The wind looks even stronger across the Dyfi estuary this morning with both red and green flags bent over on the beach. I wondered what they were for but a look through my binocs tell me that they represent the boundaries beyond which dog’s aren’t allowed/allowed. Seems sensible to me on a beach that during the day is packed with holidaymakers.
Had a long tiring day with mixed results yesterday at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth. I didn’t find the evidence I was looking for that our farm was a registered dissenting meeting house although I haven’t given up on that one. The subject matter expert was away on holiday and she might be able to help me.
I did however find the dates and diary entries of Hywel Harris’ visits to the farm. I just need to try and make sense of his handwriting which I will do when I get home on Monday. I also found the names of the freeholders in Llanllwni in the twelfth century. Some of these will have been my ancestors. Impossible to say which ones really.
I would probably benefit from being in the library for a week but it will have to be an accumulated week over a period of time. Back there this morning before visiting people in Llanllwni plus a couple of graveyards before headed back for a sibling get together in Caerdydd.
Nobody out there yet, the only movement being avian plus trees, waves and flags buffeted by the wind. I must say Aberdyfi has a terrific beach and it is no wonder the tourists flock here. Bugger all else though.
The Glan yr Afon pub in Pennel last night. We both had the gammon and it must be said it was probably the highest quality gammon steak I’ve ever had. Fair play. The banner on the wall outside boasted that it was Welsh Pub of The Year 2025. Wow I thought. Beat a lot of competition there. Then I say that it was “Countryside Alliance Welsh Pub of The Year 2025”. Still. Not to be sniffed at. It was nicely done up inside, the food was good and the staff friendly and helpful. The punters were all tourists though.
Ten past seven. A couple of dog walkers out and the shadows are becoming more noticeable in the car park. Apaz a lot of the visitors here come from Birmingham.
I was going to have a lie in this morning but tbh I’ve been awake for ages so I’m going to go for breakfast when they open up and get going back to the library.