a Tecno case for it which has plenty of zipper compartments along with a 8gb SD card I do have 2x 4gb cards it is 16 mp and 50 x zoom which equates to the highest spec Fuji camera I have ever owned I will sell the Samsung nx1000 .
I also bought two pairs of cargo pants one in brown and one in black plus i bought another pair of black denim jeans for work along with ten pairs of socks for only £4.00 and three pair of underpants and three more v- neck t-shirts .
I picked Helen up and Louise cut my hair she never charges me one penny thanks Louise.
Watching - Whitechapel
Listen to - Electric Eighties
Friday, September 27, 2013
BACK TO A &E
Received a face time call of Helen at midnight wanting me to come home because she was not well she was concerned about her breathing or lack of air intake , st half past five we w driving to the Huddersfield infirmary.
When the doctor saw her he related her illness to tablet intake and smoking , he has told her that she has to stop smoking as the damage she is doing to her body will be non reversible and she will be on inhalers and oxygen for the rest of her natural life.
We still need a small drop leaf dining table and at least two chairs the chairs should fold up and fit inside the end of the table and a lamp stand the cottage is so dark we even in daylight hours we need extra. light.
I will also use the table as a computer desk writing desk i miss having a usable surface apart from these two issues the cottage is fine , i still like walking along the small streets and lanes every time you notice things not noticed before.
I am finding the Samsung camera although it is the most expensive camera i have ever owned it is not the best or easiest to use, So i have decided that i want to buy another Fuji Finepix , for a third of the cost they are great value and do the job i was stupid not sticking with Fuji i have always liked them and found them very easy to use with great quality pictures i am going to buy one from my wage that goes in the bank today.
When the doctor saw her he related her illness to tablet intake and smoking , he has told her that she has to stop smoking as the damage she is doing to her body will be non reversible and she will be on inhalers and oxygen for the rest of her natural life.
We still need a small drop leaf dining table and at least two chairs the chairs should fold up and fit inside the end of the table and a lamp stand the cottage is so dark we even in daylight hours we need extra. light.
I will also use the table as a computer desk writing desk i miss having a usable surface apart from these two issues the cottage is fine , i still like walking along the small streets and lanes every time you notice things not noticed before.
I am finding the Samsung camera although it is the most expensive camera i have ever owned it is not the best or easiest to use, So i have decided that i want to buy another Fuji Finepix , for a third of the cost they are great value and do the job i was stupid not sticking with Fuji i have always liked them and found them very easy to use with great quality pictures i am going to buy one from my wage that goes in the bank today.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
NUMERO UNO
Wish I did not have to work and could chill out all day do nothing but house work go for walks relax and chill out I use to work seven days a week now it just feels like that I work seven days a week specially when it is a twelve hour shift,I have the rest of the week working two till two,at least ibe the weekend when I finish.
Helen has her first driving lesson today it will be the longest period she will have been legally behind a wheel and in control , think she is excited as well as nervous.
Life is plodding on specially through the week when I get up in the morning I have three to four hours before I set off to work , by the time I get home I have around two hours before I go to bed which is not time even to watch a decent film .
Why do people advertise on EBay 100% genuine leather and send you a shitty pu I-phone case and expect you to be happy , and to leave great feed back sorry but it ain't happening .Only then to email you and say if your not happy send it back , I can't do with the hassle it will cost me in time and money to do this advertise what you sell correctly twat.
Listening to Kings of Leon "Mechanical Bull".
Helen has her first driving lesson today it will be the longest period she will have been legally behind a wheel and in control , think she is excited as well as nervous.
Life is plodding on specially through the week when I get up in the morning I have three to four hours before I set off to work , by the time I get home I have around two hours before I go to bed which is not time even to watch a decent film .
Why do people advertise on EBay 100% genuine leather and send you a shitty pu I-phone case and expect you to be happy , and to leave great feed back sorry but it ain't happening .Only then to email you and say if your not happy send it back , I can't do with the hassle it will cost me in time and money to do this advertise what you sell correctly twat.
Listening to Kings of Leon "Mechanical Bull".
Sunday, September 22, 2013
OUT AND ABOUT
Took Helen's VW beetle out it has been parked up all week so it needed a run out to keep the battery charged up , it started up fine we drove over t Meltham with Pip and had a walk around the church and river we went back home then went to the Ford inn for Sunday dinner i had a giant Yorkshire filled with beef onions with hand cut chips Helen had the same as last week a roast beef dinner after eating we went to Hebden Bridge we bought three bars of hand made soap from the Yorkshire soap company .
In the river was a man balancing stones on the top of each other it is something he does often , why i guess because he can before he leaves he dismantle the stones so it seems a bit pointless .
whilst i was taking photos i heard someone shout my name it was my sisters partner Ged he was on the bridge he bought us a ice cream he had a stroke a few months ago i have seen him a couple of times in the hospital i work at , i remember going out with him and my sister years ago how the years have shot bye scary got to live for now , my sister asked if we had any regrets moving i said yes , regrets we left it so long before packing up and moving on.
In the river was a man balancing stones on the top of each other it is something he does often , why i guess because he can before he leaves he dismantle the stones so it seems a bit pointless .
whilst i was taking photos i heard someone shout my name it was my sisters partner Ged he was on the bridge he bought us a ice cream he had a stroke a few months ago i have seen him a couple of times in the hospital i work at , i remember going out with him and my sister years ago how the years have shot bye scary got to live for now , my sister asked if we had any regrets moving i said yes , regrets we left it so long before packing up and moving on.
SATURDAY SHOPPING
Saturday
Well finished my late shifts and today went into Leeds city centre on the way i stopped at a hand car wash and got the Juke cleaned it was looking dirty for a fiver it was a very good clean will go back again.
talking of cars Helen's driving license came in the post this morning she was well happy she been waiting nearly three weeks for it to arrive.
. In Leeds i bought some Versace Eros and Terre D'Hermes aftershave for the both bottles it was just short of £85 from Debenham's department store , i like the both of them they both have different smells and both last at the moment i am wearing Jean Paul Gaultier it nice to have a choice of new smells , Helen bought a bottle of Roberto Cavalli she got a free bag we also got quite a few free samples one was for the new Davidoff the Game it is also very good.
.I also bought a skeleton mechanical winding watch from Fossil with wide black leather strap it was £175 and is the most i have ever spent on a watch so i guess it should be good for a few years to come , another thing i bought whilst in Fossil was a black leather zipper wallet as the one i am using the zip sticks and cards drop out if your not careful.
I went to Primark and bought three v-neck t-shirts in grey £3.00 each and six pairs underpants and ten pairs of black cotton socks i also bought some black denim jeans for work for £7.50 they are good will have to get another pair it is going to be difficult getting our washed clothes dried in the winter months so i need plenty of under wear and socks.
On the way home we stopped at Starbucks for a white chocolate mocha coffee with cream venti with chocolate chip shortbread Helen had a Valencia orange , i bought a bottle of vanilla syrup for coffee's that i make at home.
We picked Pip up our Jack Russell and went to Dovestone reservoir it was warm and sunny when we set off we did a full circuit of it's perimeter and it was dark and cooler plus are legs ached by the time we got back to the car we was ready for supper when we got home i phoned up and ordered a curry i had a lamb dhansak Helen had well have a guess , yes you got it in one , a chicken Korma.
Watching - "Jobs" Story of Steve Jobs .
Listening to - Passenger , "All the lights".
Reading - David Smith "Witness" . A true autobiography.
Well finished my late shifts and today went into Leeds city centre on the way i stopped at a hand car wash and got the Juke cleaned it was looking dirty for a fiver it was a very good clean will go back again.
talking of cars Helen's driving license came in the post this morning she was well happy she been waiting nearly three weeks for it to arrive.
. In Leeds i bought some Versace Eros and Terre D'Hermes aftershave for the both bottles it was just short of £85 from Debenham's department store , i like the both of them they both have different smells and both last at the moment i am wearing Jean Paul Gaultier it nice to have a choice of new smells , Helen bought a bottle of Roberto Cavalli she got a free bag we also got quite a few free samples one was for the new Davidoff the Game it is also very good.
.I also bought a skeleton mechanical winding watch from Fossil with wide black leather strap it was £175 and is the most i have ever spent on a watch so i guess it should be good for a few years to come , another thing i bought whilst in Fossil was a black leather zipper wallet as the one i am using the zip sticks and cards drop out if your not careful.
