The Waterhorse

Went to the movies last night to see the Waterhorse, with my friend Muriel. What a delightful story, it was exciting, moving and funny too. Had a touch of the `Free Willie` but set in Scotland during World War 11 it was significantly different.. The cast were well placed, especially the boy Angus who gave an excellent portrayal of a sensitive youngster, who adopts the baby Waterhorse(Loch Ness Monster).The Beast itself was amazing ,I loved it.
I am having a rest today as I am driving up to Harrogate tomorrow to see my son and his family. I try to go as often as I can as they are very busy people and can`t get down to Bolton often. My grandson plays football in the junior league and my son is a part time qualified Football Coach, they are a football mad family. Both he and his wife are in the Nursing Profession and have responsible positions so their free time is especially precious, thats why I dash up there now and again. I love the drive over the Yorkshire Moors the scenary is stupendous especially in spring when the daffodils are lining the roadside and the lambs are skipping and jumping about the fields. One down side at this time is that many rabbits are killed on the road. I don`t like to see the young ones feeding on the grass verge as they will eventually stray onto the road. Most trips I drive into Skipton or Ilkey to do a bit of shopping or have some lunch. I never get tired of the drive it is different every time. I once got stuck in the floods round Skipton in a new car and the water came up to my ankles . I was motified but just drove on through the water as fast as I could . Fortunately I didn`t stall the engine and got clear,whether it was because it was a diesal I just don`t know. When I opened the door the water ran out but thankfully it was clear, straight off the fields and didn`t smell or make a mess. My shoes and socks were soaked but I had a pair of Trainers in the boot so I was soon comfortable again. The police advised me to return home as there was extensive flooding in the area and directed me to the Leeds motorway. It took me hours to get back home as all the road I tried were flooded, diversions everywhere, it was a nightmare. My poor little car was a true friend she got me home eventually. So I watch the weather closely before I venture in that direction, yesterday we had blue skies and sunshine but today it`s been rather stormy, so I will wait and see what its like tomorrow.