What a lovely cauliflower and aren't flowers at this time of year heartening? Hope you can get back to the allotment soon. We'll take some of your rain.
They are Sue. We managed a trip to the allotment this afternoon and did a bit if tidying between showers. You would be more than welcome to some of our rain if only we could arrange it!
The weather is certainly gloomy, and we've just had another four straight days of gales and heavy rain. I know you haven't harvested a lot, but you've had something, and your plates of food look good, and you've given me an idea!
Sue and Sue, let's talk. I, too, wonder what the future will bring. I am used to staying in, ordering plants and groceries online to be delivered without contact. For me, it is blogs like yours that I like so much. I want to read to read about what others are doing. It is my contact with the outer world. I hope you (and others) continue to report things like the weather, successes and failures with plants, wildflowers, birds you have seen. For you, Sue and others in the north of the the British Isle, it is the dark time. For us (Sue in Point Loma and me) in the Pacific Southwest, it is the best. I really like reading about how you use the vegetables for meals. Very inspiring. Thanks so much for your continued reporting.
I think one of the best aspects of blogging is making contact - it opens up the world in a way that hasn’t been possible before. Much negativity is hurled at technology and social media but how else would you ‘meet’ people from different parts of the world. I can have a real time conversation with a friend in South Africa. We also have a YouTube channel that opens up another set of communication. I use FaceTime to chat to my sister which was great when we couldn’t meet up during the beginning of the first lockdown l’ve no plans to give u0 blogging any time soon. Enjoy your winter and think of me curling up with a Kindle.
Yes, I feel so sorry for people that this lock down will be adversely affected. This pandemic is a scourge. I am so glad you are prepared. Hard telling what will happen here after the election.
It looks like you make great use of your garden. It sounds delicious! Stay strong and safe. Covid is rampant here and the local community hosts parties every weekend. It is very upsetting.
It’s really frustrating isn’t it, Bonnie and no-one seems able to stop people flouting the law. We have huge crowds gathering to protest and the police can only just stand and watch.
I admire your photos too Sue. Sometimes the scenery makes it easier to get a good shot, but there's still a lot to consider like lighting, composition and such. I heard about your lockdown news and wondered about how it would affect allotment visits. Over here we seem to be in a national state of denial about the pandemic. My wife and I are taking it seriously, and I've done little but grocery visits and a dentist appt. the last six months.
During both this and the previous lockdown we have been a;lowed to keep going to the allotment, Dave. We keep to social distancing rules me I wee gloves when dealing with the site gates. There’s no more sharing a coffee break as we used to.
I'm guessing my original comment evaporated Sue. I was very sorry to hear you are about to enter lockdown once again, albeit a very slightly different version than before. If people don't behave here, we may find ourselves in the same situation. We have to observe and respect the rules, for all our sakes including the key workers, who are back at the coal face for us once again too. I'm finding myself shaking my head as I type this. We all need to be careful, every single one of us. There is hope if we do, we will get through this but how long away this will be is completely dependent on us.
Last month, on a whim, I enjoyed the focus of an online art challenge. It was good for the whole household. I hope you can focus (no pun intended) on new ways to experiment with your sky photography from home or at your allotment. I can see how much you enjoy blogging and the interaction with other bloggers too, I hope it continues to be something you enjoy and takes you away from your lockdown days ahead. Sending best wishes to you both.
The trouble is that many people don’t accept that Covid is a serious threat, Shirley and nothing will convince them otherwise unless of course they become seriously ill. I’m definitely still going to experiment with my photography, I just need some better weather.
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment - it is great to hear from you and know that there are people out there actually reading what I write! Come back soon. (By the way any comments just to promote a commercial site, or any comments not directly linked to the theme of my blog, will be deleted) I am getting quite a lot of spam. It is not published and is just deleted. I have stopped sifting through it and just delete any that ends up in my spam folder in one go so I am sorry if one of your messages is deleted accidentally. Comments to posts over five days old are all moderated.
What a lovely cauliflower and aren't flowers at this time of year heartening? Hope you can get back to the allotment soon. We'll take some of your rain.
