Saturday was nice. It didn't start out that way as we were awakened by the sound of the postman dropping the electricity bill through the letterbox and it was considerably higher than the last one. We soon overcame this little annoyance however and decided to take a trip out on the train to Stamford to rummage through the charity shops. We like looking for bargains both for ourselves and to sell on eBay.
And so we got up and went out before the weather had a chance to change it's mind and rain on our parade, making our way as quickly as we could to the train station. When we got there the queue for tickets was not appealing and so I used the automated ticket machine and then headed over to find out what platform we needed to be on. Unfortunately the ticket machine had failed to mention that there were no trains to Stamford that day due to repair works being carried out and instead replacement bus services were in operation.
The bus actually arrived in Stamford sooner than the train would have (don't ask me how) which was really good news and so we had longer to look round for exciting treasure that somebody else no longer wanted. I found myself a lovely Per Una jumper (peach) which will be really cosy when the winter gets here. JJ found a book that he thought I'd like (and he was right) and so he bought that for me too. We found a few little bits and bobs for eBay too.
After a good few hours of roaming the streets we felt the need for a sit down and in my case a cup of tea and so we went into a lovely little cafe called 'The Rained Off Cafe'
Once we were feeling a little more revived we went to feed the ducks before coming home. What we didn't count on was the ducks all seemingly on a hunger strike as not one of them seemed interested in any of our meager offerings. All was not lost however as several pigeons seemed happy to take up our offer of a good meal.
So it wasn't a complete wash out.
Finally it was time for us to go and catch the bus home. We went back to the train station to wait for the bus (weird no?) and it was at this point we both realised that not only were the trains not running to Stamford but the station was closed as well. This wasn't a problem in itself but we were counting on using the public toilets before getting the bus home. Fortunately we still had a little time before the bus arrived and so we went on a high speed search to find some public facilities. It was at this point that JJ spotted this...
Ok I thought, why not. The plan was to get a drink at the bar and then use and abuse the lav. And so we walked in to what turned out to be a courtyard!!
It was at this point I started thinking 'I'm getting a bit out of my depth here'. But on we went. The bar was surreal. I didn't dare take any pictures in there as it was filled with posh people wearing matching tweed jackets and speaking in funny voices. I have never drank a glass of coke so fast in my life. Three gulps and it was gone. Once I'd had the drink I could use the loo and leave. And so we were faced with the next mission.. finding the loo's.
What I discovered turned out the be the poshest, most elaborate and over the top ladies room I have EVER seen!!
And so, I had the poshest wee of my life and it made me feel a bit like the queen.
That is all!
And so we got up and went out before the weather had a chance to change it's mind and rain on our parade, making our way as quickly as we could to the train station. When we got there the queue for tickets was not appealing and so I used the automated ticket machine and then headed over to find out what platform we needed to be on. Unfortunately the ticket machine had failed to mention that there were no trains to Stamford that day due to repair works being carried out and instead replacement bus services were in operation.
The bus actually arrived in Stamford sooner than the train would have (don't ask me how) which was really good news and so we had longer to look round for exciting treasure that somebody else no longer wanted. I found myself a lovely Per Una jumper (peach) which will be really cosy when the winter gets here. JJ found a book that he thought I'd like (and he was right) and so he bought that for me too. We found a few little bits and bobs for eBay too.
After a good few hours of roaming the streets we felt the need for a sit down and in my case a cup of tea and so we went into a lovely little cafe called 'The Rained Off Cafe'
Once we were feeling a little more revived we went to feed the ducks before coming home. What we didn't count on was the ducks all seemingly on a hunger strike as not one of them seemed interested in any of our meager offerings. All was not lost however as several pigeons seemed happy to take up our offer of a good meal.
So it wasn't a complete wash out.
Finally it was time for us to go and catch the bus home. We went back to the train station to wait for the bus (weird no?) and it was at this point we both realised that not only were the trains not running to Stamford but the station was closed as well. This wasn't a problem in itself but we were counting on using the public toilets before getting the bus home. Fortunately we still had a little time before the bus arrived and so we went on a high speed search to find some public facilities. It was at this point that JJ spotted this...
Ok I thought, why not. The plan was to get a drink at the bar and then use and abuse the lav. And so we walked in to what turned out to be a courtyard!!
It was at this point I started thinking 'I'm getting a bit out of my depth here'. But on we went. The bar was surreal. I didn't dare take any pictures in there as it was filled with posh people wearing matching tweed jackets and speaking in funny voices. I have never drank a glass of coke so fast in my life. Three gulps and it was gone. Once I'd had the drink I could use the loo and leave. And so we were faced with the next mission.. finding the loo's.
What I discovered turned out the be the poshest, most elaborate and over the top ladies room I have EVER seen!!
And so, I had the poshest wee of my life and it made me feel a bit like the queen.
That is all!
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