The Sneakiest butcherest

The #clouds were beautiful over #Harrogate last night. Almost frozen in the sky as they hardly moved at all. Bit chilly like but beautiful nonetheless https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfHV_4MObA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A few more pics from today’s walk at @ntfountainsabbey . Loads of #snowdrops and #clearwater taken in by us. It was a lovely walk :) (at Fountains Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSvqmesHVx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#snowdrop day walking with my eldest and the wee fur ball. A really beautiful day and it was nice to have a chat with the lad over the several miles we walked (at Fountains Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoShUYwMItA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tucked in snug for bed time after a long day of family friend visits and disruption in the back garden (not a euphemism). Oooh she was a bugger but I have learned to never go to bed angry. Always kiss and make up and have a restful sleep x (at Harrogate, North Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQtHT-osA9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As I was walking the dog I saw a flight of swallows overhead and I am suddenly reminded of an animation I saw when I was a child. I quickly got my phone out and found it on YouTube. This particular animation of ‘The Happy Prince’ story by Oscar Wilde, was released in the same year I was born and it completely broke my heart. My eyes were welling up just at the thought of the story and I, stupidly, just rewatched it. I’m an absolute blubbing wreck now. What am I bloody like eh? 😭😭 I think I need to rehydrate… (at Harrogate, North Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAD8i2MEfL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

While the eldest was belaying and climbing up walls this morning I ventured out into the chilly wilderness with a hot chocolate. It was a lovely bit of fresh air :) (at Harrogate, North Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsG4WtsjVI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As I’m away for work on 25th we celebrated #burnsnight tonight. A bit of veggie for the pocket wife and meat for the rest of us. A single malt thrown in for me and my terrible reading of Burns’ Ode to a haggis from our family copy of his complete works. #sonsieface (at Harrogate, North Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsBfOys09X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THIS is how I envisage a #pub at #Christmas time just before the regulars, hikers and dog walkers arrive. This is also what makes me want to experience a Hobbit’s life, going on a long journey and resting in such watering holes. If I could have, I’d have settled in for the rest of the day, had some more drinks, played some board games and had some bants with the locals (one of which I’m sure was an elf in a previous life!! His long white hair was wondrous!!!), booked a room, freshened up, popped down for dinner, more drinks and continued until the end of the night. I would have them popped out and soaked up all the stars in the clear sky, and finally off to bed in readiness for a pub brekkie. OMG that sounds so epic. That is SO going on my #bucketlist (at The Tan Hill Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNNSzSI6dH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

An absolutely lovely day in what was THE most warm and welcoming pub. An open wood fire crackling away and filling the room with warm wood smoke, epic 80s music playing, welcoming staff, my mum with me celebrating her birthday, fantastic food and a great pint of beer. The low sun over the horizon and snow and frost blanketing the surrounding area just made it that bit more picturesque and welcoming inside. Memories that will stay with me forever and I want MORE pubs like this in my life :) (at The Tan Hill Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNGZv0soln/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#movember #day30 and we are done. Thank you so much to all the friends and family who have donated through the month. The team total is just shy of £800 and I’m just over £500 of that. I just want to say once again that I have raised this money in memory of Rob Hale, who was sadly taken from us all way too early. He may not be with us all in body but his spirit lives on in all those he spent time with. Although the month is over, my page (https://mobro.co/nicklamming link in IG) will still accept donations over the next week. So if you have just been waiting for pay day, or even just wanted the constant pics of my face to be done with, well, this is the last MoPic :) Thank you all xxxxxx Now then, who wants to follow my antics through #Decembeard ? https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmVr7BMuJt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Definitely need my eyes testing. My peripheral vision was telling me that the dog was giving me a stare out from the fridge. #nope https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmKy_aMWO4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#movember #day29 and just another reminder: Everyone who donates £10+ on https://mobro.co/nicklamming today (link also in my IG profile) is entered into a draw to win a £1000 travel voucher, latest games console or £100 John Lewis group voucher. Good luck to those that have donated already. Nearly at the £500 mark. Who will help me hit it before the end of the month eh? https://www.instagram.com/p/CljVcO_M6Rk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#movember #day28 and the beardy part is having a shave this evening as it’s grown a tad quick BUT the MO can be made pointy at last!!! Yay!!! Tomorrow (Tuesday 29th) everyone who donates £10+ on movember.com is entered into a draw to win a £1000 travel voucher, latest games console or £100 John Lewis group voucher. So, if you haven’t yet donated or you have but would like to donate some more, please visit https://mobro.co/nicklamming - (link also in IG profile) would be great if I could hit £500 before the end of the month (literally just need 11 friends willing to donate a tenner each and that would do it!!!) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhB05OsNQI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#movember #day19 and this is the end of an amazing evening catching up with THE BEST Group Marketing DEV/content/design/CRO team we ever had (missing a few faces: Saeed, Trev, Siân, Giles, Steve N, Chris, Martin etc): God! It was so good to catch up. Just bloody annoying that the good conversation pieces happen 10mins before I have to leave!!!! Looking forward to the next time. Good luck Vicky. You will be missed xxxx Selfish Movember plug https://mobro.co/nicklamming https://www.instagram.com/p/ClKXVk8o7Dw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A walk with the eldest and pup started with a lovely listen to a choir singing in the old Abbey Halls. Then a wee walk and finishing with absorbing the ambience of the lights. I’d I love this place at this time of year :) (at Fountains Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJyUETMu3d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So, the #Mo appears to have put 30 years on me but I think I can still get away with the check shirts and Volcom jeans. If you want to help me feel younger please donate to the #Movember charity this month Link in my IG profile and also below: https://mobro.co/nicklamming https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvzEhNMwug/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A lovely pic I took from the @nationaltheatre before we left for home yesterday. I loved the touch of the huge digital Poppy for #remembrance An amazing place to visit but I’m very thankful to be living in the grassy northern spa town of @moreharrogate https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmMlSZsEtm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=