ReplyDeleteThey are Sue. We managed a trip to the allotment this afternoon and did a bit if tidying between showers. You would be more than welcome to some of our rain if only we could arrange it!
DeleteThe weather is certainly gloomy, and we've just had another four straight days of gales and heavy rain. I know you haven't harvested a lot, but you've had something, and your plates of food look good, and you've given me an idea!
ReplyDeleteI am now intrigued about your idea, Deborah
DeleteSue and Sue, let's talk. I, too, wonder what the future will bring. I am used to staying in, ordering plants and groceries online to be delivered without contact. For me, it is blogs like yours that I like so much. I want to read to read about what others are doing. It is my contact with the outer world. I hope you (and others) continue to report things like the weather, successes and failures with plants, wildflowers, birds you have seen. For you, Sue and others in the north of the the British Isle, it is the dark time. For us (Sue in Point Loma and me) in the Pacific Southwest, it is the best. I really like reading about how you use the vegetables for meals. Very inspiring. Thanks so much for your continued reporting.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the best aspects of blogging is making contact - it opens up the world in a way that hasn’t been possible before. Much negativity is hurled at technology and social media but how else would you ‘meet’ people from different parts of the world. I can have a real time conversation with a friend in South Africa. We also have a YouTube channel that opens up another set of communication. I use FaceTime to chat to my sister which was great when we couldn’t meet up during the beginning of the first lockdown l’ve no plans to give u0 blogging any time soon. Enjoy your winter and think of me curling up with a Kindle.
DeleteI think the second photo of the earmarked spots is already beautiful. You are an excellent photographer.
ReplyDeleteThat’s very kind of you tpals- I’d really like a more interesting sky and a bit more autumn colour.
DeleteYes, I feel so sorry for people that this lock down will be adversely affected. This pandemic is a scourge. I am so glad you are prepared. Hard telling what will happen here after the election.
ReplyDeleteIt’s like being an extra in a badly made film, Lisa. The world has gone crazy.
DeleteIt looks like you make great use of your garden. It sounds delicious! Stay strong and safe. Covid is rampant here and the local community hosts parties every weekend. It is very upsetting.
DeleteIt’s really frustrating isn’t it, Bonnie and no-one seems able to stop people flouting the law. We have huge crowds gathering to protest and the police can only just stand and watch.
DeleteI admire your photos too Sue. Sometimes the scenery makes it easier to get a good shot, but there's still a lot to consider like lighting, composition and such. I heard about your lockdown news and wondered about how it would affect allotment visits. Over here we seem to be in a national state of denial about the pandemic. My wife and I are taking it seriously, and I've done little but grocery visits and a dentist appt. the last six months.
ReplyDeleteDuring both this and the previous lockdown we have been a;lowed to keep going to the allotment, Dave. We keep to social distancing rules me I wee gloves when dealing with the site gates. There’s no more sharing a coffee break as we used to.
DeleteI picked carrots, PSB and the very last of our blueberries(!) today during an unexpected lull. Really agree with your sentiments about blogging.
ReplyDeleteBlueberries still, Mal wow, ours are now in bright red autumn mode.
DeleteI'm guessing my original comment evaporated Sue. I was very sorry to hear you are about to enter lockdown once again, albeit a very slightly different version than before. If people don't behave here, we may find ourselves in the same situation. We have to observe and respect the rules, for all our sakes including the key workers, who are back at the coal face for us once again too. I'm finding myself shaking my head as I type this. We all need to be careful, every single one of us. There is hope if we do, we will get through this but how long away this will be is completely dependent on us.
ReplyDeleteLast month, on a whim, I enjoyed the focus of an online art challenge. It was good for the whole household. I hope you can focus (no pun intended) on new ways to experiment with your sky photography from home or at your allotment. I can see how much you enjoy blogging and the interaction with other bloggers too, I hope it continues to be something you enjoy and takes you away from your lockdown days ahead. Sending best wishes to you both.
The trouble is that many people don’t accept that Covid is a serious threat, Shirley and nothing will convince them otherwise unless of course they become seriously ill.
DeleteI’m definitely still going to experiment with my photography, I just need some better weather.