General Chat

Fred....now thats not nice:o)))) and why would you be jealous??

Tess.....well, tis a small world is'nt it:o)

jude

sounds as though you had a brill time Jude,he he ,i think most of us have a tad of welsh blood back down the line ,mine were Jones's from the slate mines,in and around Ffestiniog
Used to tease my sis' for being born a Taffy from ,Rhyll. but it was because i was jealous ,lol.Fred.

What a small world. Hope you enjoy your time in Halesowen, my sister goes shopping there quite often, and once I went with her to Halesowen Swimming Baths.!

T

We're in West Midlands tomorrow to see son and family for the day, near Halesowen:o)

jude

I'm in the West Midlands of England.
I didn't know my Dads Welsh ancestors, as his parents marriage ended when he was around seven. He was bought up by his maternal aunts.
Have only found out about them by doing family research.

Have managed though to find a third cousin from that side of the family.
So have now met a Welsh cousin, he is from Pontypridd.

I have only seen Usk on the internet, (so far) and yes, it does look wonderful.

Tess

Would be nice to think they were watching would'nt it:o)

Usk is very nce, a gorgeous restaurant there called The 3 Salmons:o)
Where are you?
jude

Ah Monmouth ... Land of my Fathers!

One of my grandfathers was born in Usk ... Family had previously been living in or near Cardiff.
Maybe the spirits of my ancestors were watching what was going on!
Sounds wonderful, of course Wales did well in the European Athletics, maybe this was all a celebration of their success.

Tess

Hello....just got back, did'nt think we were going to watch them:o)

l am in Monmouth S Wales.

There were about 9 or 10 and they lit up in time to music. All were regular shape. It was quite impressive. Took a short video of them with my mobile, don't no how it will come out though.
We stood against a friends fence looking across a field full of sheep, bless em:o)), had'nt planned it but realised it would be the best view. They gave me a glass of wine and Vic and glass of guiness.... most welcome :o)
There has been entertainment down in the fields most of the day. Micra Lights, Kites, parachute jumps....we saw them from the back garden, 4 of them and the last 2 came down together until the last moment!! Bouncy castle etc, fun fair rides,. One field was full of cars and it was all FREE:o)

What with all that and the Athletics and Grand Prix....l'm really knackered now!

Nite nite

jude x

Sounds stupendous.
I wonder if they need special permission to fly at night?

What part of the world are you in Jude?

Tess

Jude
I bet they're quite a special sight.

Are they all 'normal' shapes?
I remember seeing Rupert Bear balloons and 'coffee jars' flying near Leeds Castle in Kent.

Gwyn

We have a display of hot air balloons in the fields along the road. Plus 4 parachute jumps earlier and kites being flown.
Balloons are all lit up:o)

jude