Backpackering 1 - Walking the Wall.

The Bonewaldersthorn's Tower.

Starting by climbing the wall at the North Gate and proceeding anti clockwise this is the first significant ruin you meet.

Race Course 

Then comes the horse track. 

Approaching the River Dee.

Just around the corner is a short section where the wall is missing, the only bit on the whole 2 mile treck.

The River Dee Weir.

A real surprise was the next day, when water was coming over the weir in the opposite direction. Our vist coincidenced with the spring high tide, the Dee normally flowing into the Irish sea 18 miles down stream. 

Roman Gardens

Home to fragments of Roman forts, and a good place to learn a bit of history.

Prepare for the arrows!

New Gate

Built over the city's ring road.

Roman Amphitheater 

East Gate 

Chester's iconic 1897 clock.

East Gate Street.

Chester  Cathedral 

A little further on, back to North Gate where we started.

Backpacking 1 - Chester

 

Having returned my driving licence to the DVLA, our first trip as backpackers was to Chester and llangollen. 

Me Bonsai

 

My beginning with a planting of Geks.

Third Crack

At last, an acceptable piece worth framing. 

Evening Walk.

St. David's Day Celebrations

Fun for all at Bridgeman  Court.

Four of Gek's art works now adorn Bridgeman's entrance to be enjoyed by our new friends. 

Superb Fairywren

Four weeks of evening needling. A little bit weird,  I know. Well, 5 done, 4 more to do 

Penarth Sunset

Lovely. 

Third Crack

So I won't forget cock ups,  failures on display

whilst I have another go.

Patience, Practice, Perseverance.

Second crack,

 after the first crack failed the quality check.

From the Pier to Cardiff Docks

Via the barrage.  

Burns Night at the Court.

The gathering for a tipple, tatties and haggis. 

 And, of course,  a reading. 

Gone to Dinner.

 

All quiet on the Esplanade. 

Full Tide

 

The strange effect of the set's lights on the waves. 

Filming

All wrapped up against the cold.

Queen Anne Completed

 

Well, plan B cancelled,  decided  to move the house with surgery. Now in the playroom. 

Dr. Who comes to Town

The pier is being prepared for an American themed set, involving a cinema screening a Rock Hudson film. 

Hugh lights to the evening filming. 

Some lovely American cars to help set the scene.  Can you spot the Tardis?
 

Blue Sky

The calm before the storm

Mind you, was a bit chilled. 

Taking a Break

 

Back to Play Time

 Gek to a Penarth Pier front image in felt,

 

 

 me to the new marquetry station on an adapted shoe cabinet.

First Morning Walk of 2024

 

First Visitors from Singapore

 Trevor and family came for a lovely day together. Lots of chatter and laughter we had. 

A hamper of goodies, festive treats from  Mary-Ann and Alice. Thank you, much enjoyed.

2023 Xmas Day

 Christmas Day, a very damp day with a full moon giving a very low tide.

Such a contrast to a couple of days ago.

 

 

Three years old and the first wiring done.

A Christmas treat soon to be enjoyed.
 

Old Meets New

 The lathe Grandad taught me to turn on with its miniature descendant from  Proxxon.

 

A new Contemporary exhibition for the new year, Mini Fabrics by Lim Gek Kheng.

 http://www.gekart.net/Contemporary/Min-Quilts.html

for a link to the gallery.

Apartment Entrance.

 Forgot to add sculpting. 

Gek's Play Room

 

Oil, Chinese ink, water colour painting  and different quilting techniques in miniature  and full size. 

David's Play Room

 

A room with Grandad's, Dad's, Daughter's and Gek's creative efforts on display to enjoy every day.

Christmas Decs Up

 Common area with festive glitter,

including the nativity box from way back when.

Furnished

 

Finished. A living room which is literally our live in room with bed, sofa and doorless  access to the kitchen. Bathroom round the corner.