Odd or what? Camera Tales!

Following on from my successful experiments with nasturtiums last year I decided to plant some begonias as companions in my hanging baskets. As you can see the colours work wonderful together and I am absolutely delighted with the results.

I did not buy any new seeds this year, all my nasturtium seeds were harvested from last years plants. Here you can see this years flowers producing next years seeds!

Something is attacking the green leaves and if anybody knows a natural repellant which I can spray on my flowers I would be very grateful for the information!

So the camera........................................

I have a Samsung digital camera which uses re-chargeable batteries.

I also have a Nikon which I found when on holiday in the Isle of Man!

I did make enquires as to who it belonged to, contacting the police etc but it seemed destined to be mine.

Now I have heard that some people have jinxes on watches, I think I am jinxed with vameras....today was a typical example.

We went to Pickering Traction Engine Rally, I took along my Nikon camera.

I took a small number of photographs when it flashed "Memory Full!"

I had forgotten to put the memory card into the camera!

Returning home I loaded the memory card and took the few pictures above from round the garden. Error message flashed..."Battery Exhausted!"

Now the Nikon has a lithium battery

so I had to plug the charger in.....will be a few hours,

by which time the moment will have passed.

No worries......my Samsung camera was at hand.

I loaed up the recently charged batteries and off I went.

This time more flowers and some of my chickens.....

or so I thought!

After 1 photograph "Low Battery" and then the camera switched itself off!

Loaded up more recently charged batteries and again after 1 photograph

"Low Battery" and then the camera switched itself off!

So enjoy the photographs! I am away to do some thinking!

Is it me?

For other flowers visit here!

True Colour Thursday

Something White.......................

This is our white van! I was out in it most of yesterday as I took my neighbour to Newcastle Airport. The roads weren't too busy and I did pass The Angel of the North, Durham Cathedral and a couple of bridges of great interest. I also took a trip down memory lane which I will share with you sometime soon! For more True Colours use the link on my sidebar!

Monday's Kick off for the Week!

I am using our pets for today's theme. My Odd Shot is Wilma winking at the camera. Notice the tears in the cushion? This was Max's handywork. When somebody knocked at the door he would bite the cushions! LOL!

The star of my Monochrome is Ella. As she is black and white she is a natural for a monochrome. Considering her size, she holds her own against two huge german shepherds who will never learn! LOL!

If you would like to see more odd shots or monochromes follow the links in my side bar!

Skywatch Friday and Wilma!

I haven't done a skywatch for a while as the sky has not been particularly exciting. Yes we have had some dramatic sunsets or evening skies but always when I didn't have my camera with me or when I have been out and about. I always notice the sky when I put Jo into his hut. Sometimes the sky is so dramatic by the time I have locked his door, returned to the house, picked up my camera the moment has passed. However, this little fella was captured through the kitchen window. A timely reminder we should be looking after our garden visitors at this time of the year! For more skywatchers visit here It was strange I should find this picture. I have noticed a particularly intriguing idea on a few of the blogs I visit. basically you look into your photo storage section and look in your 6th file and chose 6 photos, post them together with the story behind them. When I did the same I found the little fella above and 5 of Wilma. These photos were all taken arouund the same time of the year back in 2007. I know this because we had just finished decorating the bathroom in time for Christmas and I noticed how Wilma complemented the colour of the painted bathroom walls.

I wont tag anybody but do have a look in your 6th file, you never know!

I dont know why we always need to do jobs in time for Christmas. This year it is the porch which we are working on! Watch this space! Well the snow seems to have made it's point and has now started to melt, so hopefully the village will still hold some lovely scenes which I hope to capture when out with Wilma. Weekend plans? I think we are off to York tomorrow for the monthly auto-jumble. Mostly machinery man's stuff. Jon will be in his element. Mind you, I do love a good rummage and like to bag a bargain. A couple of months ago I got 100 dishwasher tablets for £1.99. What a bargain eh? They have been superb too! What are your plans for the weekend? Have fun whatever you do!

