(Not so) Sleepy Hollow

'Sleepy' is a good adjective to describe where I live...........and I like it that way.  If I want action (one word, many connotations - ha!) I can choose from the big cities of Liverpool or Chester or even West Kirby at the weekend!  Well, actually there are days when it is a bit more manic, such as when we have the Egg Run (doesn't everyone?) or Lifeboat Day (yes, we have our very own station).  The Egg Run is a day when literally hundreds of motorbikes do a journey of about 10 miles to raise money for local hospitals and charity.  It is an amazing sight and as a bike lover, enjoyable to watch - at least for the first hour and an half unitl my leg goes dead with all the standing!

On August Bank Holiday Monday, we have the fantastic Lifeboat Day, with the aim of raising funds for the Lifeboat Station here.. and very successful is it too.  There are mad men and women who do acrobatic air displays, quirky stalls and a few carnival rides along the prom but the highlight of the day is a visit by the Red Arrows!  I have seen them many times now and they are breathtaking to watch.  Then on the Tuesday, it is back to sleepy town for months until the Egg Run takes place again. This is just perfect for me as I can only take so many fearless, handsome men in uniform before I need the smelling salts!

But this might all change soon..................so do come back tomorrow for the next instalment.


I saw this interesting window display today in one of our (many) hairdressing salons. It was difficult to take without reflections but the idea is a ballgown of autumn leaves.  Love it but it is only August!!!