I had a number of errands to do in Skipton. It's a busy market town about half an hour's drive from here. It has the advantage that it's easy to get many of the things you need in quite a compact area. I find there's something truly satisfying about being economical in my movements. I had the car washed; got my glasses realigned so they don't press on my nose; purchased the expensive eyedrops that only my optician stocks; bought some walking poles in one of Skipton's many 'outdoor' shops; stocked up on dried fruit and nuts relatively cheaply from the store that sells them in bulk; explored a new yarn shop that several friends had recommended; had a walk along the canal and enjoyed coffee and cake in a lovely café near the canal basin. Then I finished off with my weekly supermarket shop in Keighley on the way home. All most satisfying and a good use of a fairly chilly, dull, damp day.
There was a lady feeding bread to the gulls and pigeons. That is definitely not encouraged but people don't take any notice!
The next to last picture of this set is wonderful, so inviting to walk along that path and see what's round the bend!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is very satisfying to get things done without having to spend a lot of time getting from A to B.
Love the splash of colour of the red boats in the first photo. And it sounds like a both pleasant and efficient outing!
ReplyDeleteYarn shop? Yarn shop - a new one? ooh - please say where 😊
ReplyDeleteRecovering yarnaholic here (keep falling off the wagon so to speak...) just don't tell the husband 😆
It's new to me, at any rate. Called 'Purl and Jane', just off the High Street down by the roundabout by the church, in a little alleyway.
DeleteI know that one - it is lovely, not been recently, think I must remedy that :)
DeleteVery efficiently done! I imagine after putting your groceries away you sat down for a satisfying treat.
ReplyDeleteYou had a very full day.
ReplyDeleteSuch serene pictures.
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