I went to Primark and bought three v-neck t-shirts in grey £3.00 each and six pairs underpants and ten pairs of black cotton socks i also bought some black denim jeans for work for £7.50 they are good will have to get another pair it is going to be difficult getting our washed clothes dried in the winter months so i need plenty of under wear and socks.
On the way home we stopped at Starbucks for a white chocolate mocha coffee with cream venti with chocolate chip shortbread Helen had a Valencia orange , i bought a bottle of vanilla syrup for coffee's that i make at home.
We picked Pip up our Jack Russell and went to Dovestone reservoir it was warm and sunny when we set off we did a full circuit of it's perimeter and it was dark and cooler plus are legs ached by the time we got back to the car we was ready for supper when we got home i phoned up and ordered a curry i had a lamb dhansak Helen had well have a guess , yes you got it in one , a chicken Korma.
Watching - "Jobs" Story of Steve Jobs .
Listening to - Passenger , "All the lights".
Reading - David Smith "Witness" . A true autobiography.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
SIXTIES
Helen paid off the finance on the car otherwise she would have had to pay over 10k on a 3k, loan over five years , now she owns the Beetle out right.
She as had a delivery from EBay of a steering wheel cover "From me to you" it is very and furry fcuk sake woman , also her flower came for the cars vase Christ its like the sixties revival , we just need a Jimi Hendrix CD and some acid.
Only thing not arrived is her provisional license .
Work is a pain doing a few two whilst two twelve hour shifts least it pays my car and pension once again working to pay bills.
Still need money as always still a few quid in the bank .
Should be getting the ash tray I ordered of EBay along with a retro ghetto blaster design Mac book pro neoprene sleeve.
Getting Helen accustom to Mac os is a nightmare she has to write it down when you show her or tell her how to do stuff she had trouble with her pass word when the screen lock came on she text me to say her password was not being recognized then after a while she realized her caps was on .
I can't wait until we have the L plates on the car and we are on the road with other car drivers should be Worthy of a few you tube videos to say the least
She as had a delivery from EBay of a steering wheel cover "From me to you" it is very and furry fcuk sake woman , also her flower came for the cars vase Christ its like the sixties revival , we just need a Jimi Hendrix CD and some acid.
Only thing not arrived is her provisional license .
Work is a pain doing a few two whilst two twelve hour shifts least it pays my car and pension once again working to pay bills.
Still need money as always still a few quid in the bank .
Should be getting the ash tray I ordered of EBay along with a retro ghetto blaster design Mac book pro neoprene sleeve.
Getting Helen accustom to Mac os is a nightmare she has to write it down when you show her or tell her how to do stuff she had trouble with her pass word when the screen lock came on she text me to say her password was not being recognized then after a while she realized her caps was on .
I can't wait until we have the L plates on the car and we are on the road with other car drivers should be Worthy of a few you tube videos to say the least
Sunday, September 15, 2013
BEETLE
Half past four on the phone calling emergency services for a ambulance for Helen she was suffering with chest pains.
It took them ten minutes to arrive they checked her heart blood pressure before taking her to Huddersfield hospital they hooked her up to a ECG machine took blood and a x-rays and found no problems heart related.We was back home just after half eight I went back to bed .
Pc world had a offer on Dyson animal cylinder vacuum cleaners giving you £105 trade in allowance if you took any old vac to trade any age any condition , as we did not have one , I bought a new 12v car vac that they was selling in store at £14 i bought it there and then and then handed it over as a trade in so I ended up saving £91 it really was a no brainer.
Helen finally got her Hunters wellington boots and socks we picked them up from a saddlery she ordered them over two weeks ago.
My son Guy drove over from York on his motor bike with his girlfriend Charlotte he came up the main hill he was surprised how narrow and steep it was and hoe bendy the road was they both liked the cottage.
I never mentioned it as we did not want every one to know but the cat is out of it's bag , Helen last Tuesday went out and bought a VW Beetle in metallic grey it is a 1.6 litre and has done 50 k it drives as good as the Juke does and is only just four years old , hopefully Helen should get her license next week and she as already bought a Tom Tom sat nav and rubber car mats and a in car I-Phone charger she also filled it up with petrol and she is insured to drive it with a qualified driver with her , e.g me.
Sunday
Went to Helens parents house to how them the car they where both happy for her Helen was emotional i drove it there it is not the first time i have been behind the wheel of it Helen is so protective of it you think it was a person .
Went to the Ford Inn for Sunday dinner Helen had beef and i had the ham hock it was one of the nicest of dinners we have had in a while and the gravy was dark and gorgeous , i had a jam roly poly and custard for desert.
Bought a washing line and a new ironing board we don't have a dryer but its not a major headache .
Listening to - Kings of Leon "Mechanical Bull".
Watching - Oblivion , The Frozen Ground.
O n T.v - Educating Yorkshire and Grand Designs .
It took them ten minutes to arrive they checked her heart blood pressure before taking her to Huddersfield hospital they hooked her up to a ECG machine took blood and a x-rays and found no problems heart related.We was back home just after half eight I went back to bed .
Pc world had a offer on Dyson animal cylinder vacuum cleaners giving you £105 trade in allowance if you took any old vac to trade any age any condition , as we did not have one , I bought a new 12v car vac that they was selling in store at £14 i bought it there and then and then handed it over as a trade in so I ended up saving £91 it really was a no brainer.
Helen finally got her Hunters wellington boots and socks we picked them up from a saddlery she ordered them over two weeks ago.
My son Guy drove over from York on his motor bike with his girlfriend Charlotte he came up the main hill he was surprised how narrow and steep it was and hoe bendy the road was they both liked the cottage.
I never mentioned it as we did not want every one to know but the cat is out of it's bag , Helen last Tuesday went out and bought a VW Beetle in metallic grey it is a 1.6 litre and has done 50 k it drives as good as the Juke does and is only just four years old , hopefully Helen should get her license next week and she as already bought a Tom Tom sat nav and rubber car mats and a in car I-Phone charger she also filled it up with petrol and she is insured to drive it with a qualified driver with her , e.g me.
Sunday
Went to Helens parents house to how them the car they where both happy for her Helen was emotional i drove it there it is not the first time i have been behind the wheel of it Helen is so protective of it you think it was a person .
Went to the Ford Inn for Sunday dinner Helen had beef and i had the ham hock it was one of the nicest of dinners we have had in a while and the gravy was dark and gorgeous , i had a jam roly poly and custard for desert.
Bought a washing line and a new ironing board we don't have a dryer but its not a major headache .
Listening to - Kings of Leon "Mechanical Bull".
Watching - Oblivion , The Frozen Ground.
O n T.v - Educating Yorkshire and Grand Designs .
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
SHAKE IT.
Tuesday
I have Been out today driving around the car it is very good it is a easy drive so far no problems it is nice that new car smell. I called work and according to them I am on leave tomorrow and go back Thursday I have not put them right , a two day week is OK by me.
Seen the new I-phone 5c looks good not impressed with the UK prices thought it was meant to be a cheaper phone .
One thing I must get for the car is rubber car mats a air freshener and a decent phone charger .
Wednesday
Well i was of today which was a nice surprise and a added bonus i bought a hula hula girl air freshener for the car she smells of pina colada and shakes her booty when she goes over bumps , cheesy i know but i could not resist.
i received my mac book pro cover it is rubbish it is cheap and nasty looking i need a different one but i don't want to pay a fortune for one.
We bought a gammon shank for tea along with some chicken thighs we are boiling some new potatoes for supper.
Helen has another reading to do tomorrow the second one at this house if they find us and if they can aprk up , parking is a bit of a nightmare some days.
I have Been out today driving around the car it is very good it is a easy drive so far no problems it is nice that new car smell. I called work and according to them I am on leave tomorrow and go back Thursday I have not put them right , a two day week is OK by me.
Seen the new I-phone 5c looks good not impressed with the UK prices thought it was meant to be a cheaper phone .
One thing I must get for the car is rubber car mats a air freshener and a decent phone charger .
Wednesday
Well i was of today which was a nice surprise and a added bonus i bought a hula hula girl air freshener for the car she smells of pina colada and shakes her booty when she goes over bumps , cheesy i know but i could not resist.
i received my mac book pro cover it is rubbish it is cheap and nasty looking i need a different one but i don't want to pay a fortune for one.
