Lovely memories of visiting Sherwood many times as a teen. Some of those times we had the place to ourselves too and it really was magical. Good to see a barrier now up around the Major oak...the roots were suffering from the ground being compacted by visitors, so hopefully it's in much better health now. If only it could speak and tell us what it's seen over the best part of 1,000years. Looked so lovely in sunshine and a sprinkle of the snow. Hope you enjoyed it!
That is so wonderful! I'm also glad they're protecting it from visitors as best they can. It was such a lovely experience walking in the snow in the forest. Thank you for always coming along with us, friend! 🤍 Jess x
It was such a lovely experience. We are so happy we get out and explore this beautiful country! There is just so much beautiful to take in and learn from. We appreciate your kindness. Happy New Year 🤍 Jess x
Amazing! The consistent quality of your videos is exemplary. The cinematography, the range of topics and the beautiful atmosphere in each one. Thank you for that. On the subject of trees, a fun fact, there are more Giant Redwoods in the UK than there are in their native USA.
@@martinconnelly1473 Indeed. It also serves as a gene pool. Apparently there was one variety of flowering Cherry that had become extinct in Japan. It was found to be growing in the UK, so cuttings were sent to Japan to propagate there. I love the idea of countries helping each other in this way.
We are glad you are enjoying the videos, we hare enjoying being able to capture everything. Regarding the trees, that is one goal of mine when we get back is to see the amazing Giant Redwoods on the West coast, which does have climate similar to the UK. Cheers, Chris
As a rule I hate the winter because of the seemingly never-ending dark grey days, but, nothing beats a cold clear blue skied day with snow, the air is so pure & fresh you can taste it, mother nature🌍 knows what she's doing, we should leave her to it. What a beautiful day! 😍🌨❄️
The Major Oak tree you looked at is said to be between 800-1100 years old, they don’t actually know for sure, so everyone just settles for a nice round 1000 years old. So when America was discovered … she was already 500 years old!!! 😂😂😂 Absolutely crazy!!!
When I was child you could walk inside it. It wasn't until some idiots tried to set fire to the inside of it that it was sealed in the main trunk to protect it.
I am glad to see that the tree is still there, I believe that they have taken several cuttings etc from it and are propagating them. As a Nottingham (Nottingham city born) lad I left Nottingham as I turned a teenager and have only been back a couple of time since as l don't have any family there anymore. It makes me want to visit again.
Hiya Jess and Chris, magical is certainly the word for this wonderful mythical location, if only the trees could talk. I hope your class went well Chris. Please can I wish your lovely family a very happy Thanksgiving Jess and Chris, Take care and have a lovely Thursday my friends. ❤🇺🇸
Stephen, It definitely was a beautiful time, just enjoying the peaceful stroll and the snow... 🌨 I was so geeked about the snow. We appreciate the Happy Thanksgiving, we're so very thankful for you all and all the love! We hope you have a lovely week ahead. 🤍 Jess & family x
If you get a chance you should visit the New Forest as well, it is much better than those stuffy old forests, if possible in summer, although it is crowded with tourists in the school holidays.
They could combine that with trips to the nearby Portsmouth Historic Dockyard where HMS Victory (currently being restored) and the Mary Rose museum are great places to visit, and the National Motor Museum, at Beaulieu
Ha you made it here well done! We live just a few miles down the road. Now when I was a child you could climb up the Major Oak and inside it for that matter!!! The ravages of time and many thousands of tourists they had to protect it! Did it have anything to do with Robin Hood. Who knows expect it was 6inched tall then.
@rayfielding it was so wonderful, so happy we did it this time of year! Chris said man Jess you were very quiet when we got in the car. I told him I felt completely at peace, and it was so magical. I understand why they would want to save the major oak for years to come. Unfortunately, there was a bad accident on our way to the forest at a roundabout due to the snow. The town of Edwinstowe was so lovely. Chris, the kids and I will definitely be returning to pay a visit. Do you all get snow there often? 🤍 Jess x
I live right on the edge of my city and it is a stones throw to he countryside. I used to love taking the kids for a winter walk in the snow. Now, at 74, I hate the stuff. Luckily, this last batch missed a lot of the east.
