Busy

 The first three days of September have been busy with work on the conservatory taking up to two or three days of each week.  All was completed yesterday and now we are getting back to normal and things are finally finding their homes again.

In between the work and also the rain we've had a couple of days out and about.  

When we visit the Peak Wildlife Park we always head straight for the Red Pandas.  There are two sisters Esha and Riya.  They are both gorgeous.

We also always look for the Red Squirrels and this one was spotted scampering about.

I've realised that I'm drawn to 'Red'  animals and our Red Fox garden visitor is always welcome.  Having said that I'm also fond of cats and hares.

A few days ago we visited Little Moreton Hall in our quest to visit all the nearby National Trust properties at least once this year.  We've now done all three local ones.  It's time to venture further afield.

I've taken you to Little Moreton Hall, a moated manor house, many times on this blog, usually for special events at Christmas or Midsummer.

I've added a few more photos of things that caught my eye during our visit which included lunch of a cheese scone in the tiny tea shop.

All for now.  Take care.

A Day Out

After having workmen in the house, well conservatory, every day this week we thought it would be nice to have a few hours away from home.  We decided to visit Shugborough Hall as we hadn't been there since last year.

Shugborough Hall is a National Trust property just a few miles south of us and close to the county town of Stafford.  It was the family home of the Anson family from about 1624. Here is a -link- to more information about how the house and estate developed.  More recently it was the home of Patrick Anson, the 5th Earl of Lichfield and noted fashion photographer, a first cousin once removed of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

We walked from the car park and reception area via the walled garden.  After refreshments we walked around the gardens and down to the Essex Bridge and then went into the servant's quarters, we didn't go into the mansion or the farm yard this time as we caught the little bus back to the car park.

I'll let the photos do the talking now.

It was good to have a break before the work begins again tomorrow. The new roof is on and has been rained on quite heavily this afternoon. The next step is plastering and re-wiring inside.

All for now.