I've got a new Muckle Clock.

**English Bloke** · 12th September 10, 03:48 PM

It was a beautiful afternoon as we strolled through the country lanes.

Walking across a reservoir dam.

Cardiff's water supply.

Elaine and my girl looking out over the water.

It's not often people spy three kilties in this neck of the woods so we were asked to pose for photo's by people in passing cars.

My little girl took a shine to Derek and Elaine.

An arctitectural oddity. An Italian Villa in the middle of nowhere.

Changing buses in Merthyr.

Still much to discuss on the way home.

**English Bloke** · 12th September 10, 04:08 PM

Made good use of the time when changing to Derek's local bus in Cardiff.

We went for a quickie and also catch the footy scores.

The pub we were in has been converted from an old theatre. The former boxes and balcony seating can still be seen up in the rafters.

After we got back to Derek and Elaine's we went back to the hotel we were staying in to freshen up and then back to theirs for nibbles, sippers and a musical soiree. There were a number of other people there too, all to witness the handover of the Muckle Clock.

Dave, Davy Cartwright and Derek.

Acoustic bass, spanish guitar and mandolin.

Tom tries the keyboard. Bit more practice required.

Davy adds harmonica. Some serious talent there I can tell you. Put all us amateurs to shame but it was great to be involved.

Tail end of the night and looking fairly tired... My David tells me he was in awe of Derek's playing skills in both guitar and bass and Elaine is a wonderful singer...

And now.... Ladeeez an' gennlemen.... The moment you've all beeen waiting for. The official hand over.... The MUCKLE CLOCK!

**English Bloke** · 12th September 10, 04:14 PM

On the way home we all stopped at some services somewhere on the M5 (cant remember which one) and took a few pictures in the car park

My Kids. (The boys are not really kids anymore but you know what I mean...)

My Family.

My Mate

A Fantastic weekend, thanks to Derek, Elaine and their friends for their wonderful hospitality and great company.

Cheers!!

Oh yeah... and thanks for the clock (how rude of me...) I'll post pictures of it in my new kitchen once it's finished.

**Downunder Kilt** · 12th September 10, 04:23 PM

Thanks English Bloke, Great to see the family have such a fun and full day, looks like the Muckle clock has found a fantastic new home.

**GMan** · 12th September 10, 07:17 PM

You are surely living the life hiking around the pubs, I mean hills, with Derek.

Congratulations on the clock.

**BobsYourUncle** · 12th September 10, 07:44 PM

Great stuff! What a great outing! Clearly you all enjoyed yourselves a great deal. English Bloke, you have a lovely family. You can tell that you all share a great bond. Very nice photos. Thank you for sharing.