As always, great to share your excursions! I went there a few times as a kid, from neighbouring Leicestershire. As @rayfielding says, back then you could go right up to it. I guess the tree itself is perhaps a bit underwhelming compared to trees like the General Sherman in CA, but (as you always explain and take real interest in) its the underlying history that makes so many of our "smaller-scale" localities so special? The other big draw round there is the (very) nearby Clumber Park, with lots of forest and trails and a lake, (and, in high summer, lots of people)! Snow seems to have become a rarity these days in lowland Britain. I can remember, as a lad, going to Clumber Park when there was nearly a foot of snow, because of which most of the park was closed to cars. Seemed much more normal then; nowadays that much snow would be very very unusual. The snow that fell here, and fairly high up, in Yorkshire last week (we had about five inches) lasted a couple of days at most. Been there, done that with Speed Awareness courses, sadly. Three in the last 25 years. Never deliberately speeding, just - like you - caught unawares by a limit or by responding to a situation. And the likelihood of being caught for making an innocent mistake is increasing all the time. Many people think they are just a revenue-raising activity; I could not possibly comment...! Must be even more chance for those not as familiar with our roads. Twice was by mobile camera vans - funny how you never seem to see them out in bad weather, when the risks are higher - but come a nice sunny day, and they are everywhere! I confess, the courses WERE very good, though. My last one, in 2021 (I was on my way for my first Covid jab, and concentrating on finding where to park...) was held online. Looks like they must have stopped those now the pandemic is well past? Sorry about your bad luck. I guess that little episode qualifies you even more now as honorary Brits!
Adrian, It was a lovely walk through Sherwood Forest in the snow!! I was so geeked we found snow. The history and magic of the forest is what makes it so enjoyable. We love sharing in our fun adventures with you all. I come understand why they would want to help save the Major Oak it's a lovely piece of history. Have the privilege to be here would couldn't visit Sherwood Forest. The kids will go with us next time. Chris also learned so much for the class. It was unfortunate, but we definitely understand why it's a needed course to attend. We truly appreciate your love and support, friend! 🤍 Jess x
Hi, what surprised me about Sherwood Forest, ( it's years since I was last there), was the initial openness of trees, but as you continued the density did increase. In a nearby Ancient woodland where I live, there seem to be many more saplings at various stages which do increase the sense of density. Also I remember more natural paths, which weren't apparent in the video, and those pathways give a more genuine feeling of being in a 'forest' ; and you used to be able to walk right up to the famous tree. It's surprising how things change over the years, and human intervention is visible almost everywhere. I'm just ranting. Another lovely video ; please keep them coming. Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
The forest would be very different to the Robin Hood period, 200 years of the Royal Navy cutting down every suitable oak they could find changed the nature of every forest along with the switch away from woodman crafts like pollarding with the Industrial Revolution. And coal of course replacing wood as the main heating fuel for most people.
@stephenwensley9328 Stephen, I was born a few years after the Robin Hood era, but your point is well taken. Seriously, though, I would have expected an abundance of saplings and indeed a proliferation of bushes, unless the forest is excessively managed which would of course give a very open aspect. And then again maybe what I saw was just a very small part of he whole.
It was interesting to see how the forest was today and to think about what it was back in the day. Yes, human leave their finger prints everywhere, for better or for worse. Thanks for the comments. Cheers, Chris
I live here… used to play in/on the major oak as a kid long before it was fenced off. Some kids even lit fires inside. BTW you’re not in Nottingham, Edwinstowe is in Nottinghamshire. It used to be a pit village like many villages around there.
I'm glad they're saving it from the visitors now a days. Yes, not at the time in Nottingham, but Chris had to do his traffic course there. Thank you for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x
Much as we like to bicker about the differences between English and American, I would happily accept “fall” if only “autumnal” wasn’t such a lovely word.
Lovely rhythmic footfall. A little surprised, you mentioned often that it was slippery and yet Jess strode along with hands in pockets. Better risking a broken wrist than a broken nose!
Hi Jess and Chris, love your videos, just discovered them a week ago on TH-cam. I think you would enjoy a visit to Norwich Castle Museum in Norfolk in the UK, which is open Saturdays and weekdays. If you visit the UK next year, you might like to visit some of the World War II American eighth Air Force bases, one in particular the hundredth bomb group based at Thorpe Abbott in Norfolk which flew the B-17 flying fortress. Steven Spielberg and Tom hanks new film ‘Masters Of The Air’ Is based on this airbase. Hope you continue to post your videos from the states when you return. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.❤
My neck of the woods so to speak. I live just north of Edwinstowe in Worksop. Near Worksop there 2 nice places to visit Clumber Park and Welbeck Estate. Welbeck has some underground tunnels that the Duke of the time used to travel along in his carriage. The Grand ballroom there was used as the Asylum in the film Bronson starring Tom Hardy.