The Flying Lady

Last Friday, at Joanne & Simon's Wedding I photographed the Rolls Royce. I played around in Picasa and with black & white soft focus produced this photograph. I have to say I think it is one of the best photographs I have ever taken. The sky was dull but by converting it to Black and White I feel the whole artistic focus is quite awesome. It also led me to find out about this infamous mascot.

"The Flying Lady"

The Spirit of Ecstasy is one of the most well known motor car mascot in the world. Designed by Charles Robinson Sykes, The Spirit of Ecstasy has adorned the radiators of Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1911. This wonderful mascot was modeled after a young woman who had bewitching beauty, intellect and esprit - but not the social status which might have permitted her to marry the man with whom she had fallen in love. The model was Eleanor Velasco Thornton, whose relationship with John Walter Edward-Scott-Montagu remained a secret for over a decade, principally because both lovers acted with the utmost discretion. John Scott, heir to his father's title, was a pioneer of the automobile in England. From 1902 he was editor of the "The Car". Eleanor Thornton served as his secretary. Friends of the pair knew of their close relationship but they were sufficiently understanding as to overlook it. A member of this circle of friends was the sculptor Charles S Sykes. Lord Montagu ordered t he creation of a special mascot for his Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The small statue depicted a young woman in fluttering robes having placed one forefinger to her lips. The sculptor had chosen Eleanor Thornton as model for this figurine, which was christened "The Whisper". Lord Montagu had made the decision to put a mascot on top of the radiator, and it had become a fashion. Rolls-Royce had noted other owners of their cars following the new vogue, but doing so with questionable style by choosing mundane or even risqué and vulgar subjects. Following Lord Montagu's commission, Charles Sykes was asked to create a mascot which in future would adorn every Rolls-Royce. In February 1911 he presented the "Spirit of Ecstasy", which was easily recognizable as being a variation on the theme of "The Whisper". The similarity was hardly coincidental because the model for both had been Miss Thornton. The Spirit of Ecstasy was delivered by the Company with every Rolls-Royce. Each was done using the technique which was thousands of years old and known as the lost-wax method. This practice results in the mould's being destroyed to reveal the casting, which explains why no two figures are exactly alike. Sykes, assisted by his daughter Jo, remained responsible for manufacturing the Spirit of Ecstasy for many years. Likewise, each of the unique creations bore his signature on the plinth. The sculptures are either signed "Charles Sykes, February 1911" or sometimes "Feb 6, 1911" or "6.2.11". Even after Rolls-Royce took over the casting of the figures in 1948 each Spirit of Ecstasy continued to receive this inscription until 1951. From 1911 to 1914 the Spirit of Ecstasy was silver-plated and thus many thought it a massive piece of precious metal - one reason for the frequent thefts. In smaller versions, and now made from highly polished nickel alloy, the radiator decoration has stood its ground on every Rolls-Royce, including those in the present range. Over the years various alterations have been made. Those mascots for Rolls-Royce motor cars at the Springfield plant in the USA were modified. Bowing a little more forward no longer were they a danger to the bonnet. The original version had touched the bonnet sides when these were opened without the precaution having been taken of turning the figure sideways. Royce did not like the Spirit of Ecstasy, which he judged her to be just a fashionable bauble and complained that she spoiled the clear line of the car's bow. The order to create the sculpture was given during the chief engineer's illness and had been absent. Thus it became a habit that Rolls-Royce cars used by Royce were rarely driven with a mascot in place. Towards the end of the twenties the new body line of Sports Saloons had reduced the height of the coachwork. Royce was prompted to think about a lower variation of the Spirit of Ecstasy, by which alteration a driver might benefit from clear vision even with the windscreen lower and his seating position reduced in turn. Sykes created a kneeling version of the mascot, which fulfilled this requirement. The kneeling version remained after the Second World War for the new Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn. All following models, however, sported a standing mascot, although this has now been reduced in size considerably compared to the old one. Rarely, however, is the correct term "Spirit of Ecstasy" used - detractors remark this was only done at the factory in Crewe. The nickname "Emily" is widespread and Americans speak of the "Silver Lady" or the "Flying Lady". In 1920 Rolls-Royce had taken part in a competition in Paris for the most apposite mascot in the world. This they did with a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy, which secured Rolls-Royce first place. From then on gold-plated versions of the Spirit of Ecstasy were available from the company - at an extra charge. Safety regulations in some countries turned out to be a stumbling block to the fitting of the Spirit of Ecstasy. She qualified as a sharp-edged piece of metal jutting from the coachwork, which might injure a victim in an accident. because of this, in Switzerland during the second half of the seventies, the installation of mascots on Rolls-Royces was forbidden and purchasers of a new Rolls-Royce delivered to that country found their mascot in the glove compartment. The problem was solved with the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur; at the merest knock the Spirit of Ecstasy sank into the radiator surround and vanished out of harms way. Thus were the safety regulations satisfied. The woman who had been the model for the radiator decoration, was not to appreciate its success. Eleanor Thornton lost her life when, on 30 December 1915, on the SS Persia, while on passage to India, was torpedoed off Crete by a German submarine. She had been accompanying Lord Montagu who had been directed to take over a command in India. He was thought to have been killed, too, but survived and was rescued a few days later by another ship. On his return to England he read the obituary articles in the newspapers about his own demise. adapted in part from: http://www.darkforce.com/royce/ecstacy.htm

