what I miss when driving.

lovely blog sea,, i know what you mean about going a short drive to work and not having time to stop and see the lovely trees and plants, im the same going to work, love the windmill and you have a lovely view from your garden to, open space cows or no cows still better than looking at the back of someones house any day ;o))

yes so true Sanbaz. the main reason we bought this house. there was another strong contender with more garden and a nicer looking house but it was overlooked.

exactly so you picked it because of the outside more than what was inside, i would do the same if i moved again, the position is more important i think

Yes Hubby is very handy and we basically gutted the untouched 1960's interiors and moved walls etc.

a bit like when i moved in with baz lol, he was still living in the 70`s, i wouldnt move in till he agreed to change it all, i had a wall knocked down and wanted an open plan living area and stairs, we laugh cause he says ive taken away his identity lol,,

Beautiful views from your back garden..the choice was a no brainer ! Hope your daughter feels better now..........

she is on the mend thanks, though still tearful and bruised.
It wasnt a difficult decision once I could visualise what hubby had in mind.

aww bet she is fed up but will soon feel better sea,,,
yes thats it once you have a vision its exciting making it happen ;o)

Lovely blog - and you DID find time to 'stand and stare'. I'm sure it did you both good to get outside like that. :-))

yes we dont do enough staring with the pace of life today. It did her good to get some fresh air. and the lemn drizzle cake was to die for. I must stop there more often :o)

So much beauty all around us SBG and it shows how easy it is to miss it....lovelyu pics and a fine place to live:0))

Thank you for showing your lovely Yorkshire countryside. That little village looks so peaceful. The museum must be very interesting to see, and I always like to notice the trees and wild flowers.
You have a lovely view from your garden. I don't think it's wise to compare different places. It can lead to negative feelings. Everywhere has it's own beauty and should be appreciated for it's individuality.
I hope your daughter is all right now. I should think the stroll was beneficial to her.
I enjoyed your blog. Thanks :o)

interesting blog and it looks lovely were u live ,i too wish i cud retire but i think i b doing hair on my zimmer frame lol . still u have to get the mony sumwhere 4 the plants dont u.

Lovely pics - I did the same last summer got out my bike and rode down the Hayling Billy track near where we live and it was lovely just to be nosy and see what other people are growing and the surrounding countryside and down to the sea. (The Hayling Billy track is where an old steam trains used to cross the bridge to Hayling Island - unfortunately the train is long gone but the track is lovely to walk/cycle along)

Ah country side. I am sure Im a country girl at heart I love it so much. But never had the opportunity to live in the country. Your photos are lovely; all I look at each day is bricks and concrete. Thankyou for bringing the countryside to me

i grew up 5mins walk from the beach and i really miss the sound of the sea. so this is the next best thing.

I'm struck by the clarity of the pictures and sky - I live within half an hour of Heathrow airport, and funnily enough, I noticed over the weekend how crystal clear the sky and air were over the field opposite me. But its not now, despite the weather still being beautiful, sunny and bright - I can only assume that the resumption of normal activity at the airport has reintroduced the photosynthetic smog haze that we usually see here. Oh, to live by the sea...

After 9/11 a scientist noticed how much brighter the sky was and when he did very accurate research he concluded that there was 'global dimming' happening and vapour in the atmosphere was the main cause. Israel has had a 30yr+ study measuring brightness. This was excellent science and supported by other evidence. the research makes fascinating reading [yes I am that sad:o) ]

You and me both, then, Seaburn, except I've got the excuse of age (mine being greater than yours) I find myself now listening to Radio 4 and watching a lot of informative scientific stuff on BBC 4 in preference to "lighter" entertainment and, dare I say it, I even watched the prime ministerial debates - I'm aghast, I seem to have moved into a parallel universe, one where I'm actually interested in these things... never thought I'd take any interest in anything remotely political. No one warns you that's what happens when you get old... deary me, what with that and all the vitamin supplements and 3 pairs of glasses, I've turned into my grandma, lol

lol :o)

what a lovley place there realy is a big differance between looking and seeing .take care bye for now xx