Sheffields new Market Hall.

The Moor Market Sheffield open its doors for the first time last Monday. My view it's very disappointing. Nice looking on the outside, shoddy on the inside. On entering two things struck me the passageway leading to the market hall and the smell of fish, it put me in the mind of walking through a dirty gents urinal.
Everywhere has a sameness about it these days every town centre and city centre look the same there is one idea and everyone conforms. Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds, Barnsley even Rotherham there is hardly any difference this wood cladding is becoming a pain whatever happened to craftsmanship? 

Plague stone.

I have walked past this stone many times walking from Street Lane to Elsecar passed Lee Wood and have never seen it or have seen it but took no notice. Today whilst out walking with our Steven he brought it to my attention at the time of the plague the indentation would be filled with vinegar and the money that was to change hands was dropped in it to be disinfected before hand. Keeping the villagers free from the germs travelers and traders might have picked up.

First SNOW this winter.

This is very early for snow I hope it's not a sign of things to come!

Work in progress kitchen refurb.

 The kitchen as was washing machine to the left of what was the door cooker in the corner then a string of units. All taken out.

 Swapped pipework round hot and cold water pipes had to cross over the gas pipe and the cold water had to branch off to feed the washer which is now on the back wall.

 The gas pipe had to be extended to fit the new position of the cooker. End of day one.

The taps are not connected yet but our Stuart couldn't wait to see what they would look like.

 I'm pleased how the job is going steady work no rush.

How the job looks so far after two days. End of day two.

Today I've fitted the waste pipe and trap, and connected the water pipes up.
The plumbing part of the job is finished, units and worktop on far wall to do.

One last check to see that all is dry it was only an hours job today yesterday it would have been an hour too long.

Left the putting on of the cupboard doors for our Stuart to do.

 The trimming of the work surface was left for me to do.

Stuart also built up the drawers for the drawer unit, one more drawer to build.
He is working all week so he just does a little at a time when he comes home.

Job so far, things to do:- wall tiles, wall units, kick boards and floor covering tiles or cushion flooring or wood???? That is up to him I'm always available choose which.

Not finished yet but well on the way.

Up and running.

 The flyover is down and the new junction and traffic light system is working.

 I can see this junction causing chaos in time not too far in the future.

First frost this winter.

This is what we get when there is no cloud cover at night 28'F. Luckily it's not forever it's just a cold spell next week it will be warmer but raining, that's how it goes all the way until May.

Halloween 2013.

All ready for the trick or treat brigade.

 The first through the door.

 The youngest.

 The most gruesome injuries.

 The oldest tricksters.

Una putting on a brave front she has a heart like a lion.

The show must go on 5pm to 8-30pm

We had countless visitors again mothers that were children the first time they came bringing there children.

It was a very pleasant night and the word awesome was used lots the kids are turning American what as happened to brill and fab.

 Getting things ready.
This is something I did not think we would be doing after last Sunday but here she is Una and her smile all's well with the world**********
Those welcoming EYES.

The old faithful ghosts on the door

All over for another year it was good fun.

A really really bad day.

Sunday. Will write about it when things get better. Monday. Things are looking up.

I can write about it now but I did not want to push our luck before.
Una has had some real bad back pain over the last few days Sunday morning I gave her two co-codamols then after breakfast I went upstairs and left her sat at the table.
A short while later I heard her shout my name followed by a almighty loud bang. I went down to see what was going on and found Una on the kitchen floor unconscious she look like death. I took hold of her head and neck and she came too a little so I put her in the recovery position and called 999 and then our Steven.
For the best part of 10 minutes she kept slipping in and out of consciousness our Steven arrived and took over then the paramedic arrived.
He gave her a good examination and tests then 10 minutes later the ambulance arrived. When Una was fit enough to move they sat her on a wheel chair took her to the ambulance then off to hospital.
Una had a massive bump as big as my fist on the back of her head and one as big as an egg on the side.
The last thing Una can remember was standing at the sink feel like she was going to be sick then me waking her up. She says she thought she was in a deep sleep in bed and could not understand why I was waking her up. After 4 hours in hospital checks and tests done they said she was fit to go home. Now every part of her body aches not only her back; but she here!
I'm head cook and bottle washer now, I've done it before thou it was many years ago.

Rotherham.

 Building the new road layout when it is completed the flyover will be gone.

The site of the new Tesco Supermarket where the old council officers were.

A view of Rawmarsh from the multistory car park and bus station in Rotherham

Roll on springtime.

There is nothing growing in the greenhouse at the moment and wont be until next springtime.
So to brighten up the night sky until the light nights come back I've turned the greenhouse into a disco without the music. I just hate looking out of the window into the black of night and it's got the thumbs up from my neighbours kids so all is well with the world. 

The clocks go back Saturday night, darker earlier don't you just hate it!!!!