Sign 7. It's all Greek to me.

For those of you not resident in the UK I’ve adapted a number of British road signs, this one has no adaptions to it at all, apart from the meaning. Assuming that you have been buying stuff “just in case”, it may be a lesson in checking at the back of the fridge. I seem to remember making this joke when teaching my daughter to drive ( not much teaching but plenty of left leg brake exercise for me ) and I would say “Watch out for the taramasalata when you go over this next hill in the road”. She … Continue reading Sign 7. It's all Greek to me.

House 25. On the way to the Old Man

A drawing by way of a change, this house or cottage is on the walk towards the Old Man of Hoy which fit young and slightly barmy people climb to the top of occasionally. Because it’s there I suppose. Still bonkers if you’ve ever seen it, it’s a needle of very high rock off the coast of Orkney. This place is on the walk to the cliffs that overlook it. I’m not sure if it is occupied but may well be. Peaceful in that there is no road noise here, but plenty of atmosphere with the wind coming off the … Continue reading House 25. On the way to the Old Man

House 24. Sunday School or Pub?

This fantastic building is on Southgate Street in Gloucester and is the former home of Robert Raikes, the man who founded the Sunday School ‘movement’. This picture was taken couple of years ago just after it had undergone a complete refurbishment after being bought by Samuel Smith’s Brewery. It’s worth reading more about it here The owner of Samuel Smith’s Brewery is a bit of a tough character who does not approve of mobile phones or swearing. He closed down a pub where he heard swearing, but of course he’s never going to hear anything like that in Gloucester. To … Continue reading House 24. Sunday School or Pub?