Thursday, November 29, 2012

Frozen Valley



We were certainly visited by winter this morning. The world outside was frozen white cars iced up and hard to defrost. 
The cold air rushed to my lungs making me short of breath. Asthma dose not like the cold. Scarf at the ready to take away the shock of the air rushing into the body.
Walking to the field Mr Jingles nose was full of white stuff and his breath seen clearly as a mist in the air. Clouds of what looks like smoke swirls up into the sky above. Water buckets frozen, a crack of ice as the end of the broom goes through so my little pony can access his water and is able to drink. Hay is in his hay net so he can munch that instead of the frozen grass.
The tree,s along the Valley glisten with the frozen dew of the morning. A buzzard swoops low across the valley  standing out clearly with the harsh white background of frost.
Spiders webs stand out upon the gate etched in white with a silver glisten, Spiders can not be seen they have retreated to somewhere warm away from the delights of  the eye on this frozen morning.
Sheep graze in the field,  hard to been seen as they blend into the background. They still look happy surrounded and quilted by their woolly bodies. The magic of winter has arrived.
I must admit I love Wales especially the Tanat Valley any time of the year and the joys each season brings us. 
From the warm glow of the spring flowers, the glow of the summer sun, the beautiful colours of autumn and now the beautiful sights of the white valley surrounding us. Its a joy to be alive. 
Wrapped up well walking in the winter months can be so rewarding just remember to take your camera along with you.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The Black Stallion



THIS PHOTOGRAPH BRINGS BACK HAPPY MEMORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE FILM THE BLACK STALLION ?  
ALSO READING THE BOOKS, THERE ARE A GREAT MANY HORSE AND PONY BOOKS THAT I REMEMBER FROM CHILDHOOD  FROM ENID BLYTON`S WILLOW FARM TO FLIKA.
I GREW UP IN THE WORLD OF HORSES AND PONIES THEY WERE MY LIFE AS A CHILD. 
THE GREAT ESCAPE A PLAY GROUND OF HAPPINESS. I REMEMBER BUILDING DENS AT FENDER FARM ON THE WIRRAL  WADING THREW KNEE DEEP MUD TO FETCH A BALE OF HAY FROM THE HAY BALE BAY.
THOSE WERE THE DAYS PONY HEAVEN IT USED TO BE MY PLAY GROUND. 

I remember those childhood days every time I hear the song by Madonna  This Used To Be My Playground.

Links Below :-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMHRq7yGdkA

www.lyricsfreak.com/m/madonna/this used to be my playground_20086974.html  

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Film Review : The Lord Of The Rings The Fellowship Of The Ring



10 / 10
Frodo`s Heroic Journey Begins 

Most of us are aware that the film The Hobbit will be hitting our screens this coming December 2012. So we decided with it being cold wet and windy outside we would do a re-run of the Lord Of The Rings films  Starting with The Fellowship Of The Ring.
Well this film is world famous and always aims to please.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson based on the first volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
The film is set in two parts a delightful action packed fantasy as we follow Frodo on his adventures along with his friends.



   An innocent hobbit of The Shire journeys with eight companions to the fires of Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron forever.  
The film is on for quite a few hours 228 minutes to be precise.  
Well now part 1 is complete look out for parts 2 and 3 to follow on our blog hopefully before we see the new film THE HOBBIT 


We have a fantastic set which is an extended edition box set on Blue Ray which is great for an collector  of both DVD`s and Lord of the Rings Fans.



Watford

Recently we stayed just outside Watford near Elstree. Elstree Studio`s  is were many of the famous movie`s were made such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars.
We stayed at a local Travel Lodge which had a Toby Carvery next to it. After settling in we headed for some tea.
Poor Simon was completely out numbered by us girls we had a real good laugh. After getting our tea we settled down at the table and started to eat.
Suddenly the fire alarms all started we kept on eating as you do !!!!  Who  would want to leave a delicious dish on the table to go cold ?
Eventually we were told to leave by the waitresses. :-(
Outside the sirens of the fire brigade could be heard and it was only a few minutes before the blue flashing lights could be seen coming up the road.
We it could only happen to us !!!!!
After a while we were aloud back inside, thankfully the Toby Carvery offered us another meal which by this time we all enjoyed being so hungry. For afters we all had a lush ice cream.
After dinner we all settled down for a good nights sleep.
Up early fresh as a daisy it was off for breakfast then we took a walk up towards the Studio`s and along the row of shops. The pavements and the odd area`s had a number of memorial plaques of famous actors upon them. he pavements had golden stars upon them. It was very interesting.
As it approached dinners time we headed up to Watford, parking in the multi storey. Here we decided to wander around the shops. WOW what a shopping centre. We managed to do most of  our Christmas shopping in one foul swoop.


















