ROCKING YOUR WORLD FRIDAY - 49TH OF 2025

 Good morning lovely people tis Friday time for

this is my moment to take stock and reflect on the last 7 days for the positive moments and silver linings that have happened. 

Last Friday we travelled to up to Sheffield for a walk around the Christmas markets.  Hubby and I travelled on the tram and when we got there is was torrential rain, my footwear turned out to be completely unsuitable but more to the point my waterproof rain jacket started to fail.  We headed to the millennium galleries as an area that was at least dry and I attempted to dry off my coat using a hand dryer which improved things a little.  We were meeting up with said 25 year old his lovely wife and our grandson, they were travelling by car and thankfully by the time they arrived the weather had backed off and we were able to browse the market without pouring rain. 

My d-in-law treated me to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, it was a lovely wintery treat even if it was very naughty. 

We walked all the way to the bottom of the Moor and then wandered back up, hubby treated us to our tea from the German sausage vendor which was lovely, we all enjoyed it and were mighty full afterwards.

I managed to grab this shot of the three of them, their first proper Christmas outing.  It was a joy to spend time with them and my grandson was as good as gold, they had timed the feeds well. 

On Saturday they came over again and despite the rain we walked around to the local church for the Christmas tree festival, I have never seen so many people make a bee-line for a baby before and my d-in-law had to explain his age and adjusted age when you consider that he is premature, it made my heart sing to see so many people making such a fuss of them all.  

Here is a lovely shot of the inside of the church, each of the real trees are decorated by local groups and they are sponsored by local businesses. 

This was our favourite tree this year, decorated by a local charity. 

We had a restful day on Sunday and then I was back into work on Monday.

I did however take a break at lunchtime for a physio appointment, which fingers crossed is going to help my poorly feet. 

On Tuesday I was in the office, I asked a couple of my colleagues if they could identify a few of the things in the kitchen that needed sorting, I only wanted their verbal input but they helped me give it a good fettle and between us we had it looking spic and span, I didn't take a before photo, but let's just say the after photo is a marked improvement.  

Wednesday evening after I'd finished work we headed to Sheffield for our first Christmas theatre trip.  This time to see A Christmas Carol, it was very good and definitely gave us a little of the Christmas spirit. 

Whilst we were walking around Sheffield we came across this light installation on Graves gallery, work by Pete McKee, it was fabulous to watch, I'm hoping to see the other two in Sheffield before they finish. 

Thursday and we had a tootling sorting things in the house day, I had a lengthy to do list, hubby painted a wall in the porch, I made some very specific cards for some events coming up, I caught up with my journal, me and hubby did a tag team in the kitchen making various meals for the next few days and my sister popped over for a catch up which was lovely, she is genuinely struggling at the moment so it was good to catch up.  

She came bearing gifts, a bunch of flowers and a colour co-ordinated book which I'm very much looking forward to reading, I was so surprised and very grateful to her for such a thoughtful gift at this time of year.  She is a star. 

And that my lovely people is my lot this week, I hope you've had a grand week too. 

Hugs

ROCKING YOUR WORLD FRIDAY - 49TH OF 2024

 Morning lovely people tis Friday time for

So last Saturday we enjoyed a trip to Kelham Island for their Victorian Christmas Market 

My daughter in law enjoyed a Biscoff pancake, hubby enjoyed a Belgian Blue beer

whilst me and said 24 year old enjoyed a hot chocolate

It was a lovely afternoon, then we headed into Sheffield and wandered their Christmas market.

On Sunday we headed around the corner for the Christmas tree festival with a theme of peace and unity which was lovely.

I've put together the cookie jars for this year, you can't tell but these jars are huge!  I make them each year for family and use old coffee jars which I've sterilised, a great re-use of the jars if I'm honest, then I design labels (this year's on Canva) and glue them to the jar with instructions for how to convert them into cookies (adding butter and egg and cooking them)

A busy busy working week, but did a few tasks after work to keep things on an even keel and then on Thursday we went to Wentworth Woodhouse to enjoy

more mice, the theme seems to be following us about this year

this corridor was stunning

and one of the volunteers wanted to know if we wanted a photo together which was so lovely of him. 