I was surprised they’ve not visited Chatsworth yet, given recent trips to the Peak District and Nottingham. probably the most famous of the UK ducal country houses and with American connections through the Kennedy family
Lovely tha k you for the recommendations we will definitely try and pay a visit. We really appreciate your time and love hearing about the tunnels. 🤍 Jess x
If you ever get the chance before you leave these shores, a visit to Chatsworth house in the Peak District is a full day, the house and gardens are a real insight of how the other half live, ( not cheap but there is a farm shop on the outer estate)
In 2020 as covid kicked off, id drive to meden vale to meet my cousin, 1 mile from sherwood forest On the mountain bikes we'd ride to clumber park then over to towards Walesby past robin hoods cave, the to Ollerton, past Boughton camp, through the woods to rufford Park, sneak in to centre parks for a coffee, then through the woods to sherwood pines, then across the fields to sherwood forest and back to meden vale About a 25 mile ride through the countryside It was a great bike ride
Happy Thanksgiving Chris, Jess and fam. If you ever have to return to Nottingham (!) there's a deer park on the outskirts of the city called Wollaton Park. Herds of deer roaming free in front of you and a small stately home Wollaton Hall turned into a natural history museum.
My favourite place to go for a local walk , used to get lost off the beaten track , 2 hour walk turns into 4 . On the outskirts of the forest they have a naturist area , I thought it was for bird spotting lol , nope it's for people to wander around naked lol .
Chris, you are the last person that I would think of to get a speeding ticket. Unfortunately, signs get hidden behind trees and are easy to miss. Although you should be fine in the woods because of the softer surface I do not recommend walking with your hands in your pockets on a hard surface, when there are leaves or ice. If you slip, then you cannot break your fall in time and risk serious injury. Thank you for sharing your walk.
He was so bummed. We both definitely try our best to follow the laws and respect the road and others. Yes, unfortunately, they do get covered up or blocked. No biggie, he learned a lot and shared what he learned with me. Always love and appreciate learning. Thank you, friend. 🤍 Jess x
Excuse my ignorance Jess, but I have forgotten which part of the US you guys hail from, is snow unusual from where you guys are from? Snow isn't a rarity here, but the way we respond to it from an infrastructure point of view you'd think we'd only just come across it! 😂 Great post guys. 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
We have our farm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but we were also just stationed in North Dakota, both have a good amount of snow, but we have the infrastructure designed for it to your point. Cheers, Chris
Somehow the Royal Navy missed Sherwood Forest, Was it the legend of Robin Hood or just too far from the ship builders? Oaks must have been very difficult to transport a long distance on horse drawn wagons. That Oak was a mere sapling when the Duke of Normandy beat King Harold in 1066. Dating trees is somewhat a guesstimate assuming regular annual growth in circumference. Can only be confirmed once dead and felled by counting the growth rings and carbon dating the centre.
Nottingham was navigable to the sea on the river Trent, that’s how the Vikings got and settled there. So the oaks would have been taken up the Trent on barges to the Humber, and perhaps a ship somewhere like hull for shipping to a navy dockyard, but they’d only have selected tall, straight, younger trees (circa 200 years old) that were suitable for masks and spars
Oh, thank you for sharing the information with us. We really do appreciate when you all share such insight with us. Thank you for sharing your time and information with us. 🤍 Jess x
Oh, I completely understand. We're are very accustom to the snow and ice but we understand to walk very slow. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 🤍 Jess x
Its the pilgrims that founded the USA over 60 Million Americans are descended from the Mayflower. that landed at Plymouth in the new world, I am sure you have seen more snow in the USA, You missed the tribute to American President JFK in the woods, at Runnymede
Yes, that is very true more snow in the US. We didn't know there was a tribute to JFK in the woods. We will check it out next time we visit with the kids. 🤍 Jess x
Where are the other trees that were around it didn’t used to be like that . I remember when I was in the airforce we we camping there and there wasn’t any paths to the tree , shame the natural fauna has been swept away for commercial opportunities
Robin Hood, was he real or a myth? There's little doubt that a man known as Robin Hood existed, whether he was an 'outlaw' who robbed from the rich to give to the poor, is still open to speculation with those 'for' and 'against'. Robin Hood was often known as Robin of Loxley, which is now a suburb of Sheffield. But a thousand years ago Sherwood Forest was much much bigger than it is today, stretching from Nottingham a largish (for those times) centre, north to Sheffield - then a smallish village - further north at least as far as Barnsdale in Yorkshire, which has also been mentioned in the Robin Hood tales. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Probably many stories, over many centuries coming together to make the legend. My family were intertwined with a couple, one was a knight was was commissioned to arrest the leaders of the Cotterell gang who were hiding in the forest in the reign of Edward II, but after seeing to one, later joined the gang. Another brand of the family held the manor of Loxley in Sheffield, the landlords were the Furnivals, who had held their lands from the earldom of Huntingdon (they descended from the Saxon Earl Walthof via William the Conqueror’s niece Judith, her daughter maud and the Lovetot family)
Hello Jess and Chris! The tale of Robin Hood and his (merry) men? somehow I don't think they would have been that helpful to the poor? I think anyone would would have been fair game for robbery, just a thought. regards John
I suppose that is something that (Little) John would know better than most, lol. But I suppose that there might be something to that for sure. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Oh dear, caught speeding, that's the UK for you, just after money and more Tax. Personally I'd rather take the fine rather than sit in a class full of bell ends. I'm guessing you were encouraged to take the class rather than a fine seeing as you're in the American air Force in the UK!
