Rambling through Sherriff Hutton counrtyside

After touring York, Sally had errands to run, so John and Liz took us back to Sherriff Hutton to see some of Dad's old haunts. We started at Park Farm (John's home) and walked cross-country.

Some of Uncle Dave's cows ~ LOVE this photo! John, Liz and Sarah heading out Jenn looking for pictures Liz squeezing through a gate Sadly deserted farm buildings

Desolate estate with so much potential

Family History

St. Helen and the Church of the Holy Cross ~ Church of England

Molly investigating

Looking into the church. I loved wandering around looking at the old burial vaults and enclosed pews. They had a special table for the upcoming Harvest Festival. We had to keep an eye on Molly to make sure she didn't get hungry. :)

With Molly by the church gate.

Note the small swinging gate.

Castle ruins in the background

The Post Office that Grandpa used to own and operate

A closer look

Jenn, Liz and Sarah with Molly being uncooperative

Liz, Sarah and John

Castle ruins that Dad used to climb as a boy

Sarah recrossing the fields

Jenn enjoying her ramble

Jenn climbing a stile

Park Farm from the back

Mike, Uncle Dave's brother

getting out of his work clothes

Aunt Margaret and Uncle Bryan.

After our ramble about the countryside, we checked out John's new lodgings then went back to their house for a cup of tea. I felt so comfortable in their cozy living room as we all chattered.

Jenn, Aunt Margaret, Uncle Bryan and Sarah

Uncle Dave, John and Aunt Sheila

when they took us out for Fish 'n' Chips at Thompson's. http://www.thompsonsfishrestaurants.com/

Wonderful fish and HUGE servings!

Uncle Dave fiddling with his lollipop

Jenn, Sarah, Uncle Dave and Aunt Sheila

I'm sure you've noticed the other person fiddling with the lollipop. :D

We had a lovely evening; it just didn't last long enough.