Yesterday, I received a box of "Maltesers" for Father's Day along with six bottles of beer - mostly Yorkshire brews, three cards and a new mug from our little granddaughter. She must have been saving up her pocket money.
Ian and Sarah travelled up to Berwick-upon-Tweed by train on Friday morning and then took a taxi with two other friends to Kelso. It's a journey of just over twenty miles.
This pandemic has kept most of us at home much more than normal. Getting away has been so difficult so for Ian and Frances the three nights in Kelso must have been such a comfort and a reminder of what many of us once took for granted - breaks away from home.
One day we might get away too but I don't know where or when. We certainly wouldn't want to travel anywhere on an aeroplane any time soon. Masks, closeness to other travellers and all that COVID testing rigmarole you have to do. No way - not yet.
Happy father's day!
ReplyDeleteThank you surprise daughter!
DeleteYou were well treated on this father's day.
ReplyDeleteFrances has always been a thoughtful present and card giver.
Deletehappy fathers Day to you!
ReplyDeleteMaybe youshould go to Kelso?
They did not want old fogeys there.
DeleteI meant with Shirley
DeleteStick with the Loxley, I note they fill their bottles correctly.
ReplyDeleteAye. There's a mouthful more!
DeleteBelated Happy Father's Day to you, Neil!
ReplyDeleteBarnsley Bitter... now that triggered some memories!
Like you, trips that involve crossing borders and flying do not appeal to me at all just yet. I hope that next year will be different, so that my sister and I can visit Yorkshire again. It will then be 3 years since our last visit, and I really miss my family and friends there, and my favourite places.
Much as I like my home, I like being away for the weekend (at O.K.'s, of course). Getting back is nice, too. It must be even more important to have a break every now and then when you are young parents. Of course Phoebe went with them, but just a change of scene must have felt good.
hey were staying in a very grand house free of charge.
DeleteAnd most of those beers are actually brewed where they say they are - Bradfield, Hull, Barnsley (almost), Saltaire (near).
ReplyDeleteGod bless Joshua Tetley! A Yorkshireman through and through.
DeleteThe box of Maltesers seems to be depleted. A few days in the warmer Cornwall might be a nice break, or is it too touristy? Popular tourist places happen for good reasons.
ReplyDeleteThe Mrs must have been dipping into the box when I wasn't looking! Cornwall is crowded just now. Would not want to go there.
DeleteI suppose it's one advantage of living in a coastal resort - somehow being able to see the vast expanse of water makes it less urgent to get away. The disadvantage is that we are now inundated with tourists who are able to drive overland, and are now descending on us.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Father's Day - that mug is very precious, and what a clever girl Phoebe was to choose that particular design. It's years since I've had a Malteser, and I never realised they were something of a status symbol. We can buy them here, but I prefer very dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate? You must be a sophisticated woman Carol but watch out for those tourists descending on you!
DeleteWith that mug are they trying to tell you you are an old relic or fossil. Haha. I'm with you on the subject of travel abroad. There's too much uncertainty to make it an enjoyable experience and there are plenty of beautiful places on our own island to enjoy.
ReplyDeletePerhaps they are trying to tell me that! I had not thought of it that way. Now I am depressed.
DeleteSo Father's Day in GB is the same day it is in the USA? But Mother's Day is not. Weird.
ReplyDeleteI like that mug. Will you drink tea or coffee out of it?
Yes. It is the same day. Of course I will drink tea from it. Strong with milk and one spoonful of sugar.
DeleteBelated Happy Father/Grandpasaurus Day. Chocolate and Yorkshire beers. The 'meal' of champions...right after roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely correct--Whoppers are not, and never will be, as good as Maltesers. Whenever I cross the Pond I have standing orders from my (adult) children to bring back the Real thing.
I would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between a Malteser and a Whopper, I suspect. Maybe if I did a side-by-side taste test? It's great that the kids were able to get away for an adventure, but were careful to take care of you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful gifts! I would love those Maltesers as long as the chocolate is good quality. I'm a fan of malt!
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Father's Day to you, Neil, and to your son-in-law! That mug is awfully cute and I'm sure you'll be proud to use it.
ReplyDeleteI follow Ian on Instagram and I saw a cute photo of him with little Phoebe. I'm sure he's going to be a fun uncle to her!
Happy Father's day of yesterday. The children chose well. Apparently Samuel Smith is the oldest brewery in Yorkshire, not featured though....
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's day of yesterday. The children chose well. Apparently Samuel Smith is the oldest brewery in Yorkshire, not featured though....
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