A cracking sunset view from my office in the attic.

 A rainy and windy day, yet on a patch of wasteland along the High St, a single rose bloomed.

 Fog blanketing the valley just outside of Hamsterley this morning.

 High tide at Seaham Hall. It was really windy, yet I couldn’t resist a walk along the beach and then running up the steps to get a little cardio workout in.

 After a lovely walk with a group around Causey Arch it was time for tea, with a cherry scone and jam.

 Tricksie Treat Grumbaleena, finally content with a full belly, after yowling for 10 minutes straight, because tea wasn’t on time.

 Looking into The Ship Inn at Middlestone, with Joanna at the bar, about to kick off quiz night. A fun evening with plenty of laughs, and the full range of Hawkstone beers.

 

 A other fab find on Facebook Marketplace. This is really heavy handmade wooden cabinet. Perfect for holding my touristy brochures for when friends come to stay.

 With Halloween approaching I walked to the window on the High St that had been decorated wonderfully for Easter the last time I looked. It didn’t disappoint. With a Stephen King feel to it, the house owner has filled the window with a horror clown theme. I’ll look forward to the Christmas showing.

 The Christmas cake is made, toting a small bottle of brandy within the mixed fruit, and I threw in a large tray of roasted veggies to make full use of the oven. 

 A beautiful scene of the Derwent River at Allensford on our walk this morning.

 I had Hendon beach almost to myself this morning. The sand was pristine with no footprints apart from my own.

 The sycamores, by the doctor’s office, appeared to be on fire in their autumn glory as the late afternoon sun lit them up.

 A canny view, of a typical mining village, looking down on Esh Winning from Esh.

 Burger can bliss! A bacon cheeseburger with onions and tomato sauce; note the proper cheese. Tasted just like I remember. Yum!

 A post box topper in Consett, in memory of the steelworks closure 45 years ago, with 11 poppies for the men list in the 1950 incident.

 Brontë leading the way into the dappled glade at Hamsterley Forest.

 I found a mirror to match the fireplace. I painted it white and it looks like they belong to each other. Not bad for £10!

 For me, this is such an English scene. Hedgerows with beautiful trees and farmland. I love it. 

 As we get the wind and rain from across the Atlantic, I decided to do some Facebook Marketplace shopping, and stopped for a portion of chips.

Letterbox toppers are really big in England , and last night, one appeared on our village letterbox. Made by a local lady, it’s gone viral on local Facebook pages, and all of us villagers are very proud of it!

 Mr Blue Skye and Tricksie Treat enjoying a snack with barely 6” between them. They’re gradually accepting each other.