Birthday Boy

It has been some time since my last post, but I couldn't let today go by without mentioning a certain someones birthday. Yes, it's Malcolm's big day - how quickly they come around. So, to celebrate, we had a trip out for some retail therapy and a fish-n-chip lunch.
Unusually for this autumn, the weather was bright and sunny, so we opted for Buxton. We went during the heatwave earlier in the year so things were quite a lot cooler today.

It is always a pleasure strolling around the park in Buxton (are we getting old do you think?) and this time we were not trying to find shelter from the sun as we were back in July. The ducks seemed quite comfortable with the colder conditions too.

Having enjoyed the Pavilion gardens and the park, we headed back towards town, still under blue skies and sunshine...

Up and over the mound, giving us some good views of the Crescent (still undergoing major refurbishment).

Then it was off to do a little shopping and then to get Malcolm's favourite - Fish and Chips with mushy peas. We certainly know how to have fun!
So all that remains to be said is... Happy Birthday Malcolm and here's to many, many more to come.

Autumn Wanderings

We have had some wonderful Autumn walks over the last few days, some in the sunshine, others in the early-morning mist. When the sun has shone, we have been treated to some great views of Autumnal colour. Looking straight up through the trees, almost always rewards and compensates for the inevitable crick in the neck!

When the mist has hung on until a little later in the day, we've had some rather spooky views through the trees, especially here, on Shipley Hill.

Out in the fields, the Highland Cattle are unaffected by the chill in the air.

And the Fungi continue to punctuate the countryside with their rather handsome 'toadstools'.

At Straw's Bridge a few days ago, the sun was still glinting off the water - although it's getting a lot lower in the sky.

This morning, we were once again, strolling around Shipley Hill, taking in the delightful Autumn Colours.

Glorious - and it'll soon be Christmas..!