You can only take so many layers off is correct until you get into trouble is incorrect nudity is not a criminal offence in the uk not many people know that
As I understood it, "Robin Hood" was a name or alias (in the 13th & 14th centuries) given to an everyman character, like Joe Bloggs or John Doe (or "Tommy Atkins" for a soldier in the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries). The stories were created to fit the name, but the real character never existed. "Robin" started out as a diminutive of Robert.
It's always better to do the speed awareness course Chris . Your lucky you didn't get the points on your license . 12 points and your banned from driving . Good to see you in my neck of the woods .
Lovely memories of visiting Sherwood many times as a teen. Some of those times we had the place to ourselves too and it really was magical. Good to see a barrier now up around the Major oak...the roots were suffering from the ground being compacted by visitors, so hopefully it's in much better health now. If only it could speak and tell us what it's seen over the best part of 1,000years. Looked so lovely in sunshine and a sprinkle of the snow. Hope you enjoyed it!
That is so wonderful! I'm also glad they're protecting it from visitors as best they can. It was such a lovely experience walking in the snow in the forest. Thank you for always coming along with us, friend! 🤍 Jess x
Pleased you visited Sherwood Forest and had such a lovely time, it's my home.
It was such a lovely experience. We are so happy we get out and explore this beautiful country! There is just so much beautiful to take in and learn from. We appreciate your kindness. Happy New Year 🤍 Jess x
Magical winter wonderland video🥶 looked cold guys but a wonderful walk hope you enjoyed
It wasn't too bad, but it was wonderful for sure. Cheers, Chris
Amazing! The consistent quality of your videos is exemplary. The cinematography, the range of topics and the beautiful atmosphere in each one. Thank you for that. On the subject of trees, a fun fact, there are more Giant Redwoods in the UK than there are in their native USA.
They are all younger than the ones in the USA but given time who knows how high they will get to be, they seem to like the UK climate.
@@martinconnelly1473 Indeed. It also serves as a gene pool. Apparently there was one variety of flowering Cherry that had become extinct in Japan. It was found to be growing in the UK, so cuttings were sent to Japan to propagate there. I love the idea of countries helping each other in this way.
We are glad you are enjoying the videos, we hare enjoying being able to capture everything. Regarding the trees, that is one goal of mine when we get back is to see the amazing Giant Redwoods on the West coast, which does have climate similar to the UK. Cheers, Chris
As a rule I hate the winter because of the seemingly never-ending dark grey days, but, nothing beats a cold clear blue skied day with snow, the air is so pure & fresh you can taste it, mother nature🌍 knows what she's doing, we should leave her to it. What a beautiful day! 😍🌨❄️
You make a very good point. Not always the best in the winter, but when it is right, it is priceless. Cheers, Chris
The Major Oak tree you looked at is said to be between 800-1100 years old, they don’t actually know for sure, so everyone just settles for a nice round 1000 years old.
So when America was discovered … she was already 500 years old!!! 😂😂😂
Absolutely crazy!!!
That is really crazy to think about. Cheers, Chris
When I was child you could walk inside it. It wasn't until some idiots tried to set fire to the inside of it that it was sealed in the main trunk to protect it.
That must have been pretty sweet to see it like that back then. Cheers, Chris
I am glad to see that the tree is still there, I believe that they have taken several cuttings etc from it and are propagating them. As a Nottingham (Nottingham city born) lad I left Nottingham as I turned a teenager and have only been back a couple of time since as l don't have any family there anymore. It makes me want to visit again.
Oh, I'm glad it's still there as well. Also, I love that they are trying to save it and propagate it. Thank you for sharing. 🤍 Jess x
Hiya Jess and Chris, magical is certainly the word for this wonderful mythical location, if only the trees could talk. I hope your class went well Chris.
Please can I wish your lovely family a very happy Thanksgiving Jess and Chris, Take care and have a lovely Thursday my friends. ❤🇺🇸
Stephen,
It definitely was a beautiful time, just enjoying the peaceful stroll and the snow... 🌨
I was so geeked about the snow.