We bought a gammon shank for tea along with some chicken thighs we are boiling some new potatoes for supper.
Helen has another reading to do tomorrow the second one at this house if they find us and if they can aprk up , parking is a bit of a nightmare some days.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
DELIVERED
awoke this morning at half past three i had the runs and was sick guess it was the Indian i had last night i got up another three times , it is the first bad Indian dish i have had makes me wonder whether to go there again.
Sat in the house waiting for a phone call to tell me my car is being delivered sat here still not excited guess i am a cool fcuker.
Helen is gearing up for her readings tonight at the Scarborough Pub in Tingley if i get the new car will take her in it if not it will be the trusty Land Rover Freelander .
Helen sent of for her driving licence along with a postal order made out to the Dvla for fifty quid should take less then three weeks to get her provisional license she either wants a VW Beatle or a Mini she is thinking of buying the car before passing her test .
Well I took delivery of the new Nissan Juke it has 54 miles on the clock it smells new it's shining black and it drives like a dream after the freelander this is like how easy driving should be took Helen to the pub to do the psychic night in it got to say it drives very smooth no issues I love it filled it up with diesel ready for the drive to Leeds .
Sat in the house waiting for a phone call to tell me my car is being delivered sat here still not excited guess i am a cool fcuker.
Helen is gearing up for her readings tonight at the Scarborough Pub in Tingley if i get the new car will take her in it if not it will be the trusty Land Rover Freelander .
Helen sent of for her driving licence along with a postal order made out to the Dvla for fifty quid should take less then three weeks to get her provisional license she either wants a VW Beatle or a Mini she is thinking of buying the car before passing her test .
Well I took delivery of the new Nissan Juke it has 54 miles on the clock it smells new it's shining black and it drives like a dream after the freelander this is like how easy driving should be took Helen to the pub to do the psychic night in it got to say it drives very smooth no issues I love it filled it up with diesel ready for the drive to Leeds .
Sunday, September 08, 2013
NOT EXCITIED ONE BIT
Saturday
Went to take vacuum cleaner back and the tv receiver sender unit back to pc world both off them was not up to scratch on the way stopped at Marston,s chicken shack for fried chicken pieces and fries with a sour cream and chives dip .
Wired up the electric cooker for Helen,s son bought two meters of cable and some earthing sleeve I hooked it up as the wiring diagram showed .Did not blow a fuse neither did the mains so I guess I did it right the cooker bulb came on and the oven and the rings got hot so guess it works.
Helen bought six duck down pillows and a new duck down quilt for our bed Least we will be warm in our little cottage come winter which I guess is just around the corner .
Walking Pip tonight it is quite quaint how each house is different each garden and little patio planted up and decked out people care about the country side and some of the views from the homes houses and cottages are truly spectacular I am really happy to be here I can't wait for winter so i can photograph it in white .
Sunday
Drove over to Meadow hall Sheffield I bought Helen's Christmas present a Pandora bracelet and three charms a angel ghost and bible and two station clips , i bought myself a messenger bag from Ted Baker i tried on Versace Eros aftershave not sure if i prefer it over Hermes will wait.
Walked up to Upperthong found Bill Owens grave the Actor and playwright who stared in "Last of The Summer Wine" he also wrote Marianne sung by Cliff Richard .
Should collect my new Nissan Juke tomorrow afternoon and i cant explain why i am not in the least bit excited or giddy which is strange i was when i initially applied for it but now nothing hopefully i will wake up Monday morning with a better outlook
Went to take vacuum cleaner back and the tv receiver sender unit back to pc world both off them was not up to scratch on the way stopped at Marston,s chicken shack for fried chicken pieces and fries with a sour cream and chives dip .
Wired up the electric cooker for Helen,s son bought two meters of cable and some earthing sleeve I hooked it up as the wiring diagram showed .Did not blow a fuse neither did the mains so I guess I did it right the cooker bulb came on and the oven and the rings got hot so guess it works.
Helen bought six duck down pillows and a new duck down quilt for our bed Least we will be warm in our little cottage come winter which I guess is just around the corner .
Walking Pip tonight it is quite quaint how each house is different each garden and little patio planted up and decked out people care about the country side and some of the views from the homes houses and cottages are truly spectacular I am really happy to be here I can't wait for winter so i can photograph it in white .
Sunday
Drove over to Meadow hall Sheffield I bought Helen's Christmas present a Pandora bracelet and three charms a angel ghost and bible and two station clips , i bought myself a messenger bag from Ted Baker i tried on Versace Eros aftershave not sure if i prefer it over Hermes will wait.
Walked up to Upperthong found Bill Owens grave the Actor and playwright who stared in "Last of The Summer Wine" he also wrote Marianne sung by Cliff Richard .
Should collect my new Nissan Juke tomorrow afternoon and i cant explain why i am not in the least bit excited or giddy which is strange i was when i initially applied for it but now nothing hopefully i will wake up Monday morning with a better outlook
Thursday, September 05, 2013
MONKEY BUSINESS
Helen had her second reading to do the person had been before when we lived in Leeds,he was that impressed he drove over to have another done and visited her at our cottage in Holmfirth.
Monday Helen as a Public house to do for around eight people hopefully get a free pint,
Another friend is buying socks and hand making sock monkeys in wonderful colors , even black and white herring bone socks look great , and she is only charging eight pounds for each monkey which is way too cheap , so far it is a twenty day wait if you require one making.
Monday Helen as a Public house to do for around eight people hopefully get a free pint,
Another friend is buying socks and hand making sock monkeys in wonderful colors , even black and white herring bone socks look great , and she is only charging eight pounds for each monkey which is way too cheap , so far it is a twenty day wait if you require one making.
My new car should be delivered this coming Monday and to be honest I thought I be a little bit more excited than I am. I might be once I am in it .
I am debating whether I should buy another a
Apple TV for the bedroom one thing I need to get is a Blue tooth keyboard .
Got the imitation leather case fr the Nexus it is OK it will suffice.
Roll on tomorrow ten o clock then four days off I can't wait I can do without work it spoils my leisure time .
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
LOVE MAC
No sun again today it is dull and grey Monday , i only have five to work than i am on four days leave including the weekend i cant wait .Time goes too fast and i always seem to be at work in a few months it will be Christmas i cant wait Helen cant wait to spend our fist Christmas in the Holme valley.
Recent purchases from EBay screen protectors and case for Nexus and a leather envelope case for Mac book so far I have only received the protective screens.
Using the Mac is so better in some ways than using Microsoft windows some Windows features i feel are better but it is still easy to see why people prefer and are switching to the Macintosh once again Apple are leading the way .
Well it is nearly Wednesday three days to work four days off loving it.
We have numerous lottery tickets to check fingers crossed .
Recent purchases from EBay screen protectors and case for Nexus and a leather envelope case for Mac book so far I have only received the protective screens.
Using the Mac is so better in some ways than using Microsoft windows some Windows features i feel are better but it is still easy to see why people prefer and are switching to the Macintosh once again Apple are leading the way .
Well it is nearly Wednesday three days to work four days off loving it.
We have numerous lottery tickets to check fingers crossed .
Sunday, September 01, 2013
CHANGES
Our friends Katie and Paul came over from Leeds , we all went to to the Fountain Inn for Sunday lunch, it was not the hottest day and it was quite cold and blustery thinking summer is coming to a close Autumn is here ,the change of seasons is more noticeable up here in Holmfirth , the gas fire is on .
Saturday, August 31, 2013
OUT OF THE BOX
Finished working until two last night a week of normal hours than i have Monday and Tuesday off making a long weekend on the Monday i should be taking delivery of new car.
I have got my Mac book out of the box and have it set up i am glad now i did not get the Asus i was after , you really do get what you pay when it is a Apple product i am really taken to the Mac and so far it has been straight forward i am finding my way round after using WINDOWS PC the switch over is quite easy i have already synced my i-phone and my Apple account with it.
I can understand why people are passionate over Apple Macs the build quality and design is better bar none.
The new Google nexus is fine and for a android tablet and i think it as got to be the best value and performance for the cost the graphics are excellent, i have ordered from ebay screen protectors and a case should come early next week , my Cree torch came today for the money a excellent product.
Tomorrow we have friends coming over we are taking them for sunday lunch to the pub we went to a couple of sundays ago the Fountain.
