Countryside Stroll At Home

There is nothing like a gentle stroll in the summer sunshine. The warmth of the sun feels so lovely on sore bones. Aaron and Reggie came along to. We walked through the freshly cut fields after they where harvest for the winter fodder. The sun shone down and the smell of freshly cut grass filled the air. Aaron enjoyed his walk as most of the time he is off on his runs. I have christened him the new Forest Gump. Aaron is training for the Yorkshire 3 Peak challenge this coming September. He is taking part in the challenge to raise money for combat stress. Jason one of Simon`s step-son`s friends is organising the run. Aaron will need a guardian for the so Simons Step Son Jack or Jason himself will be doing their duty for the day stepping in as a guardian for the day for Aaron due to his age he will be the youngest member of the party doing the 3 peaks. We are looking for sponsors for Aaron so  during August he will be out collecting for his challenge. So all those out there please put your hands in your pockets to support Aaron on his up and coming quest.

Our house in the picture the tall black and white topped one 

Who Framed Roger Rabbit ?

Recently I won tickets to go to s special screening of the re mastered version of Who Framed Roger Rabbit ?
Emm well what a delightful after tea time viewing this turned out to be. With pop corn and free drinks waiting on the  premier seat we settled down to watch the movie. 
Welcome to Toon Town. Poor old Roger Rabbit was accused of murder after he found out his beloved Jessica had played patta cake with another man. A human man at that.
Roger was threaten with the dreaded dip. A liquid that turns toons into mush.
If you not seen it, its worth a view a good story where toons meet human`s its a barrel of laughs. Although there are a few scary bits in the movie for the very young ones.

Wandering Around Erddig

There is nothing more pleasurable than wandering around a National Trust property on a sunny summer day. 

Today our visit took us to Erddig. Erddig is situated on the outskirts of Wrexham, the house is surrounded by the most beautiful park land estate. There is such a mass of wildlife life within the grounds. 

Whilst heading down one of the driveways that leads to the property we came across a mass of squirrels in front of us. These little creatures were everywhere I have never seen so many all at once, we stopped for a minute or two just to watch them.

After parking up we headed into the grounds of the house. Here you step back in time to discover the way of life during the early years of the last century. It doesn't take long to realise that life was busy for this household.

Walking through the house you see how busy the maids and servants would have been the back stairway is a little steep those poor maids would have been up and down them all the time. 

The National Trust have now changed the exit and entrance by reversing them. It was a little confusing going backwards but it was nice not having to follow a set route it was a more relaxing walk around the property. The house is truly beautiful a pleasure to explore.

After finishing our tour of the main quarters we glimpsed the servants quarters, bedrooms in the attic rooms and full kitchen`s on the lower floors along with the butlers room which holds all the silver. The kitchens, scullery and the huge was rooms show how hard the servants would have worked. Carbolic soap and cold water during the winter months does not bare thinking about.

Outside is the courtyard with tack room, stable and sheds to house the carts the horse would pull. Erddig has the advantage of you still being able to take a ride on a horse and cart. Today the horses where resting in the field for a well earned rest.

There is lots to see and do well worth a visit a fantastic educational experience for the younger generation.

The gardens are ever so pretty with well kept flower beds and a huge pond for our little friends the ducks.

There is a pretty orchard with a few bee hives. Remember bees hardly ever sting its wasps you have to watch. Within this area there is greenhouses with a wall of vine and a pretty garden at the back of the book shop and courtyard to the side of the main house.

We stopped off to have lunch at the restaurant before heading off back home. Now completely worn out after a lovely visit to Erddig.