Crystallising out of the ether

Wow! All sorts of things are beginning to crystallise out of the ether on this Blog!

Welcome to Heather "down under"... I love the idea that Emma could fall all the way to Oz though I'd advise her not to mention the cricket when she gets there. Intriguing to think that if our salt beds had been just a bit nearer the surface and our weather was rather warmer that Northwich might have become known for land-speed records.

I also really enjoyed reading your poem, Diane. Very evocative and great play on words in the title. Its shape reminded me of a pillar of salt. Now there's another story.

Heather mentioned that she received a lump of salt to take home from the Salt Museum. We got one each too when we went down Winsford Salt Mine. Here's mine...



Yes, it worked. I've just learnt how to add a picture - and move it around :)



Isn't the rock salt beautiful?


All the best,
Caroline