Fancy coming for a walk on the beach?

I am busy beavering away labelling my chutney, baking, housework and seed sorting! But I couldn't forget you all coming to my blog for a breeze of sunshine or fresh air. So put the kettle on, sit down and cut and paste the following link! Oh and you may need your bucket and spade! http://www.flickr.com/photos/denisesplace/sets/72157594224175581/

Ever had one of those days?

This song went through my mind yesterday! We're busy doing nothing, working all day through, we're trying to find lots of things not to do. We're busy going nowhere, isn't it such a crime ? we'd like to be unhappy but we never do have the time. I have to watch the river to see that it doesn't stop, and stick around the rosebuds so they'll know when to pop. Better keep those crickets cheerful,they're really a solemn bunch, farso, farso. I never have the time for lunch. I'd like to meet a turtle, and teach him how to swim, then I have to shine the dew-drops, they're looking rather dim. Meet my friend the robin and buy him a brand new vest. Farso, farso, I never have time to rest. Do you know the type of day I mean? Set out with good intentions. I wanted to make my chutney for the village harvest auction! Figured it would be just nice by beginning of October. However the day panned out, and out, and out and I achieved nothing! I felt as though I was simply hanging around to quote the stranglers. By chance we had to go to Middlesbrough as Jon had to take a job to get welded (does that sound right? will check!) whilst he was with the engineer I had a look round the shops for my wedding outfit. We are going to a wedding on 9th September and I need a good outfit........ I had a look round and saw nothing spectacular! and I do want to look spectacular! You see I have designed & made all of the wedding stationery and know that out of 180 guests, 90%are potential customers. From the feedback I have received people are talking(favourably I add!) about my work, so at the wedding I want to look trendy and fashionable..............HELP! The 'in' colours are black, white, red and lime green! Absolute non-favourites! I want a hat too! I will have my hair done........ oh and I will need shoes/boots??? I just feel it is all so expensive for one day, but I have to get myself motivated and focussed................ I will, just give me a few days! BUT it is the first day of September tomorrow!!! Watch this space! But when you do watch this space understand the picture of Jo, that is just how I feel! LOL! Dx

(2) NORTH YORKSHIRE!

I was a bit late with the camera here as I wanted to capture how dirty the bike was after our journrey home from the Lakes.......... anyhow before we set off, the bike had to be cleaned! First stop................... The Whistestop cafe is on the station, Steam Trains were running so I caught this one! ...well when I say caught, I mean caught on camera! 17 miles along the coast, to Scarborough! But just look at the clouds! We didn't stay long, we headed for the bluer skies.... Bridlington! The road to the right is where we like to go, a 60's coffee bar! Popular with bikers! I wish I had come to Bridlington a few days earlier.......... I could have taken a fantastic photograph for the Potting Shed Photograph Competition as September's theme is "Water!" Still watching the skies we headed south, to Stanford Bridge! for a cuppa! We then went via York to Helmsley! It was at this point I asked Hubs to go home via Pickering as I wanted to get some nice pics for elizabeth........as I knew the heather would be in all it's glory! These were taken near the Hole of Horcum............ just enjoy! I took the following pictures just to illustrate the contrasting sky from north, south, east and west! We headed home! The amazing thing today is we followed, or were just in front of torrential rain! We arrived home bone and dry! Now THAT is true Skywatching!

Okay folks, the pics you have been waiting for! (1)

THE LAKES(Allotment Lady, I hope these pics kindle lovely memories!) We set off quite late really as SIL stayed over after the Evening Reception of a wedding I had made the stationery for.... anyhow, over we went via the A66 and had a bite for lunch at Poorley Bridge. Eventually we stopped next to Lake Ullswater! What I like about the Lake District is the contrast of the landscape. Standing on th pavement.........this was the view on my left............... I was standing behind the bike............. and this was the view to my left! I think i was making this couple nervous! They had a few attempts at getting their boat? upright, so I sopped taking pics of them and moved to another subject. It was the colours of the sail which were of interest ...honestly! I admired them for doing what they were doing on a day like this! looking down the river I tried to find interesting subjects! I particularly like trees! LOVELY! PEACEFUL! If the photographs seem dark it is because the skies were darkening.......time to head for home! ....... in this! we stopped to fill up for petrol................soon we would be in the same position as these two bikers, with the car spray nicely splashing into our faces for the duration of the journey home! nice weather for some eh! Total miles covered today = 284!

and again!

Have lots of photos to share from yesterday.....................we ended up at Lake Ullswater over in the Lake District! Drove home in pouring rain! Today we are heading over to Bridlington, then who knows???? Back later! Dxx

IT'S SUNDAY.......SKYWATCHING!

A day off! Hubs worked for the majority of yesterday on a pretty stressful job so as the weather looks good we are going to go out on the motorbike and go sky watching. Basically we drive to the end of the road, ie the North York Moors, and aim the bike in the direction of the blue sky and go for it! Where will we end up? Nobody Knows! How far will we go? Nobody Knows! When will we get back? Nobody Knows! Watch this space....... I WILL take my camera so let's see what happens!

FREE SEEDS......LATEST UPDATE WITH LIST!

SEED LIST, thanks to Keith who gets married at 2.30pm today! BEANS BROAD Witkeim manta 5 Agudulance 5 Bunyard’s exhibition 5 RUNNER (Dwarf) Hestia 4 FRENCH Canadian wonder CLIMBING Blue Lake 2 Cobra 4 BEETROOT 1 BROCOLLI Red Arrow 2 Olympia F1 2 Early Purple Sprouting 4 CABBAGE Hispi F1 3 Red Frugo 3 Primo 2 CRESS American Land 2 Fine Curled 1 FENNEL (Florence) Chiarino 6 HERBS Dill 3 Thyme 5 Corainder 4 Parsley – moss curled 1 Plain leaved 1 Basil 2 Mint 1 Garlic chives 2 PARSNIPS Tender & True 4 Gladiator 1 Hollow Crown 1 ROCKET Runway 2 Wild 1 Just Rocket 1 TOMATOES Alisa Craig 1 Moneymaker 1 A pretty impressive list eh! I have a list printed off and will note what people have asked for. For each packet of seeds send one stamp. I will then send them out. denise.nesbitt@btinternet.com The beans are slightly heavier and I will speak to Mrs Wade in the post office to find out postage prices. Flowers to follow!

Heavy rain expected in coastal areas and also in the north east!

Well considering we live on the north east coast I dont think we will have much luck with the weather then! So, there I was yesterday, tidying out my study. At about 3.30pm I looked out of the window to see the cattle in the field opposite our house. They tend to come down to the gate around the same time every day. Originally they were very nervous and stayed at the other end of the field, but as you can see their confidence is growing.... armed with my camera I crossed the road! Oi.......who are you looking at? Speak up! Now make sure you get my best shot.......... and NO pictures are released without checking with my agent! Understand? The last person who took photos didn't understand what I was saying.... Good! You get the message then! What's up 043, having problems with the press? Oi Nesbitt............keeping my eye on you! Who are the photographs for? Guardian? Farmers Weekly? Your blog you say? emmmmmmmmm OK! But if I get a sniff of national press interest I will be over the road and up your drive... Understand??? Good! Right which side do you think? My left? my right? Me me me me me! I am soooooooooooooooo beautiful! Look at my long lashes! Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Jo has a wash! - a photoset on Flickr

Jo has a wash! - a photoset on Flickr