Not very sheepish

Usually out walking, when we come across sheep, they run in panic. However, walking down by the River Tees yesterday we came across a couple of sheep that ran towards us at top speed.

House. SOLD!

We finally sold our house in Merthyr Tydfil last month. So Nicky has been busy on Right Move looking for a house for us. Looks like Startforth may be a good place. Watch this space.

Another photo competition

Barbara Johnson, Richard Laidler, David Harper, Gary Richardson, Chris Morse and Peter Phillips

Another week and another competition.
This time I made 3rd place in The Spirit of Teesdale competition held by The Morritt.
All the entries can be viewed at the link, and a calendar is also available with proceeds going to St Teresa’s Hospice.

http://themorritt.co.uk/high-force-is-spirit-of-teesdale-winning-photograph/

Return to Beamish

We went back to Beamish, making the most of our tickets that allow free return entry for 1 year.

It was midweek, so a lot quieter, which was fine as it gave me a better chance to take photos. There is still a lot to see on the 2nd visit, and a bit less of a crowd to see it.

http://www.beamish.org.uk/

Halloween

Elionwy has a Saturday job at The Moody Bakers in town: http://www.themoodybaker.co.uk/Barnard-Castle/
We were all invited to Dave's house (The Moody baker himself!) for a Halloween party last night. Great fun, a great host and my horse's head made for great visual difficulty.

Heart Of Teesdale Photography Competition

We went to the presentation evening for the Heart Of Teesdale photography competition. The top 25 photographs were on display. Elionwy had one of her photo's chosen! She took it on her iPhone. I had 2 chosen. I was a bit amazed when my name was called for 2nd place! and very pleased when my friend Nick was called as the overall winner.

Piercebridge

So, a friend at work told me about Piercebridge. How amazing it is. How there is a Roman bridge there as well as a Fort.
I was a little skeptical, because I've been to this sort of place before and only found mounds in a field and wondered where the remains were before I realised I was on them.
Anyway, we gave it a go this morning...and this is the famous Roman bridge:

I didn't even bother taking a picture of the fort.
I have to say I was disappointed. Nicky thought the history was really interesting though.