New Laptop is here!

Photo of the Day
10.04.08
Through the Wall, Skinningrove

10th April Facts

1981

Rioting starts in the London suburb of Brixton.

1963

US submarine Thresher sinks in the Atlantic - killing all 129 crew on board.

1960

The US Senate passes the Civil Rights Bill.

1955

In England,Ruth Ellis shoots her lover David Blakely outside a pub in Hampstead in North London. Following her murder trial, Ruth Ellis becomes the last woman to be hanged in UK!

1924

The first book of crosswords is published in New York

1912

British-built luxury liner Titanic sets sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.

1849

Walter Hunt of New York patents the Safety Pin. It takes him just 3 hours to make and later sells the patent for several hundred pounds to pay off his debts.

1710

The Copyright Act comes into effect in Britain allowing authors to hold exclusive rights to their work for up to 50 years after their death.

1633

Bananas go on display in a shop window in London - the first time the fruit has been seen in Britain.


Fascinating stuff!
Currently transferring photographs from my old laptop!
I could be a while!
There are SO MANY!

ABC Wednesday!

Welcome to ABC Wednesday!

How to participate in ABC Wednesday.

1. Post your G picture on your blog.

2. Come to my blog and sign in on Mr. Linky

3. Enjoy the beautiful G pictures of the other bloggers.

There is a new Mr. Linky each week so you always have to sign up on the current one.
Please do not sign your name on Mr. Linky unless you have a G picture posted on your blog

Please leave a comment here and a link back to this blog.

We reached 80+ participants last week, so please be assured we will do our best to visit each blog, not necessarily on Wednesday, but it would help if you did leave a comment here




G is for......

Guisborough Priory!

I decided to take this photograph for today's ABC post when talking with Stewart and Julie last week!

I took this picture on Monday.

I had just taken this photograph when the batteries ran low and the camera switched off!

Jon read the specifications/capacities of all concerned and we now know we were not charging up the batteries for the correct time!

The batteries take 15 hours!

Sounds like a long time, but the complicated calculations we have done between us are accurate.

Just ask Jon! LOL!

I haven't altered the photograph at all.

To read about Guisborough Priory look here!

We had our wedding photographs taken here.

They would have been excellent were it not for the JCB digger in the background!

ABC Wednesday! P is for.....

Pee-po!





Preening!











Peace!

"I think I could turn and live with animals,
they are so placid and self-contained,
I stand and look at them long and long."

~ Walt Whitman

These words of Whitman are some of my favourite and are so appropriate, especially regarding our own animals and the joy they bring.

Jo, our gander is beautiful and I often gaze at him in our garden and on the paddock, grazing and preening himself throughout the day.

