During last weeks cold snap we had a little frost forming on the inside of the bathroom window. I was reminded of my parents home during the winter, there would be ice on the inside of bedroom windows every time there were sub zero temperatures.
At the end of October we were back on Island to look after the little manxman while mummy went to the channel islands on business for a few days. Luckily the weather was good so we could spend time out of the house.
To remove some of that excess toddler energy we took him to playgrounds, parks, and balance biking along the prom. We had a session of water fun at the local swimming-pool, on another day we went to the Fun Barn where I tried my hardest to keep up with him in a 'soft play' area, his little legs can propel him along like Faf de Klerk. While chasing I managed to break one of my toes by stubbing it on something that wasn't so soft.
When his mum returned he had a visit to Santa and a trip on a steam train.
He liked walking on the track!
One cold grey day we had a trek up the top of South Burrule, I would never have got up there if I had the little manxman strapped to my back like his mum .
Lots of lovely muddy puddle jumping on the descent.
November we were back on the boat with the stove lit 24/7, coal has gone up in price by around £3.50, today I paid £14.40 a 20kg bag.
Sue booked us a couple of days relaxing at Shrigley Hall spa hotel with friends. We had a great couple of days using the spa facilities, walks in the grounds and afternoon tea.
I had a day out at the NEC bike show to look at some shiney new machines and try a couple out including a Royal Enfield and an Electric bike. Loaned riding gear by the organisers including helmet maybe helped me get manflu the following day.
The BSA brand making a comeback.
On a very cold December evening we visited Shugborough Hall to see the Estate Light trail, it took over an hour to walk around the illuminated path to see all the lights.
Warming up at the halfway point.
Ferry booked for the 21st to spend Christmas at home.