We appreciate the Happy Thanksgiving, we're so very thankful for you all and all the love! We hope you have a lovely week ahead. 🤍 Jess & family x
If you get a chance you should visit the New Forest as well, it is much better than those stuffy old forests, if possible in summer, although it is crowded with tourists in the school holidays.
They could combine that with trips to the nearby Portsmouth Historic Dockyard where HMS Victory (currently being restored) and the Mary Rose museum are great places to visit, and the National Motor Museum, at Beaulieu
Those sound like a couple of great suggestions. Thanks for those. Cheers, Chris
"Stuffy old forests"
What is actually wrong with you?
The UK at Winter is something special.
It is indeed. Cheers, Chris
Ha you made it here well done! We live just a few miles down the road. Now when I was a child you could climb up the Major Oak and inside it for that matter!!! The ravages of time and many thousands of tourists they had to protect it! Did it have anything to do with Robin Hood. Who knows expect it was 6inched tall then.
@rayfielding it was so wonderful, so happy we did it this time of year! Chris said man Jess you were very quiet when we got in the car. I told him I felt completely at peace, and it was so magical. I understand why they would want to save the major oak for years to come.
Unfortunately, there was a bad accident on our way to the forest at a roundabout due to the snow. The town of Edwinstowe was so lovely. Chris, the kids and I will definitely be returning to pay a visit. Do you all get snow there often? 🤍 Jess x
😂 I was going to say the same thing. I recall going inside the the hollow and climbing its branches as a child.
I live right on the edge of my city and it is a stones throw to he countryside. I used to love taking the kids for a winter walk in the snow. Now, at 74, I hate the stuff. Luckily, this last batch missed a lot of the east.
Time does tend to change your mind on things like snow. Glad the last batch missed ya. Cheers, Chris
As always, great to share your excursions! I went there a few times as a kid, from neighbouring Leicestershire. As @rayfielding says, back then you could go right up to it. I guess the tree itself is perhaps a bit underwhelming compared to trees like the General Sherman in CA, but (as you always explain and take real interest in) its the underlying history that makes so many of our "smaller-scale" localities so special? The other big draw round there is the (very) nearby Clumber Park, with lots of forest and trails and a lake, (and, in high summer, lots of people)!
Snow seems to have become a rarity these days in lowland Britain. I can remember, as a lad, going to Clumber Park when there was nearly a foot of snow, because of which most of the park was closed to cars. Seemed much more normal then; nowadays that much snow would be very very unusual. The snow that fell here, and fairly high up, in Yorkshire last week (we had about five inches) lasted a couple of days at most.
Been there, done that with Speed Awareness courses, sadly. Three in the last 25 years. Never deliberately speeding, just - like you - caught unawares by a limit or by responding to a situation. And the likelihood of being caught for making an innocent mistake is increasing all the time. Many people think they are just a revenue-raising activity; I could not possibly comment...! Must be even more chance for those not as familiar with our roads. Twice was by mobile camera vans - funny how you never seem to see them out in bad weather, when the risks are higher - but come a nice sunny day, and they are everywhere! I confess, the courses WERE very good, though. My last one, in 2021 (I was on my way for my first Covid jab, and concentrating on finding where to park...) was held online. Looks like they must have stopped those now the pandemic is well past? Sorry about your bad luck.
I guess that little episode qualifies you even more now as honorary Brits!
Adrian,
It was a lovely walk through Sherwood Forest in the snow!! I was so geeked we found snow.
The history and magic of the forest is what makes it so enjoyable.
We love sharing in our fun adventures with you all. I come understand why they would want to help save the Major Oak it's a lovely piece of history. Have the privilege to be here would couldn't visit Sherwood Forest. The kids will go with us next time.
Chris also learned so much for the class. It was unfortunate, but we definitely understand why it's a needed course to attend.
We truly appreciate your love and support, friend! 🤍 Jess x
Wow what a walk and the scenery is quality! thanks so much for sharing!
Absolutely, thanks for enjoying with us. Cheers, Chris
The forest looks so much different in the late spring and summer when the sun is out everything is in leaf.
It was so amazing! We loved our day in the snow. 🤍 Jess x
Hi, what surprised me about Sherwood Forest, ( it's years since I was last there), was the initial openness of trees, but as you continued the density did increase. In a nearby Ancient woodland where I live, there seem to be many more saplings at various stages which do increase the sense of density. Also I remember more natural paths, which weren't apparent in the video, and those pathways give a more genuine feeling of being in a 'forest' ; and you used to be able to walk right up to the famous tree. It's surprising how things change over the years, and human intervention is visible almost everywhere. I'm just ranting. Another lovely video ; please keep them coming. Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
The forest would be very different to the Robin Hood period, 200 years of the Royal Navy cutting down every suitable oak they could find changed the nature of every forest along with the switch away from woodman crafts like pollarding with the Industrial Revolution. And coal of course replacing wood as the main heating fuel for most people.
