John's Ramblings

A week ago we went for a walk round Calke Abbey grounds. Calke Abbey is National Trust and about 10 miles south of Derby.
As is usual I took a few (well a lot) of photos.

I can see a face in this gnarled old Oak trunk.

Christmas day 2009, originally uploaded by jcrouchley.

Presents under the tree all ready to be opened after scrambled egg and smoked salmon brunch, with bucks fizz. Nom nom. Despite appearances the tree is vertical – just a weird branch at upper right.

Updated blog to use Ingoal’s Twitter Updater

Just got back from Hungary – blogged here.
Now unpacking and back to work.

We spent the weekend staying a the George Hotel in Castle Cary.

Maria was making a bear with Gregory Gyllenship at a Bear Basics workshop. The hotel was comfortable and the food was good, but there was very little parking. Whilst Maria was at the course I went for a walk around the area.

I then waited [...]

http://www.classic-sailing.co.uk/start-port/swansea

I got a photo published! Schmap have included one of my Barry Island pictures on their interactive guide.

Our trip to the Chelsea Flower Show is on Wilbeary’s blog.

Imagine my surprise when I looked out of the back window earlier today

We had a lovely time in Budapest

Views from Castle hill

Police Smart car on Castle Hill.

Moskva square

The Cave Church on Gellert hill

Moskva square – manual change of tram points

New York hotel and cafe

Gerbeaud cukrászda

Budapest scenes

Has the cow exhibition reached Budapest?

Storm clouds over the Grand Market