Dee comes to Chester

I don't know where the 34 years went to but when my best friend from Chester College came to see me today, it was just like "yesterday", in particular the volume of our voices. (Bubble and Squeak indeed!) I don't think there was more than a 30 second silence between us all afternoon.



We headed off into Chester as Dee had a list(!) (there isn't a Debenhams or a Lakeland near her hometown). It was lovely to see the precinct all sparkly and shimmery and Christmassy.




And then off to the Ferris Wheel.



This 50m observational ferris wheel is part of the newly created WINTER WONDERLAND on the Castle Square giving Chester its most Christmassy feel for years. This family-oriented event has an ice rink, medieval stores, Santa's grotto, bars and hot food, kiddies reindeer rides (aahhh bless) and music. Magical. Dee and I were impressed!




We had 3 circuits round and the views were brilliant despite the fog.





The Roodee looked great from up here.





Dee showed off her superb acting skills...






I can recommend the lemon and lime curd from the farm shop.



Back on the ground, we headed back through town. By now the lights were on...I'm not sure which of these photos is the most accurate, flash off or flash on, but for the first time this year I feel "in" the spirit of Christmas. It was a lovely afternoon.




(This was further enhanced by the football results coming onto my phone PUSBPUSBPUSBPUSB...LAST PUSB)
and Imperial Commander winning at Haydock
(WHOOPWHOOPWHOOPYDOO)
which made it compulsory for me to buy some steak for tea from M+S

mmmm delicious =)