I have got my Mac book out of the box and have it set up i am glad now i did not get the Asus i was after , you really do get what you pay when it is a Apple product i am really taken to the Mac and so far it has been straight forward i am finding my way round after using WINDOWS PC the switch over is quite easy i have already synced my i-phone and my Apple account with it.
I can understand why people are passionate over Apple Macs the build quality and design is better bar none.
The new Google nexus is fine and for a android tablet and i think it as got to be the best value and performance for the cost the graphics are excellent, i have ordered from ebay screen protectors and a case should come early next week , my Cree torch came today for the money a excellent product.
Tomorrow we have friends coming over we are taking them for sunday lunch to the pub we went to a couple of sundays ago the Fountain.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
IT'S GOOD IN THE HOOD
Yesterday i had confirmation about my new car it is being delivered to my home address which will be a big help having two cars is difficult unless they are both in the same location , i take collection on the Monday 9th of September i have booked it off work as annual leave and the following day the 10th hopefully we can have a drive over to Southport , it is a while since we have been .
My Daughter has had a big bust up with her boyfriend apparently she told me she had slapped him a few times and in anger or frustration on this occasion he slapped her back , he had admitted he should not have done it , but at the end of day he don't need it and my daughter certainly don't need it , so she has moved out she has started a new job and it as great prospects she needs to work hard and save her money and hopefully buy or rent her own place and be totally independent.
Today broad band should be up and running which should make life easier all in all everything is sweet , i have another three two o clock early in the morning finishes which are totally going to tire me out but least then i should be on normal hours for a few months which will be nice.
I finished at ten last night and it did take slightly longer to drive home then finishing at two but it was a big plus getting home before eleven.
We have friends coming over Saturday and Helen as her first reading over here Saturday evening they are traveling over from Leeds to see her , i will have to be quite upstairs we have a open staircase so noise carries other than that if its fine i will have to go out .
Still debating wether or not to get a games console we are going to have dark nights some how playing Tomb raider Resident Evil seems fitting choice is X-box or Ps3 if i get one i wont be investing in the new models coming out.
My Daughter has had a big bust up with her boyfriend apparently she told me she had slapped him a few times and in anger or frustration on this occasion he slapped her back , he had admitted he should not have done it , but at the end of day he don't need it and my daughter certainly don't need it , so she has moved out she has started a new job and it as great prospects she needs to work hard and save her money and hopefully buy or rent her own place and be totally independent.
Today broad band should be up and running which should make life easier all in all everything is sweet , i have another three two o clock early in the morning finishes which are totally going to tire me out but least then i should be on normal hours for a few months which will be nice.
I finished at ten last night and it did take slightly longer to drive home then finishing at two but it was a big plus getting home before eleven.
We have friends coming over Saturday and Helen as her first reading over here Saturday evening they are traveling over from Leeds to see her , i will have to be quite upstairs we have a open staircase so noise carries other than that if its fine i will have to go out .
Still debating wether or not to get a games console we are going to have dark nights some how playing Tomb raider Resident Evil seems fitting choice is X-box or Ps3 if i get one i wont be investing in the new models coming out.
Monday, August 26, 2013
NOT TODAY
Broad Band connection is on the 28th not today we was told bank holiday Monday but none the less we can wait another couple of days no big deal even if i was up like a kid on Christmas morning i cant live with no internet.
The cottage we are living in was sold for £109,000 in 2007 Christ its only a one up one down no garden its a great cottage but it has its draw backs you cant extend its cut in to a bank , it is dark even on a bright sunny day it is dark , there is only two doors one on the porch front entry door and one on the joint bathroom and toilet there are no windows on the back of the house there is two roof windows skylights the bedroom is lighter than the living room a lot lighter .
Pluses the roof rafters are unique it is so easy to keep clean the house is cool in summer don't have to pay for a window cleaner it is very low maintenance people actually come to Holmfirth from miles away to see the Last of the Summer wine filming spots and houses and cafes.
Roger who lives next door to us paid £6000 for his cottage back in 1982.
Tonight i had chips for the first time cooked in the air fryer did not even have to add oil just put them in and set the timer for 27 minutes they where cooked to perfection had them with burgers done in the George Foreman and onions cooked in the frying pan with grated red Leicester on top with a freshly baked oven cake.
Three days off as always have gone too quick i dont want to go back to work least first day back is a ten o clock finish guess i will grin and bear it as always and do an extra line on the national lottery.
Watching - "Now You See Me" and "Oblivion"
The cottage we are living in was sold for £109,000 in 2007 Christ its only a one up one down no garden its a great cottage but it has its draw backs you cant extend its cut in to a bank , it is dark even on a bright sunny day it is dark , there is only two doors one on the porch front entry door and one on the joint bathroom and toilet there are no windows on the back of the house there is two roof windows skylights the bedroom is lighter than the living room a lot lighter .
Pluses the roof rafters are unique it is so easy to keep clean the house is cool in summer don't have to pay for a window cleaner it is very low maintenance people actually come to Holmfirth from miles away to see the Last of the Summer wine filming spots and houses and cafes.
Roger who lives next door to us paid £6000 for his cottage back in 1982.
Tonight i had chips for the first time cooked in the air fryer did not even have to add oil just put them in and set the timer for 27 minutes they where cooked to perfection had them with burgers done in the George Foreman and onions cooked in the frying pan with grated red Leicester on top with a freshly baked oven cake.
Three days off as always have gone too quick i dont want to go back to work least first day back is a ten o clock finish guess i will grin and bear it as always and do an extra line on the national lottery.
Watching - "Now You See Me" and "Oblivion"
Sunday, August 25, 2013
TWO WINDS
I actually slept in until nine in the morning i was contemplating having the curry left overs from last night for breakfast but thought better of it as i was passing wind badly whilst getting out of bed and being vertical ,
Went walking with Pip went to see the wind farm this time took my camera i am getting used to it now and it takes great photos but lacks in zoom plus i do prefer an electronic view finder when it is sunny which for the Samsung NX 1000 is an optional extra.
Tomorrow we should be online with Sky broadband still using our I-phones to hot spot the reception up here is not as strong as in our other house so we do need a faster connection.
Went walking with Pip went to see the wind farm this time took my camera i am getting used to it now and it takes great photos but lacks in zoom plus i do prefer an electronic view finder when it is sunny which for the Samsung NX 1000 is an optional extra.
Tomorrow we should be online with Sky broadband still using our I-phones to hot spot the reception up here is not as strong as in our other house so we do need a faster connection.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
INDIAN AND SWEDISH
Thursday I was up just after nine another five hours sleep it is beginning to take it's toil thank god it is Friday tomorrow and i have three days off work paradise.
We need a outside light sorting out so we can sit out at night ea or just have a drink out there we have the power connection we just need a fitting to connect.
Friday
I started to assemble the Mexican pine side board started ok some of the dowels for the shelve did not line up i did not have the mind frame to sort it out so i left it i was not amused the cottage is dark even in the day light we like Hansel and Gretel and room was sparse even after i cleared a space , and i was getting hotter was a wise decision to leave it .
Sky router came today it is a nice piece of kit very white very Apple looking impressed hope it delivers,
Went to work was suppose to be staying until two in the morning i only stayed until midnight i emailed my line manager to say i was feeling unwell , i was just plain tired out and i just could not be bothered big time it is the first time i have left there is no more supervisors on apart from me , i was home for twenty to one bliss.
Saturday
well its raining it started a three in the morning looks like it is in for the day typical bank holiday weekend.
Helen bought her son a washing machine fridge freezer and a electric cooker as promised she even paid for delivery.
We then went for breakfast had a full english after i went to look at Sony Vaio laptops at CCL Computers the did not have one in stock they order them as and when so i ended up doing to PC World and buying a 13 inch Mac Book Pro, for what i was going to spend on a Sony i think it was a wise choice plus you can claim a hundred pound cash back after twenty one days.
I completed the mexican pine side board i got it all to fit and the fish tank is now on top and more things have been put away and a few more items have been binned.The bedroom is still slightly untidy but it will be sorted i am doing nothing now except eat a curry its getting delivered in 30 minutes and drinking pear cider i am going to pour one now so its a indian and a swedish night in.
We need a outside light sorting out so we can sit out at night ea or just have a drink out there we have the power connection we just need a fitting to connect.
