So, it’s that time of year again.
Having (usually) cure children, I made pictures and stuck them to wine bottles. That way the teachers won’t forget why they drink!
They are quite cute though. Didn’t get a decent pic of the bottles though.
But I thought they looked ok.
The thing is, I realised when I was putting them in bottle bags this morning that I’d bought low alcohol wine. Sorry teachers (in my defence, I didn’t know it existed!)
Which, or course, I immediately shared on Facebook, tagging family members who wouldn’t be offended.
My Mother really liked it, so I edited it with some of my own pics… it’s not difficult to find my family being odd.
She wants it printed on canvas now!
Means we stay outside, busy day!
We decided to check out an English Heritage event and explore a new castle.
The history bit: it’s 1464 and the Yorkists are defeating the Lancastrian army, who William Burgh (guy who holds castle) is loyal to. The rest, I suppose, is History… (really sorry, I couldn’t resist!)
I have to say, I was impressed and so were the kids. The siege was broken into 3 parts, but there was plenty of things going on in between.
Highlights included:
The woman of Northumberland defended the castle with frying pans and hammers
Archers:
The castle was stormed…
Guns
And the boss dude made a plan
There were guns and cannons, swords, archers and grenades. Explosions, shouting and fighting.
And there was music (which my kids actually sat and listened to!!)