I really loved the dining room. 

and the bed positioned on the stairs. 

Then we had a cuppa in the tea room and shared a cheese scone and a cronut (which are still very strange). 

and that my lovely people was the week that was, busy in the run up to Christmas and I'm still finding it hard without Mum, but I'm trying to remain focused on enjoying fun times and reminiscing about the good. 

I hope you've had a grand week. 

Hugs

ROCKING YOUR WORLD FRIDAY - 49TH OF 2023

 Morning lovely people tis Friday time for

Well last Friday we were due to go to see a Christmas Carol inside Sheffield Cathedral with my sister, but being a nurse she often picks up bugs at this time of year, so alas she couldn't make it.  Me and hubby went anyway and enjoyed a wander around the Sheffield Christmas market albeit that most of it was stalls to either eat or drink, we also wandered a couple of shops on our way around.  We had a naughty tea in McDonalds and then headed to the Cathedral.  The show was done by the Chapterhouse theatre group and was fantastic, the only down side were church pews for two and a half hours, my back isn't what it was. 

We had woken to a bright blue skies day, but Jack Frost had been painting on the windows

We had a wander around to the Church in the afternoon for the Christmas tree festival and enjoyed taking photos of the frost 

The festival was brilliant as always, I love the handmade items for the trees, they do make me smile from one-eyed donkeys

to knitted polar bears

and tiny mangers

The trees really did look beautiful 

and I enjoyed a moment of pre-Christmas solace alone in God's house

Sunday was a different story we woke to a good couple of inches of snow. 

and whilst it might look festive it really isn't very convenient these days.  Thankfully we'd already planned a stay at home and chill day if I'm honest.  

I've also started my Lego advent calendar, which really is now a bit of a tradition, although there are some days when I still have to google what the items are, thankfully Harry on the 1st was easy. 

The rest of the week has been manic busy at work, including today when my primary role was peeling potatoes for chips for our volunteer get together, I've had to come home and have a shower and all my clothes are going in the wash due to the smell of chip fat.  Hey ho the things you do, lol.

Rocking Your World Friday - 49th of 2019

Good morning lovely people, tis Friday time for

Well it has been another strange one, but let's focus on the positives. 

Last Friday we had a fabulous catch up with family over coffee around the end of the day.  It was fabulous to have a proper catch up and natter. 

They left quite late and I almost abandoned the idea of going to Barnsley for their Bright Night event, but decided that we had time at least to see Gaia again if nothing else. 

I'm so glad we went, sometimes these spur of the moment ideas are just the best, we parked locally so didn't have too far to walk.

I loved the laser cut large scale nativity scene outside the town hall

Which also looked mighty festive, the lights changed according to the music which was brilliant. 

We sat in the Church and watched the digital show of the Night Before Christmas

We walked to the fire garden, which whilst cold was awesome to see

Then down to the college to see the star of the show

then to the Cooper gallery and their new light installation outside

Before heading back to the Town hall

We then headed down to another installation

And wandered back through the Victorian covered arcade in all its splendour! 

Saturday we headed to Kelham Island for their Victorian Christmas Market.  It was very cold but we had a fabulous time and my sister came as well.  I created an arty shot for my journal that I do in December

Me and my sister posed for a photo in the sleigh 

We headed back at tea time and went around to our local Christmas tree festival held in the local church, one of our traditions. 

The trees are done by local adult and children's groups and we get to vote for our favourite in each category. 

this year's theme was Christmas films and my favourite tree was the Snowman

although the Grinch tree was funny

I love all the detail that goes into to making the items for the trees.

We then got to enjoy the market that was held in the Community Centre next door, lots of lovely stalls for us to enjoy. 

The rest of the week has been a bit of a blur in all honesty, some good some not so good but still lots of positives to be grateful for, for when times get tough so many people can make such a difference offering support or a helping hand, I feel very blessed. 

I hope you've had a grand week, if you fancy joining me, Lisca and Kate then pop a post together, pop back link up and we can come and visit.