My hours at work changed toward the beginning of the month, so I have slightly more free time, or at least I will once I've worked the hours back that I owe. Am starting at 2pm today, so had time to do stuff..only I didn't, watched a film "The inn of sixth happiness" and it went well over 2 hours. Have been watching a lot of classic films in recent times "Laura" and "Gaslight" being two examples and both were excellent. Oh, they don't make them like they used to for sure!
Went for a week down to Ulverston in the Lake District a couple of weeks ago, the weather was surprisingly mostly excellent and the flat was nice. Walked from Ulverson to Coniston on one of the days, was a long scenic walk and my plan is to do the whole of the Cumbria Way at some time in the future. Also visited other towns in the lakes- Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside and Cockermouth - and drove up the very steep Hard Knot Pass. Found time for a wee day trip to Blackpool too but, unfortunately, it was a misty day so wasn't worthwhile going up the tower.
Ulverston, where we were based, is famous for being the birthplace of Stan Laurel, so visited the Laurel and Hardy Museum, followed by a meal in the Stan Laurel Inn. The other pubs were quite good too, especially the Mill, the Swan, and Old Friends. Old Friends had a pub quiz which we didn't win, but we met Tommy the Tortoise who kept himself warm by the fire. Actually Tommy is a girl but the owners kept the name, afterall she is about 55 years old and used to it!The month of April is almost with us, no major plans other than the usual, but hopefully will manage another walk, though will be working on one or two weekends. Here are a few photos: Laurel and Hardy statue, a knackered Alan on the way to Coniston, the house where Stan Laurel was born, and Tommy Tortoise.
