Got to st Helen's

tjt6768
tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
edited 3. Aug 2014, 11:53 in Community Chit-chat archive
Just in the centre having a bite to eat. The kids (our two nephews) are very excited about staying in a hotel for the weekend. It's just a premier Inn but they've never been to a hotel before.
We are taking them to Knowsley Safari park tomorrow. They have no idea about that. They just know we are taking them somewhere cool.

Was a lot of traffic on the way as a lorry had over turned just off the M60 I believe.
Plus the rain was horrid. It seems to have calmed a little and the sun is trying it's best to make an appearance. .

Wish us luck lol :D
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    We went to see the 'Dream' statue before coming to the hotel. It's a very impressive piece. Although some little scroats have defaced it with graffiti. . They need castrating!!!! :x

    It was a hell of a walk for me and a quite steep hill imvolved but I used my brolly as a stick and did it very slowly. The rain was falling but had slowed down. The kids thought it was incredible.

    At the hotel now. Resting.

    :D
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That statue looks amazing ,i hadn't heard of it. Mig
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you have a good weekend and that your nephews enjoy it too. Hope the weather improves and you don't end up overdoing things too much.
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    We are just going to the pub next door for summat to eat. I'm tired lol. .
    I hope that the weather picks up :roll:

    I've just told Charlie we are off to watch some paint dry as they've been trying to natter it out of us what the surprise is tomorrow. He played heck with me for spoiling the surprise :shock: :lol:
    bless him.
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have a fantastic time. I keep meaning to visit that close to - from the motorway it looks quite rude.
    Hope the safari park is fun and your car comes out whole xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Still pouring down here Tony, I have never seen the statue it looks amazing..my late mum used to say we are off to watch the paint dry...I love it ..you have a really good time tomorrow and watch out for those monkeys.. :lol: I am sure the kids will love it... :D
    Love
    Barbara
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The safari is great. I think we will take the monkey safe route though. That way we can watch the folks getting their wipers ripped off :lol:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sounds like a plan. Have fun
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Charlie still thinks we are off to watch the paint dry lol.
    Had a good breakfast so gonna have a mooch around till the gates open at ten. I'm exhausted already and in a fair wack of pain. I will be taking things easy today. I'll wait in the car whilst they wonder about.
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Would love to see their faces,photos please,try and take it easy but i guess thats not easy to do.Mig
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Would say take it easy but guess today will be one of those days when it's easier said than done! Hope a good day is had by all and the monkeys behave themselves.
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    had a great morning. Animals got very close. Especially the lions. I'm sat in the car while they walk round a little bit and get some food. It is chucking it down here. .
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Think she was ready to eat a full cheeky Charlie :lol:

    you can tell the cars that went through the monkey section. All the wipers are broken and mirrors hanging off. . Lol
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What brilliant pics Tony bet the kids had such a good time.. makes life worth the suffering bless.. :D I would love to have seen there face when you arrived at the park...
    Love
    Barbara
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Shame about the weather but I'm sure the boys loved it, and thought it was better than watching paint dry. Hope the after effects for you aren't too bad.
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    They had an absolutely fantastic weekend thanks girls :wink:

    Charlie still wanted to go watch the paint dry this morning :shock: :o :? :lol:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP