Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Out & About
The entrance leaflet to the garden states that it is one of the oldest Arboreta in Britain and gives a brief background detail of the delights that are in store:
The Arboretum was originally planned by Earl Mountnorris around 1800, and it is thanks to his botanical knowledge, discoveries , and foresight, that the Arboretum is [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Nov 7th 2012
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
It is the weekend before my birthday and to celebrate (or is that commiserate), a short excursion was penciled in my diary a few weeks ago. A weekend away was ruled out due to the timing of my bathroom repairs.
This time of year is always a little tricky for days out, because most places I [...]
22 Comments CherryPie on Nov 4th 2012
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…It is only November 3rd and they are selling real Christmas trees already!!!
I took this photograph whilst I was out and about today.
12 Comments CherryPie on Nov 3rd 2012
Filed under Out & About
From A. E. Houseman’s ‘A Shropshire Lad’
On Wenlock Edge the wood’s in trouble
His forest fleece the Wrekin heaves;
The gale, it plies the saplings double,
And thick on Severn snow the leaves.
‘Twould blow like this through holt and hanger
When Uricon the city stood:
‘Tis the old wind in the old anger,
But then it threshed another wood.
Then, ’twas before [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Oct 20th 2012
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About, Science & Nature
Autumn is not quite ready to be photographed yet, it seems all the best trees are in all the wrong places to be able to get a decent photograph. I did however enjoy my lunch out, a leisurely drive and a short walk. Here are a couple of photos that I did manage [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 14th 2012
More of this weeks theme can be found in the ’still life’ gallery.
12 Comments CherryPie on Oct 12th 2012
