HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!!!!

A weekend in Hessle

After my week in North Yorkshire, I had a weekend in the East Riding at my parents house. David and I went to see the Hull v Arsenal game and unfortunately Arsenal won 2-1. However, it was the first time I saw Hull City play in the Premiership. We also had a nice sunday roast before I had to fly back on Monday morning. A father & son Momemt: I have never seen Mark and my Dad so close and smiling.........

Everyone but me in this picture!
Me & David
Sunday Lunch with "proper" Yorkshire puddings. Thanks Mum!

A trip to the Shire

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting England for just over a week. It is always nice to visit the homeland even if it is on business rather than pleasure. I was attending several meetings at an R&D centre near Middlesbrough called the Wilton Centre (just north of Yorkshire). The site I was visiting was a large chemical plant (ugly), therefore I decided to tak a few pictures of the village/countryside I was staying in (Great Broughton). This is a picture of a local landmark known as Roseberry Topping. Every year there is a race to the top and down again, usually resulting in numerous ankle injuries.

I have decided that this is going to be our new summer residence.....

Beautiful views

Every village needs a stream running thru it.

An alternative summer residence......

Every village also needs a ford too.....

It was two long flights followed by a two hour drive to get there. However I had the pleasure of the following classic meals: scampi & chips with tartar sauce, fish & chips, steak & ale pie and a rack of lamb. I also had the pleasure of several very good beers: Black sheep, John Smiths, Tetleys and I had my first pint of Freddie Trueman beer. FT beer was named after the famous Yorkshire cricket player (fast bowler). To be honest the beer FT was ok but not great, I would rate it 6/10.

My parents, Grandma and Mark made the long trip up to meet me for Sunday lunch the day I arrived. I was a little tired, so was probably not the best company! It was a nice lunch and great to see everyone.