Friday Fun Day with Smiles.

       Welcome to all my new followers, hope you enjoy the journey.

Angela here again to show you what I've been up to this week.

I've been going through a few of the left-over photographs from our Matlock trip.

The Heights of Abraham.

It's always a great view getting there.

And when you get there too.

I've put this photo of Punch and Judy on as we may not see many of these in the future.

It's certainly very popular here but some people consider it to be too violent.

This pretty little waterfall is up there too.

This beautiful window tells the story of Matlock Baths. If you know it at all you will understand the story.

Had to show you this. 

It was at the garden centre. Now that's one way to use your old bath.

On Wednesdsay I went to craft with a friend again.

Helping her to prep. some cards for the Craft Club on Saturday.

Just one of them here.

I don't really have much else to show you today so I'll finish with.....

a few dog funnies.

As it's not long until we alter the clocks here in the UK.......

This next one may well be familiar to all the dog owners.

They mean well I'm sure.

We used to have a dog that would take out every stone you put in the bucket.

And if you're a bit dirty after all that gardening.......

Have a great weekend everyone and

 thanks for stopping by.

And if you would like some more smiles you just need to pop over to see what our other friends have been doing this week at Annie's for
"This Week's Smiles" and you can also share your  smiles too.

Angela x

Friday Fun Day with Smiles.

       Welcome to all my new followers, hope you enjoy the journey.

Angela here again to show you what I've been up to this week, well last week really.

We arrived at Matlock Bath (Derbyshire) on Bank Holiday Monday to find not only the usual collection of Motorcyclists but the Dutch doing their tour.

This is called the Carbage Rally.

Carbage run is a 5 day road terip through Europ in an old piece of junk though these didn't look loike junk to me.

It says the rules are simple: the car is not worth more than 500 Euros and is at least 15 years old. This rally is not abou speed but lots of noise and flashing lights which was exactly how it was and great fun.

But you can't go to Matlock Bath without seeing the Motorbikes.

Most of the riders are very mature maybe not what you might expect. They sit and chat about motorbikes and visit the bikers leather shop which is on the other side of the hotel where we stay.

This is one of the doors in the hotel which is still in the style that it would have been when the Victorians stayed here to enjoy the waters.

  Matlock Bath is so called because of the health spa.

It began much earlier than the Victorian times and in 1698 three medical springs were discovered but became very popu;ar with the Victorians who liked to use the Baths believing it was good for their health.

Matlock Bath is a village in the Derbyshire Peak District, located at the Bottom of the Derwent Valley though I know most of my UK friends will know this already.

I wont bore you again with lots of photos of the inside of the hotel as I showed these last year but if you missed them they are here:

It is very unusual to find a hotel like this as most have been renovated to a more modern style.

Breakfast how you like it.

I have to say this was one of my favourite ways to start the day.

We had these gorgeous homemade pies at Rose Cottage one of the motorcyclists favourite bars.

Those who know me will be aware that I don't eat potato so lots of extra veg, gorgeous.

I'm going to stop here but will show you more next week.

Just a little something to make you smile and then I'm off.

Have a great weekend everyone and

 thanks for stopping by.

And if you would like some more smiles you just need to pop over to see what our other friends have been doing this week at Annie's for
"This Week's Smiles" and you can also share your  smiles too.

Angela x

Friday Fun Day

   Welcome to all my new followers, hope you enjoy the journey.

Angela here again to show you what I've been up to this week.

Just a few more photos of our trip to Matlock Baths Derbyshire.

This is a very old bridge.

This was displayed in one of the shops which seemed unusual as Matlock is no where near the coast. Bet you can see my reflection too.

But on to this week:

Alfie having a rest after his walk.

Hope you can see this little bird on the fountain, it was enjoying a shower.

Went to see my mum on Monday, just stopped for a cup of tea on the way.

Alfie again. he was looking through the window but I distracted him.

As Tuesday was such a lovely day we took the dogs to Anderby Creek near Mablethorpe.

As you can see it was very quiet.

I took this photograph of the shop as a friend mentioned she remebered it from being a child and wondered if it was still there. It's very old and had closed before Covid started but looks like someone has opened it again.

We went round the back with the dogs and had coffee, very nice too.

This was Daisy waiting for hubby to come back with the coffee.

And if that's not enough smiles here are a few more:

And that's Schnauzers for you!

Have a great weekend everyone and

 thanks for stopping by.

And if you would like some more smiles you just need to pop over to see what our other friends have been doing this week at Annie's for
"This Week's Smiles" and you can also share your  smiles too.

Angela x

Friday Fun Day with Smiles.

  Welcome to all my new followers, hope you enjoy the journey.

Angela here again to show you what I've been up to this week, well not really as this was the Bank Holiday but with so many great photos I don't want you to miss anything but hope you're not getting bored with these.

This would brighten anyone's day.

And the band played on.

The next lady might be small but absolutely gorgeous costume.

So imaginative.

If not rather strange!

Beautiful head-dress.

So love this piece.

And such happy faces too.

And more.

Such a sweet group of ladies.

And even more madness.

So much work goes into making these gadgets.

And what an amazing hat.

Last week I showed you our trip to Whitby but this week it's our trip to Matlock Baths in Derbyshire UK.

It would have been easier to go home but this time we carried on to Matlock.

This is me looking out from the hotel window.

To the left you will see several motorbikes as this is the favourite spot around here for them to meet.

And on the right a shop that sells clothing for the Motorbike enthusiast.

Now this is a very special hotel, a bit like being in a museum and there are so many interesting things to show you so here is just a peak....

And I will show you more next week.

 and a little more about the village too.

Have a great weekend everyone and

 thanks for stopping by.

And if you would like some more smiles you just need to pop over to see what our other friends have been doing this week at Annie's for
"This Week's Smiles" and you can also share your  smiles too.

Angela x