Keeping busy

[Shadow]

Its becoming more and more difficult finding things to occupy the kids during the school holidays-particularly as they get older and walks in the park etc are not quite so appealing to them anymore.We had a lovely day out today-fruit picking near Corbridge but guess its a sign of the times that whereas once it was free,apart from the cost of the fruit,now theres an admittance charge

Only a pound but even so...I'd still recommend it tho-especially now-we got some absolutely gorgeous strawberries,plums and blackberries-I feel a jam making session coming on tomorrow.Theres a lovely shop there also with farmers produce,fresh veg,lots of gardening stuff and plants too-plus a nice cafe when you need a rest.

Im also lining up some trips to the coast-probably South Shields-and may venture further afield.Before it gained some notoriety Rothbury was recommended-if anyone has other suggestions they would be gratefully received!!!

[skintagain]

buy a couple of cheap rods and take them fishing, it's free to fish in the sea and if your lucky enough to catch anything there is nothing like a bit of fresh fish.

[Shadow]

I cant kill a fish Skint

In all honesty I dont understand how people can sit there for hours on end waiting to catch one anyway.And the thought of chopping off heads and taking out guts....

[skintagain]

you dont have to kill the fish if you dont want to just throw it back, or if your as lucky as me you wont catch any ,
i must be getting soft as i get older, i felt sorry for a ready cooked thai chicken that i bought from ASDA yesterday.

[Jazz]

Aug 4, 2011 19:13:21 GMT 1 Shadow said:

Its becoming more and more difficult finding things to occupy the kids during the school holidays-particularly as they get older and walks in the park etc are not quite so appealing to them anymore.We had a lovely day out today-fruit picking near Corbridge but guess its a sign of the times that whereas once it was free,apart from the cost of the fruit,now theres an admittance charge

Only a pound but even so...I'd still recommend it tho-especially now-we got some absolutely gorgeous strawberries,plums and blackberries-I feel a jam making session coming on tomorrow.Theres a lovely shop there also with farmers produce,fresh veg,lots of gardening stuff and plants too-plus a nice cafe when you need a rest.

Im also lining up some trips to the coast-probably South Shields-and may venture further afield.Before it gained some notoriety Rothbury was recommended-if anyone has other suggestions they would be gratefully received!!!

If you're ever down in Tynemouth with the kids, Shads and I'm on duty at the pier I'll give you a guided tour of the lighthouse....nice views! Parking is no trouble...there's a private car park.

[Shadow]

That would be brilliant Jazz

Ive never been in a lighthouse let alone the kids...

Could you let me know when youre working cos I'd love to give the kids the experience and I'd appreciate it myself

[Ann1]

Jazz is sending you a PM shads Writing it as I type ;D