May 31, 2005

Rocks and Abbeys.

The past weekend's agenda:

Brimham Rocks- 1 1/2 hours on Saturday... http://www.brimhamrocks.co.uk/

Fountains Abbey- 4 hours on Sunday... http://www.fountainsabbey.org.uk/

Brandon had to work on Saturday therefore our fun began at 9:00 PM. Thanks to the fact that the sun doesn't go down until like 10-10:30 PM we were able to journey out at such an hour. We headed to Brimham Rocks: 50 acres of cool rock formations. There are all sorts of bizarre shaped rocks with names according to what they personify.

Sunday made up of going to Fountains Abbey, 822 beautiful acres. The Abbey is Britain's largest monastic ruin and was founded in 1132 by 13 Benedictine monks. We walked around and soaked in the sights. We also took a tour of a mill where we learned how flour and bread is made. It was a good time.

Other stuff going on... Our one year anniversary is this weekend, Sunday June 5th. It's really quite out of control! A whole year of marriage has already gone by!!! I feel like it was just yesterday that I was worrying about if I would be able to say the vows correctly in all my excitement and nervousness. :) I'm not sure what we are doing for this weekend, but apparently we have plans. Brandon being Mr. Planner and Surpriser has something up his sleeve. I'm sure you'll hear about it next week!

Well, people. I've got to get going. I have an entire wonderful day ahead of me. But before I go, I was just wondering if anyone is still reading these blogs? I think maybe a few people still are, but it's hard to say when no one comments or writes back anymore. I mean hello people, I'm writing about Dracula, beautiful gardens, fascinating history, donkeys, Captain Cook, amazing Gothic architecture, our new apartment, ruins of castles from over 800 years ago, and not to mention pictures of the one and only Riggs!. :) I'm trying to put in a little bit for everyone's different interests. So
I'm just going to take a little poll to see how many people actually read this stuff and if it's worth continuing the hours I put into it a week. If the people speak up, I'm happy to produce. Well, don't get me wrong, I actually do have a good time making these, but it would be nice if I wasn't just doing it for myself. I was hoping that others would look and comment at it as well. Anyways, take care and love as always. Lisa... over and out.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

brandon and lisa,
it's good to hear from you. just so you know i do still read your blogs weekly and really enjoy the pictures especially the one of the fish and chips. that thing was HUGE! i hope you continue to keep everyone posted on your adventures in England

Anonymous said...

Hey Lisa,
Its been so long...Im glad to see you are doing well and Im jealous of your exciting summer in England. Im in greencastle for the summer doing research so I love to read your blogs every week...they keep me entertained!

~Ashley Maire

Anonymous said...

Lisa and Brandon,
I LOVE this thing! I read it every Monday on my lunch break to kick start my week and fuel my work with fantasies of monestary ruins and weird rocks.
Please keep doing this. It is a bright spot in my week.;-)
Love you both lots!
Christin (and Dwayne, because now you're pictures have made him want to go to England! THANK YOU!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey lisa, of course i read these blogs!! we were only best friends for the majority of our lives, i always love to see what cool things you and your hubby are up to, i hope one day i get the chance to meet him! it keeps me entertained from my boring summer of working here in carmel
love ya
natalie

Anonymous said...

Well, we surely miss England. The city centres, old ruins and castles, the gardens. The only thing I don't miss is the cold weather. Your pictures remind me of what my life was back there (the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and King's cross train station). I posted comments on some pictures.

We miss you guys!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Riggs,

I must admit...I did just read all of it at once. I needed to catch up, I've been so busy that I haven't had time to read. But, it was very enjoyable...I'm so glad you are having such a great experience.

Love you and miss you,
Laura

Anonymous said...

Lisa and Brandon-

This blog is great! And we're lucky enough to be able to read it with you here in England. For all the rest of you who aren't this lucky, you should all come and visit the Riggs. They've got a fantastic "flat", and cook a mean dinner (supper?)!

Cheers,

Lyndi and Jack

Anonymous said...

sister!
of course i am still reading. after all, i need to keep up on the place i soon will be visiting!
love,
ames

Anonymous said...

Hi Brandon & Lisa, I very much enjoy reading about your temporary home. I only get a chance to read every few days. All the pictures and stories are beautiful!! We leave Tulsa on June 9th to visit Paris, France for a week. We are getting so excited. This is our first time to leave the states. Keep the stories and pictures coming!!
Love,
Your aunt Cathy in Tulsa, OK

Anonymous said...

lee and B
living one time zone closer and reading of your lives makes the absence slightly bearable ;)
love love love
meg

Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa and Brandon...
I don't read often...but, I read...and I really, really, miss you guys! :-)

Erika (and Drew too...)