Friday
I started to assemble the Mexican pine side board started ok some of the dowels for the shelve did not line up i did not have the mind frame to sort it out so i left it i was not amused the cottage is dark even in the day light we like Hansel and Gretel and room was sparse even after i cleared a space , and i was getting hotter was a wise decision to leave it .
Sky router came today it is a nice piece of kit very white very Apple looking impressed hope it delivers,
Went to work was suppose to be staying until two in the morning i only stayed until midnight i emailed my line manager to say i was feeling unwell , i was just plain tired out and i just could not be bothered big time it is the first time i have left there is no more supervisors on apart from me , i was home for twenty to one bliss.
Saturday
well its raining it started a three in the morning looks like it is in for the day typical bank holiday weekend.
Helen bought her son a washing machine fridge freezer and a electric cooker as promised she even paid for delivery.
We then went for breakfast had a full english after i went to look at Sony Vaio laptops at CCL Computers the did not have one in stock they order them as and when so i ended up doing to PC World and buying a 13 inch Mac Book Pro, for what i was going to spend on a Sony i think it was a wise choice plus you can claim a hundred pound cash back after twenty one days.
I completed the mexican pine side board i got it all to fit and the fish tank is now on top and more things have been put away and a few more items have been binned.The bedroom is still slightly untidy but it will be sorted i am doing nothing now except eat a curry its getting delivered in 30 minutes and drinking pear cider i am going to pour one now so its a indian and a swedish night in.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
HAPPY DAYS
I am hungry tired and sick of working until two in the morning .
I saw a old friend I worked with and went to Greece with when I was twenty something he was recovering from a blood clot on his brain , he told me of two lads I worked with they where both dead one died from drink and drugs and the other the big C.
The one whom died from drink Tony I use to go out with him and his girlfriend we all liked a drink or two and a smoke he took it too far he won't be the last sad as it is the other lad I was in a collision on the motor way he put me in hospital for six weeks thirty years ago I got £7500 compensation , I spent it on a car holidays and Hi-fi before mobile phones x- boxes and pc,s I could have easily died in the crash they day we crashed seat belts where made law before this date it was wear them if you wish I never did but did the day we crashed as it was law .
Loads of stuff has happened since that date my life has changed do many times and gone in different directions it is still changing the fact is YOLO so make the most live for now it's too short not to guess I am glad I have moved to somewhere nicer glad we are out of the city glad I had the chance to start again I am thankful I have had my share of lucky breaks I hope life keeps changing it be boring if it did not , tomorrow I am going to buy the laptop I want why not I deserve it and have wanted one long enough I tend to wait for the stuff I want the wait is over what you can make happen today don't put off you. might regret it,
Our base unit came today I Will assemble it Saturday we will clear the rest of our boxes away and have the cottage sorted , when I finish Friday I am off for three days I should get my Google nexus , my car and a broad band connection happy days,
I saw a old friend I worked with and went to Greece with when I was twenty something he was recovering from a blood clot on his brain , he told me of two lads I worked with they where both dead one died from drink and drugs and the other the big C.
The one whom died from drink Tony I use to go out with him and his girlfriend we all liked a drink or two and a smoke he took it too far he won't be the last sad as it is the other lad I was in a collision on the motor way he put me in hospital for six weeks thirty years ago I got £7500 compensation , I spent it on a car holidays and Hi-fi before mobile phones x- boxes and pc,s I could have easily died in the crash they day we crashed seat belts where made law before this date it was wear them if you wish I never did but did the day we crashed as it was law .
Loads of stuff has happened since that date my life has changed do many times and gone in different directions it is still changing the fact is YOLO so make the most live for now it's too short not to guess I am glad I have moved to somewhere nicer glad we are out of the city glad I had the chance to start again I am thankful I have had my share of lucky breaks I hope life keeps changing it be boring if it did not , tomorrow I am going to buy the laptop I want why not I deserve it and have wanted one long enough I tend to wait for the stuff I want the wait is over what you can make happen today don't put off you. might regret it,
Our base unit came today I Will assemble it Saturday we will clear the rest of our boxes away and have the cottage sorted , when I finish Friday I am off for three days I should get my Google nexus , my car and a broad band connection happy days,
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
LOVE IT
It took me forty minutes to get home last night at two o clock in the morning I was awake and did not feel sleepy one bit.
When I got home to the cottage Helen was up I took Pip our Jack Tussell out for a walk it was only for ten minutes but she did do a wee .
I got into bed just after quarter past three and I was wide awake at nine o clock I was up walking Pip again there is that many different walks down different streets and roads the permantations are endless to say Holmfirth is a small town it is quite amazing.
If you go a few miles further you enter the Peak District then it's just walk and walk you could even take a tent it is that vast .
Still getting used to the camera the zoom is not as good as I use to get with my Fuji bridge camera but the image quality and features are excellent 20/50 lens is good for nearer subjects but not for distance .
Still waiting delivery of our router for our sky broadband engineers coming on the 28th which is when I should get the latest Nexus 7 and fingers crossed the Nissan Juke .
Helen is also getting out and is walking Pip whilst she is at home on her own which she never did when we lived in Leeds.
So life is good I am happy that we are out of the city suburbs and we are living life in a village type community we still have loads to explore and that is the fun bit .
Hopefully I have bank holiday Monday off so we will get a long weekend to do more exploring we both love it and hopefully we have no regrets roll on winter .
When I got home to the cottage Helen was up I took Pip our Jack Tussell out for a walk it was only for ten minutes but she did do a wee .
I got into bed just after quarter past three and I was wide awake at nine o clock I was up walking Pip again there is that many different walks down different streets and roads the permantations are endless to say Holmfirth is a small town it is quite amazing.
If you go a few miles further you enter the Peak District then it's just walk and walk you could even take a tent it is that vast .
Still getting used to the camera the zoom is not as good as I use to get with my Fuji bridge camera but the image quality and features are excellent 20/50 lens is good for nearer subjects but not for distance .
Still waiting delivery of our router for our sky broadband engineers coming on the 28th which is when I should get the latest Nexus 7 and fingers crossed the Nissan Juke .
Helen is also getting out and is walking Pip whilst she is at home on her own which she never did when we lived in Leeds.
So life is good I am happy that we are out of the city suburbs and we are living life in a village type community we still have loads to explore and that is the fun bit .
Hopefully I have bank holiday Monday off so we will get a long weekend to do more exploring we both love it and hopefully we have no regrets roll on winter .
BLOWER COLD RADIO LOUD
Finish work at two am it is my first shift back and I am finding it hard to stay awake .I feel totally worn out and just want to bed fast asleep in bed but that won't happen for another hour it will be my first drive home after work I did not want it to be at two in the morning I don't want to work over I just want my normal hours thing is if I turn it down I don't want to have to survive on a flat wage and then be annoyed because I am not getting offered any overtime .
The drive to work was longer because all the roads in to the centre were backed up with traffic if I had not turned around and altered my route I might of been late also I was low on fuel two lessons learned I hope there are no delays going home .and I hope the roads are clear and I am wide awake I will drive with the blower on cold and the radio loud.
The drive to work was longer because all the roads in to the centre were backed up with traffic if I had not turned around and altered my route I might of been late also I was low on fuel two lessons learned I hope there are no delays going home .and I hope the roads are clear and I am wide awake I will drive with the blower on cold and the radio loud.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
WANT FOR NOWT
Well things are looking up i manage to park on our designated parking space if i go to far i am literally over the edge to the road fifteen foot below ouch.
i am waking up early and usually are up for eight , i love it here and i am not looking forward to going back to work i think i could do with another week off but it is not going to happen Monday i have five days of doing twelve hour shifts i bet i don't get up at eight then.
Today we went to Uppermill had a coffee at No73 Delicatessen it is usually packed we where early and sat outside we also went to the local bakery and got steak and onion pies and a dozen oven cakes.
We went back in to Holmfirth we got Pip a new drink and eating bowl set in a ornate wrought iron stand and three silver frog princesses.
In the afternoon we drove to the Fountain Inn at Ingbirchworth Helen had lamb i had slow cooked belly pork with mash roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings.
