A trip to Wolverhampton to see friends

Earlier this week, Tony and l decided to go to see friends of ours, who live near Birmingham, for a few days. As l went out of the flats, l saw this beautiful Iris, in one of the flower beds, with these beautiful rain drops on it, from earlier in the morning. They really made the petals sparkle. 

The grass and clover also had raindrops on it and they make the whole grass area sparkle too. Rain may be not what we want in June but it does make the surrounding gardens interesting!

As l got to the car, l noticed this spider's web..the rain made the web's threads look like a diamond necklace!

The journey up "North" was not to bad, quite a bit of traffic but at least we were still moving. After we left the Motorway, we were on country roads and came across this "bridge" across the road. I asked Tony what he thought it might be? His answer: A safety net across the road, to protect the men working on the overhead cables. My answer was l reckon is much more exciting!..I reckon it is a safety net for the "Dead Slide" people sliding across the road!Ha! what do you reckon??

I had to stop and take an image of this bridge..l thought it was so beautiful and sort of romantic looking.

On this trip, Tony was trying out his new "very" cheap Sat Nav called Mary! It was very good but her constant voice drove me mad! It had not be possible to put the whole of the correct address in, so l thought it was quite funny , that Mary said..This was our end of our journey!Ha......instead of.......

the amazing 14century house below, my friends live in!!!Bit different..what! 

The house is amazing, it has fantastic ingle nook fire places and loads of amazing beams and weird shaped windows. Plus in my view..several ghosts! Just as a point of interest, can you see the cloud going in front of their chimney?

After our stay, we decided to go to Wolverhampton, to a fabric shop l had been told about. On the way, we saw this amazing Vintage car, not sure what is called, but love it.

We were sat in a traffic queue at one stage, in this journey.  As l sat there, l was bore and looked out the window and was reminded how beautiful "uncultivated" grass areas can be!

I am NOT a fan of football and l am not watching the World cup but l can't help noticing ALL the hundreds and thousands of England flags there are all around the place. They are on cars, houses, pubs, bikes and anything and anybody that will stay still long enough to have a flag put on it or them! Now if it was Rugby..that would be a different matter!ha!

While we were trying to find this material shop, which we later found out had moved 3( yes..3) years ago.....we came across this wall! Wonder what it is all about?

In Wolverhampton, there is The Molineux Stadium, where the Wolverhamton Wanders play! I promise you, you couldn't miss it..it is BRIGHT orange and yellow!!!!

After leaving Wolverhamton, which l was not sorry to do, we were in another traffic jam, we stopped beside this door. It looks too small and rather quaint! I couldn't see what was written on the door unfortunetly!

And last but not least..look at this sign l saw in Wolveronhampton the window of a Chinese Resturant!!!

I love the comment under the word Child...basically you can only be classed a child, if you are below 1.40m in high!!!

As l promised yesterday..a video or two of my Dad playing his Tenor Drum at the "help for Heroes" fund raising event on Saturday.







The actual performance...cool arn't they? So proud of my dadx way to go Dad!!!

watching my dad "drum"!!!!!

On Saturday, Tony and l went to watch my Dad playing on his Tenor Drum. Some of the group from the "Golden Oldies", RAF Halton Apprentices' Pipe Band, were playing at a "D Day" Memorial Rugby Rugby Afternoon for "Help the Ages" at Aylesbury RFC. For various reasons, such as living overseas for years, l have been unable to watch my Dad play before. This seemed a good time to go and see him, so off we went. We did't tell Dad we were coming, just in case something happened and we couldn't go! He was very surprised to see us but did say he had a slight idea we might turn up...no surprising my dad!

On our way there, we saw this bridge with words on it...l did laugh when l actually realised what was written there........I thought the second word was PEACE.....what the phase actually said was......"Give Peas a chance"..Ha!

This was the charity that the Rugby match was raising money for....it is near RAF Halton after all!

As we were directed into the field for parking, l spied this sign....luckily these were not the offical toliets! Phew!

Tents, rides and food plus the club house were there for our entertainment, as well as my dad and his group and the rugby match! Can you see the old fashioned pram...l love pushing them and also they are so good for babies, as they lie down flat as a new baby!

The "Golden Oldies" praticing before their appearence..way to go Dad!

Ok..now the reason l came today..to see my father playing the drum for the first ever....l was impressed and very proud of him! Also to see the others playing bagpipes and drums!

The next 2 shots show my dad doing "his" thing with his sticks! Wow..what a performance!

The band performing ..great music. Hope to put video on here soon..if l can manage to actually download it on to here..fingers crossed!

Another group helping to raise money for this wonderful cause...Dad's Army putting on a demonstration. My goodness, they were characters!!Take a look at the next few shots!!!!!

Below is a classic "smokes" image!!!

 

British and American troops together!!! Not sure the yellow gloves were army issue!!

Below is some of the things that were on show. A first aid 2nd World War kit and wireless stuff and bullets and "stuff" to blow things up with!

Oh an politicians please note...an Identity Card!!!!

The package below is a german bandage unit, which is much smaller than an english bandage package.

Below is another useful idea for recycle your old baked bean tins!Hax Do not do this at home kids!

Another attraction of the day was the under 7 and 8 year olds Tag Rugby Team....great fun to watch. Future stars in the making!..please note, girls playing too!

Saw this father following his son, with the smallest rugby boots l have ever seen...so cute!

Here are some of the players warming up before the big match..all under 25.

An amazing day was had by all and l got to see my dad play...!

Pt 2 Bushey Park. A swan cleaning itself for over 10 mins!

I love swans and this one allowed me to get closer than l have ever been allowed before. It was fasinating to watch how carefully and frantically it cleaned itself! The other funny thing, was every time a male went passed,  this swan snarled at them, ( as in the image below...snarling at Tony!Ha!) if it was a woman...took no notice!

I love swans! Hope you enjoyed these images as much as l enjoyed taking them!!