We first acquired Jo, together with 2 geese, Dolly and Peggy, back in 1991.
Peggy was the subject of my avator. It was my first attempt at using oil paints.
I could not get the technique right, following directions from a text book, when suddenly she was there, standing at the window staring at me.
I painted her straight away, just as she was.
No sooner had I finished painting she wandered off.

Peggy and Dolly are no longer with us, but Jo is very much part of the Nesbitt household.
He has his own shed in the paddock, enjoys a crust of bread which he dips into his bucket of water.
Geese are grazers, eating 70% grass, the reason we got them in the first place, to keep the grass down on the paddock and front lawn.
Jo does a wonderful job.

As it is Autumn/Fall, this is one of my favourite passages, it is so accurate.

GOOSE STORY

Next fall, when you see geese heading South for the winter… flying along in V formation… you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone… and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.

If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are.

When the Head Goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point.

It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs with people or with geese flying south.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we honk from behind?

Finally… and this is important… when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly, or until it dies; only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.

If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.

--Angeles Arrien,
based on the work of Milton Olso




Delayed Flight

One New Year's Day, a large Canada goose landed in our snow-covered garden. It appeared to have been shot. One leg was limp from the knee down, and it looked exhausted.

I left the goose some food and water so it wouldn't have to move. After several days, the large bird let me rub an antibiotic on its leg.

The bird sat in my flower bed the whole time, and the rest of the gaggle waited at the edge of the creek, encouraging it to continue the journey. They'd chirp and grunt, each of them taking turns repeating the same sounds - like they were crooning a familiar song for comfort.

One morning, I saw the injured goose standing on both feet. it preened and stretched, called to the group near the creek and took off. Once airborne, the rest of the flock joined it until they formed a perfect "V", with the injured bird flying in the rear position.

I was amazed that this entire "community" postponed its southward flight to wait for one bird's recovery - and impressed that they placed it in the least strenuous position when they left.

-- Pamala Vincent
Eagle Creek, Oregon

Feast your eyes dear readers......feast your eyes!

Photo of the Day
26.08.07
Saltburn Pier







“Since light travels faster than sound,
people apier bright until you hear them speak.”

LOL!

Late Sunday night here, just letting you know what we have been up to!


Friday, took Wilma to beach for a full session!

Returned home and continued with my DIY project....
the stairs.
No pics just yet, I want to surprise you.
However it got me thinking about another masterpiece.....

The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512,
is one of the most renowned artworks of the High Renaissance.
The ceiling is that of the large Sistine Chapel built within the Vatican by Pope Sixtus IV, begun in 1477 and finished by 1480.

Hmmmmmmmm 3 years eh?

Jon meanwhile............can usually be found on the top of a ladder.....

..constructing a roof on an outbuilding!

Progress!

As seen from the landing window!


Jon worked tirelessly Friday and Saturday on the roof.
Sunday, we managed to grab the afternoon and headed for the Moors.....
because NOW is such a lovely time there.

I promised you Heather......

We had a great afternoon out with friends.
Tomorrow we are planning on another Biking Adventure, so watch this space.

We have both been sooooobusy.
As I write this I can feel my eyes shouting for some sleep!

I have things to catch up on, which I will do soon.
I need to pass on the creative blogger award I received from Libby,
and there is also the matter of the middle name meme.
yes I am thinking this through,
being on the back of a motorbike is an ideal opportunity.
Trouble is, my middle name is Elizabeth! LOL!

Sleep beckons!

Sleep

Sleep, sleep,
Come my way.
Let me sleep,
So I can start a new day.

Sleep, sleep,
I take my pill.
My mind won't sleep,
Too active with chills.

Sleep, sleep,
Show me how.
What's that, sleep,
How now brown cow?

Sleep, sleep,
My brain is delirious.
Stop playing tricks, sleep,
You're making me furious.

Leigh Ladd

Friday, a winner and a brush off!

LAST WEEK'S FUNNY CAPTION COMPETITION & WINNER

GO! Smell the flowers said...

'Now then, no paparazzi in this village, move on, nothing to see,

Go on - trot off'

Well done, GSTF! A real pearler!
Please let me have your e-mail and I will send you your winning badge!


