Goodbye to a worn out year!
A chance remark gave me this week’s six words, but I do like to leave you with a smile. Remember my Monday walk, Yarn bombing in Yorkshire? I had cause to return to Thirsk this week and what should I find in Market Square but these cheeky characters.
Nothing to do but smile, is there? I’d had a bit of a walk round, of course, and discovered more of the town history on information boards. Thirsk is well equipped for walkers of all grades. And just a few reminders of Christmas past…
I walked past White Rose Book Cafe once, but I couldn’t walk past it twice. You’ll be expecting cake, but it was really cold and I had a warm cheese scone instead. Heaven! You’ll have to come back on Monday for cake, and then it’ll be a New Year. Thank you for sharing this one with me.
I know it’s been a bad year for some of you. We can only hope for better, can’t we? Wishing you, as I always do, good health and happiness in the year ahead. I hope to be in Norfolk with Polish family for New Year. Please snow, start thawing now. Over to Debbie for some magic!
restlessjo 
Yarn bombing. I love eccentric UK hobbies. 🙂
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We’re an odd lot- no doubt about it. 🙂 🙂
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Bookshops should always have cafes or do I mean cafes should always have bookshops?
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Both of those xx
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These are so cute. I love a bit of yarn-bombing. I really like the idea of saying goodbye to a “worn out year”. It makes the new year seem fresh and ready for something new. A Happy New Year to you, Jo!
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Cheers Heather! I’m at the seafront waiting for fireworks. Happy 2018 xx
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You definitely added a smile to my face. Wishing you all the best in the coming year Jo.
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Thanks Karen. Late getting here because I’m in Norfolk with Polish family x
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They are so lovely ) Thank you dear Johanna. Happy New Year, Love, nia
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Wishing you joy in 2018 Nia xx
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May you have a year that is filled with joy, happiness, hope, and prosperity Wishing You a Happy New year.
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Thanks darlin! Hope it’s a great year for you too xx
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A lovely walk round Jo! I haven’t been on the blog much with family visitors but just trying to catch up before the end of the year!! Hope you’ve had a wonderful Christmas time and wishing you all the very best for the New Year! xx 🙂
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Thanks, darlin! Happy New Year to you all 🙂 🙂
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oh this is lovely . . really needed some cheer this morning, and your wonderful post is just perfect. Thank you Jo.
Do hope you have made it to Norfolk safely, and look forward to hearing all the stories next week.
Thanks so much for all the support this year, and here’s to a much happier 2018 for everyone xxxx
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Still waiting for himself to get out of bed and shift himself 🙂 🙂 But it’ll be a long drive and a long night so I’ll wait peacefully. It’s good to have you around, darlin. Wishing you and Robert a wonderful year ahead. 🙂 🙂
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hee hee, MrB the same – fortunately we don’t have to drive anywhere – enjoy the down time now, and have a great evening. xxx
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Up and going! 🙂 Thank you! Have you a New Year’s Eve plan?
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Hooray!!!
Nope a very quiet one – may not even stay up! Will have friends over on New Years Day 🙂
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Mmmm…. the scone sound delicious! Thank you for all your walks this year. I have enjoyed each and every one of them!
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It’s great to know that, Lisa, and thank you very much 🙂 🙂 Happy New Year to you!
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A café with cake and books is an excellent combination. I saw a news report this morning about record snowfalls in some parts of UK. I hope you’re all warm and cosy. Happy New Year, Jo. xx
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I’m hoping they meant Wales and Shropshire, Carol. 🙂 🙂 We did have snow on Friday but thankfully it’s gone now. Not sure what we’ll find on the drive to Norfolk today, but fingers crossed. A very happy and healthy New Year to you too!
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They just said northern England and Scotland. Safe travels.
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Love these cute yarn creations. Wishing you a marvelous 2018! xx
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Thank you very much! 🙂 🙂 Counting down…
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Yes 🙂 Look forward.
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The yarn bombers made me smile, and the book café made me want to book a trip to Yorkshire–ASAP! I hope 2018 is filled with joy and happiness (and lots of wonderful walks, of course!)
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It won’t be for the want of trying, if it isn’t. I shall try to keep smiling, and if all else fails there’s cake and book shops 🙂 🙂
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All the best to you, dear Jo, and yours for 2018,
Pit
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Bless you, darlin! And to you and Mary 🙂 🙂
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🙂
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