A Small Place in Yorkshire

 

 

 

  The knocks on the door seemed to echo around even though the sound of the wind was increasing. Julian waited for the door to be answered, but no one came. He knocked again and stepped back. He could see a light glowing in a lower floor room and just hoped that they could hear him through the increasing sound of the wind. The mist was getting thicker and started to envelope around him. It seemed as though arms were caressing him, keeping him  safe from the wind. The door was finally answered. Julian stepped back up to the door. He smiled as he saw a familiar face.  'Julian! Oh my, you better come in! How lovely to see you!' Julian stepped over the threshold to greet the tenant of the house. Tired legs and feet were finally going to be able to rest. Those watching smiled as he entered................. 

  The wind howled like a banshee. Too many times had it done this and too many times had it been heard. It swayed around the building, the trees and all the objects it came near with infinite speed and accuracy; careful not to damage, but just unrest those in it's path and earshot. Outside was dark with the exception of a full moon glaring down and making natural light to those who ventured out, if they dare. The house stood still with its gables and turrets staying strong despite the screaming of the wind and it's speed. Little footprints appeared in the dewy grass forming as they were trodden. No person to be seen but footprints manifesting. Across the grass, onto gravel up to the main door. The door did not open but welcomed it's visitor silently and in stillness. Oh, a night like this is welcomed and loved by the many. A night like this is feared and repulsed by the few............................

 In May of this year I went on a little jaunt with one of my brothers. You may have read on a earlier post that I had bought tickets to go and see the band Travis in Leeds. I had never seen them before live and I was extremely excited to say the least!! It was going to be a bit of a fun time for just me and my brother and we decided that we would travel up to Leeds on the train that day and stay overnight. I thought I would just document here my experience and how it all went! I had booked train tickets for us and I have to be honest, I had not travelled on a train for such a long time!! The tickets were extremely cheap; to go they were £1.50 each and coming back just £4 each. That's cheaper than a bus ride from my house into the city centre!! My brother met me at my house and we had a coffee before setting off. My partner dropped us off at the train station. We were a little early so just sat on the station doing a bit of people watching!! One thing I have to say though; my brothe...