Myttin Da                Quite a good start to Christmas Eve with some blue sky and 11 degrees. Well what a day it was yesterday best forgotten. I will have a restful day and talk to my boys to assure them that I am ok.

Mousehole Christmas Lights  for you.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Thanks for Tom Bawcock info and pictures and video, lovely post x

Thanks Rocky

 Myttin Da  

               Enjoy this.

The story of Tom Bawcock

Tom Bawcock was a resident in the west Cornwall village of Mousehole. One Christmas many years ago, Bawcock successfully fed the whole village.

This particular festive season was a stormy time for the village. The usually busy fishing boats were stuck in the harbour because of the weather.

The villagers were faced with starvation. Until Tom Bawcock came forward saying he would go out to sea and fish for the much needed food.

Each year his bravery is remembered.

Despite the sea lashing his boat, Tom Bawcock was able to catch enough fish to feed all the residents of Mousehole

When Tom returned from the stormy Cornish sea, all the fish were baked into a huge pie. This became known as Stargazy Pie.

The story of Tom Bawcock has become legendary. Each year the villagers of Mousehole remember their local hero.

Tom Bawcock's Eve sees plenty of music and song in the village on 23 December, the anniversary of Bawcock's mission.

Once again the highlight is the Stargazy Pie which is eaten at the local inn on the quay and in the surrounding houses.

The village is lit up with its Christmas display, including a tribute to Stargazy Pie. In between mouthfuls of the legendary dish, villagers sing the folllowing:

"Merry place you may believe, Tiz Mouzel 'pon Tom Bawcock's eve

To be there then who wouldn't wesh, to sup o' sibm soorts o' fish

When morgy brath had cleared the path, Comed lances for a fry

And then us had a bit o' scad an' Starry-gazie pie

As aich we'd clunk, E's health we drunk, in bumpers bremmen high,

And when up caame Tom Bawcock's name, We'd prais'd 'un to the sky"

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Thanks for lovely pictures Rocky and Sue which i always enjoy .

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 Myttin Da    

               A bit of the old currant bun this morning for a change but high winds are forecast up to 70mph.Just one more Sunday after this one in 2024 let us hope fro a better 2025. I had two falls last night nothing to serious I am happy to say but the shake up a lot, I am ok this morning but will take it easy for the rest of the day.

Hayle today.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Well you're not on your own Rocky, you've got us lot in here to keep you amused

 Myttin Da    

               Grey gloomy but 11 degrees almost tropical he said. Sadly I will be here for Christmas but going to friends both days i would much rather be in Cheltenham with my family but its not to be so I must make the most of it.  A  lovely free day is on the cards  I will go and get my paper dreckly then have a nice soak in a hot bath  heaven.

Carbis Bay today.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Thanks for lovely pictures Rocky and Sue which i always enjoy .

Thank you Rocky & Sue x

St Ives today

 Myttin Da    

              Funny start to the day with some blue but mainly grey skies with a bit of pink thrown in  and 9 degrees Highlight of the day is a Morrisons delivery  and something from my family. i now have a key safe fitted outside my front door so they can let themselves in when delivering that saves me going up and down two short but steep flights of stairs. All the Christmas lights are now lit up and the town looks very good thanks to all the volunteers.

Many thanks Rocky & Sue x

Thanks for lovely pictures Rocky and Sue which i always enjoy .

Not a lot going on in Padstow today

  Myttin Da    

                Happy Hump Day, the weather does'nt improve  not that it matters I am having a slob day

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

   Myttin Da

                 Nuff  said

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Great pics Rocky & Sue x

Thanks for lovely pictures Rocky and Sue which i always enjoy .

Penzance today

  Myttin Da

                 Not a bad start to Monday I am happy to say the highest temparture will be 12 degrees so not tropical at all. Seeing my Doctor at 2 pm with a swollen foot I know  he will get it sorted for me The Christingle Service in Church yesterday was amazing and the Church was nearly full full oh that it was like that every Sunday.

Mousehole Christmas Lights today.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Padstow this evening looking sparkly

  Myttin Da

               A tad misty this morning  but a bit warmer with 10 degrees. Lots of fiddly little jobs to do today and a Christingle service this afternoon at 4pm do quite a busy day  i will cook a full on Roast Chicken meal as well and put one up for my pal who lives just down the street.

Mnaacaan today.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Many thanks for the fab pics Rocky & Sue x

Too late for pic.

Take care of your cold Rocky x

Myttin Da

               Would you Adam and Eve it we have the currant bun this morning with blue skies how lovely but a nippy 7 degrees not so lovely. Big excitement today Morrisons will deliver between 3 and 4 30pm wowee , after that I can calm down as the fun is all over . Enjoy your weekend.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Myttin Da

                Not much change in the weather sorry to say, anyway it's Friday the 13th so I am going to find as many ladders as I can to walk under plus as many black cats that will cross my path. Apart from that I have developed a stinking cold , is;nt that lovely. You know what they say  feed a cold and starve a fever  good advice I think.

Newquay today.

Where ever you are and what ever you are doing be happy and be safe.

Yeghes Da

Thanks for lovely pictures Rocky and Sue which i always enjoy .