Sunday, November 18, 2012

Time with Children



Its very important to spend time with your children. Children do not stay children for long they grow up before you no it !
Memories are made whist a child is young memories can not be replaced. Memories of our children are so very precious. 
I have was committed  my children through out their younger years and have so many happy memories of the  times we spend together on day trips and on holidays. I can sit and reflect on a wealth of happy occasions spent with my children.
Its only now since my son has got older and do not need me as much I have that I have rekindled hobbies of my own. I gave my children my all when they needed me the most. Even now its still important to spend time with a child during the teenage years even though they do have a life of their own. 
Time is precious spend as much time as you can with your precious bundle of joy. In just a blink of the eye they will have grown up in no time. 

I Shall Not Run





I am a witch. This you`ll see.
If you start a war with me.
When attacked I wont run.
Not all witches harm non.
I wont hide, I will fight.
I will show you all my might.
Best take heed of this ditty
Or I`ll get you my pretty !

Your Roots


 

DIG  YOUR  ROOTS  DEEP  IN  THE  GROUND
DO  NOT  LET  DOWN  OTHERS  RIP  THEM  DOWN

We all no tree have very long roots that bury themselves deep and far into the ground. Tree`s are meant to stand proud and tall against many elements of the weather. Through a small summer breeze to the gales that blow during a winter storm. Through a shower in the summer to a hail or snow storm in the heights of the winter. Through the coldest of days to the warmth of the sun. They withstand anything that is thrown at them. The occasional tree doses fall and gives into the elements of what is thrown to them during their life time. Alas this is just like life. Through out our lives we have ups and down from gentle breeze to a raging storm. The  message in the wording in the above quote gives us a much needed boost to think about our lives and how to cope with an up and coming raging storm. No matter what this world throws at you even when it is the worst of the storms. Battle through dig your roots deep in the ground and never ever let anyone rip them down. This is your life you only live once make the most of it no matter what.

Protection





Saturday, November 17, 2012

Battleship : Film Review


A BIG WOW NOT TO BE MISSED 



This has been a fantastic film not stop action all the way through. I have a condition called   Fibromyalgia      
(http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Fibromyalgia/Pages/Introduction.aspx  )
 &  Chronic Fatique Syndrome 
(  http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Chronic-fatigue-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx  )  
I tend to fall asleep on a six pence with complete exhaustion but this film  WOW   kept me awake through out.  It was constant action and kept you glued to the film.




http://www.battleshipmovie.com/





Starring  Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna and Liam Neeson, Battleship features some of the most incredible special effects and breathtakingly explosive action sequences ever filmed 

Cert  12  

again not to be missed  excellent A*  

MD Warriors Grading WELL DONE AARON


















WELL DONE AARON AND THE REST OF YOU GUYS WITH YOUR GRADINGS TODAY 

AARON IS NOW A BLUE BELT  


The Witch





THE MAGICAL LIFE OF A WITCH 

Friday, November 16, 2012

Sour Like An Eagle




WHEN A STORM IS COMING,
ALL OTHER BIRDS SEEK SHELTER.
THE EAGLE ALONE, AVOIDS THE STORM BY FLYING ABOVE IT.
SO, IN THE STORMS OF LIFE ....................
MAY YOUR HEART SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE.

The Severn Dwarfs




WANT A LAUGH

Memories





TO BE IN YOUR CHILDREN`S 
MEMORIES TOMORROW
YOU HAVE TO BE IN THEIR LIVES
TODAY .....................

always make time for your children 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Harry Potter Photo Gallery PART 2




WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER 
STUDIO TOUR NEAR WATFORD
PHOTO GALLERY