Retired Not Out, Paul Chappell's Journal

Diary Posts

These posts are about a day in my life. A day on holiday; a day away from home, or even days at home when something exciting or unusual happened (there probably won’t be many of these).

Returning Home from Llandudno

Today I came hope after a very pleasant weekend in Llandudno.

22nd June 2026

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A Sunday in and Around Llandudno

My second full day here. I took more photos of Llandudno, of the Waverley departing from the pier and visited a few more interesting pubs.

21st June 2026

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A Saturday in and Around Llandudno

My first full day here. I took some photos of Conwy, the Llandudno seafront and the Waverley Paddle Steamer. I also visited a few interesting pubs.

20th June 2026

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A Weekend in Llandudno

Today I went to Llandudno for the weekend, to see the Waverley Paddle Steamer, take some photos and visit some interesting pubs.

19th June 2026

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A Day Trip to Warrington

Today the wet weather finally went away, so I went to Warrington to see the Thelwell Ferry, Latchford locks and visit three Good Beer Guide pubs. It was the hottest day of the year so far.

22nd May 2026

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A Day Trip to Salford Quays

Today, it was hot and sunny, so I went to Salford Quays to take some photos, and have a pint in the Lamb Hotel, Eccles.

24th April 2026

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Returning to Marsden

Today my sister returned from her holiday, so I’m going back home to Marsden.

15th April 2026

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Yet Another Cold Wet Day in Liverpool

Today is my last full day in Liverpool and the weather is not good. I met John in the Ship and Mitre, with a pint in the Baltic before.

14th April 2026

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A Sunnier Day in West Kirby and Hoylake

Today I visited West Kirby to suss out the walk to Hilbre Island. I also had drinks in the West Kirby Tap and the Black Toad in Hoylake.

13th April 2026

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A Cold Dark Sunday in Liverpool

My fourth day in Liverpool, this morning it was dark, cloudy and wet. After a walk round the Albert Dock and the Pier Head I met John for beers in the Vernon Arms.

12th April 2026

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A Cold Wet Saturday in Crosby

Another day in Liverpool (the third), it was cold and wet, so I went for a drink or five in Crosby.

11th April 2026

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Port Sunlight and Drinks with John

The second day of my trip to Liverpool keeping mum company. Today I went to Port Sunlight and then met John for a drink.

10th April 2026

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Drinks with John in New Brighton

Today I was in Liverpool keeping my mum company. It was wet and windy, so no photos, just some drinks in the Bow-Legged Beagle, New Brighton with John.

9th April 2026

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A Week in Liverpool Keeping Mum Company

Today my sister went on holiday for a week in the sun, so I’m over in Liverpool keeping my mum company while she’s away. I’ll also be doing some photography and meeting my friend John for bevvies in some of our favourite Merseyside hostelries. I’m travelled there by train.

8th April 2026

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