This week's Photograph!

Just leave your comment in the usual place!


Well the Bank Holiday weekend is here and that means one thing...no not a new settee!
I am continuing my DIY project and Jon is working on his building programme.

The weather forecast is optimistic, but we'll wait and see what materializes.
Hopefully we will get out on the motorbike.
I noticed the heather is in bloom on the moors ,
so I would dearly love to take some photographs, we'll just have to see.

Have a Good Weekend.

Time flies when you are having fun!

Last Week's Friday Caption Competition...

And the winner was...........................

Ali who said...

"Mum, mum, it was her, she stole my ring... look, she gave it to her fella and he's wearing it through his nose,rufffing cheek "

Thank you everybody who commented, I did indeed have a good laugh.


This week's photograph is again taken in our village, infact, I took this photo next to our house!

Do have a go, if you feel inclined!
Just leave your caption in the comments!


I Smile

I smile.
A slight grin crawls across my face,
And a glimmer shines within my eye.
As I look at him, I smile.
Munching, munching. happy and content..
Perfectly consistent with every chew.
I wonder..
What makes him so special?
What about him makes me so happy?

A ray of sun dances across his dusty coat,
Two stepping on the chilly breeze,
Waltzing with the strand of hay entwined in his ebony mane.
Tasseled are his ears, and long whiskers,
But ever so much longer are his gentle inquisitive gazes.
The gazes that see right through you and back.
Way past your soul and straight to the core of your heart.

His sudden pause terminates my dreaming,
But now it's just a momentary halt of chewing,
Couples with a wistful glance to the field.
Wrangle ambling, he continues to graze.
I breath in his soft sent and find myself happy,
Much happier than before I knew those hairy ears and adoring gazes.
I know not why, but still..
I smile.

By Tess




Yesterday I lost a whole day!
Yes, there I was raring to go and get stuck into the housework,
when the flu-like symptoms kicked in!

Eventually I knew there was only one place for me....
BED!
I don't know about you but I hate being ill.
However I slept most of the day and between bouts feeling raging hot or freezing cold,
after a quiet night in I must say I am feeling better!

So, today I am NOW ready to tackle the housework and continue with the decorating,
well the preparation!

Please stick with me, as I know I haven't visited as many of your blogs as I would have liked to,
also responding to awards which many of you have shared with me,
I will get round to it.



Watch this Space!

Another One?

Photo of the Day 07.08.07 Wilma, last night! Yes a new toy!

How Long? Ace


Yes, Wilma has yet another toy!

Doing my bit for the local economy,
I made my usual visit to our local pet shop.
The look of glee on the shop owners face was vaguely disguised by his air of concern!

"You again?"

(He asked, mentally counting the vast amounts of cash
he has extracted from me over the past few weeks.)

"Yes, tis I !"

(I replied, noting his efforts to contain his utter joy,
yet another gulible customer, helping to fund his early retirement!)
"I didn't expect to see you again yet!"
(Blatant lies!")

"She lost the frisbee!"
(I almost wept!)

"Well I have just got these in, they float...Trust me!"

(He has such a lovely smile!")

"How much?"

(I wined!)

"£2.79"

He sang with joy!

"OK, I'll have one, but will be back if it sinks!"


So we will have to see wont we!

Watch this space!

LOL!

We did have a great time on the beach, later than usual due to the tide times.

Skinningrove Beach made the headlines last week when 2 teenagers got into difficulty, you can read the story here

So now I always check the tide tables.

We enjoyed the late afternoon sunshine, as usual we had the beach to ourselves.

This picture below captured the moment!
Yes a little head bobbing about in sheer enjoyment!

I know I could crop, zoom in etc, but the overall picture just captures the whole scene.




Talking of pictures, ABC Wednesday tomorrow!

Something beginning with "C"

I am compiling a blogroll of everybody who is joining in,
so please indicate if you are posting a picture.
I know others have started a blogroll,
so it will be good to see the new people who are joining in!

All part of the diverse blogging community!


