Look very closely the second photo enlargement will tell all
In one of the fields I spied a tinyfigure and as I squinted to see who it was I thought I saw a faint billow of a pashmina in the breeze.
I waved and the figure waved back hurrying down the green meadow like Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music
and I was sure I heard " Darling John is that you?" above the chirping of the hedge sparrows .
Chic Eleanor and I chatted for a while our faces meeting between a two metre gap in the hawthorn but then had to wave our goodbyes after Jo, Ian and "Eleven"walked towards us in a fit of frantic barks.
"Eleven" is my collective name for the couple's whippets, as I never remember their names. Eleven refers to the number of legs the three dogs own between them
chic Eleanor having a Jane Austin moment
This afternoon I have weeded the front garden, read a bit with my head on both bulldogs as they sunbathed , oh and arranged my latest cushion , a handmade yellow crotchet cushion from my sister. She made it to fit in with my new yellow living room.
Janet's cushion on the right
I'm going back to work on three nights on Friday
Lovely blue sky there, and that cushion is rather beautiful.
ReplyDeleteShe did a grand job
DeleteThat all looks rather nice for a walk. How far is it? 2 miles round trip?
ReplyDeleteExactly right , 2 miles door to door
DeleteWhat a gorgeous day - glad you were able to enjoy the walk and the visit.
ReplyDeleteHope you have managed to completely shake off your icky. Fresh air does a body good!
ReplyDeleteI feel a great deal better x
DeleteGetting out and doing a little walking in the fresh air can be the very best medicine of all. As you know. Glad you got to see your dear friend. Glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThank you dearheart x
DeleteOne would require the skills of an RAF WWII photo reconnaissance specialist to determine if that is chic Eleanor John. Alas, my magnifying glass failed me. Lovely day for a walk.
ReplyDeleteI bet you tried very hard to get a glimpse !! Lol
DeleteRumbled!
DeleteKnew it
DeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better and out and about.
ReplyDeleteIt was a tonic and a reminder just how lucky we are.....dave
DeleteI spoke to one villager who kept banging on about her lost holiday away....I reminded her that people have no gardens or green places to walk in as we do
I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. I just caught up on your latest blog postings. I am glad you were negative for the virus, but I do see why you would want to have it to "get it over with." Yes, back to square one with that. I had a mild fever the other day, and I started to panic. Crazy times.
ReplyDeleteMick , crazy times, I hope things have quietened down for you
DeleteYes it's definitely Chic Eleanor as I can see her pashmina x
ReplyDeleteShe brightens any grey day flis she really does
DeleteAnd you hers too I'm sure John x
Deleteah, you're out and about on a beautiful day in the little village. no more headaches, I hope. and janet did a loverly job on the new cushion!
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed loverly
DeleteGlad you are feeling better. Take care, though.
ReplyDeleteYou too dearheart x
DeleteOut in the very fresh air down your way with that dog you adore. Just what the doctor ordered.
ReplyDeletePat, so right......it was self help today x
DeleteYou're feeling a lot better, aren't you. And back to work soon.
ReplyDeleteChic Eleanor looks as lovely as you've described, as is your countryside. It looks very green and warm! Is Eleanor's dog a Pug?
Labrador
DeleteThis is lovely. The walk, the meet up, and that very stylish cushion.
ReplyDeleteA nice afternoon that diverted me from the self indulgent morning
DeleteI am so happy you are feeling better! I love the pillow Janet made for you. It goes well with your new colors.
ReplyDeleteShe's very talented
DeleteI wonder what was under that grassy mound that Chic Eleanor was rambling over. As you know there are several ancient tumuli in your parish.
ReplyDeleteYou are so bad x
DeleteFor once, the cheeky humour was unintentional!
DeleteI'm so glad you are feeling well enough that you are going back to work.The cushion is grand.
ReplyDeleteThank u x
DeleteLooks a lovely day for a walk. Fresh air is definately the best medicine; especially with a dog in tow. And nice to have a 2m catch up with friends. I fear 2 metres will be the new normal. Love the cushion, your sister did a smashing job. Wish I could remember how to crochet!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
It's amazing how similar your town and my Bucks County looks. My road ways look very much the same views.
ReplyDeleteLovely day as the photos prove and it's good you're feeling nearly as right as rain. What could be better than for you and Mary to leave your garden for that amazing scenery - and Chic Eleanor and the elevens as a surprise treat ... from a proper distance, of course!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect pillow to compliment your new paint color, too!! Applause for Janet. :)
Hugs!
Glad you didn't have the virus (the Big C?!) I am guessing one of those dogs has three legs, interesting how dogs don't seem to be aware of these things.
ReplyDeleteGood to get out. I like the idea of " Eleven " x
ReplyDeleteOh for a 2-mile walk! Yours looks especially beautiful. And I'd be happy in that wing chair with the new pillow.
ReplyDeleteDogs are a good excuse to walk, eh? I am amazed at how many people here own dogs and bicycles.
ReplyDeleteA lovely blue sky - you are lucky to be able to walk in such beautiful country! Thanks for sharing, John.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of 'Eleven' although for a moment I was imagining a house with eleven dogs!!
ReplyDeleteI love your work.
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