@stephenwensley9328 Stephen, I was born a few years after the Robin Hood era, but your point is well taken. Seriously, though, I would have expected an abundance of saplings and indeed a proliferation of bushes, unless the forest is excessively managed which would of course give a very open aspect. And then again maybe what I saw was just a very small part of he whole.
It was interesting to see how the forest was today and to think about what it was back in the day. Yes, human leave their finger prints everywhere, for better or for worse. Thanks for the comments. Cheers, Chris
the casual walk past a set of stocks!
It was a very nice walk. 🤍 Jess x
I live here… used to play in/on the major oak as a kid long before it was fenced off. Some kids even lit fires inside. BTW you’re not in Nottingham, Edwinstowe is in Nottinghamshire. It used to be a pit village like many villages around there.
I'm glad they're saving it from the visitors now a days.
Yes, not at the time in Nottingham, but Chris had to do his traffic course there. Thank you for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x
Beautiful 😊❤
Thank you, we loved it! 🤍 Jess x
Much as we like to bicker about the differences between English and American, I would happily accept “fall” if only “autumnal” wasn’t such a lovely word.
We used to call it fall... that's where the Americans get it from. Changed to Autumn somewhere between 1600 and 1800 😁 Agree about "Autumnal" 🧡🤎💛
There will aways be the back and forth, but we have learned to embrace both. Cheers, Chris
Loved the footstep sounds.Reminds me of my service in the Wehrmacht in Sep 39 marching into Poland.Ah! Those were the days😊
We thought it was pretty relaxing out there for us. Cheers, Chris
Lovely rhythmic footfall. A little surprised, you mentioned often that it was slippery and yet Jess strode along with hands in pockets. Better risking a broken wrist than a broken nose!
It was so amazing!
I only walked with my hands in my hoodie for a little while. Thanks for the concern. 🤍 Jess x
Hi Jess and Chris, love your videos, just discovered them a week ago on TH-cam. I think you would enjoy a visit to Norwich Castle Museum in Norfolk in the UK, which is open Saturdays and weekdays. If you visit the UK next year, you might like to visit some of the World War II American eighth Air Force bases, one in particular the hundredth bomb group based at Thorpe Abbott in Norfolk which flew the B-17 flying fortress. Steven Spielberg and Tom hanks new film ‘Masters Of The Air’ Is based on this airbase. Hope you continue to post your videos from the states when you return. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.❤
Thanks for the recommendations. We will look into them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. Cheers, Chris
Use to go here when I was a kid could actually go inside the tree till they fenced it off
That must have been fun. Cheers, Chris
Happy thanksgiving to you and your family
Thank you, we had a lovely day. 🤍 Jess x
My neck of the woods so to speak. I live just north of Edwinstowe in Worksop. Near Worksop there 2 nice places to visit Clumber Park and Welbeck Estate. Welbeck has some underground tunnels that the Duke of the time used to travel along in his carriage. The Grand ballroom there was used as the Asylum in the film Bronson starring Tom Hardy.
I was surprised they’ve not visited Chatsworth yet, given recent trips to the Peak District and Nottingham. probably the most famous of the UK ducal country houses and with American connections through the Kennedy family
Lovely tha k you for the recommendations we will definitely try and pay a visit. We really appreciate your time and love hearing about the tunnels. 🤍 Jess x
We will try and check out as much as possible, but the UK has so many amazing places to visit. We are definitely going to try and visit. 🤍 Jess
If you ever get the chance before you leave these shores, a visit to Chatsworth house in the Peak District is a full day, the house and gardens are a real insight of how the other half live, ( not cheap but there is a farm shop on the outer estate)
Thank you for the recommendation. We have had that recommendation a lot. We will definitely try and check it out before we leave. 🤍 Jess x
Ah, my daughter lives near the Forest and her partner used to work in an office inside the Forest 😊
That would be a pretty cool job to have. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Chris
The snow has pretty much gone where I'm at but the freezing cold after effect remains! 🥶
Well that is no good. At least if it is going to be cold you might as well let the snow stay. Maybe next time. Cheers, Chris
In 2020 as covid kicked off, id drive to meden vale to meet my cousin, 1 mile from sherwood forest
On the mountain bikes we'd ride to clumber park then over to towards Walesby past robin hoods cave, the to Ollerton, past Boughton camp, through the woods to rufford Park, sneak in to centre parks for a coffee, then through the woods to sherwood pines, then across the fields to sherwood forest and back to meden vale
About a 25 mile ride through the countryside
It was a great bike ride
That does sound like a nice bike ride. Cheers, Chris
Great video 👍 Chris is a honourary Brit by doing a speed awareness course and you will learn something on it 😊
Love it! He learned so much and shared what he learned with me. 🤍 Jess x
Happy Thanksgiving Chris, Jess and fam. If you ever have to return to Nottingham (!) there's a deer park on the outskirts of the city called Wollaton Park. Herds of deer roaming free in front of you and a small stately home Wollaton Hall turned into a natural history museum.
