Saturday started late having enjoyed a welcome lie in. We then headed off into the City, opting for the Park and Ride.

Wandering through the city we took a look in the Gild Hall (yes it’s spelt right) and found a local artist, Debbie March, was displaying some interesting pieces of glass work. Obviously in the mood for a bit of culture, not only did I take a photograph of the wonderful stained glass window, we placed an order for one of her more contemporary pieces.


Feeling a little peckish by this point, especially given we had just parted with a chunk of cash, we headed off for spot of lunch. We came across the Orgasmic Cafe Bar (see separate review) where we enjoyed a very pleasant hour and a half.


Wandering back through town, we took in the sights and sounds that York has to offer its tourists before heading back home.


Sunday was an altogether more physically strenuous day. I decided to help Paul in the garden and found myself weeding. Feeling ever more adventurous I even decided to try my hand at baking some scones and despite the lack of confidence from Marg in Australia who happened to phone just as I was having a little measuring crisis, they turned out very well indeed (always read the recipe twice over!).

With blisters and pains in places I didn’t know I had, we rounded off the evening with my cooking a very nice roast dinner and sipping a couple of beers as the sun set out the back of Garth View.

Monday continued to demand my physical prowess and I again helped Paul weed in the garden. This time,we tackled the fruit and vegetable garden and fought bravely with the little blighters that were threatening our soft fruit trees.

Of course all this work made for two hungry bunnies so I slipped away to get some gas for the BBQ and returned to cook our first ever BBQ at Garth View. With a decent bottle of white and a freshly cooked meal, we took a break from the arduous work that is gardening to enjoy a rest. By this time the sun was belting down and we enjoyed an hour or two soaking up the rays while watching the wildlife go about its business over the fields that lie behind our home.


Before wrapping up for the day though, I just needed to put one final coat of paint on a small garden bench. Canary Yellow, was not Paul’s first choice, but my stubborn nature resulted in it being chosen in the end. As you can see, it will certainly brighten up the corner of the house near the front door, where you can now sit and have breakfast on a Canary Yellow bench. Mind The Paint!

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