COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

Good evening all. The step counter on my phone indicates that we haven't had the quieter day we thought we'd which explains the tiredness.

We started the day birdwatching. at RSPB Ynys Hir which is on the estuary if the River Dovey. Cute tiny little lapwing chicks, very loud sedge warblers, a slow worm and Iolo Williams (a presenter on the BBC's springwatch)


The sun gave up shining while we were there but it remained warm and didn't rain.

We drove the scenic coast road up to Harlech and climbed many spiral staircases again. It's smaller than Pembroke but the natives were obviously more feared as it appeared to have had 4 portcullises in its day!





Then we went into the mountains of Snowdonia, circumnavigating Cadair Idris and then going over Bwlch y Groes (Hellfire Pass) to Bala

We went for a walk at the top of the pass

 

[johnandjade]

What's wrong?

i woke at 0400 being sick , and then the other.

 

[johnandjade]

Good morning everyone. I can't tolerate the cold, so I can't stay. Just wanted to step in and wish everyone a good day.

allo

 

[johnandjade]

Good evening all. The step counter on my phone indicates that we haven't had the quieter day we thought we'd which explains the tiredness.

We started the day birdwatching. at RSPB Ynys Hir which is on the estuary if the River Dovey. Cute tiny little lapwing chicks, very loud sedge warblers, a slow worm and Iolo Williams (a presenter on the BBC's springwatch)
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The sun gave up shining while we were there but it remained warm and didn't rain.

We drove the scenic coast road up to Harlech and climbed many spiral staircases again. It's smaller than Pembroke but the natives were obviously more feared as it appeared to have had 4 portcullises in its day!
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Then we went into the mountains of Snowdonia, circumnavigating Cadair Idris and then going over Bwlch y Groes (Hellfire Pass) to Bala

We went for a walk at the top of the pass
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you're having quite the adventure mum

 

[JSWallace]

good afternoon friends, im struggling today

Sorry to hear that John, nothing too serious I hope?

 

[Momof4]

i woke at 0400 being sick , and then the other.

I hope you're getting some rest and feel better soon.

 

[Moozillion]

Good evening all. The step counter on my phone indicates that we haven't had the quieter day we thought we'd which explains the tiredness.

We started the day birdwatching. at RSPB Ynys Hir which is on the estuary if the River Dovey. Cute tiny little lapwing chicks, very loud sedge warblers, a slow worm and Iolo Williams (a presenter on the BBC's springwatch)
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The sun gave up shining while we were there but it remained warm and didn't rain.

We drove the scenic coast road up to Harlech and climbed many spiral staircases again. It's smaller than Pembroke but the natives were obviously more feared as it appeared to have had 4 portcullises in its day!
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Then we went into the mountains of Snowdonia, circumnavigating Cadair Idris and then going over Bwlch y Groes (Hellfire Pass) to Bala

We went for a walk at the top of the pass
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all.

I hope you're feeling a bit better today John.

The weather broke. Mist and rain. Views of Snowdon may be limited

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all.

I hope you're feeling a bit better today John.

The weather broke. Mist and rain. Views of Snowdon may be limited

 

[johnandjade]

good mornooning one and all feeling better today and off tomorrow

 

[Momof4]

My husband just text me this!!
I'm so excited!! Now I need to check out Tom's plans.
It's not really an enclosure, but a night box. He doesn't really get it

 

[johnandjade]

My husband just text me this!!
I'm so excited!! Now I need to check out Tom's plans.
It's not really an enclosure, but a night box. He doesn't really get it
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game on!!

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all!

Another day of spiral staircases. Rain stopped play on the mountains today. Snowdon was RainedOn.



So we went and got rained on at Caernarfon Castle where Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969 (I remember watching it in black & white on the telly )




Then up over the Sychnant Pass


To Conwy... which also has a Castle and complete wall all the way round the town




A 1500s town house called Aberconwy House



And Plas Mawr (translates a Big Mansion) also 1500s was just stunning!




Our memberships of National Trust and English Heritage have been well used!

 

[Momof4]

Good evening all!

Another day of spiral staircases. Rain stopped play on the mountains today. Snowdon was RainedOn.
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So we went and got rained on at Caernarfon Castle where Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969 (I remember watching it in black & white on the telly )
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Then up over the Sychnant Pass
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To Conwy... which also has a Castle and complete wall all the way round the town
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A 1500s town house called Aberconwy House
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And Plas Mawr (translates a Big Mansion) also 1500s was just stunning!
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Our memberships of National Trust and English Heritage have been well used!

I seriously need a vacation across the pond!!

 

[Lyn W]

@Lyn W I just looked Biblins Bridge up on Google. Ramps?! Solid floor?!

It was entirely see through in my youth and undoubtedly contributed to my difficulties with heights!

.....constructed by the army I believe.
When I take a my outdoor ed group there all think they're on I'm a Celebrity!

 

[Lyn W]

we have a visitor in work....


it's only speckled jim!! View attachment 207170

....just waiting to use all those lovely shiny cars of your as target practice!!!

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning all.

Yesterday was quite long! We started early in Pembroke which has a beautiful castle and is the birthplace of the first Tudor king Henry VII - father of the much-married Henry VIII.
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Then a quick lunch in New Quay
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Before heading up the coast road to mid Wales and then inland to the Cambrian Mountains and some walking.
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We're near a place called Machynlleth now (do not attempt to pronounce unless you have your teeth glued in - the nearest I can type is Mac-un-cleth ) and heading for the RSPB's Ynyshir (Un-is-here) nature reserve this morning.

They use that reserve for Spring/autumn watch sometimes. Its beautiful stayed in that area about 5 years ago.

 

[Lyn W]

i woke at 0400 being sick , and then the other.

Hope you are feeling better John.

 

[Lyn W]

We are so lucky to have so many historical buildings still standing in the UK.
One day I'll get around to seeing a lot more of them - when I can find a tort sitter!
Beautiful pictures Linda.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning everyone.
Hope you are all well.
I've had a busy week yet again with reports (still) and preps for the move to a new school.
Also did our day's sailing on the Challenge Wales Yacht/tall ship on Weds - that was fantastic, but very tiring as we had to work as part of the crew on it.
Sailed From Cardiff Bay around Steep Holm and Flat Holm islands towards Weston Super Mare (for those of you that may know the Bristol Channel) I'll have to try to get some pics off the school camera.
The weather was glorious - so we were very lucky - and the kids were great....nobody had to walk the plank!
Hope you all have a good Saturday.
TTFN