We have all been working so hard, as apart from unpacking, holes need to be drilled to put up pictures, mirrors, a towel rail in the bathroom (current one is barely 1" above the radiator!), and finding homes for all that came with us. I have been ruthless again and gone through my china, and put to one side books I feel I can part with and re-organized things I thought we had organized when we first put things (books especially) on shelves. A walk was called for - Keith stayed here and Tam and I went exploring again - this time the footpath nearest to our new home.
Clearly this one had seen better days . . .
We met a local farmer and his wife who had horses, and met the horses too, and had a lovely chat.
Looking back towards home. Hopefully I will sleep tonight - last night I was awake between midnight and 5 a.m. . .
Looking good for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill - it's a lovely area and field margins not as "barbered" as in Carmarthenshire. Our next door neighbour had it in for trees and grubbed up hedgerows where he could and another neighbour would barber his hedges as early as JUNE (legally because of nesting birds it should not be done before August).
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Delete'Looking back towards home.'--what a lovely phrase. So glad you are settling in to both the house and the neighborhood. The first round of seasons in a new place is special--so much to discover.
ReplyDeleteYes, it feels like we have been here much longer than a couple of weeks. (Into our 3rd now). We are looking forward to spring very much.
DeleteWhat gorgeous tree shapes, even the one that has seen better days is unique.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's lovely to see trees bare and appreciate their shapes.
DeleteI. LOVE. that old dead tree. I'm not sure why those sorts of things appeal to me, but they do. You live a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it sculptural Debby? Several hundred years old and still hanging on in there.
DeleteSurrounded by beauty, what a wonderful stroll.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trees and a lovely walk. It looks as though there is a lot to discover around your new home and it will be lovely to explore throughout the seasons.
ReplyDeleteInsomnia is my constant companion so I sympathize with you. I pray you got some sleep after all. Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!! ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am trying to get back in the habit of taking Vitamin B daily (helps my sleep pattern), along with Vit. D, Magnesium and Cod Liver Oil - all good for my asthma. Working flat out for hours on end gets me a better night's sleep!! Glad you like the photos.
DeleteLove those wonderful old trees, and your countryside is just beautiful! Enjoy settling into your new home and surroundings. ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteHi Lorraine - lovely to hear from you again. We are relaxing into more of a routine now, and just love it here.
DeleteYou took the word out of my mouth--the winter trees are nature's sculptures. Will be fun to see your photos of them as they leaf (or not) out during spring, summer and autumn.
ReplyDeleteAh, I see we think alike Mary. I shall record the trees as they change through the seasons - there is a beautiful beech tree by the pond (means dragging the leaves out soon though!)
DeleteOh what a wonderful exciting thing that is, to walk around your new area when you move. Such a beautiful one too. The photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is sunny here today and Tam and I are planning another walk to explore a different part. Look out for fresh photos.
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