Monday 24 November 2014

A late Autumn pootle.

Having finished getting the garden into shape for the winter, during some lovely late sunshine, I thought that I would take the opportunity of getting 'Nellie' out of the garage and going for a spin.

The pictures tell the story.
Approaching the Cartford Inn and the toll bridge over the River Wyre.


The River Wyre snaking through the Fylde countryside.


 
Skippool Creek looking very attractive to a former yachtsman!

They look good anywhere, don't they?
There's something about old boats!

Thursday 20 November 2014

Proud to be an 'Old Fart'!

When I first set up my blog I was a little hesitant about including 'boring old fart' in the title, but as it is a description that has been levelled at me in jest, (who am I kidding!), on a number of occasions both by relatives and others, I thought, sod it, I'll go ahead..... that is probably what I am!

Today a relative sent me this and after reading it, I felt proud to be one!



'Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old Farts remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them.

Old Farts remember World War II, Dunkirk,Pearl Harbour, Tobruk, Kokoda, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam and Timor.

If you bump into an Old Fart on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Fart on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady.

Old Farts trust strangers and are courtly to women.

Old Farts hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection.

Old Farts get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies.

Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it's about their children or grandchildren.

It's the Old Farts who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country.



This country needs Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values.



We need them now more than ever.



Thank God for Old Farts!




I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.'

Monday 3 November 2014

It's almost 7 years...

....since we placed our order for the Morgan and I thought that it would be a good idea to post a few photographs taken during those years of the memorable drives and special moments we have enjoyed.




And there are hundreds more, taken during 24000 great, fun-filled miles in the UK, Ireland, France and Spain. Long may it continue.