I have just returned from one of my frequent sojourns to Kent and today I have been having a nice chill out day to recover.
For the weekend I scheduled a busy itinerary so that I wouldn’t be dragged off shopping. I am not really a fan of shopping but when I do go shopping I prefer to go alone and browse at my own pace.
So where did I visit? Well I had a day in London visiting Kensington Palace and gardens followed by a visit to the V&A and a brief visit to Foyles. Yes I know the latter is a shop but bookshops don’t count as shopping ;-) In all, I managed to walk over eight and a half miles, no wonder my feet were aching. By the time I had done all of that the meal in the Spaghetti House was more than welcome.
The next day I visited Dover and most importantly, the castle to see the tower which has recently had a refit to show castle life as it would have been during the reign of Henry II. There wasn’t so much walking this time, although there were a lot of hills and stairs to negotiate. For some strange reason they gave me was in French!
I didn’t quite manage a shopping free weekend. I was encouraged to visit the Bedouin encampment just before leaving for home.
This bridge is a familiar sight along the journey, the sky looks rather different from last time I took a photograph there.
Tags: Flickr, Life, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Weekend away
Our friends never flatter.
They praise only the qualities we have.
…From a Thousand Paths to friendship by David Baird…
Tags: Chartwell, Cherie's Place Thought, Flickr, Flowers, National Trust, Weekend away
Some of the remarks in the comments section in relation to the Albion Alliance over at Nourishing Obscurity reminded me of this song. I used it to accompany one of my early (PCS) campaign videos way back in 2005. We knew what was right and campaigned to get the truth across against all odds, by doing this we won on more than one occasion.
My message to anyone who thinks they can’t make a difference by speaking up or campaigning for what they believe in is: You don’t know if you don’t try! If you don’t try you will lose but if you do try you might just win. Apathy is your enemy!
First they ignore you
Then laugh at you, and hate you
Then they fight you
Then you win
When the truth dies
Very bad things happen
They’re being heartless again
I know it’s gone and there’s gonna be violence
(Want you to love me)
I’ve taken as much as I’m willing to take
(Want you to be)
Why do you think we should suffer in silence
(The heavens above me)
When a heart is broken, there’s nothing to break
(Eternally)
You’ve been mixing with some very heavy faces
The boys have done a bit of bird
They don’t kill their own
And they all love their mothers
But you’re out of your depth son
Have a word
I know it’s gone and there’s gonna be violence
(Want you to love me)
I’ve taken as much as I’m willing to take
(Want you to be)
Why do you think we should suffer in silence
(The heavens above me)
The heart is broken, theres nothing to break
(Eternally)
All is wonderful in past life
Dreaming of the son she wants
You should see me in the afterlife
Picking up the sons of guns
RAP:
When you think we’re lost, we’re exploring
What you think is worthless, I’m adoring
You don’t want the truth, truth is boring
I got this fever, need to
Leave the house
Leave the car
Leave the bad men where they are
I leave a few shells in my gun
And stop me staring at the sun
I know it’s gone and there’s gonna be violence
(Want you to love me)
I’ve taken as much as I’m willing to take
(Want you to be)
Why do you say we should suffer in silence
(The heavens above me)
My heart is broken, there’s nothing to break
Tags: Campaigning, Life, Politics, YouTube
A bee and a flower of average size.
Trying to find a photo that might fit this theme left me pondering on the meaning of average; size, height, intelligence, beauty etc etc.
It left me with the thought that average is often used in the context that anything above is exceptional and anything below is sub standard. A bit of a misuse of the word which really describes the middle point between to opposite values/extremes.
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
Tags: Bee, Flickr, Flower, Hodnet Hall Gardens
Currently Hanbury Hall has two pairs of garden pavilions. These have been reconstructed with timber rather than masonry so that they don’t detract from the stonework on the hall.
Tags: Flickr, Hanbury Hall, National Trust, Weekend away
This sunken parterre is part of the formal gardens at Hanbury Hall. Archaeological investigation during the winter months of 1992-1993 uncovered remains of the formal garden. The main outline of the garden has now been re-instated, with the Sunken Parterre being the first part to be restored. The garden is being planted with historical accuracy using early eighteenth century publications.
The garden was originally surrounded by tall brick walls but due to the cost of reconstructing them they have been substituted a yew hedge. It was also thought that new brick would out of place next to the softly faded brickwork of the house.
Tags: Flickr, Hanbury Hall, National Trust, Sunken Parterre
I know this photo was taken last year and it is just a quick snapshot rather than one of my better photos. For me it just captures the mood for this thought on my theme.
I am not sure when I will get the chance to capture another photo with just the right mood because my Dad is about to undertake a course of chemotherapy which will last up to seven months or even more.
So I won’t apologise for the archive shot, but I will say that all the other photos will be taken especially for my theme.
100 Reasons to be glad - part 2:
Tags: 100 Reasons to be glad, Christmas, Dad, Flickr, Mum
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