Tuesday 16th July

Asgarth falls (Robin Hood Prince of thieves )

Great nephew

siblings

So, you would have thought that at least one of the children could have updated the blog while we've been away, but no they have all been far too busy. Some of their many activities included a BBQ at our house, (many guests invited....) a day out on dad's boat ( also many friends invited...).

We left the island last Thursday heading for the Yorkshire dales to meet up with various members of my extended family and celebrate my little bro's 50th birthday. Not only did we have a fabulous time in Askrigg, we also had brilliant weather, bar one short sharp shower (in which we got throughly soaked!)

We walked for miles, up hills and down dales, saw hundreds of sheep and had a minor altercation with some cattle, who became very interested in the dog! We obviously had to break up our long walks with fairly frequent stops at the nearest hostelry, mostly pubs to quench our thirst (it was hot!) or we visited one of the many tea shops.

Anyway all 21 of us managed to enjoy a meal at the Kings Head pub ( The 'Drovers' in Darrowby- James Herriot to the uninitiated!) on the Saturday night. Huge thanks to big brother for organising us all, it was a great evening, plus of course more importantly we won the cricket........!

Breakfast outside, bliss!

The 'happy' pic before the walk!

Betty- in a 'pose'

Nephew and both brothers

My four great nieces!