Simply..pacing myself....

13/10/2018

Do you like a change of pace? Some city buzz, some country quiet?

A dynamic business set in the peaceful surroundings of the North York Moors, Gillies Jones have an international reputation. It is worth a call to see if the glassblowers will be working when you visit as it is fascinating to watch them in this small workshop.

One day I will buy one of these.

If I could just decide which colour....

Mannion in York and Helmsley make the best scones ever. I said to the guy who served me 'I wish I had the recipe for your scones' and he flashed back, with a big smile 'Not on your life!'

Time to wander fantastical shops (Harry Potter music) and magical Christmas decorations.

Browsing the bookshops..

Bought this one

Noted this one.

A seat in the sun outside Carluccio's in St Helen's Square, people watching and listening to a singer with a voice like an angel.

One of the best views of the Minster is from the cafe in Marks and Spencers store

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Three buses, two trains and a ferry later to a very different, simpler, quieter and calmer environment.

Love them both.

Happy to be home.

17 Comments

Viv link

14/10/2018 01:03:39 am

I haven't been to York since my friends funeral but I must go back you have tempted me. I think the yellow glass is very you - matches your front door.
Interesting book.
It must be a long journey down.

Freda

14/10/2018 05:48:39 am

It is a rather special place.(though packed on a Saturday!) I do love the yellow, and the book is an interesting read - more questions than answers of course. I do miss my car....

Lucille link

14/10/2018 03:16:02 am

Yes I'm lucky enough to be able to savour both and I'd find it hard to choose one over the other as a permanent state. I think the yellow one has your name on it.

Freda

14/10/2018 05:50:12 am

New York will be a much faster pace than old York! I love the yellow, but they also do a beautiful lime green...

Lotta link

14/10/2018 03:22:53 am

I think subconsciously you may have already chosen the yellow one!
I'm better with country quiet, city noise and buzz can be a bit overwhelming for me, but I could enjoy a bit of city exploration in small doses at my own pace... :-) And I like that I get to see some via your blog!

Freda

14/10/2018 05:52:13 am

Yellow/lime green oooh. I wouldn't want to live in the city again but every now and then it's wonderful. Glad you enjoy my city posts Lotta.

Julia

14/10/2018 06:04:52 am

Wonderful to have you back, Freda and i am enjoying reading about your expedition. I noted your comment about “one day, i will buy myself a piece of the glass.” My instant thought was: why wait?
Gorgeous photos!

Freda

14/10/2018 02:53:44 pm

I think it's because I don't actually have the right place for this bowl. It would look perfect against a window but all the window ledges in this house are only a couple of inches deep....

Mary

15/10/2018 08:18:59 am

How about under one of the down-lights in your bookcase?

cath

14/10/2018 08:20:57 am

What a wonderful Sunday afternoon city trip to York I've just made.
Thank you Freda. I see there are doves in York too.
How's the book?

Freda

14/10/2018 02:56:42 pm

So glad you enjoyed it too Cath. More questions than answers (which is what you expect from a philosopher I suppose). But asking the right questions is so important. Thought provoking, and the second one is interesting to follow up on YouTube.

Rosemary

14/10/2018 09:09:19 am

This all beautiful, Freda. You hit on all the things we love. What a lovely blog this is.

Freda

14/10/2018 02:57:39 pm

Thank you Rosemary. It's clear we have a lot in common.

Mary

15/10/2018 08:23:17 am

York is just a nice town size. Not to big. Not too small.

I note the scaffolding still on the Minster (probably a permanent thing as they go around the building--by the time they finish up working their way around, it needs work again). Any more stone carvings on display like the ones we saw by those artisans working in that tent by the Minster?

Let us know your thoughts on the Grayling book.

Freda

15/10/2018 02:20:56 pm

Mary I hadn't thought of the bookcase! I always say York is small enough to walk across in half an hout, but big enought to attract music and theatre. Much of the scaffolding I observed on a previous visit is down but as you say the Minster will always have some at some point. The south facade has recently been unveiled and it really beautiful but I didn't see the yard this visit. Will tell you about the Grayling sometime soon.

Swissrose

16/10/2018 12:48:36 am

My feelings entirely, Freda!
One day I may get back to York, it's only been 35 years - and I didn't truly appreciate it at that time :o

Freda

17/10/2018 01:11:16 am

So worth a visit!

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