Right, on with the day!
A day of action.
My SIL is coming over and we are starting to re-decorate our hall & landing!

I wont go into details here, but i will be taking before and after pictures!

Yesterdays kitchen action produced.......
4 beef curries
3 lamb hotpots
6 beef lasagnes
1 quiche!

Watch this space! LOL!
I have said that twice today and it is only 8.25am.

Blogger problems?

Photo of the Day
31.07.07
Sheep, posing yesterday!

There may have been some problems with blogger yesterday,
so check here
as I re-loaded my post with the photographs.

Have a Good Day!

Remember......Alphabet Photograph tomorrow...
something beginning with "B"

Turkey Drumstick Replacement, A gift and a challenge!

Photo of the Day
24.07.07
Wilma and the replacement rubber ring!

Ring, ring, why dont you give me a call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the wall
And I sit all alone impatiently
Wont you please understand the need in me
So, ring, ring, why dont you give me a call?
So, ring, ring, why dont you give me a call?

ABBA

So, wonder how long this will last?

I have been creating, and it is something I want to share with you all.

Approaching my 500th post on my blog....I wanted to do something special, and I want to share some personal thoughts...please hear me out!

For some time now some of you know how I feel about tagging......when I read some blogs and read of somebody being tagged my heart races as I skip to the names...if I am there I feel elated, and if not I feel devestated. I don't think I will ever get over the fact I am one of the few who never got a Thinking Blogger award. My goodness, will my life ever be the same! (yes tongue in cheek but I did feel upset...being totally honest here!)

I shared my thoughts with some of you over the past few days and have had so many e-mails saying so many of you felt the same about tagging and awards.

The Blogging World embraces global friendships and all of my blogging friends like yourself have become so special, reliable and caring.

I have played around with a picture and want to give as many as possible, I want you, if you are so inclined, and I know some of you are not, but those who are, please post this on your blog and more importantly send out to all of YOUR blogging community too, so we can all celebrate the global friendships which happens between us all....we are all stars shining!

Thank you to those who have all ready put this on your blogs.

You're a Star

Tomorrow is my new photograph focus theme.
A few of us are going to do this, just to add a spice of variety.
Basically those of us who are joining in post a photograph of..
something beginning with "A"
Each week, on a Wednesday we will work through the alphabet, so next week....
yes you get the picture, will be..
something beginning with "B"

Anybody can join in.
I know some of you do "Wordless Wednesday"
I wanted to do something similar, but not the same.
I find it hard to keep quiet! LOL!

I have designed a picture to go in the sidebar, should you want to join in!
Give me a shout if you do and I will add you to the list.



abc photograph Wednesday

Friday Fun!

Photo of the Day
20.07.07
Loftus, Last night

This sign always makes me laugh.
Questions go through my mind.....


So I am going to have a caption competition!
If you can think of a funny caption, please comment!If you can't think of a caption, just comment!




All part of my new feature....Friday Fun!

Have a good Friday!

Photo of the Day
19.07.07
Huntcliffe, Saltburn
4 hours ago

Driving to Saltburn, earlier this morning I decided I would introduce a new feature to my blog.
I will call it a thought for Thursday, and yes, it will occur every Thursday, and it will be a piece of anything which makes me think.
It could be anything at all.....art, writing, poetry, a picture, a story,
a fact.....the list is endless,
but it has to be something which has made me think!

When I read your comments from yesterday, in a round about way I came across this quote, which indeed made me think!

You must understand the whole of life,
not just one little part of it.
That is why you must read,
that is why you must look at the skies,
that is why you must sing and dance,
and write poems,
and suffer,
and understand,
for all that is life.

-J. Krishnamurti

I came across it, when I read and followed through Bimbimbie's comment
as I read her blog I found myself visiting Carmen's blog and there was the quote.

Bimbimbie has given me a fantastic award...

Here are her stipulations for granting the award:

It is called The Blogger Reflection Award.
Why?
The reason for the title is because this award should make you reflect
bloggers who have been an encouragement,
a source of love,
impacted you in some way,
and have been a Godly example to you.
Bloggers who when you reflect on them you get a sense of pride and joy... of knowing them and being blessed by them.
This award is for the best-of-the-best so consider who you pick, carefully.
This award should not be given to just anyone.


