Sunday, 31 July 2011

Wistful

I am feeling wistful today.  It seems that summer has bypassed me once again.  I didn't get to go strawberry picking, visit a beach or even lick an ice cream.  My earlier intentions for a garden 'full of flowers' didn't materialise and most of the plants in the garden have now gone to seed.  Next year I won't 'wait' for summer.  I will just make the most of each sunny day as and when it comes.

My voluntary work keeps me close to nature and I will be able to witness the changing seasons around me.  I will give you a clue as to what my voluntary work involves : my favourite work of fiction, ever, is 'The Grapes of Wrath'.  Any ideas?
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14 comments:

  1. andamento31 July 2011 at 15:17

    You've got to grab those sunny days because some years they don't come very often. July and April have been good for us but May and June were awful. I wonder what August holds.

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  2. Anonymous31 July 2011 at 15:17

    You are working in a vineyard?

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  3. Rosie31 July 2011 at 15:56

    July has rushed by so quickly this year! When I saw your duck photo I wondered if you were volunteering at a park or nature reserve, now, like Toffeeapple, I wonder if it is a vineyard? Keeping close to nature and witnessing the changing seasons sounds wonderful:)

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  4. greenrabbitdesigns31 July 2011 at 16:26

    Summer's not over yet Simone, August may be beautiful and September is more often than not lovely.
    I've never read the Grapes of Wrath, I do know however that there are peaches and cotton involved though!! But peaches and cotton in the British climate!
    Vivienne x

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  5. Kathy31 July 2011 at 17:18

    Don't give up on Summer yet .... there will still be lovely days. But I agree that you should just make the best of each nice day when it comes!
    I haven't got a clue what you're up to. Vineyard? Wine tasting? You're keeping us all guessing!
    xxx

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  6. A garden just outside Venice31 July 2011 at 17:45

    Each year, when it comes August I have the feeling that Summer is over, even if the weather is hot and sunny till September..it's a very sad feeling which I cannot explain myself
    x

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  7. periwinkle31 July 2011 at 19:41

    Well get to the beach and have your ice cream , we did that today , it's never too late . My flower seeds that I planted months ago are still only a few inches tall so not much chance of them flowering now but hey green leaves is better than bare soil..

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  8. Ellouise8831 July 2011 at 22:33

    I was only thinking today 'oh dear, missed the strawberries again!'

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  9. Scented Sweetpeas1 August 2011 at 11:19

    We still have lots of Summer left, plan some summery things to do and then you will feel good again :-)

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  10. Helen Philipps1 August 2011 at 18:15

    There is still a whole month of summer to go yet, and then a few weeks of late summer too - so don't despair!! Maybe you could have an icecream this week?? I love your seed head picture. My garden is not looking as flowery as I'd hoped, but now I'm finding I'm not alone!
    Helen x

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  11. Rosie1 August 2011 at 20:21

    I hope Summer isn't over just yet. WE finally saw the sun today!
    I've never read The Grapes of Wrath bit I think they end up in a vineyard. x

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  12. Louise2 August 2011 at 16:31

    We haven't even as much dipped a toe in the water this year, even with the sea on our doorstep. Not so much not having a Summer, but rarely finding the time to spend together. No good asking me about The Grapes of Wrath, as I very rarely ever get around to reading a book! How about voluntarily crushing grapes - that sounds like a good job to have! x

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  13. gillyflower4 August 2011 at 14:03

    Theres still 5 or 6 weeks of summer left Simone, maybe even more if we have an Indian summer!
    Most pick your own farms go on with strawberries and raspberries for quite a few more weeks yet too.
    So make the most of the summer thats stll to come,theres still plenty of time for strawberries and the beach!

    Gill xx

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  14. Lyn8 August 2011 at 17:57

    I believe it has been sunny in Britain while we have been away hope you enjoyed it, I have been catching up on posts, I love the sky photos you posted, I also like the idea of chasing piglets around vines!
    xxx

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