Monday 14 September 2020

Birthday boy and a bit of quirkiness

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The wandering welder’s birthday celebrations started on Sunday with a posh lunch at our favourite family run hotel, Clare House at Grange Over Sands.



It may look like we had the place to ourselves but within minutes of us arriving the dining room filled up. I love the relaxed elegance of this place and the food is always special.


Monday was the big day and Philip had a morning opening his presents and cards before we went off to see friend Maria in Ulverston.


Here we are at Coniston keeping socially distanced.


The cheeky welder hasn’t lost his charm with the ladies even at 71. 


The sun shone and the scenery was beautiful 


As we hadn’t booked anywhere for lunch we struggled to find somewhere to eat so headed back to Ulverston after visiting the summer Coniston Vintage Shop held every year in the village hall.


We had a lovely lunch in the quirky Fourpemce Tearoom, owned by Sam & Jane who are great hosts.





Honestly, you can’t stop looking round, it’s rammed with antiques, their own homemade oils, vinegars and dressings. They even make their own cloudy lemonade.


See that lamp, well that came home with us for the living room. It could help us decide which way we are going colour-wise with the new carpet. 


Talking of colour, don’t you just love the painted houses of Ulverston.


While the sun keeps shining we may just stay another day at the caravan and pretend the world is still a peaceful place and things are normal.

Thanks for popping by.
Stay safe.
Lynn
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3 comments:

  1. I love Cumbria, I loved visiting when my son was studying there. It’s such a tight knit community. I liked daisys cafe in Ambleside they do a mean breakfast, and there are so many unusual shops as well.
    I am glad Philipp had a nice birthday as well, did you buy him some new overalls???

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  2. Happiest of birthday to the most dapper chap we know!
    So glad you're out and about and enjoying the sunshine. xxx

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  3. Happy birthday to Philip! You certainly celebrated in style with your posh lunch at Clare House! It must have been wonderful to visit your friend Maria in Ulverston and visit Coniston with her, all dressed to the nines. What stunning scenery and beautiful weather by the looks of it. I only visited the Lake District once, and yes, it rained every day! How I'd love to have lunch and a browse at the Fourpence Café! xxx

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