I have been thinking about who to share this award with and here are my choices and reasons.
But really all of the people who read and comment on my blog are special.

Please respond in whatever way you wish.
pass, share, keep...it is up to you.

Dxx

Kai,
The great friend I have made and love.
Yesterday Kai wrote a lovely piece in her blog about accepting ourselves as we are.
I treasured what she said and had tears rolling down my face.
I was truly humbled.

Claire,
What an inspiration she has been since suffering her stroke.
When I have spoken to her on the telephone she has always giggled, in the midst of her suffering she giggled away, and when I finished speaking with her again, I shed tears, tears of love and admiration, and pride.

Lisa, Oceandreamer
Total honest, open, loving Lisa.
We have so much in common.
A loud laugh, an open caring, heart.
A creative lust for expression.
Over the past year we have shed tears,
for the many life moments we have encountered, individually yet together, because of who we are and the similarities in our lives.
I don't have any brothers or sisters, but I do know Lisa, is indeed a sister now, and I know the feeling is reciprocated.

Libby,
Dear caring, hard working Libby, who cares so much for her family and friends.
Always takes the time to show she cares.
When I was on the Cumbrian moorland , on my birthday, returning home from Daisy's funeral,
I received a text from Libby, the timing was perfect.
I felt cared for and appreciated.

Ruth,
Another inspiration, a lady who puts others before herself.
The strength she showed during Mick's illness and passing showed what a lovely woman she is.
Again I shed tears, of the intense word only Ruth could find and share, and inspire.

I have used a photograph I took this morning as a background to my thought for Thursday,
Please feel free to download & print off, but please think of me, and of us all in the blogging community when you look at it.

I hope lots of you will join in the thought for thursday.
Just cut & paste the first picture onto your sidebar
and post anything which has made you think each Thursday!

Thank Goodness it's Friday!

Photo of the Day
15.06.07
The Stream at the bottom of our garden.
30 minutes ago!

By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
Boney-M



BBC WEATHER....
Today:
A cloudy day with rain spreading from the south, becoming persistent and occasionally heavy, especially on hills. East or northeasterly winds will freshen, becoming strong at times over hills and on the coast, making it feel decidedly cool. Flood Alerts in some rural areas.

Tonight:
Rain will continue through the evening and much of the night, although it should become lighter, petering out in the south later.

Saturday:
Rather cloudy at times but, generally, a much brighter day, some sunny intervals developing, especially in the south, although there will still be a few showers. Warmer with lighter winds.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Bright or sunny intervals and scattered showers Sunday. Some bright spells Monday and Tuesday but rather cloudy at times with further rain or showers likely.

Need I say more?
Must admit Ella found a good shelter!
Didn't like to tell her the glass hasn't been fitted yet! LOL!
Oh and by the way...see who is in the sidebar now! Do stroke her chest and hear her purr! A double of Ella!

Yesterday I had to go to the Builder's Merchants.....
Fortunately I had my camera so I was able to capture the resident security guards!
LOL!

Your ears may have pricked up there...yes that is correct I was at the Builder's Merchants as I am now officially project manager for the re-building of our shed....
remember the old stable?

Well this is now demolished and the new building work will start on Tuesday...
so I will keep you posted of any progress.

The weekend is here and as far as I know we are just playing it by ear...and the weather!
I will tell you one thing about the weather...whever it rains you can always guarantee somebody, somewhere is about to buy a new motorbike....and tomorrow our neighbour is indeed going to collect his new bike.
Jon is going with him, so we will have to see how it all transpires.
I don't think we have ever brought a new bike home in nice weather! LOL!

Sunday is suppose to be the better day, we will just have to see, it seems ages since we were out on the motorbike!

Thankyou to everybody who "tagged" and for the comments you made....I am thinking of my own tag quest!.....Watch this Space! LOL!

Now.......sit back and enjoy!
Have a good weekend!