When we got home we took Pip on a hours walk around the surrounding fields ,
I have everything i need i want for nowt i am happy that we now live in the countryside in our little cottage the scenery surrounding us is stunning , and the walks and reservoirs are the best in England and there is loads scattered a few miles from our home and we have cafes and restaurants and inns , along with art galleries Ashley Jackson is based in Holmfirth we are forty minutes drive from two major cities , life is good
Saturday, August 17, 2013
LAST FEW DAYS
Thursday we went to the Trafford centre at Manchester.I bought two different style Bench jackets both in black , i also bought two pairs of Bench denim jeans one faded on in dark blue and a pair of cargo pants.i also bought two pairs of Crocs shoes one in black and one in brown they are so comfy .
for supper we went to Rioja tapas restaurant at Uppermill Saddleworth and between us ordered six dishes and two sides , Helen is not keen on tapas i enjoy the variation of dishes you can have.
Today i dropped Helen off at Louise's hair salon Luxe she was having hair extensions in , she now as long hair.
I went to Primark and bought four t-shirts in grey , black and white i also bought six black polo shirts and another two pairs of combats and six pairs of boxer shorts i don't intend to buy any more clothes i also bought Helen some t-shirts.
I had Pip with me we shared a KFC i had all the fries i bought her a bottle of water i had a coke .
after i walked her on the canal at Rodley where we use to live once upon a time.
After picking Helen up five hours later from the salon Louise kindly cut my hair from their we went to buy a toaster to match the kettle that we bought.
we also bought a laundry basket to go in the bathroom and for the kitchen a new set of three sauce pans along with a frying pan . now we can cook we just need food to cook we have not done a food shop in over a week.
After we had took Pip and walked her down hill all the way to Holmfirth centre we had to walk back up the hill to get home .
After arriving home knackered we had a hot drink before going to Penistone food shopping i bought a small George Foreman grill , and a steam iron although they did not sell ironing boards we bought s cheap hand blender along with £200 on food and condiments.
Saturday
It was dull and rainy we went into Leeds its about a hours drive , i am going to be doing it five days a week for work come Monday , Helen went to Primark and got bras and socks she bought some leggings and a black jacket from River Island there was a sale on at Jack Jones i bought two pairs of denims one was brown they both the same style different colours i don't need any more now what i have will last me a few years if not longer i have ordered a new Google Nexus 7 32 bit with the snap dragon cpu i will receive it on the 28th August fingers crossed.
It has just been over a week living in our cottage there is still a few boxes we are wanting for a cupboard sideboard being delivered next Wednesday that will accommodate what is still left to put away
for supper we went to Rioja tapas restaurant at Uppermill Saddleworth and between us ordered six dishes and two sides , Helen is not keen on tapas i enjoy the variation of dishes you can have.
Today i dropped Helen off at Louise's hair salon Luxe she was having hair extensions in , she now as long hair.
I went to Primark and bought four t-shirts in grey , black and white i also bought six black polo shirts and another two pairs of combats and six pairs of boxer shorts i don't intend to buy any more clothes i also bought Helen some t-shirts.
I had Pip with me we shared a KFC i had all the fries i bought her a bottle of water i had a coke .
after i walked her on the canal at Rodley where we use to live once upon a time.
After picking Helen up five hours later from the salon Louise kindly cut my hair from their we went to buy a toaster to match the kettle that we bought.
we also bought a laundry basket to go in the bathroom and for the kitchen a new set of three sauce pans along with a frying pan . now we can cook we just need food to cook we have not done a food shop in over a week.
After we had took Pip and walked her down hill all the way to Holmfirth centre we had to walk back up the hill to get home .
After arriving home knackered we had a hot drink before going to Penistone food shopping i bought a small George Foreman grill , and a steam iron although they did not sell ironing boards we bought s cheap hand blender along with £200 on food and condiments.
Saturday
It was dull and rainy we went into Leeds its about a hours drive , i am going to be doing it five days a week for work come Monday , Helen went to Primark and got bras and socks she bought some leggings and a black jacket from River Island there was a sale on at Jack Jones i bought two pairs of denims one was brown they both the same style different colours i don't need any more now what i have will last me a few years if not longer i have ordered a new Google Nexus 7 32 bit with the snap dragon cpu i will receive it on the 28th August fingers crossed.
It has just been over a week living in our cottage there is still a few boxes we are wanting for a cupboard sideboard being delivered next Wednesday that will accommodate what is still left to put away
Thursday, August 15, 2013
SMALL SPACES
I wake up each morning and take my dog behind our cottage to green fields and a small lake we are both happy to be here , i just buzz i cant believe how i feel it lifts me it is just so beautiful i feel privileged to live here, i truly don't want to be anywhere else .
We went to the garden centre at Uppermill and bought plants and alpines for our bit of a garden we have colour where we did not have yesterday we also put brackets up for two hanging baskets that we had.
We went to the garden centre at Uppermill and bought plants and alpines for our bit of a garden we have colour where we did not have yesterday we also put brackets up for two hanging baskets that we had.
Above sits Ethel she made it safe and well she is a rock
The happy gargoyle checks out all visitors to our home
A bush Helen bought today on a night it lights up it has 50 solar powered lights on it
In the kitchen we added a shelve seeing as we have limited space we need to create added storage
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
Pip is booked in at the vets for her booster jab and a check over she has been wormed and had a flea treatment and she will be getting spade at the end of September.
I paid another bill again for over £2000 and i paid off the outstanding gas bill and water rates for the old house .
I have changed my car insurance to the new address and its a few pounds cheaper each month and my bank account , the water rates are nearly half what we use to pay .And today i have cancelled the building and contents insurance for the old house and just got contents for this house that bill has been halved i have also cancelled life insurance because i am covered by my works pension and i have cancelled the British gas service and maintenance charges for the old house saving another twenty quid a month it all helps .
I have applied for broadband the router should come in the next few days and the broadband should go live on the 28th of August.
My camera is looking good i am still discovering what i can on my own before using or referring to the manual i have down loaded.
Helen fired he Mac Book Pro up and loves it she needs a case for her Ipad mini and a sleeve for he MBP we are going over to Manchester Trafford centre after Pip as had her injection.
We bought a coffee table from Ikea and i set the sound bar up which makes a serious difference and is amazing the improvement to sound quality and clarity.
Been out walking Pip four times today and i don't get tired of the scenery it is just too nice it was sunny this morning and Pip meet a Greyhound called Jack she looks for him every time we go for a walk , the street must have at least seven to nine cats,
All told i am happy with the cottage as small as it is and i am happy with where we are living plus our neighbour Roger is a really nice person and is very knowledgeable about the area we live in we are here for six months the rent is paid in full i think we will be here a lot longer.
I paid another bill again for over £2000 and i paid off the outstanding gas bill and water rates for the old house .
I have changed my car insurance to the new address and its a few pounds cheaper each month and my bank account , the water rates are nearly half what we use to pay .And today i have cancelled the building and contents insurance for the old house and just got contents for this house that bill has been halved i have also cancelled life insurance because i am covered by my works pension and i have cancelled the British gas service and maintenance charges for the old house saving another twenty quid a month it all helps .
I have applied for broadband the router should come in the next few days and the broadband should go live on the 28th of August.
My camera is looking good i am still discovering what i can on my own before using or referring to the manual i have down loaded.
Helen fired he Mac Book Pro up and loves it she needs a case for her Ipad mini and a sleeve for he MBP we are going over to Manchester Trafford centre after Pip as had her injection.
We bought a coffee table from Ikea and i set the sound bar up which makes a serious difference and is amazing the improvement to sound quality and clarity.
Been out walking Pip four times today and i don't get tired of the scenery it is just too nice it was sunny this morning and Pip meet a Greyhound called Jack she looks for him every time we go for a walk , the street must have at least seven to nine cats,
All told i am happy with the cottage as small as it is and i am happy with where we are living plus our neighbour Roger is a really nice person and is very knowledgeable about the area we live in we are here for six months the rent is paid in full i think we will be here a lot longer.
Monday, August 12, 2013
EXTREMELY HAPPY
Well we have moved in it took two trips in the hired van and it was rushed as we had to be out for one last Friday but we did it .We are still unpacking we have a few boxes left to unpacked but the cottage is looking good,
We bought a two seater sofa and a arm chair , along with a new vacuum cleaner and air fryer i also bought a camera it is a Samsung NX1000 twin lens i only bought it today it and should have been £500 it was £249 it is wifi enabled so far it looks good i bought a 32 mg memory card and a soft carry case i might buy a spare battery for it .
