Ron’s Report for 26 October

Well as I didn’t get the time to complete this trip blog while in england I thought I would finish it off. 

Today is vocational day and Heather is taking me to the 100th (Bloody 100th) Bomb group at Thorpe Abbots.  This is an old USAAF air field used during the war and they flew B-17’s.  They have restored the control tower and have made a museum with all kinds of things on display.  Overpaid, over-fed, over-sexed and over here is what the British said about the Americans.  Underpaid, under-sexed, and under Eisenhower is what the Americans said about the British.  All in good fun.  while in the control if you stand real still you can hear and see the B17s coming and going.  I recommend this museum to all who visit the area.  See pictures.

Here are a few paintings of the base in operation.  It must have been really busy for the 2 years the Americans were there.

This was followed by a tour of Diss, a town which I have never been to in the past.  A very nice town with a market.  See pics.

By now it is time for lunch so we head to the Crown Hotel in Framlingham.  this is a nice pub and I had been there before.  the rotary Club had reserved a section of the Pub for us and we had a platter of mixed sandwiches (yum-yum).

Of course no trip to Framlingham is complete without a visit to the castle.

This is one of the only days that it has rained.  See the beautiful rainbow over the castle.  Then the picture that appears to be snowing – actually it was raining and the sun was out at the same time.

here are some other pictures around Framlingham for your enjoyment.  This is a must see town when touring England.

It was back to Heather’s house for a change of cloths and then out to the Fighting Cocks Public house for dinner with a group of Rotarians.  I had a steak and ale pie with veggies – great.  this is an old pub with a long history and as usual the food and beer were very tasty.

Another late night but is was great fun.  Back at Heather’s i got my “grip” ready for tomorrow as it will be another fas paced day.  Good night and Stay tuned.