Hi Guys
have been away for a week or two on leave (and I have also had my first week back at work - what a "blessing" that is - NOT 
All that said, the holiday could be said to have been split up into several part :
The Lake District
This was the main family holiday, and it was just what the doctor ordered. No hassles. No worries and plenty of time to take in the sites.
Below are some of the photo's - hope you like them.
This is photo, taken by my beloved, showing me doing what I'm fairly good at.
(And for those who need to know, the good looking lad on the left is my Son - I'm the other one trying desperately to hide behind the camera - 
These are, of course, the world famous Red Arrows.
This fly past is, apparently, the RAF's way of saying thank you to the people of the Lakes for allowing them to practice their low flying techniques.
This is just a view out across the lake.
Its very hard to explain the beauty of all the land, the mountains that surround you.
Left are my kids - paddling.
They never grow up do they. Whether its by the sea, or by ANY set of water.
If there's a safe "beach" they will paddle
The final two images are from our visit to the World Owl Trust's main complex, housed in the grounds of the stunning Muncaster Castle (previously visited, I later remembered by my favourite program - Most Haunted)
If you have the chance (and to be honest it is a bit out of the way in some ways) you really should try and make a visit here. I could imagine that it's obvious charms would be completely transformed by a good burst of sunshine. The view from the front door of the castle is breath taking.
To be honest, weather wise, it was evil. I know the Lakes and the mountains can be rugged and windy.
But the rain didn’t just fall, it was more than that. It was possibly the worst rain shower that I have EVER seen. Luckily it quickly passed to; firstly showers, and then , later in the morning (or was it early afternoon?) it just gave way to cloudy skies and a very stiff breeze.
One of the reasons we joined The World Owls Trust was to play some small part in their protection and welfare (and those of the other Owls species around the world). We should all try,I think least ways, to try and preserve what we have.
If we continue to destroy them, we also destroy part of our selves.
Part two, or more accurately week two, of our holiday to follow
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