And then the rain came.

Dipping our boots in the disinfectant at the animal gathering in Abbeystead last Saturday.

After the Foot & Mouth disease hit the UK we are very diligent about spreading disease & dip our feet on entry & on leaving.

By this time of the day it was absolutely chucking it down & most of my photos have a blur of condensation on them.

I have been to Blackpool with Harry today but no time or inclination to carry my big camera aroud although if I had been on my own I would have nipped down to the promenade & taken a few...a filler from Saturday instead I'm afraid!!

Three good things:
1. Size 10 trousers....just!!
2. Easy turkey roast for evening meal courtesy of M&S.
3. A rather interesting new book called Stoner by John Williams, a vintage classic they call it...a nice change after an enjoyable but easier read.

[Gerry]

very nice group photo Pat hope you all had a nice time

[Diana Moss]

Well done size 10 ! it must be all that walking you do , even in the rain

[Judith Greenwood]

I can get into size 10 with overhang!! Well equipped crew anyway!

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg he he slight overhang here too!!!

[Maggiemae]

Nice of you to take us walking with you in such pretty country and we can remain dry with dry shoes! The book sounds a bit depressing but apparently has had rave reviews so must be well written!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Yes it is very low key ....not much fun to be had in this book me thinks maggiemae!!

[Jane Pittenger]

You sure captured the feel of the weather!

[Jean Tookey]

You have certainly captured the weather. Size 10! How I envy you.

[Al Bailey]

Lovely shot ...... shame the rain came down for you :)

[Phil Howcroft]

i like the red telephone box in the background...gives the scene an almost surreal feel to it

[Pat Knowles]

@jtookey150 Only just Jean & mostly a 12!!!

[Rick Schies]

I bet it was an interesting stroll even in the wet weather

[bkb in the city]

Definitely better to safe than sorry

[Sheryl]

Nice shot. Great colors!

[Sue Wilde]

Fabulous shot Pat and I'm sure they had fun

[Barbara Paquette]

Love that there is a phone booth out in the middle of seemingly nowhere. It's almost impossible to find a pay phone anymore. Yayayay for size 10! I just wear stuff with an elastic waistband. ;)

[Karin Hirsch]

Love this shot, your walking tour shots always tell great stories

[Juliette Packham]

I seem to have caught up with you at the weekend on your alternative album! back into mainstream now! yay for size 10...I don't seem to be able to shift my last half stone...though i'm down from a 32" jean to a 30" so something is working!!

[JH]

Categorically no size 10 trousers here, bother it...1