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Magnets and music, birds and books

Trish Burgess Posted on05/05/201520/09/2016 Trish Takes Five 28 Comments

It’s been a busy few weeks since we had our little trip to Yorkshire just after the Easter weekend. I still have lots to write about our stay in Bridlington  – blog post imminent.

Rory has now returned to Exeter after a wonderful few weeks at home. He is now starting his end of year exams and then we’re not entirely sure when he will return for the summer – begs the question what on earth the third term at university is for? I can’t remember whether that was the same when I was studying – but then, that was in the Dark Ages…

Probably the best way to tell you what else I’ve been up to is to share my newspaper column pieces with you – here are the latest ones you might like to take a look at.



Small reminders of happy times


Find out about the five-legged glass bull and Granny smuggling alcohol though customs…

 

Limbering up for a musical night


Latest news from rehearsals for our next SADOS show and how I am at the age when choreography and words don’t seem to stick!

Photo from Julian at Welland Photo Services.

Spotting birds and bikes in Yorkshire


A little taster of what we got up to in Bridlington: birds on Bempton Cliffs and bikes in preparation for the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race.

Joining in World Book Night


Enjoying a glass of wine and a free book on World Book Night – at our local independent bookshop, Bookmark in Spalding.




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28 Comments

  1. Mac n' Janet Reply
    05/05/2015 at 3:03 pm

    Got caught up on all your newspaper articles, boy do I remember stuffing souvenirs in suitcases. Buying on the internet is good, just ask my bank account, but shipping from the UK is pricey. I've learned to be a better packer. I manage to fit an antique child's chair into one of our suitcases a couple of years ago.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      06/05/2015 at 7:41 am

      That must have been a very small chair or a very large case, Janet! 🙂

  2. Sarah Reply
    06/05/2015 at 7:34 am

    I enjoyed your round-up of articles. I hope you enjoyed the book you eventually picked. It must have been very difficult just choosing one from such a delectable selection.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      06/05/2015 at 7:44 am

      I am enjoying the book – it's good having two authors each take a different person's voice. What was even better, Dougie and I popped back the next day to see if the Irvine Welsh book was still going spare – it was so the owner of the book shop gave it to him. Plus, the book about the Fakir in IKEA was also unloved – so I got that too 🙂

  3. Nikki Thomas Reply
    06/05/2015 at 8:19 am

    Wow a great collection of articles there, I love the story about the holiday souvenirs, we have a very 'eclectic' selection of things that were my grandparents, parents and ours and the children find them and their stories fascinating.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:13 pm

      I always regret not buying things when we are away: as you say, they are great to pass down the generations. You are lucky you have a great collection of souvenirs.

  4. Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily Reply
    06/05/2015 at 8:44 am

    Sounds like you've been busy 😉

    I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts about Bridlington – I've never been but my husband wants us to have a weekend away there as he went when he was younger x x x

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:16 pm

      Bridlington itself is brash in places but it's such a lively, friendly place and there's so much to do in the vicinity. We had a great time.

  5. MsCaroline Reply
    06/05/2015 at 10:05 am

    Good to catch up on the columns I'd missed (just two!) and had a great laugh at your description of preferred dancing as 'sedentary.' The combination of numbers you're performing sounds like a total crowd-pleaser – wish we weren't going to be in Dublin that weekend! Have filed away Yorkshire in my 'UK destinations' mental folder.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:18 pm

      Just back from rehearsals – it was exhausting. Not enough sitting.
      And you'll have to tell me about Dublin – I still haven't been!

  6. BavarianSojourn Reply
    06/05/2015 at 11:05 am

    All caught up! Laughing at the image of you all dressed up at the airport! I imagine you were not the only one! How was the book? Sounds interesting! And good luck with the production!! 🙂 xx

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:21 pm

      The book is really good – loving the two narratives.
      And thank you – it's tiring but good fun 🙂

  7. Mammasaurus Reply
    06/05/2015 at 3:18 pm

    Lovely that you write at such a variety of places – and I'm glad it's not just me who has wrapped souvenirs up in washing!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:22 pm

      Socks are the best!

  8. Sonya Cisco Reply
    06/05/2015 at 3:52 pm

    I am hugely impressed with not only your writing, but your ability to keep coming up with it! In answer to your question in your comment on my blog – sadly new owners meant my column lasted a whole 3 weeks before they came in and decided they wanted to undo the last owners new initiatives – but I bet I would have found it hard to keep coming up with stuff – and like you said, even after a short time I found it left me with less to write on my own blog – so huge kudos to you for keeping both going to such a high standard!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks so much for your comments, Sonya. I really appreciate that. Yes, it is tough keeping it going – handy having a blank canvas in some respects but a bit scary at times.
      That's such a shame about your column – I thought your writing was fresh and unique. We just have to keep going and hope opportunities come up.

  9. Sim @ SimsLife.co.uk Reply
    06/05/2015 at 4:54 pm

    Loved reading 'Small reminders of happy times' – it's so true! It's hard to even pack much needed clothes these days, let alone bring souvenirs back home. I remember my mum bringing a Sandstone elephant statue from Kenya in 96… nowadays that would equate to the 20kg allowance!x

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:31 pm

      Now that's what I call a souvenir!
      I remember people coming on planes with all sorts of stuff – lots of Capodimonte ornaments once on a flight from Italy.

  10. Older Single Mum Reply
    06/05/2015 at 9:55 pm

    I love catching up with your columns Trish and would definitely buy the paper for them. The range of subjects you cover keeps everything interesting – and I'd love to see you dancing btw. Good luck with that! X

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:40 pm

      I so appreciate your support, Anya – you always give me a lift with your positive comments. Thank you x Whether you would really enjoy seeing me dancing is another matter: I was exhausted today, danced like an old granny…which I suppose, age wise, I could be…!

  11. dorkymum Reply
    07/05/2015 at 9:54 am

    Lovely columns Trish, must be really nice having that as an outlet as well as the blog. Love a good indie bookshop, you're lucky to have a good one so close by!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:42 pm

      I was a bit tentative when I first decided to accept the challenge but have loved doing them – it's amazing what a deadline can do for the creative juices.
      Yes, our bookshop is wonderful and has a super little cafe too.

  12. Emma Reply
    07/05/2015 at 7:35 pm

    Gosh you have been busy. I can't remember what we used to do during the final term at University either….I seem to think our exams were a bit later…but it was a long time ago now.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:43 pm

      I agree Emma, I'm sure my exams were later – definitely the end of May – although that means it was still an early finish to the term, I suppose.

  13. Bryce Reply
    10/05/2015 at 9:49 am

    May I congratulate you on the use of 'malarkey' in a publically available medium. Its been a few sad years since i have seen its use.

    We, from the old school salute you.

    On another note, author, actress, geologist, singer, journalist and (probably) cook; we from the couch salute you.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      10/05/2015 at 6:47 pm

      It is a good word, isn't it. I'm pleased to have resurrected it for you.

      I accept your praise with a curtsey and a coy smile – may I have standing ovation next time?

    • Bryce Reply
      10/05/2015 at 8:04 pm

      Oooh yes you ca…. Oooh no…. my back

  14. About Last Weekend Reply
    19/05/2015 at 8:30 pm

    Agree! The range of topics you cover with your column is amazing! must be fun to write (and read!)

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