Saturday, May 31, 2014

Sometimes a Geezer


During our recent UK trip Big D became the focus of some photos 
which evolved into the 
Geezer on a Bench Series, UK 2014 Edition

Sometimes Geezer sat among flowers.

and sometimes not.

Sometimes Geezer was nearby . . .

and sometimes not.

Sometimes Geezer acknowledged me . . .

and sometimes not.

Sometimes Geezer could find a vacant bench . . .

and sometimes not.

That was fun, Big D.
Let's do it again.





Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The Shambles, York


Ramshambles is tucked near the end of this Medieval lane. 
In the window stood a wee skeleton. 


Its pattern was available! So, I bought it . . . 


and the companion attire pattern, too.

Gargoyles also lurked, but their patterns

 were only available at the Minster.

 Couldn't resist the tail.

All patterns were designed by Georgina Manvell
www.theoldtoyknittingshop.co.uk


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Guess Where We've Been?

Yorkshire!
My knitting friend, Carol, generously offered the use 
of her townhouse within the walls of York. 
How perfect. 
A wonderful opportunity to visit cathedrals, gardens 
and National Trust properties.

York Minster

The Treasurer's House just behind the Minster

The Shambles

Betty's Tea Room

Beningbrough Hall

Fountains Abbey

The Surgery (you know which one)

Nunnington Hall

Castle Howard

Carol, being a RHS member of long standing, arranged tickets
 for the Chelsea Flower Show. 
That meant a couple of days in London. Too bad!
Hawks in Trafalgar Square 
to control the surplus pigeon population.

The People's Choice Award winning garden at the CFS

A folly that will somehow find its way to my garden.

Love England . . .
. . . but, it hasn't got Bun.



Monday, May 5, 2014

Online Shopping

 Deliveries!

 Unfamiliar brand.

 Cute and comfy.

 Great walkers.

 Loved this shoe last year . . . 

 so I bought it again this year.

End of 2013 summer purchase.
I'll give these a go when it is warmer.

Are you aware of Planet Shoes? Their website is highly informative and they guarantee 100% satisfaction.
 Hundreds of styles online that never make it to my local stores. 

Baby Babar's New Home


 Completed . . .  on time.

Folded to fit. 

Dressed for departure.  

Arrival anticipated.

 Elephant edibles? 

Gateau pour la bébé?

Bye-bye, Baby Babar.