Last week was a bit hectic because I had to fit so many things into the time I had available, especially because I had visitors stopping this weekend and I needed to prepare for them too.
Friday and the time of the visitors arrival finally arrived but there was no sign of the visitors… The evening [...]
Archive for the tag 'National Trust'
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
My Weekend
17 Comments CherryPie on Apr 18th 2010
Filed under Crookham 2009, Gardens, Holidays
PhotoHunt – Covered
The plants are very well covered in the Orchard House at Cragside.
More views of the Orchard House and other views of Cragside can be found here.
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 16th 2010
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About, Science & Nature
Last Winter Feed
Some of you might remember that the last time I visited Attingham Park I saw the herd of deer being fed for the last time this winter. Here is a little video them in full action rushing around. I have been rushing around as much as they have today on more of my [...]
13 Comments CherryPie on Apr 13th 2010
Filed under Heritage, Out & About
PhotoHunt – Vertical
The chimney stacks at Wightwick Manor are very vertical. I visited the house over Easter and found it really interesting. I will be returning later in the year to get a full guided tour when it is not so busy. Of course another reason for me to return is to see the gardens when [...]
30 Comments CherryPie on Apr 9th 2010
Filed under Out & About
100 Photos 14 :: Tranquillity
A quite place to relax without a care in the world. Maybe with a good book to hand and depending on the time of day a nice cup or tea or a glass of chilled Rosé
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 9th 2010
Filed under Anecdotes, Heritage, Out & About
100 Photos 13 :: National Trust
Visiting National Trust properties gives me so much enjoyment, especially when there is a garden and property with very interesting history combined. I always have to have my camera in hand to capture the moment.
I also take great pleasure in knowing that these places have been saved for future generations to appreciate and be given [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 8th 2010
Filed under Out & About, Science & Nature
100 Photos 12 :: Spring
14 Comments CherryPie on Apr 7th 2010
