Showing posts with label surprise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label surprise. Show all posts

Saturday, 30 May 2009

Day 359



Against all odds, my little rosemary bush has survived and is actually blooming! more...

Saturday, 16 May 2009

Day 345



We picked up this lovely little watercolour from the antique shop down the street for the grand sum of £16. This is what sold it to me:



I've been there! more...

Saturday, 28 February 2009

Day 268



Look what I spotted in the weedy bit behind our house! more...

Sunday, 22 February 2009

Day 262



For my birthday, Jeremy booked a night at a farmhouse B&B in the Dales. It was quiet and low-key and wonderfully cosy. This was the view over Burnsall from our window...




...and looking the other way, the River Wharfe.


But wait, there's more...

On the way home, we saw a sign for an orchid show, and I insisted we stop and check it out. I didn't take many photos, but the light in these was irresistible.




more...

Friday, 13 February 2009

Day 253



Loud knocking at the door at 7.30 am does not make me happy - except when it signals the return of our passports, complete with shiny new Leave to Remain stickers. Yay!!!

Now I can stop worrying about whether I'll be able to go to my sister's wedding next month and start worrying about what to wear. more...

Thursday, 12 February 2009

Day 252



Look what my sweet students brought me from Turkey! more...

Saturday, 18 October 2008

Day 135



Surprise! I'd completely given up on my nasturtiums, but this one finally bloomed. more...