LIVERPOOLS SPIDER (Sept 08)

What a fantastic sight, once in a life time experience to see such an amazing invention LIVERPOOL`S SPIDER http://www.lamachine.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/capital_of_culture/la_machine/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc2SwINRfnI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COrKVg3j5M&feature=related

Aaron was so excited seeing La Princess the giant mechanical spider. He managed to get on Granada television seen with the inventor of this fantastic machine. It was huge.

We saw the spider as it slept then Billy took us on a cruise up the River Mersey as we waited for the big bug to move. On our return from the famous ferry trip La Princess was ready to take yet another trip through Liverpool city centre. There were thousands of people watching. Well worth the visit.

Life In Wales - - Our Back Garden Summer 2008

These are the views at the back of our home in Wales.

Pictured our Jiminey Jingles our miniature pony, Fred our cocker spaniel, Billy, Aaron and his friend Josh both having a swim.

This is our own very oasis which is set at the back of our home a very beautiful area the views are fantastic as you can see. What a place to live calm relaxing and completely breath taking.

Thurstaston Hill Summer 2008

We went for a walk up Thurstaston Hill, after visiting our special boys grave to put some flowers on for Daniel & Callum also for my dad & Aarons grandad. Thurstaston Hill is a very calm and relaxing place. Full of wildlife, plants & different rock formations.

Here are some links for local information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurstaston

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/LGCL/100006/200073/1008/content_0000984.html.

We walked to the view point taking in the breath taking views of the area. Above are some photo`s of us all on the hill. Fred had a great time darting here and there running wild and free.

Afterwards we all went to Parkgate.

Parkgate is a pretty place over looking the River Dee & the Welsh Coast. Here we went to The Quay which over looks the Reeds of the Dee. This pub is recommened by ourselfs Billy, Aaron, my mum & myself tucked into the carvary £3.50 fantastic value. Here are some links about Parkgate and The Quay Pub.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkgate,_Cheshire http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/14/14607/Old_Quay/Parkgate

Liverpool Football Club

We found the museum really interesting. Looking back over the history of the club. Some of the greatest names in football. Here are some links to favorite players and pictures.

Bill Shankly http://www.shankly.com/ http://www.geocities.com/scouse_wannabe/shankly.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwhsmoijv04 Please see the photo of Aaron by the Anfield Bill Shankly gates at Anfield.

Bob Paisley http://bobpaisley.com/

Sammy Lee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Lee_(footballer)

Kenny Dalglish http://kennydalglish.tripod.com/

Steve Gerrard http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Gerrard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTge0nXSNZY http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/gerrard/

Visiting Anfield was a great day looking behind the scenes of the club dont worry Billy we havent forgot you. Its always fun in our house as Billy is an Evertonian. Here are a couple of links for you Billy hope you like them .

PS we cant all be perfect lol xx

http://www.evertonfc.com/home/ http://www.bluekipper.com/

This Is Anfield Summer 2008

Today we visited Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club. We had a fantastic day Aaron really enjoyed it Liverpool being his favourite team. Aaron favourite player is Steve Gerrard. He plays at number 8.

During the 70`s & 80`s like Aaron I followed Liverpool my favourite player was Sammy Lee he also played at number 8 and today is assistant manager at the club. Here is a link to LFC web site http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/.

We went to the Liverpool museum which will be part of our next blog entry. We also were shown all around the ground. We went in the changing rooms were Aaron sat next to Steve Gerrard's Top plus the other players. Here we were told some funny story's on how Liverpool FC try to put there rivals off. Another photo is taken at the top of the tunnel here is were the players stand before entering the football pitch & were the famous THIS IS ANFIELD sign is displayed to scare off the opposition.

We were then taken through the tunnel out into the stadium itself. Aaron sat on Rafael Benitez seat were he watches the matches from. Then we walked and sat were the famous Spion Kop was and now is called the KOP. we learnt about the history of the kop here are some interesting links about the famous Anfield Kop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjnXzdvc1R8&feature=related this link via you tube shows the last day of the Kop how it was originally was.

http://www.answers.com/topic/battle-of-spion-kop

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Spion_Kop

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kop

Above are some of the photos of Aaron's day out we walked around the ground to all the different parts Aaron had a great day out here. His information blog is next