Sheffield

 I’m leaving for Sheffield. I’ve walked the dogs and fed them and Trendy Carol’s hubby will be collecting them soon.
I’ve eaten a shop bought sandwich with my bucket of coffee because I hadn’t shopped and have just booked my hotel in a slighter rougher part of the city.
I’m travelling by train and should be ‘ome around 3pm.
This afternoon , I will meet my friend John who is dealing with an illness with all of the arch of Barbara Stanwick at her very best and Mike who deals with everything with a laid back attitude typical of a Yorkshireman who is seldom bothered about “ owt”
Tonight it’s theatre at the Crucible with Jane  and tomorrow after a lie in Vince will pick me up and we will drive to see Kathryn for lunch in Derbyshire . I’ve known both since my student nurse days.
Hey ho

After all the shenanigans with the trains I was just about to give Aviva Trains a bashing , but a new 22 century train arrived on time and looked sleek and clean and fit for purpose.





32 comments:

  1. I hope you enjoy "Standing At The Sky's Edge".

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  2. Sounds like a great weekend. Enjoy it!

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  3. Anne Brew10:49 am

    I’m dying to know the post code!
    Not judging; my most worthwhile supply teaching was in areas of Sheffield some of my neighbours claimed never to have visited.

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  4. Sounds like the perfect antidote for the blahs! Enjoy!

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  5. Traveller11:40 am

    Enjoy - a train journey, theatre and time with old friends. Sounds perfect

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  6. What a great time you have planned. Enjoy every last little moment! xx

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  7. Damselfly12:55 pm

    Sounds like a trip to fix the winter blahs/blues. Relax, recharge, reconnect... have a wonderful time!

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  8. Safe travels, John! Have fun!

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  9. Have a nice couple of days out, I hope the trains continue to run on time.

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  10. On a closer inspection of your beard you look very nicely groomed John x

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    1. Anonymous4:15 pm

      Closer inspection? Creepy.

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    2. Oh do leave flis alone

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  11. Your off to a great start with a shiny train on time for departure. All is good. Enjoy!

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  12. Anonymous3:34 pm

    I suspect you will be making some of us think about planning a little adventure as well. Enjoy your trip, as the boys in school used to say to us girls when then put a leg out to be stumbled over. Probably role reversal nowadays? Tess.
    P.S. Weird thing, it won't allow my name to be published, l am many things but annonymous l am certainly not, says she being most put out!

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  13. Barbara Anne4:57 pm

    How marvelous to be off on a your well planned adventure! Marvel of marvels, the train on time and cl clean, just proving that miracles never cease!
    Hope every minute is a delight!

    My freind, Trudy, came through surgery yesterday and has set one foot on the road to recovery. She has a long way to go.

    Hugs!

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    1. So pleased for Trudy. With a friend like you to support her, I'm sure she'll make a good recovery. xx

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    2. Barbara Anne6:39 pm

      We've neen "friends for 18 yeras after meeting on a forum. We're both retired nurses and quilters and live 625 miles apart.

      Hugs!

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  14. I admire those who maintain a busy social calendar. You excel at that. I, on the other hand, need to do better. Enjoy!

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  15. Ohhh fun!
    I'd love to travel by train. Here in the states is a nightmare because Big Oil killed the railroad.

    XOXO

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  16. I have good trip.

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  17. I'm glad the transportation gods were smiling on this trip of yours!

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  18. Are you sure it was the correct train....it may be taking you to the future. :)

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  19. I love it when a camera captures a reflection in a window.

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  20. Anonymous11:55 pm

    Fabulous :)

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  21. You finally got a newer train... yay. Hope you have a fabulous trip.

    Jo in Auckland

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  22. Nothing like a nice train ride. Greetings to you!

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