Janet and Phil Leave The Farm

They have had a busy two days.  Yesterday, they visited Wassendon Manor, which was really impressive, but Janet didn't care for it.

The house was built by the de Rothschild family and was never occupied on a permanent basis.  It was built for the sole purpose of showing off their wealth and art collection.

The Box Hedge was lovely!

Janet's flash went off by accident in the dining room.  The whole house was almost in semi darkness to avoid the art work and tapestries from being damaged.  It was overkill on many levels, but that isn't why Janet didn't like it.  The house was built and furnished by an incredibly wealthy family who at some point in time no longer felt the need to pay for the upkeep.  They wanted to turn it over to the National Trust, but initially the NT would not accept it.  They no longer have the funds to accept properties that do not come with an endowment.  The Rothschilds in the end did offer some sort of financial deal.

Prior to going the the Manor, they had lunch at what Janet thinks is the best place to date:  The Mole and The Chicken, located in the middle of Buttcrack, U.K.  It was fabulous!

Sorry, a little bit dark!

They left the farm this morning.  Good bye, cute farm animals!

Good bye, Mr Goat and super cute llamas!

They also visited a couple of cute villages.  Thatched roofs rule, but we're going to bet that having it redone is not for the faint of wallet.

At the suggestion of our friends and neighbours, Jim and Anne,  Janet and Phil also went to the Morgan Car Factory.  Too amazing!  Janet was fully prepared to be bored out of her skull, but this was not the case.  They HAND MAKE 1000-1100 cars each year and the process is unbelievable.  They do not make for the mass market (obviously, Janet!) as almost all vehicles are pre-ordered.  Everything is done to the customers specifications - over 150 shades of leather for the interior and more than 3000 shades of exterior paint.  Entry level vehicles start at about 35,000GBP which Janet thinks is a score for a hand made vehicle.  She says it was nothing short of incredible!

Janet thinks this might be the Plus 8 model?  Jim??

Wooden frame, made of ash.

Interior being fitted with carpet and leather.  Everything with the exception of the BMW motors was made in this 100 year old factory.

Turns out this is Mr. Rockers Remembrance Week!  Janet has a new camera and the jpg numbers put the her new photos ahead of some old ones, which gives Janet a chance to look at photos of her Mr. Lovely.

Hello, Mr. Newborn Baby!  Rockers loves you!