Comments on: Not Everything is Black and White on Barningham Moor

By: McEff

McEff — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:45:06 +0000

Thanks for that. I used to visit an osteopath but he emigrated to Singapore. I shall look into it.

By: Jo Woolf

Jo Woolf — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 07:20:55 +0000

I totally agree with you about those forgotten old places. All of them – that pretty much sums up what I love about history. Glad to hear that your back is a bit better. If it’s ‘structural’ I would say you could benefit from seeing a good osteopath. Colin is a living testament to what they can do, as he suffered with a bad back for years.

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By: McEff

McEff — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:20:52 +0000

Hi Jo. I thought for one anxious moment that you were going to introduce another argument about coloured sheep. I???m so glad you didn???t because I???m about worn out. Now you mention the sheep dyed purely for entertainment, I???ve seen that too but I don???t recall where. I don???t suppose the sheep were consulted. And I???m sure that if people started dying their dogs different colours there would be a huge outcry.
What fascinates me about this country is that it is immersed in history. And I don???t necessarily mean the obvious stuff such as Edinburgh Castle or York city walls, I mean the stuff you stumble across unexpectedly that catches the eye ??? an old milestone in a hedgerow; burial cairns on empty moors; the stub of a mediaeval cross on a village green. There is so much of it. And I have nothing but admiration for the people who have the expertise to piece it together and add to our knowledge.
And thank you for your concern regarding the back. Today is the first day in more than a month I haven???t resorted to painkillers.
Cheers, Alen

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By: rthepotter

rthepotter — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 23:44:28 +0000

I expect you knew the moving about thing – unfortunately one has to lie down to sleep. At my worst point, it took about 25 minutes to get up from the bed – literally. Each increment was like being hit with a cricket bat. (And yes, I do know what it feels like to be hit with a cricket bat.) So sympathies – hope it is easing up.

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By: Jo Woolf

Jo Woolf — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:56:29 +0000

Hi, Alen! I LOVE those cup and rink markings and the wonderful cup-shaped rock!! Fantastic. I would have sat and looked at them for hours! Such a great mix of old and new – the Great North Road, Roman camps and some medieval field systems. That’s why I love the British countryside. There’s a site along the M8 called the Pyramids (next to Livingstone) where the sheep are regularly dyed different colours, presumably to entertain motorists. I think that’s exploitation of sheep, myself. But I’m guessing that’s a topic best avoided! Great photos, despite the dreary weather. I always think you’re more likely to stumble across a time warp, maybe with some Roman centurions or Celtic warriors, in such weather. Leonard Cohen was a bit before my time but I’ve heard a small taste of his music and I can see why he was never on Eurovision. Great goodness. I hope that your back gets better soon!

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By: McEff

McEff — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:53:27 +0000

The hilarious thing is, Wiggy, people think you’re joking but I know you’re not.
Cheers, Alen

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By: McEff

McEff — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:51:53 +0000

If my wife sees your comment, Andy, she’ll have me spending next weekend sorting out all the rattles.

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By: Jonathan Wignall

Jonathan Wignall — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:43:02 +0000

My favourite time of year. I can stand on the doorstep and shout “HUMBUG!” From across the fields comes the chorus of replies…..”Bah” “Bah” etc.

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By: andywham

andywham — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:11:32 +0000

Actually my 1987 VW van doesn’t rattle… it squeaks a bit though.. But I never have worries about not getting home again. Worries about the MOT, or the fuel bills maybe.????

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By: McEff

McEff — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:59:18 +0000

Hiya Hanna. I’ve been told that all VW vans rattle and the only cure is to turn up the CD player. I’m quite happy to do that. Cars have become too comfortable and disposable in recent years so it’s good to have a few rattles and worries about not getting home again.
I think Hadrian was an interesting character and I would like to learn more about him. I’ve been meaning to walk the Wall for many years but not got round to it. Perhaps this spring, when all the new lambs have been born to their fluorescent mothers.
All the best, Alen

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By: Hanna

Hanna — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:50:54 +0000

Hi Alen. I think it’s interesting that your car is starting to sound like a bus. Buses always squeaks and rattles. In Denmark, at any rate. But maybe your car don’t approve to muddy roads with incidental roadblocks?
Do you think Hadrian had accepted a striking motor or a fluorescent sheep?
Hadrian would have hung the car mechanic up on the fence and he would have used the fluorescent sheep as ammunition in trebuchets.
All the best,
Hanna

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By: McEff

McEff — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:23:30 +0000

Ha ha. Hi John. Good to hear from you. It’s extremely rewarding to receive cheery comments on yet another dull and dreary morning!
All the best, Alen

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