Okay, I admit, I've been on a bit of a pumpkin kick lately.  In my defense, it is the time of year for them lol.  I've been making pumpkin breads, pumpkin scones and pumpkin cookies for the Farmer's Market.  A few days ago I came across a recipe for pumpkin waffles.  You know I just had to try them.  Had two young men staying last evening so I decided to use them as my taste testers this morning.  OMG is all I can say.  They cooked up beautifully, they smelled wonderful and not only did I like them, but T&S thought they were the bees knees.  Okay, they had different words but I can't publish that here :)  The youth of today have little to no imagination when it comes to language you understand.

 

Thinking I might publish it on this blog, but think I will wait until after the Holiday Weekend, just in case . . . .

 

 

I sit here watching it rain, yet again, and wait for the sun to pop out.  They say that when it does stop raining we are due very high winds, oh my!  I'm afraid the little leaves will not be able to hold onto the trees LOL.  I am sure Mother Nature will leave more than enough on the trees to delight even the pickiest of leaf peepers.  Hope to see you soon!

Well, it has been a fast year and I cannot believe that October is upon us already.  The Summer got off to such a slow start with lots of cold and rain this Spring and even into the beginning of the Summer.  I don't think I remember a colder and wetter June.  Some bits of the garden loved it and others suffered but I guess that is just the way of it all.  Now Autumn is upon us and the rain has shown one benefit, wonderful foliage.  The hills are alive with glorious color and the days are bright and sunny while the nights are starry and crisp.  Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones during this busy time of the year.

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Welcome to the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, a 170 metre tall visitor attraction overlooking historical Portsmouth harbour and the Solent.

Soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, the Spinnaker Tower is taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower and Big Ben and has already established itself as a national icon for Britain.

A world class visitor attraction, the much-admired, elegant viewing Tower stands proud over one of the most fascinating seascapes in the world. Situated on the waterfront at Gunwharf Quays, it offers amazing 350º panoramic views of Portsmouth Harbour, the South coast and the Isle of Wight, with views stretching out for up to 23 miles – breathtaking by day and a glittering sea of lights by night.

View Deck 1 boasts Europe’s largest glass floor, where visitors of all ages can dare to ‘walk on air’! View Deck 2 has self-contained multimedia ‘Time Telescope’ stations showing the history of the harbour and View Deck 3 – The Crow’s Nest – is open to the elements, enabling visitors to feel the wind in their hair.

http://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/

 

Places to stay near the Spinnaker Tower Pembroke Park Hotel

Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of England.

 

Portsmouth Harbour’s leading attraction also includes the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and Harbour Tours.

 

The Historic Dockyard is a great place to experience 800 years of naval history surrounded by working docks and historic buildings.

 

We have lots of things to do for the kids, plenty of family events, school holiday activities, talks and exhibitions.

 

Need a Place to Stay near the Historic Dockyard  try The Pembroke Park Hotel