Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
My Sunday afternoon/evening and Monday morning were spent at a wedding within the Victorian built chambers of Peckforton Castle. Constructed in medieval style, this impressive faux fortress stands on the northern edges of Cheshire's Peckforton Hills. The opulence of the celebratory affair fitting in perfectly with the affluent county in which it resides. I'll be... Continue Reading →
I ventured westbound over the Pennine Hills this morning - Destination Cheshire. The county of crumbly cheese, affluent exiled Lancastrians, along with the residence my sister Helen, her husband Steve and daughters call home. Their hometown sitting on the cusp of the Peak District National Park, perches polar south of the Pennines. The Peak District... Continue Reading →
On Saturday evening, the family received a much needed fillip when my sister's baby girl Alice made her inaugural appearance. This 7lb 14oz's of beauty hopefully the catalyst for brighter times ahead for the Davies/Strachan clans. Akin to her auntie Karen getting ready for an evening out, the wee lassie wasn't in a rush to make an appearance; procrastinating for two to three days beyond her... Continue Reading →