Actually……there are TWO countries in the world that imprison children without the possibility of parole….the other one is Somalia….
My blogs are not usually political but I was touched by this subject this morning…..
Rob Little
British Tour Guide
Lets Tour England
…..if there is such a thing as “almost unique” and of couse there is not !
However, St. Mary’s is one of only three parish churches in the country that has both a central tower and spire and a western tower. The others are at nearby Wanborough in Wiltshire and Ormskirk in Lancashire. The central tower was built in c.1325 and the transepts were also added in the 14th century.
Church of St Mary, Purton, Wiltshire
Church of St Mary, Purton, Wiltshire
In the interests of saving the world and moderation, I couldn’t resist this little 1989 Yamaha YB100 – it goes well…..35pmh into the wind and 55mph with the wind behind me…what more could one ask?
AND….it fits in the Van !
It means I can carry on with my old mates in the moped club next year without my back (and arse) being abused on the 49cc jobeee which has nearly shaken to bits !
Ok this one doesn’t have pedals but I can duct tape them on?
Rob Little
Cotswold Tour Guide
Lets Tour England
Yamaha YB100 1989 – pretty clean ?
Frost on the Grass, Car and Thermometer…..well I suppose it is the 28th November and the cold has been late coming to England.
The photo of my “resting” Van looking east to the sunrise, just before 8am gives a clue as to what we are to expect for the forthcoming week…..red sky in the morning etc….very wet and windy weather is on the menu for the week.
Anyway to all my friends – especially those who I haven’t seen or heard from for some time…..have a wonderful day and week !
Rob Little
“User Friendly” British Tour Guide
Lets Tour England !
…..just below freezing !
Frost on the lawn…..
Frost on the car…..
Sunrise in Tetbury in the English Cotswolds today, 28th Nov 2011, warning of looming stormy weather!
For anyone interested in life in Britain in the 1930s and 40s may I recommend my Father, Reg Little’s blog. It is interesting to see how things have changed for any student studying life between the wars in the last century and the record of the life of one ordinary person as a child growing up, in wartime, in the army and how he met my mother !
Also there are the highly descriptive and atmospheric tales of live in 1950s Kingswear and Dartmouth written by Ian Giles which really are worth a read.
Feel free to indulge and enjoy by clicking here.
Rob Little
Diligent Son
Lets Tour England !
My moped hooligan ride out did not go according to plan…..shortly after the start my chain came off and the bike was towed back to the start !! So I go to the Fowlers of Bristol, the motorcycle supermarket to buy a new hemet for the other bike !
Rob Little
Driver / Guide
Let’s Tour England
My NSU Quickly moped optimistically in the back of my van raring to go but…..not to be today 
One of my favourite views in the Cotswolds at Kingscote
…………..uniquely, this time my wife is coming with me – I’ve told her to dress down !
Rob Little
Old Age Biker
Lets Tour England !
Motorcycle Live, Birmingham, England
Yes we even have some of those “agricultural” American machines over here !
Lambretta – I used to be a “mod” and owned one of these with mirrors and fur in the 60s !
My wife posing on a bike…honest…its her…..honesly…..would I lie to you? LOL !
Its a Diesel yes DIESEL bike – 95mpg, 110mph, auto transmission on a belt, 60hp, 3 cyl engine !
7.45am – Sunrise over our first frost – in Tetbury – rather late this year – 23rd November 2011 !
11.55am – As it wasn’t foggy and the road was dry I thought I’d take a ride out on the motorbike.
1:15pm – In the interest of research, I thought I’d pop in to the roadside pub at Slad, once frequented by the British Author, Laurie Lee who wrote the novel “Cider with Rosie” about life in the rural Cotswolds in the first world war! The Woolpack is a REAL pub…..sadly a increasingly unusual experience – you get a very friendly reception, no piped music, no gambling machines and no food in the bar – the excellent menu can be consumed in the adjacent rooms. The only noise is the animated discussion of men of a certain age discussing lawn mowers, football and the world in general.
Rob Little
Cotswold Tour Guide
Let’s Tour England !
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View from Birdlip Hill
The Woolpack in Slad !
A room with a view at The Woolpack in Slad !
The Woolpack in Slad taken from the Chuurchyard where author Laurie Lee is laid to rest.
Gladys the Dog – relaxed, warm and satisfied after “cleaning” three yoghurt pots and flaking out in front of the fire !
Rob Little
PR Agent for Gladys the Dog
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Gladys the Dog, relaxed and warm with her spent yoghurt pots !
I decided to have a little run out and take some photos that I could mess with a new photographic technique so it was a good day to return to Wales, the Wye Valley and The Forest of Dean !
Sunday lunch out…a few photos…..nice !
All three of these photos were taken today.
Rob Little
Master of Photographic fakery
Lets Tour England !
Many of my American Customers have commented on these “tree tunnels” – they’re everywhere!
In the forest not far from Tintern Abbey on the River Wye
Gloucester Docks, Sunday 20th November 2011
