Bollards and Fire Engines
It's another wonderfully warm and sunny evening (as I write this it's 19 degrees) - just perfect for a walk. For those reading along you'll know exactly where we went. Long Walk looping back to the Castle via the Mews.
On most of such walks James is happy to hitch a ride in the stroller. Tonight though he was keen to be a train so off he ran with his arms pumping back and forth. He didn't sleep this afternoon so is pretty tired. So no surprise that he tripped on the Long Walk and grazed his hand. But that didn't deter him - off he ran making chugging noises.
We said "hello" to the Queen at Canterbury Gates and then visited the Main entrance on Castle Hill. Tonight there must have been a service at St George's chapel as there was a stream of traffic out of the castle. Just perfect to watch the boom gates and bollards going up and down.
On the way home we decided to have a coffee at Carluccio's. This is becoming a favorite and may be a stand-in for Brunetti back home. In fact, Merrilyn and James have struck a friendship with Laura - the assistant at Carluccio's delicatessen. James is usually greeted with a sample of something delicious. Today is was some olives.
As we strolled through the Royal Arcade we passed a fire engine. We had to stop and I lifted James up so he could see the ladders and lights. James was all "oohhh and ahhhh". Just then a fireman appeared and asked James if he'd like to have a sit in the Engine. He opened the door and I popped James in the passenger seat. Wish I had a camera! James was a little unsure but he pointed out the jacket draped over the seat in front. As he sat another fireman turned up. Co-incidently the first fireman's name was Steve and the other James! So of course we explained that we knew a fireman (at least a part-time one!) named Steve back home.
We chatted for a while. The Windsor borough is apparently considered closing a station and relocating assets to Slough as a cost saving measure. Steve thinks that this is unlikely as the Queen is not about to jeopardise the town. And there are so many historic/old buildings in the area.
Finished off the walk home with a lovely coffee and chat. As Merrilyn said - the walks here are much more interesting than circuits of Nunawading.
On most of such walks James is happy to hitch a ride in the stroller. Tonight though he was keen to be a train so off he ran with his arms pumping back and forth. He didn't sleep this afternoon so is pretty tired. So no surprise that he tripped on the Long Walk and grazed his hand. But that didn't deter him - off he ran making chugging noises.
We said "hello" to the Queen at Canterbury Gates and then visited the Main entrance on Castle Hill. Tonight there must have been a service at St George's chapel as there was a stream of traffic out of the castle. Just perfect to watch the boom gates and bollards going up and down.
On the way home we decided to have a coffee at Carluccio's. This is becoming a favorite and may be a stand-in for Brunetti back home. In fact, Merrilyn and James have struck a friendship with Laura - the assistant at Carluccio's delicatessen. James is usually greeted with a sample of something delicious. Today is was some olives.
As we strolled through the Royal Arcade we passed a fire engine. We had to stop and I lifted James up so he could see the ladders and lights. James was all "oohhh and ahhhh". Just then a fireman appeared and asked James if he'd like to have a sit in the Engine. He opened the door and I popped James in the passenger seat. Wish I had a camera! James was a little unsure but he pointed out the jacket draped over the seat in front. As he sat another fireman turned up. Co-incidently the first fireman's name was Steve and the other James! So of course we explained that we knew a fireman (at least a part-time one!) named Steve back home.
We chatted for a while. The Windsor borough is apparently considered closing a station and relocating assets to Slough as a cost saving measure. Steve thinks that this is unlikely as the Queen is not about to jeopardise the town. And there are so many historic/old buildings in the area.
Finished off the walk home with a lovely coffee and chat. As Merrilyn said - the walks here are much more interesting than circuits of Nunawading.
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Monday, June 05, 2006
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