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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Hi yall,
We are off again Saturday 4 Feb to Melrose Abby.
Its a NON Erotic meet.....just friendly, walk the grounds learn some history and maybe a cuppa.
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Melrose Abbey is a Gothic-style abbey in Melrose, Scotland. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. It was headed by the Abbot or Commendator of Melrose. Today the abbey is maintained by Historic Scotland (open all year; entrance charge). The ruins of Melrose are widely considered among the most beautiful of religious houses in the United Kingdom, being especially notable for a wealth of well-preserved figure-sculpture, and its architecture is considered to be some of the finest in Scotland.[1]
The east end of the abbey was completed in 1146. Other buildings in the complex were added over the next 50 years. The abbey was built in the form of a St. John's cross. A considerable portion of the abbey is now in ruins, though a structure dating from 1590 is maintained as a museum open to the public.
Alexander II and other Scottish kings and nobles are buried at the abbey. The embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce is also said to rest on the abbey's grounds, while the rest of his body is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. In 1812, a stone coffin that some speculated was that of Michael Scot the philosopher and "wizard", was found in an aisle in the abbey's south chancel.
It is known for its many carved decorative details, including likenesses of saints, dragons, gargoyles and plants. On one of the abbey's stairways is an inscription by John Morow, a master mason, that says: "Be halde to ye hende" (Keep in mind, the end, your salvation), which has become the motto of the town of Melrose.
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we try and be there around 10 and 11 a.m. we will be easy to find....look at our profile for picture.
Hugs,
Lee and Nessarosa
PS: Reminder....dress warm, something to eat and drink and a camera. |
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Keeping an eye on weather:
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Dry and bright on Friday, then cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain on Saturday, preceded by sleet or snow for a time. Drier and brighter on Sunday.
but it always changes here....love it. |
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"Before you head for home nip over to Dryburgh Abbey. Worth a walk around since you will be in the neighbourhood."
Hey So cool.... did a Google search, found on the map...and some of the history...
Definitely going to use it as after stop.
Thank you very much....(Nessarosa blowing you a kiss)
Hugs,
Lee |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Wow super cool suggestions...
definitely going to look into some of them...
at the moment we are praying for good weather for driving... no excursion worth a auto accident and stress of slippery roads..
so we looking into a plan b to use if day is wintry. (snow) Rain and clouds never stop us.....LOL
thank you again for super suggestions.
Hugs,
Lee and Kisses from Nessarosa |
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SW Scotland, Lothian Borders: severe weather warnings:
Issued at - 02 Feb 2012, 12:43
Valid from - 04 Feb 2012, 12:00
Valid to - 04 Feb 2012, 23:59
A band of snow is expected to move slowly across England and Wales during Saturday afternoon and evening. Accumulations of snow of around 5cm are likely in places; this includes low lying areas. The public are advised that some travel disruption may result, and should pay close attention to forecasts as the event approaches. Snow is like to turn to sleet then rain in Wales and more western parts of England later on Saturday.......
hmmmmmmm??? need some winds of change....lol |
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Looks like a day for thermals and not much skin to be exposed while outdoors !!!
I hope the trip goes well if you go ahead x
and dryburgh abbey hotel was a lovely place for a pit stop last time I was down that way, which wasn't yesterday mind !
hope you have a great day xx |
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thanks for warning. were driving and going for it. life is an adventure ....
they predicting 10 cm tonight. make some people happy....lol
hugs lee....nessarosa driving. |
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"Its snowing here just now but not bad. Hope you have a good day"
driving back now...great snow photos... roads were okay ....we hit both abbys and oldest William Wallace statue . nice day. so now comes drive...then making dinner for nessarosa ...wok night broccoli and beef......Mmmmmm hungry.
hugs lee...nessarosa driving. |
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"Its snowing here just now but not bad. Hope you have a good day
driving back now...great snow photos... roads were okay ....we hit both abbys and oldest William Wallace statue . nice day. so now comes drive...then making dinner for nessarosa ...wok night broccoli and beef......Mmmmmm hungry.
hugs lee...nessarosa driving."
Sound's like you had a lovely day and snow photo's albeit cold are great fun!  |
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