Cromer's Christmas tree with a difference.

As towns and cities light their Christmas tree lights and many of us start putting up our Christmas trees Cromer in Norfolk England put up a very different tree. I love Cromer I went to school near there as a child and sang songs in Cromer church so the place has fond memories for me. Cromer's tree is made up of Lobster pots and takes dedicated people putting together this creation. If you have ever been to Cromer their crabs our famous and must be tasted. Cromer is rich in history of its

fishermen and their lives. If you are near Cromer go and visit this wonderful tree. Tonight the Christmas lights are switched on at 6.45 pm. I am telling you it is a treasure to walk down those streets in Cromer. So to all those fisher men thank you for all you do. There's always room for one more even you little crab. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/poll_what_do_you_think_of_cromer_s_crab_pot_christmas_tree_1_1708198 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151102734290887.433668.520510886&type=1

Lessons to learn from The American Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has come and gone in America, but what lessons can be taken from the all American Thanksgiving day. I have sat down around a table many times and heard people grumble and complain, compare illnesses and how bad their year was, yes all on Thanksgiving day. I have heard people argue about what they cooked, how it was cooked and so forth. But this year I saw four families get along, no arguing. So as we English folk approach Christmas day and the thought of families getting together what can we learn? I think the true meaning of Thanksgiving was to give thanks to God for all he had done, yes the year might have been bad, but it was seeing the good and been grateful for that. So my suggestion is that we take a moment out of the holiday time to be thankful for what God has done for us. You might find it hard, but all of us can complain, but to be thankful brings life. I saw many weeks of people putting on facebook, what they were thankful for before Thanksgiving, but none afterwards. I don't think the word thankful means just for a few weeks. Christmas is a tough time, but even in the hustle and bustle find away to give thanks. I miss England I miss the rain, the cold days when I heard the market people calling out to buy their fruit and I am so thankful for those memories. Silly hey but I never thought back then that I would see the blessing in those days, the cheer it would bring to my heart in the future. So take a note from the real

Thanksgiving and give thanks this time of year do not be caught on the grumbling table. There is always room for one more and always room to be thankful. Thanks for dropping by.

England at Christmas Time

As the year rolls on and December is closely knocking at the door. I am reminded of some English treasures that I miss. The lighting of lights in villages, towns and cities. The hustle and bustle of trying to get out of the cold. The markets and the stall holders calling. I guess I took it all for granted. Singing carols in a freezing cold church and the stain glass windows seem to tell more of a story this time of year. Children busy preparing the nativity play and Father Christmas is getting ready to listen to what children have to say. I remember getting our tree from Felbrigg Hall it was like the magic had begun. My school carol service in Cromer church, dinner at the Mirabell in West Runton and of to Thursford to hear choirs and all. Where ever you are this coming December take a moment to be thankful that in these hard times there is so much to be thankful about. I hold dear the memories of England I walk through towns and villages in my mind. Cherish the time you have there it is magical if you allow it. There's always room for one more.

Happy Autumn

I have a group on facebook called englishdelights which I have so enjoyed looking up wonderful recipes and crafts to make for the up and coming holidays.I love finding crafts that children can make and recipes that bring England a little closer to me when I live so far away. I encourage you to look around see what you can make with what you find. One year we took lids of jars and made them into ornaments another I made a simple cross out of wood smoothed it down and placed it on the tree. I love this time year one can open up one's eyes and see the dew on cobwebs or the frost on a tree making it sparkle like snow. Happy Autumn to you all. There's always room for one more.

Don't knock all of the NHS

I have seen both sides where I pay for medical and the NHS. Both have good bad and the ugly. But before you knock the NHS let me say somethings that I have been blessed with. In England if you get divorced you have medical still, if you are old you have medical and people that will care for you. Do not get me wrong there are programs in other countries for low income but say if you are in the middle? It is a hard road to think, pay for shoes or go to the doctors. My mother has received nothing but love and care from the NHS recently. Now listen I am sure some have not. But before you knock it, realize many of these people work because of the love of the profession, they are dedicated.One thing I would of loved to know the day I got divorced was that I had medical, but I didn't. I have been so blessed to know that in my case that my mum has received love and care. So there is good out there, and also bad but I have been blessed to find the good these last few weeks. I hope you will experience good and realize that every country has it's good and bad points about medical.

Thank you all who serve diligently to keep us all well.

I love Autumn

A lot of people complain when they feel the weather change

. Me it calls my name, Down paths covered with leaves To memories of listening to the howling breeze To raking up piles of leaves To flying kites in the breeze To making scarecrows, To seeing fireworks soar in the night sky To wearing warm mittens and cozy coats. Yes indeed. I can truly say I am British and love the Autumn weather. Wishing you lots of Tasty English Delights

Scarecrows.

It's that time of year. When the sweaters are found and coats, hats and mittens are gathered up for the winter days ahead. But for me and my family October means scarecrows go out to decorate our porch. When I was a child the only scarecrow I made was for Guy Fawkes night. But today even though my scarecrows were bought there is an art to making them. Here are some that I have found on the internet. Look around you, see if you can see some. Perhaps even take the time to make one.

Welcome Autumn, Welcome falling leaves and welcome to the crisp walk down wooded roads that lead us to our homes. Wishing you lots of Tasty English delights There's always room for one more.