That sounds amazing, if we make it that way again we will check it out. Cheers, Chris
My favourite place to go for a local walk , used to get lost off the beaten track , 2 hour walk turns into 4 . On the outskirts of the forest they have a naturist area , I thought it was for bird spotting lol , nope it's for people to wander around naked lol .
Oh, I'm sure it was a nice 4 hr adventure.
We didn't know that was legal here. Very interesting. 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn well not sure it would be a good idea anyway with all the stinging nettles around , ouch .
@maltnmetal4085 oh, I agree with that!
Just down the road from me, hope you had a great time
Vaudevillian, it was a lovely time! So beautiful up there. 🤍 Jess x
With the amount of walking you do on your escapades you two won’t need to be on diets !!
We try to do as much as we can. Cheers, Chris
Happy Thanksgiving thankyou for the lovely videos x
Thank you! Cheers, Chris
You should have visited Harwich.
Very apt for this time of year.
Love the recommendation! Thank you 🤍 Jess x
Happy turkey day.
Thank you! Cheers, Chris
I'll bet you can't see very far thro' the trees in the summer,and where are the deer?
Bet not with the leaves, not sure on the deer. Cheers, Chris
Thanks Jess and Chris. Another part of our country that I need to visit. You haven’t seen any drones by any chance?😉
Well we're glad you could come with us, friend.
Nope, we haven't. Only hear what the news is saying. 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn Take care and be safe
Not quite enough snow for the whole country to throw a sicky, still we live in hope.
Oh, how that would be lovely, right!? We can wish, right? 🤍 Jess x
Chris, you are the last person that I would think of to get a speeding ticket. Unfortunately, signs get hidden behind trees and are easy to miss. Although you should be fine in the woods because of the softer surface I do not recommend walking with your hands in your pockets on a hard surface, when there are leaves or ice. If you slip, then you cannot break your fall in time and risk serious injury. Thank you for sharing your walk.
He was so bummed. We both definitely try our best to follow the laws and respect the road and others. Yes, unfortunately, they do get covered up or blocked. No biggie, he learned a lot and shared what he learned with me. Always love and appreciate learning. Thank you, friend. 🤍 Jess x
i live 3 miles away from there its a wonderful place to visit
It was indeed. Cheers, Chris
I'm weird, I hate summer🤦🏻♀️i love the early dark evening and dark morning( like i said I'm weird)💖🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I like summer but love the wintertime! I completely understand, friend. 🤍 Jess x
Excuse my ignorance Jess, but I have forgotten which part of the US you guys hail from, is snow unusual from where you guys are from?
Snow isn't a rarity here, but the way we respond to it from an infrastructure point of view you'd think we'd only just come across it! 😂
Great post guys. 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
We have our farm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but we were also just stationed in North Dakota, both have a good amount of snow, but we have the infrastructure designed for it to your point. Cheers, Chris
Sorry. The. Snow was only. Inches. It. Doesn't get. Feet deep anymore ..great video..
Ridiculous comment. It doesn’t get feet deep anymore? It has , it will again.
We love the snow, and even if it's a little, we will take it. 🤍 Jess x
Somehow the Royal Navy missed Sherwood Forest, Was it the legend of Robin Hood or just too far from the ship builders? Oaks must have been very difficult to transport a long distance on horse drawn wagons. That Oak was a mere sapling when the Duke of Normandy beat King Harold in 1066. Dating trees is somewhat a guesstimate assuming regular annual growth in circumference. Can only be confirmed once dead and felled by counting the growth rings and carbon dating the centre.