Helen got her MBP and i-pad mini and i also bought a Panasonic TV for the bedroom and orbital sound bar i also paid two debts which was over four thousand pounds i nearly said stuff it but i didn't.
The few days we have been here i have took Pip out numerous times she loves the walks we have also discovered a great Indian restaurant and take away we have had three take outs so far but that will stop.
My Nephew was a great help and big thanks to him for helping us move we could not have done it without him he has also let us put some stuff at his house should w ever need it he has loads of room is kitchen is as big as our cottage but cost a fortune to heat.
I bought some decent trainers for walking across the moors and i did buy some Jean Paul Gaultier original after shave i finally used the last of my One million,
So all is good i have no regrets i wake up every morning and walk down country lanes hear ducks and sheep and see green fields at night it is very dark we hear no traffic what so ever and have not heard on drunk stumbling home we are extremely happy and so very glad we are here.
Helen got her MBP and i-pad mini and i also bought a Panasonic TV for the bedroom and orbital sound bar i also paid two debts which was over four thousand pounds i nearly said stuff it but i didn't.
The few days we have been here i have took Pip out numerous times she loves the walks we have also discovered a great Indian restaurant and take away we have had three take outs so far but that will stop.
My Nephew was a great help and big thanks to him for helping us move we could not have done it without him he has also let us put some stuff at his house should w ever need it he has loads of room is kitchen is as big as our cottage but cost a fortune to heat.
I bought some decent trainers for walking across the moors and i did buy some Jean Paul Gaultier original after shave i finally used the last of my One million,
So all is good i have no regrets i wake up every morning and walk down country lanes hear ducks and sheep and see green fields at night it is very dark we hear no traffic what so ever and have not heard on drunk stumbling home we are extremely happy and so very glad we are here.
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
TWO TRIPS
Fully loaded the Freelander with boxes to take over to the cottage it took us just under sixty minutes we got there just before the Landlady we signed the tenancy agreement for six months and paid a £525 bond.
Joiners where there taking out some wardrobes that we did not want as we have our own and taking part of the bulkhead from the stairs out a sit encroached in to the bedroom too much.
Also the back wall because the cottage is built in to a bank it had to be tanked out and then re plastered and then painted the painting bit was being done today so the plaster had time to dry out .
We went back home just before dinner for more boxes and other bits and pieces including Ethel my stone Gargoyle it safely made it to our new abode , it represents my mother , i bought it the day she died it's a kind of memorial to my Mam.
The walk down to the centre of Holmfirth from the cottage is unbelievably quaint it is a photographs dream there is so many interesting buildings and views taking photos will be easy you are really spoilt for choice .
We learnt the cottage we are living in was built in 1835 and is the oldest place i have ever lived in it was built for the wool workers they had a loom and spinning machines down stairs and upstairs they lived it was one up one down and they had connecting doors down stairs so the wool could be passed on for the next process .
We were told a family of five kids wear brought up in the house the toilets where outside over the bet there where a few pissed pants specially in winter .
Above are what used to be the out side toilets they are now work shops and storage the one belonging to our cottage was demolished for a parking space
Below what we manage to bring in two trips from our house to the cottage i have spent four hours driving at least we had sun which was nice .
below are other cottages on our road which is very narrow because the cottages are only one bedrooms it means no fcuking kids screaming and shouting which equates to more peaceful nights and early evenings .
Tonight the bedroom wall is getting painted white and a new carpet is getting fitted by Friday in the bedroom
we have no carpets in our house as we ripped all the carpets up and painted and stained.the floor boards in every room including the three bedrooms , so now having carpets is strange i have to admit it feels nice walking on cushioned flooring again.
The wood work around the bathroom door we would like to paint black same with the down stairs fire place the stair banister and the downstairs main beams.
I love the roof trusses above we are going to re paint them white some of the edges need redoing i think they have been treated for wood worm and parts of the timbers have been filled in with two part filler and never painted.
We also so found out why it is called Toad Hole Cottage in summer there are loads of toads and frogs making there way to the pond at the back of the house apparently they are hundreds
Joiners where there taking out some wardrobes that we did not want as we have our own and taking part of the bulkhead from the stairs out a sit encroached in to the bedroom too much.
Also the back wall because the cottage is built in to a bank it had to be tanked out and then re plastered and then painted the painting bit was being done today so the plaster had time to dry out .
We went back home just before dinner for more boxes and other bits and pieces including Ethel my stone Gargoyle it safely made it to our new abode , it represents my mother , i bought it the day she died it's a kind of memorial to my Mam.
The walk down to the centre of Holmfirth from the cottage is unbelievably quaint it is a photographs dream there is so many interesting buildings and views taking photos will be easy you are really spoilt for choice .
We learnt the cottage we are living in was built in 1835 and is the oldest place i have ever lived in it was built for the wool workers they had a loom and spinning machines down stairs and upstairs they lived it was one up one down and they had connecting doors down stairs so the wool could be passed on for the next process .
We were told a family of five kids wear brought up in the house the toilets where outside over the bet there where a few pissed pants specially in winter .
Above are what used to be the out side toilets they are now work shops and storage the one belonging to our cottage was demolished for a parking space
Below what we manage to bring in two trips from our house to the cottage i have spent four hours driving at least we had sun which was nice .
below are other cottages on our road which is very narrow because the cottages are only one bedrooms it means no fcuking kids screaming and shouting which equates to more peaceful nights and early evenings .
Tonight the bedroom wall is getting painted white and a new carpet is getting fitted by Friday in the bedroom
we have no carpets in our house as we ripped all the carpets up and painted and stained.the floor boards in every room including the three bedrooms , so now having carpets is strange i have to admit it feels nice walking on cushioned flooring again.
The wood work around the bathroom door we would like to paint black same with the down stairs fire place the stair banister and the downstairs main beams.
I love the roof trusses above we are going to re paint them white some of the edges need redoing i think they have been treated for wood worm and parts of the timbers have been filled in with two part filler and never painted.
We also so found out why it is called Toad Hole Cottage in summer there are loads of toads and frogs making there way to the pond at the back of the house apparently they are hundreds
KEYS
Off now until the 19th of August , we pick the keys up for the cottage at ten o clock today and sign the deeds to lease the property for the next six months , we hand over the keys to this house Friday so by Saturday we will be long gone , and by Monday we should be in and sorted hopefully a place for everything and everything in its place.
We need to buy some essential items for the room and kitchen and bedrooms no doubt we will be doing some shopping and investing wisely more should be less well at least i am going down that route .
We need to buy some essential items for the room and kitchen and bedrooms no doubt we will be doing some shopping and investing wisely more should be less well at least i am going down that route .
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
DONE
The house is all signed up and there is no going back , as we exchanged contracts today and it is now all legal it is now sold signed sealed and delivered .
I finish work Tuesday night and we pick the keys up for the cottage Wednesday at ten a.m. we will pay the bond and start to move our stuff in we have quite a few boxes packed already and the house is looking quite bear it looks like we have been robbed.
I made another trip to the tip and got rid of my hand made chest tool box i made thirty odd years ago it was the size of a trunk and was made to go at the end of a work bench rather than be transported about it was made from three quarter of a inch birch ply and had two lift out compartments and it was all dovetailed cut by hand by me i felt a touch of remorse but it was a beast of a box and it weighed enough when it was empty , so was not practical.
So all systems a green i cant wait for Wednesday morning and our adventures begin , today was a massive fight over the road from where we are living about fifty youths where battling and people ask why we want out of the city the police came and they scattered this is not the norm by any means but its the thin end of the wedge .
I am not sure what reception we will get on the phones it might be rubbish we might have to bak to a Isp for our internet connection if so it will either be Sky or Bt we need unlimited and a decent down load speed .
first thin we will do when we move in is buy all the essentials for the fridge freezer and pantry and food cupboards , same for the bedroom bathroom and Living room we are going to be busy and the truth is i really cant wait we are both so happy to be packing up and moving on .
I finish work Tuesday night and we pick the keys up for the cottage Wednesday at ten a.m. we will pay the bond and start to move our stuff in we have quite a few boxes packed already and the house is looking quite bear it looks like we have been robbed.
I made another trip to the tip and got rid of my hand made chest tool box i made thirty odd years ago it was the size of a trunk and was made to go at the end of a work bench rather than be transported about it was made from three quarter of a inch birch ply and had two lift out compartments and it was all dovetailed cut by hand by me i felt a touch of remorse but it was a beast of a box and it weighed enough when it was empty , so was not practical.
