Author Archives: NancyD

Travels with Daisy, Part Two: Fabulous Outdoor Markets

By NancyD | Published: April 26, 2010
This installment really centers on the great days out you can find by checking on the market schedules in whichever part of the UK you’re visiting. This past weekend, Simon, Daisy and I had a fantastic time at the St. George’s Day festival/market right here in Keighley.  For those that aren’t familiar, St. George is [...]
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Travels with Daisy, Part One: Keighley Worth Valley Railway

By NancyD | Published: April 15, 2010
While it is one of my interests, this installment of traveling in the UK with pets is also a bit self-serving.  In an effort to reduce the amount of time I sit watching American television, eating Kraft Mac&Cheese and wishing I was back in the land of the free and the home of the BRAVES, [...]
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The United Kingdom’s National Obsession…err…Pastime

By NancyD | Published: April 15, 2010
What would a UK blog be without a mention of football? (How many of you thought I was going to say cricket? Okay, put your hands down. Truth is I know less-than nothing about cricket and am likely to stay that way. Sorry.  Also, just for the one or two that are scratching their heads, [...]
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Here Comes the Sun…FINALLY.

By NancyD | Published: April 4, 2010
It’s funny, when I lived in the US I absolutely hated the Sunday when the time changed to Daylight Savings Time. The days started earlier and worst case, the Sunday coincided with Easter Sunday, which made the lost hour of sleep even more poignant as I struggled to stay awake at the sunrise service. I [...]
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