Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Apple picking a Grandma's


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

We enjoyed some early Autumn sun on Saturday with som apple picking at Grandma's.

Last gasp of summer - camping trip to Austwick


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last weekend we (optimistically) squeezed the last drops out of our summer with a village camping trip to Austwick. With our beloved Mazda Bongo Campervan now sold and moved on, we were reticent about life under canvas again, only to be pleasantly surprised. A great night around the campfire, some cycling and some walking. Thanks to Sarah D for the arrangements - more of the same next year please!

Saturday, September 01, 2012

Swallows and Amazons?


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.
No, just Haygarths and Staffords, in Captian 'Hogtimer'' Turner's good ship on the Lake Windermere, capping off the school holidays nicely this week. Sailed from Ferry Nab to the head of the Lake, found a deserted island, struck up a barbi, had a swim, sailed back. You know the kind of thing. Good times, photos here. Thanks Captain Turner.

Halcyon days


, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.
The bank holiday weekend took us away with Dave and Kate and Lily and Elsie camping at Buckden, in beautiful Buckden, upper Wharfedale. The sun came out and son the children had found a natural water chute in the limestone, not long untilthey were in and soaking. Photos here.  The stuff of memories, Halcyon days