So all systems a green i cant wait for Wednesday morning and our adventures begin , today was a massive fight over the road from where we are living about fifty youths where battling and people ask why we want out of the city the police came and they scattered this is not the norm by any means but its the thin end of the wedge .
I am not sure what reception we will get on the phones it might be rubbish we might have to bak to a Isp for our internet connection if so it will either be Sky or Bt we need unlimited and a decent down load speed .
first thin we will do when we move in is buy all the essentials for the fridge freezer and pantry and food cupboards , same for the bedroom bathroom and Living room we are going to be busy and the truth is i really cant wait we are both so happy to be packing up and moving on .
Sunday, August 04, 2013
LAST SUNDAY HERE.
Well this is our last week in our home we have spent so many weekends here in the last few years it is kind of strange knowing that we more than likely never set foot in here again once we leave.
All the supermarkets and take away restaurants and petrol stations that we have used for the last six years we will no longer be using
Instead we are going to pastures new , meeting new faces and discovering new shops and country pubs nice new walks and meeting new people , in fact we will no longer considered to be townies we will be country folk which is what Helen as craved for , for years even though Manchester and Leeds are only forty to sixty minutes away , we are going to try and use Manchester shops and go in to thier city centre rather than shopping in the shops we know in Leeds hopefully we will have the time to go exploring there on a weekends and days off rather than coming back to Leeds all the time , and for the first few months we are going to be discovering places and finding new shops and discovering new routes and short cuts and finding new funky arty shops cafes and bars.
We are also near to Halifax , Huddersfield and Hebden Bridge these are places we have been to before so are not totally ignorant about them but we are still going to go on a journey of discovery and findings we both cant wait , all we want know is to be packed up shipped out and moved in .
We went to see Harvey our Ragdoll my daughter has adopted he is doing fine and is settling in his new home she brushes him every day , she wants him to sleep on her bed he wont but i am sure in time he will do soon.
All the supermarkets and take away restaurants and petrol stations that we have used for the last six years we will no longer be using
Instead we are going to pastures new , meeting new faces and discovering new shops and country pubs nice new walks and meeting new people , in fact we will no longer considered to be townies we will be country folk which is what Helen as craved for , for years even though Manchester and Leeds are only forty to sixty minutes away , we are going to try and use Manchester shops and go in to thier city centre rather than shopping in the shops we know in Leeds hopefully we will have the time to go exploring there on a weekends and days off rather than coming back to Leeds all the time , and for the first few months we are going to be discovering places and finding new shops and discovering new routes and short cuts and finding new funky arty shops cafes and bars.
We are also near to Halifax , Huddersfield and Hebden Bridge these are places we have been to before so are not totally ignorant about them but we are still going to go on a journey of discovery and findings we both cant wait , all we want know is to be packed up shipped out and moved in .
We went to see Harvey our Ragdoll my daughter has adopted he is doing fine and is settling in his new home she brushes him every day , she wants him to sleep on her bed he wont but i am sure in time he will do soon.
Saturday, August 03, 2013
A SOUND BAR AND RESTAURANT
what I am liking at the moment is fresh berry and yogurt granola pots with strawberry's and raspberry's , and as they only cost one solitary pound very good value and they make them just right to boot they are gorgeous they are like a healthy cheese cake .Which is just as well because for dinner we went to KFC which is not so healthy specially for the chickens.
I want to buy a Orbit sound bar M10LX and dock 250 watts blue tooth enabled of pure sound power I can use it with all Apple devices and my Google Nexus you can get £80 of if you buy it with any television i would also like to get a Apple tv which for £99 is extremely good value although it is dearer then some other streaming free view boxes.
Tonight we went for a meal with another two friends who are also moving house just a few days before our move hopefully on Friday , they paid for us to eat at the Gallery Forty One Italian restaurant near to where we now live , we had carbonara i had chicken tagliatelle and Helen ham and spaghetti with side order of fries and Italian bread for desert i had tiramisu and Helen had cheese cake the food and service was very good we both enjoyed the meal and we where both utterly pigged out the only draw back is they did not have draught beers or pear cider but none the less it was an enjoyable evening.
The bar and dining area of Gallery Forty One
I want to buy a Orbit sound bar M10LX and dock 250 watts blue tooth enabled of pure sound power I can use it with all Apple devices and my Google Nexus you can get £80 of if you buy it with any television i would also like to get a Apple tv which for £99 is extremely good value although it is dearer then some other streaming free view boxes.
Tonight we went for a meal with another two friends who are also moving house just a few days before our move hopefully on Friday , they paid for us to eat at the Gallery Forty One Italian restaurant near to where we now live , we had carbonara i had chicken tagliatelle and Helen ham and spaghetti with side order of fries and Italian bread for desert i had tiramisu and Helen had cheese cake the food and service was very good we both enjoyed the meal and we where both utterly pigged out the only draw back is they did not have draught beers or pear cider but none the less it was an enjoyable evening.
The bar and dining area of Gallery Forty One
Friday, August 02, 2013
REARVIEW
Helen won a prize from a local shabby chic shop all she had to do was to like them on Face book and you was entered in to the draw , and she won she received soaps , bath bombs , and scented candles worth up to forty pounds plus a gift voucher for twenty five quid it is always nice to win something we should enter more competitions.
We have been told today that everything is in place and it is all systems go for a week today , we should be looking at Leeds through my rearview fingers crossed , we are both looking forward to starting again in the country side even in the little cottage we will be calling home and we cant wait to go into the wild to explore all around us , Helen is getting giddy more and more each day and hopefully we will have a few more sunny days before the summer is over, and if not then we will be still living in the country side waiting for our first Christmas and waiting for the following summer.So let the fun begin.
We have been told today that everything is in place and it is all systems go for a week today , we should be looking at Leeds through my rearview fingers crossed , we are both looking forward to starting again in the country side even in the little cottage we will be calling home and we cant wait to go into the wild to explore all around us , Helen is getting giddy more and more each day and hopefully we will have a few more sunny days before the summer is over, and if not then we will be still living in the country side waiting for our first Christmas and waiting for the following summer.So let the fun begin.
Thursday, August 01, 2013
NEXT FRIDAY
We have a date to move it is a week this Friday the 9th of August , which will mean we are no longer be tied to a mortgage and we will no longer be home owners. Instead we will be using rented accommodation .
I have over the last three days been going to the local tip and as a result of this endeavour i have got rid of over twenty five black rubbish bags filled with clothes Cd's ,dvd's, shoes and jackets etc etc , all my tattoo magazines and Helen's wedding dress final went in to the skip with loads of old Argos catalogues ,the wrought iron bird cage , five wooden chairs and old rusty and blunt tools its amazing what shite accumulates in five years ,
Cleaning out the food cupboards alone filled two bin liners ,getting rid of old bills and correspondence two bags and loads of paper back books went to the charity shop all my James Patterson and Lee child books have them all electronically anyway .
The house is looking pretty bare and to be honest the house looks a lot better for it be de-cluttered it can breath again.
I got rid of loads of clothes a few weeks ago , now i will own or buy just what i need and not buy stuff to excess just to fill drawer or wardrobe space , it would be nice to have a decent size trunk or chest and have all your possession's to fit in to it then traveling moving house would be so much easier just to pack and it throw it in to the back of a van and drive off..
I have over the last three days been going to the local tip and as a result of this endeavour i have got rid of over twenty five black rubbish bags filled with clothes Cd's ,dvd's, shoes and jackets etc etc , all my tattoo magazines and Helen's wedding dress final went in to the skip with loads of old Argos catalogues ,the wrought iron bird cage , five wooden chairs and old rusty and blunt tools its amazing what shite accumulates in five years ,
Cleaning out the food cupboards alone filled two bin liners ,getting rid of old bills and correspondence two bags and loads of paper back books went to the charity shop all my James Patterson and Lee child books have them all electronically anyway .
The house is looking pretty bare and to be honest the house looks a lot better for it be de-cluttered it can breath again.
I got rid of loads of clothes a few weeks ago , now i will own or buy just what i need and not buy stuff to excess just to fill drawer or wardrobe space , it would be nice to have a decent size trunk or chest and have all your possession's to fit in to it then traveling moving house would be so much easier just to pack and it throw it in to the back of a van and drive off..
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