lockdown – Ricoshay's Ramblings

From Hull to Holland (Oct2020)

We’ve escaped! Fearing a lockdown that would prevent us travelling to Europe for our upcoming (hopefully!) ski season, we set off early and arrived in the Netherlands on Saturday. The crossing was super smooth, and our P&O ferry felt pretty C19 safe, although there were few passengers from what we saw. We took a picnic teaContinue reading “From Hull to Holland (Oct2020)”

Meat and two veg

It’d be rude to visit Cumbria and not try some local Cumberland sausage. We may have bitten off more than we could chew on this occasion though! As a Yellowbelly I would always, always vouch for Lincolnshire sausage as the king of tubular meat, but this was right up there. Super meaty, no ‘nasty’ bitsContinue reading “Meat and two veg”

Strawberry fields forever?

I finally got a job – woo hoo! Four weeks picking table top strawberries at the very large local farm, which has a major camp for overseas workers but this year, due to Covid 19, finds itself somewhat short of labour. I have applied to so many farms and agencies with very little response. It’sContinue reading “Strawberry fields forever?”

Coronavirus Lockdown – keeping busy

A couple of years ago, after Rick had commented a few times about messing around on the water, I bought him an inflatable kayak for Xmas. We usually get to play in it a few times over the summer, and have paddled locally on the Broads and in the sea, and further afield in theContinue reading “Coronavirus Lockdown – keeping busy”

Coronavirus Lockdown part Four

All settled in to our new place, and finding our feet locally, and quietly, so as not to draw any attention to the fact that we are here. It’s not an area we know very well, so it’s great to explore on our ‘daily exercise’ sessions. These sessions are becoming longer for me, due toContinue reading “Coronavirus Lockdown part Four”

Coronavirus Lockdown part Three

I love living by the coast! I love running on the beach, I love seeing the sea every day, I love the sounds of the waves turning the cobbles on the beach. Sunrise and sunset are so special. The air feels cleaner. And if it’s a bit fresh, there lots of trails heading inland hereContinue reading “Coronavirus Lockdown part Three”