Nottingham was navigable to the sea on the river Trent, that’s how the Vikings got and settled there. So the oaks would have been taken up the Trent on barges to the Humber, and perhaps a ship somewhere like hull for shipping to a navy dockyard, but they’d only have selected tall, straight, younger trees (circa 200 years old) that were suitable for masks and spars
Oh, thank you for sharing the information with us. We really do appreciate when you all share such insight with us. Thank you for sharing your time and information with us. 🤍 Jess x
You're stressing me out tho walking so fast on those slippery pavements😬when I walk the shop I'm gripping onto walls and anything I can grab🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Oh, I completely understand. We're are very accustom to the snow and ice but we understand to walk very slow. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 🤍 Jess x
That much snow brings English cities to a standstill 😂
I love it! 🤍 Jess x
Taking advantage of an opportunity, born of a minor negative event in your life, and why not! I am glad that you enjoyed the experience. Bye!
It was such a lovely experience exploring this lovely museum. Thank you for coming along with us. 🤍 Jess x
A forest does not have to have trees. Forests were sorely royal hunting grounds. To poach on them meant a death sentence if caught. Ian Dee.
Interesting fact. I did not know that, thanks for sharing. Cheers, Chris
Its the pilgrims that founded the USA over 60 Million Americans are descended from the Mayflower. that landed at Plymouth in the new world, I am sure you have seen more snow in the USA, You missed the tribute to American President JFK in the woods, at Runnymede
Yes, that is very true more snow in the US. We didn't know there was a tribute to JFK in the woods. We will check it out next time we visit with the kids. 🤍 Jess x
Where are the other trees that were around it didn’t used to be like that . I remember when I was in the airforce we we camping there and there wasn’t any paths to the tree , shame the natural fauna has been swept away for commercial opportunities
That must have been something to see in its natural form. Cheers, Chris
No sign of Kevin Costner?.... 🤔
And we looked too! Jess was disappointed, lol. Cheers, Chris
Robin Hood, was he real or a myth? There's little doubt that a man known as Robin Hood existed, whether he was an 'outlaw' who robbed from the rich to give to the poor, is still open to speculation with those 'for' and 'against'. Robin Hood was often known as Robin of Loxley, which is now a suburb of Sheffield. But a thousand years ago Sherwood Forest was much much bigger than it is today, stretching from Nottingham a largish (for those times) centre, north to Sheffield - then a smallish village - further north at least as far as Barnsdale in Yorkshire, which has also been mentioned in the Robin Hood tales. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Probably many stories, over many centuries coming together to make the legend. My family were intertwined with a couple, one was a knight was was commissioned to arrest the leaders of the Cotterell gang who were hiding in the forest in the reign of Edward II, but after seeing to one, later joined the gang. Another brand of the family held the manor of Loxley in Sheffield, the landlords were the Furnivals, who had held their lands from the earldom of Huntingdon (they descended from the Saxon Earl Walthof via William the Conqueror’s niece Judith, her daughter maud and the Lovetot family)
It is interesting to hear all the different stories and interpretations on Robin Hood. We like hearing them all. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. Chris
I hope you learnt your lesson - not to get caught lol.
Sure did. Cheers, Chris
so now you have lived in another country have your views on the US changed
We did a quick video a little while back and it has changed us in different ways we were not expecting. Cheers, Chris
Hello Jess and Chris! The tale of Robin Hood and his (merry) men? somehow I don't think they would have been that helpful to the poor? I think anyone would would have been fair game for robbery, just a thought. regards John
I suppose that is something that (Little) John would know better than most, lol. But I suppose that there might be something to that for sure. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Oh dear, caught speeding, that's the UK for you, just after money and more Tax. Personally I'd rather take the fine rather than sit in a class full of bell ends. I'm guessing you were encouraged to take the class rather than a fine seeing as you're in the American air Force in the UK!
Well, I'm glad he learned something from the class. It's definitely not something we want to repeat. 😉
🤍 Jess x
It's not really very snowy, just a thin smattering, with no depth, which would be a totally different thing.
It is more than we have seen since we have been here so we enjoyed it non the less. Cheers, Chris
You can only take so many layers off is correct until you get into trouble is incorrect nudity is not a criminal offence in the uk not many people know that
May not be a criminal offence, but that doesn't mean there will be some kind of trouble to come with it. Cheers, Chris
Robin hood is a made up story? FACT
As I understood it, "Robin Hood" was a name or alias (in the 13th & 14th centuries) given to an everyman character, like Joe Bloggs or John Doe (or "Tommy Atkins" for a soldier in the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries). The stories were created to fit the name, but the real character never existed. "Robin" started out as a diminutive of Robert.
Story or real, we still enjoy it. Cheers, Chris
It's always better to do the speed awareness course Chris . Your lucky you didn't get the points on your license . 12 points and your banned from driving . Good to see you in my neck of the woods .
It was actually not as bad as I was expecting. I wouldn't recommend doing it just because, but if given the choice, not too bad. Cheers, Chris