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Bloody Council!

I have just found out that the council intends building a huge housing estate on Dallington Grange which, for them what don't know ... is the entire area of greenspace near my house from Kings Heath up to Harlestone Firs! I have needless to say voiced my objections but it won't change anything, I and those like me will just be seen as NIMBY's and I guess, to an extent, we are right.

The thing is, one of the joys of living here was that land, the farm and the lovely walk over to the firs and now that's going ... the only relief is that they cannot touch the firs themself. Still, credit to the MP for letting me know about it by 1st class mail!

Had a good day or so ... it was an OK drive to Manchester to pick a key up from Pete and the M6 toll really impressed me ... blue badge holders use it free you know! The weather got worse the closer I got to Meltham with the final tally at pissing down with rain and just 10 deg C! Had a very enjoyable meal at the pub in the evening, a few drinks and a good nights sleep.

Was somewhat annoyed at the lack of communication whereby Sue would have known I intended to pop in yet didn't tell me she wouldn't be there until I called her by which time I was already in Sheffield whereas I could have had a lay in bed after Pete went to work.

In the event I stopped by Bolsover Castle (pronounced 'Bozer') which was OK but not too exciting so then went over to Chatsworth House but only to the gardens (£6.60) which I had to admit to being somewhat stunned by, truly amazing.

Popped into Ste's on the way back in Nottigham and he did a great job on my hair (now that I finally had a look) and then after a short hold up on the M1 made good time home to see Matt's totally amazing hair style ... well done him.

About to get into a bath now, a much needed one

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