Friday 15 February 2019

Out and About in February 2019


In the name of research I spent a few hours out and about yesterday.  I walked in solitude soaking up the atmosphere in the gardens of Myddelton House.

A bank of snowdrops shimmered in the early sun.

I admired the shape and design of gold painted leaves on the intricate wrought iron gate. So often I get distracted by the detail..............

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  1. How lovely the snowdrops are and the details in the gate too. It looks like a lovely place to visit:)

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    1. There were so many snowdrops Rosie. They have a snowdrop sale there every year which draw in people far and wide. x

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    1. You would have loved it Vivienne. There is a nice place to have a cream tea and an interesting visitors centre and museum too. x

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  3. Hi, my dear friend! I'm finally sitting down to read some blogs. (It's about time!).

    Thank you for sharing all that glorious green (and flowers). Here the view is white and grey and brown. Hills of snow along the road that are anywhere up to four feet tall (and taller in some places... mountains in parking lots). I miss green!

    So glad you were out and about. Looks like a magical place.

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    1. Hi Anne! I am pleased to see you here. It was a lovely visit; warm sunshine, blue sky, birds singing...... what more could one want? :)

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  4. Oh, you give us hope that winter won't last forever. The hillside of snowdrops must have been humming with joy. I've been wondering if you've kept up with your goal of walking. Even short jaunts count and in this case we benefit as well. Thanks for the photos, Simone.

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    1. Hello Sharon! There was swathes of snowdrops and crocuses too. I also saw beehives and bees pollinating the flowers! It was so much like a spring day. I have kept up with my goal of walking. I did over 100 miles in January and am on track this month too. :)

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    2. wahoo! good for you, simone.

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  5. I love the Snowdrop walks - I am hoping there will stil be some open in Scotland when we go up this week.

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    1. The place is known for its annual snowdrop sale which happens each January. People come from all over the country to purchase rare bulbs! :)

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