• Flying the Flag for Liverpool

    We went to Liverpool for the day on Saturday, the place was heaving with visitors for the Battle of the Atlantic commemorations, even the Albert Dock was jam packed! Having our son and (brand new) daughter-in-law up for the weekend we took a trip on the ferry. I find it very hard to get unique… Continue reading

  • Finding Ourselves in Fairford

    Sandra and I took a weekend trip to the Cotswolds to visit family. We ended up in a wonderful big house in the village of Poulton, Gloucestershire. There wasn’t a lot to look at by the house, but we as we left for home we were pointed in the direction of Fairford, a beautiful little… Continue reading

  • A Grand Day Out

    It may not be the furthest flung destination but St. Annes Pier for a day trip was cold, but fun! Continue reading

  • Photography tips web site

    I’ve just put together a brand new web site where I hope to share photography hints, tips and tricks for folks who are looking to improve their skills. It’s called Day Trip Photo and the site is aimed primarily at those who have no training at all, and will include some advice basic principles as… Continue reading

  • Utterly Buttermere

    Sandra and I have now passed a ‘significant milestone’, and it wasn’t on the way around Buttermere lake. Yesterday we celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary! As, all those years ago, we had honeymooned in the Lake District, we decided to take a few days back in the Lakes for our Silver Wedding Anniversary weekend. Although… Continue reading