Giving Geocaching Another Go

Over February half term we decided to give Geocaching another go.  Previously we have attempted to find 2 Geocaches and failed to find either.  However, we weren't put off and decided to give it anther go but this type we had a Geocache App to help us.

This time we decided to try and find some Geocaches along the Staffordshire Canal starting from Wolverly.  Off down the tow path we went taking in the countryside views:

Standing on the bridge over the River Stour which runs along side the canal trying to get a better view of the ducks on the River. Having a 10 minute conversation with The Girl that although I don't have my glasses on, they are not ducklings she can see as it is too early! 

Trying to avoid all the mud after all the recent rain.

Reaching the lock and trying to find the Geocache.

Giving up as we can see where the Geocache is but the ground is water logged and we can't get to it.  Playing fair, I can't show you where it was hidden.  We could see it but there was too much mud and was close to the side of the canal.  The last thing I wanted was them slipping in the mud and ending up in the canal so we didn't actually leave a message.

Posing for photos:

Getting tired now and falling behind.

And then we were back to where we started.

Tired and a little chilly we go inside for a warm and a rest.

And order a little refreshments.

Sunday lunch finished and someone else does the washing up!

A fun family day out with a semi successful ending.

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Down By The River

During our 'adventure' half term the week before last we spent a pleasant hour one afternoon walking along the River Severn in Bewdley.  Bewdley is just a short 30 minutes away from our home in The Midlands but such a lovely little town full of old fashioned house along the banks of the picturesque River Severn.

Bewdley is one of the very few towns that has modern flood defences.  In years gone by every time there was heavy rains the river would break its banks and the town flooded.  On the end house of this street is marked the river levels in years gone by.  Some of these floods would have been above my head.

A few years back flood barriers were installed and ever since the town has been saved from such damage.  It proves that if the right investments are made, peoples homes can be saved.  Yes, it cost millions but over time the cost to the insurance industry will be gained back.  

After the recent floods in the UK this year it makes sense for other areas to get the protection they need to save people home and livelihoods.

It was quite late when we arrived and it was not long before sunset but we thoroughly enjoyed our walk along the banks of the river.

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About 18 months ago The Boy started to avoid having his photo taken and it would be a real battle to get him to stand still.  I made t quite clear to him that his Mother is a Scrapbooker and I MUST document everything.  Lately he has taken to 'posing'.  There are a large number of photos cropping up that look like this:

It is not his 12th birthday for another 2 months but we are already starting to see teen tendencies.  I can honestly say I am not looking forward to when the hormones really kick in!

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Black Country Canal Walk

This week it was half term for us.  I think most Welsh school had this week off instead of the previous week like most other children did.  We have come back to The Midlands this week and have tried to make the most of having lots of adventures and visiting places as this may be our last week here before we sell the house.  Come Easter, May half term ad the Summer holidays and I will be working in the shop so will be unable to take time off during our busy time.  This week we have had dry weather although a couple of days were a little chilly but we went out and about anyway.  

Over the next few weeks I would like to share our half term adventures with you.  Yestereday we went to a local narure reserve about 5 miles away and then took a walk along the Dudley No. 2 Canal.

Meeting some horses along the path.

Muddy after all the rain we have had.

 Looking up to beautiful blue skies. 

Catching up as we have little legs. 

Climbing banks. 

Finally reaching the resovouir. 

Crossing over the road and down the path to the canal. 

The peaceful canal. 

All tranquil and quiet. 

Such a beautiful sunny day. 

Meeting the residents. 

Watching the traffic pass us by. 

All whilst walking right through built up Black Country. 

A family afternoon. 

Spent with nature right in the middle of this built up industrial area. 

Then the fun began. We had been accompanied by my Dad to the reservoir where he walked back to the car and drove to the end of the canal. We found the car but it was empty. His phone just rung out. Where could he be?

Walking down the canal to meet us. One small problem though. We were on Dudley No 2 canal and he was walking down Dudley No 1 canal. 

Good job it was a dry day!

A Walk Around Town

It really has rained, rained, rained and rained some more here lately.  However, on Friday there was a little break and a bit of blue could be seen in the sky.  I jumped at the chance to walk to the Doctors and get some fresh air as I was beginning to get cabin fever.  

Here are some photos taken on my trip:

I walked the short way to the Doctors which is across the sea front. The sea and waves are much more calm than when we had the storm a few weeks ago.

Next to the Doctors.

Off down the High Street to the Pharmacy.

Back up the High Street and home the scenic way.

The sheep have been brought down from the higher ground ready for lambing.  There is in fact one teeny tiny lamb hiding in that bunch.  He looks so out of place having been born so early but is certainly thrieving.

And finally over the train track.  Just round the corner is where the track got damaged from the storms.  Workmen are working hard repairing it. 

And just as I walked back through the door.....It started raining agin!!!

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