Whitebeam . .

What a perfectly shaped tree! Lovely in the late sun.

looks as if its speckled with gold.

Thanks both! Yes - covered in little lights . . . I love this tree at any time of year :)

Sparkly tree,Sheilabub...lovely pic :o)

Thank you Bloomer.

Love whitebeam...and they always seem to grow in a good shape! Sheila, I thought of you today...as I swithered about whether or not to buy an Amelanchier! In the end I saw a variegated Fatsia so that had to come with me instead! I may still get an Amelanchier, but not sure. I really want a Victoria Plum and I might be able to squeeze one in near the pond!

Swithered? Love it! The blossom on a Plum tree will give you as much pleasure as an Amelanchier, and fruit too. :)) I do love Amelanchiers, and they are frequently recommended for small gardens as I'm sure you know, probably because the leaves are very attractive, BUT the pretty white blossom rarely lasts longer than two weeks . . . :((

Yes, I'm glad I didn't succumb now. I do pick up those little scottish words don't I. Trouble is I've now forgotten that they are scottish and that not everyone is familiar with them...well, there's a new one for your vocab. Sheila..."swithering" means you are finding it hard to decide..it's a good one isn't it?!

I love that word too,Karen..just like the English " dithering "but I like your interpretation better..:o)

oh yes, I hadn't twigged it was the same as 'dithering'. Quite right Bloomer! :))

Lol,Karen.."dithering " out.." swithering" in ! :o)

Or even "havering" . . . between hovering and wavering, lol!

We need to rewrite the Dictionary between us,Sheilabub : another good one :o)

Lol Bloomer :) And don't forget that wonderful plant "Amnesia" for when you've forgotten what it is . . .

Lol,Sheila..it should look good with forget me nots ! :o)

Very good Bloomer!!

That's the brain storm over for tonight,Sheilabub ! :o))

nice with the dark clouds background shows it up nicely

Thanks Paul..the pic has grown on me now,like the tree ,with all this damned rain ! grrrr..

You are welcome Bloomer - I am a bit confused though lol

Thank you Paul! I could take a pic of this tree every evening . . . it always makes me smile :))

oops,! sorry Paul and Sheila...wrong pic,wrong tree ! I meant the comment for my Sycamore pic ! Lol..
you must both be thinking how rude I am,or just plain bonkers :o))

just very confusing Bloomer lol - always us ah ;))

.. or we just guessed your were dreaming, Bloomer . . . no worries!

Just checking how alert you are,Paul..not ! Lol....its that darned Amnesia plant again,Sheila ! :o)

:D