Next stop Stockton upon Tees

tjt6768

Our next jolly jaunt is on Friday. We are going to Stockton for the weekend. For no other reason than we've never been and once again, Lenny Henry has a hotel sale on lol.

I know that someone :oops: I'm sorry but I can't remember who it was :oops: were giving me some places to visit nearby.
My memory continues to decline on what seems like a daily basis.. :roll: :roll:
I hate not being able to remember things. It is rather irksome. :x

stickywicket

I think it was applerose, Tony. I know she lives near Yarm.

Memory loss must be very scary at your age. Crosswords, sudoku, word games, anything that makes you think can help. I realised, around 50, that my memory wasn't what it used to be (Though my sons insisted it was just that I didn't listen in the first place ) so I made a big effort to get the old grey cells functioning.

tjt6768

Thanks Sticky. .
Although by the time I post this I will have forgotten what you've said :shock: :shock:
I've just been to the doctors to get an early repeat prescription, I also wanted to ask her to write a note to the pharmacy to tell them to give me the durogesic fentanyl patches as the generic ones don't stick no matter what you do.
Anyway, I totally forgot to ask her until I walked into the pharmacy :oops: :shock: I had to rush back to the gp and I managed to catch her just in time. Mind you, the pharmacy was shut when I got back there lol. .

I really really wish that I could concentrate enough to do puzzles but I just can't. The ones I really like doing are the hidden object games but I just give up after five minutes. Last time I played I spent twenty minutes looking for a sock. Then I realised it was a clock I was looking for :shock:

barbara12

You enjoy Tony ..and I am sure that Christine..ie applerose will be on later ..so she can post the places to visit...its were she lives or next door I think Yarn..xx

tjt6768

Thank you Barbara.
Much appreciated.

applerose

Hi Tony. Do you know where you want to visit and what you want to do? I'm just off to bed but can post tomorrow with some ideas, if you need places to visit. If I remember rightly, you are staying in a hotel about 2 miles from me. Will you have the car or will you be relying on public transport?

tjt6768

Hi hun.
We usually like history type things. Castles etc etc.
But are open to suggestions.
We will be in the cars and will have Blue badges for both lol.
The hotel is the Pre#iere Inn at White Water way, Thorneby.

Hope to chat with you later this morning.
X

dreamdaisy

I hope you enjoy your venture to pastures new, our holiday has been indefinitely postponed thanks to Mr DD's work pressures. Mind you I'm heartily relieved because I didn't fancy going in the first place. DD

tjt6768

dreamdaisy wrote:

I hope you enjoy your venture to pastures new, our holiday has been indefinitely postponed thanks to Mr DD's work pressures. Mind you I'm heartily relieved because I didn't fancy going in the first place. DD

I do hope you manage to get away at some point though mi darlin. X

stickywicket

Tony, probably the best of the old abbeys is Rievaulx and the history is fascinating.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/rievaulx-abbey/

You could probably combine it with Mount Grace Priory though the latter isn't quite as accessible.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/mount-grace-priory/

Why not Durham? It's a lovely city, a bit up hill and down dale but it has wheelchair accessible buses. You can park just off the A1 and use the Park and Ride. The cathedral and university precincts are beautiful.

Or just check out English Heritage for yourself. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

And, if you lack concentration, drive very carefully

joanlawson

Hi Tony,
I hope that you'll have a lovely time and that the sun will shine for you.
Don't faint with amazement to see me posting on here again!
Joan

mellman01

I've phoned Cameron and he's got onto Barak Obama and I can confirm SEAL team 6 are on they're way to contain the break out, that said I'm not sure M4 assault riffles and M40 grenades will do much damage against his Kryptonite exterior, mind you the special OP's assault will make good viewing on you tube!.

tjt6768

Those boys don't stand a chance mell lol

Joan :shock: :shock: Hello my dearest. Lovely to see you again xxx

Sticky, thank you mi lovely. I'll check the links before we go.
Xx

barbara12

Tony I take it back that you rant like Mell.. he's a one off.. you have a good time...don't worry about him I am sending the special forces to restrain him..think they will have to sneak up on him when he's talking to the bees.. :?

applerose

Sticky has beaten me to it. There aren't any castles close by but here is a link which tells you about a few. There are some links at the top of the page to check out other things such as beaches and museums.

http://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do-family/Stockton-on-Tees/Historical-and-Educational-Attractions

Hope you have a great time.

tjt6768

Thanks Barbara. Thought I was going to have to go sort him out myself for a minute. Lol

Christine, thank you hun. I'm really looking forward to the weekend. I'm hoping there is good signal at the hotel lol

tjt6768

We are now in Stockton on Tees.
Got to the place a couple of hours ago. Parked up near the centre and them lot went for a quick mooch around. I waited in the car as my back is quite bad today :roll:
we are now at the hotel. I've come to bed for a rest. Along with some diazapam. There is a lovely looking pub next door and I think we will venture there for tea.
The place seems lovely and quiet and is near to the water.
A short walk may be had later

catch you soon
xxx

applerose

Welcome to Stockton Tony. I think you are staying next to the Tees Barrage International White Water Centre. Our Olympians practice their water sports here. There is a rowing club, Dragon boat club and there are wheely boats so that disabled and wheelchair users can get to use the river. I had a meal once in that pub but it was years ago. The meals were good then.

Hope the diazapam has kicked in so you can enjoy your tea.

tjt6768

Thanks hun.
I am afraid I was disappointed with my meal. I had prawns but they were overcooked.
Shall try somewhere new tomorrow lol.
I think the plan is to have a wonder around here in the morning.

Speak soon. And thanks for getting the sun to appear just for us

PS.. I'm still waiting for the diazapam to do it's thing :roll:

tjt6768

wimmin drivers eh :roll: :roll:

tjt6768

I wish I felt as healthy as I look on here lol


PS...
DD, that car wasn't Daisy was it :shock:

applerose

What a pity your meal wasn't very nice. Glad you fell well enough to get out today, although I know it's not as good as you'd like to be. Just realised, the Tees Regatta is on today on the river from 9am till 6pm so you might catch some of that.

tjt6768

That sounds cool Christine.
We are just at Preston Hall.
Great place. .

tjt6768

like a proper Victorian gent

Preston Hall was brilliant. Back at the hotel laid on the grass watching the white water rafters...
Wonderful although I may need help getting back up :shock:

barbara12

Tony its sound idyllic lying on the lawn near the water ...but sorry your back is bad..I have to give it to you there is no holding you back..Victorian gent..more like an urchin... what you like ..its brilliant...you carry on enjoying..x

tjt6768

Thanks Barbara.
Had a great day indeed. . Just having a meal now. I'll sleep tonight lol
have done a whole heap of walking (very steadily) around today.
xx