Days 5 ~ Our Visit with Mrs. Hancox

On Wednesday, Aunt Jean took us to the train station in Malton. We switched trains in York, before settling in for the three hour ride to Cheltenham Spa to visit Mrs. Hancox, a lady who used to live ten minutes from us. We arrived around 4pm and stayed the night.

Jenn took pictures of Mrs. Hancox and me, as all three of us went
for a walk around the development in the morning.

Jenn, Mrs. Hancox and I just before we left.

Les, a friend of Mrs. Hancox's, and our hostess before driving us to the station Thursday morning. We wanted to keep our visit brief, so we wouldn't tire her out.

The station in Cheltenham Spa. While we were waiting for the train, a fleet of army trucks went by. I was surprised by the amount of military presence; in Canada, it's a surprise to see anything military, unless we just don't live in right area.

Jenn taking pictures in the train window on the way back

We sat across the aisle, but could still wink at each other ;)

Jenn pretending to talk on the phone at Malton Station.

We couldn't go home without a picture of a phone booth!

Trying to look angelic...

My Mini-tour of the Neighbourhood

On Tuesday, Aunt Jean and I went for a ramble down one of the roads leading into Langtoft. It took us about five minutes to leave the village and then we were out into beautiful countryside.

Sleek cows

Aunt Jean on the road leading into Langtoft. As you can see, I don't have quite
the eye for the interesting like Jenn does. I was probably too busy yammering. :)

Visit to Uncle Steven's

Later Monday evening, Aunt Jean took us over to meet Uncle Steven and Aunt Barbara. We had a visit over a cup of tea in front of a lovely crackling fireplace.

Mom's Uncle Sam, who had stopped by.

Great Uncle Sam and Uncle Steven, Mom's twin brother.
Unfortunately, this photo didn't come out well because it was getting dark.

Jenn's Rambling Discoveries

Here are some photos Jenn took on one of her tours of the countryside

Chimbley tops with bird guards

Intriguing little shed

Love the setting for this one...

Glorious countryside

One of many gates

The photographer herself

Sunset through a hedge

I'd love to be driving that tractor (wistfully)

Visit to Aunt Gillian's

After lunch at Dean's, we trooped over to Aunt Gillian's for a visit and some desert. Can't remember what it was called exactly, but believe me, it was delicious!

Lovely day for drying washing -and all we got to see of Uncle Phil since he was working ;)

Aunt Gillian getting started

Thought I was going to die laughing...

Good ol' Ted

Three sisters who hate having their picture taken-clowning around.

L to R: Gillian, Lynda and Jean

Wondrous mustaches!

"I don't want my picture taken!"

"I'm worn out.... Are we done yet?"

This little yellow flower in the Bugthorpe churchyard caught Jenn's eye

Bugthorpe Post Office and incidentally local variety store

"Muddy Boots?

Take 'em off!!

or wait for assistance.

Thank You"

Wish we'd caught the man taking off his boots.

First Night in England

When we went to bed the first night, we were still on Canadian time, so when 1:30 pm rolled around, we woke up with a bang and were wide awake. Instead of wasting precious vacation time on trying to get back to sleep, we decided to enjoy some Pringles and M 'n' M's. We tried to get a picture of the clock pointing to the time, but the night flash wasn't working to our complete advantage. That also may account for the shut-eyes. After a delicious half-hour of snacking, we were satisfactorily able to drift back to sleep.

Day 1 in England

Our main goal in going to England was to visit family members and friends. We had something of a travel itinerary made up, so on Monday, we left Uncle Mike and Aunt Jean's where we were staying for the week and headed over to Sheriff Hutton with Aunt Lynda and Grandma to see Millie, a lady Dad and Mom have know for years.

Cute lil' Grandma coming out of Aunt Jean's
(Don't let looks deceive you; she's as feisty as they come!)

This was our only chance to get a decent picture of the driver. ;)

Sign post near Sheriff Hutton

Millie's lovely front garden; many homes are semi-detached.
Couldn't believe how many flowers were still blooming well, compared to our very few.

She was thrilled to see us

We had tea and all sorts of treats; lemon curd tarts, Blue Ribbon chocolate wafers, raisin scones with thick yellow butter and more! We felt spoiled rotten and enjoyed every minute of it.

Grandma and Millie setting the world to rights over a cupa' tea.

L to R: Sarah, Aunt Lynda, Millie, Grandma & Jenn

Penalty for Neglect 2 Pounds
Sign on gate leading to railway line found on our way to get lunch

Grandma and Aunt Gillian wandering through Dean's Garden Centre in Stockton-on-the-Forest. The four of us who visited with Millie met up with Aunt Jean, Lisa and Aunt Gillian at Dean's for lunch. They contended they wanted sarnys and chips, while I stuck with a bowl of soup and a roll. Glad I did-one sandwich completely covered a large plate!

Jenn's eye for the beautiful

Jenn with her dear little hedgehog... one of the very few we could find. :)