Wonderful views from our car parkThe patio and dining area – that’s Ted to the right of centre.Martha and Jude stretching their legs.Ted the wonder dogWe all have a preferred way of relaxing…Evening and the patio floor lights come on.Getting the log burner going…Vickee showed earlier that she was an old hand by alighting the kindling.Dinner on the way prepared by Barbara.Plenty of waitersThe famous five ready and waiting. It was really enjoyable, our first night in this beautifully remade barn.
Wednesday 28th October
All smiles on this sunny morning The grape harvest on the patio.This is the “ adventure “ we were about to begin in two “squad”cars,to get from village to village and to explore the area.Page twoWith ten of us on the case – sleuths in the making,plus Ted – surely we won’t miss a clue….not having a clue, myself.On our way at the first stopD I B.Twort with assorted constables. Female detectives have become quite the thing in crime-related TV series, these days.A posse of little ones from the nearby, topically named “ Pumpkins” nursery – well marshalled.Stone distance markers are common hereabouts.An impressive gatewayFirst of three churchyards we visited during our investigation. I think the children must have thought they were on a pilgrimage.‘Prayer for pilgrims- ‘nuff said.Missing object above the left hand side of the crucifix was one of the clues.Daniel – we missed him but he had to work from home at the barn today, as did Nelly.We were looking for three lost airmen – but these poor souls were not they.Tom ( major) spotted the clue inside the lychgate. These structures have an interesting history. The Roof: It is traditionally a covered wooden structure with a roof, designed to provide shelter. The Purpose: Historically, it was the spot where a corpse (from the Old English word līc, meaning body) was rested before the priest arrived to conduct the funeral service. The Lych-Stone: Many feature a stone or wooden table in the center where the coffin could be set down.An ornate cast iron gateway – a clue to be had?An example of one of the many interesting dwellings in these captivating villages.Local schoolhouse - Flo and Martha chatting – do they ever stop?😂Always stop,to smell the flowers and in Tom ‘s case, sample the apples.Case conference Ted can never resist the water.This superb steeple was part of a numerical clue – how many sides/edges, and then count up the windows.Meanwhile,Flo and Martha practiced burpees and cartwheels – it was a good job some of the constabulary were taking things seriously, scrutinising this memorial and the bird like carving near its top.Another impressive distance marker.How many left? It’s nearly lunchtime!What,I beg you exactly is a “ long farthing?”Classic thatched cottage in Bredon.The wonderful old AA plaque was part of a convoluted clue.Clue 18A characterful cottage…I think.The sundial was one of the next clues.A welcome lunch stop – generous portions were enjoyed in this very friendly pub.
I think the team are still pondering on the solution to our case, even after we returned to the Barn! DC B.T will doubtless have the answer.
Meanwhile,serious matters like hair washing and curling were being undertaken.
Flo being a willing model customer for Hannah’s coiffure skills.And Dan showing his culinary skills – beginning his preparations for tonight’s evening meal. Spaghetti Carbonara and Turkish Mezes are on the menu.
