Yesterday morning at ten, the fog was still so thick I couldn't see the tree in downstairs guy's garden. By eleven, we had full-on sun, and I was digging out my sun glasses. England is preparing for spring, as are the many style bloggers I so envy for their visual sense.
Modern Country Style suggested a garden party to celebrate almost spring here on the island. My one poet friend in
Fairbanks is thumbing through seed catalogs while another is
painting his way to spring.
One of the ways I fantasized my life in England was with a vase of newly cut flowers on my table. It's not an expense that I can afford. Some five years later, I've learned to enjoy the cut flowers in their un-purchased state.
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And to await the the hanging baskets, which will soon look like this:
I'm ready for summer. We had one last year, so it should be just another five years before the next one.
I LOVE your dry sense of humour. It's very unAmerican and very English so I'm thoroughly intrigued.
ReplyDeleteI think I love Spring and Autumn best because, in England at least, they're the season that are thoroughly dependable. You know what you're going to get....and it's LOVELY!!
Thank you so much for linking up.
And thank you also for letting me stalk your blog! I really enjoy it.
Sarahx
Love your thoughts.. i too am awaiting spring with baited breath!
ReplyDeleteJust popping in from Sarah's linky garden party. I love Bath. Such a pretty, pretty part of the world (although probably not when in thick fog), but I'm sure it's stunning in spring. I agree with your thoughts on a true summer being a long time coming. Good luck with this summer!! Alison
ReplyDeleteQuite funny; I often feel that way about spring in Oregon. The baskets are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, I hope you have a beautiful Spring and Summer this year. I enjoy your dry sense of humor, too!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
You lucky thing living in Bath. It's such a beautiful place. Enjoyed pootling round your blog.
ReplyDeletePopped over from Sarah's party. Your town looks very quaint and what I would picture a town in England to look like. Who knew flowers were so expensive over there. I'm off to check out some more of your blog.
ReplyDelete@Sarah @ Modern Country Style Thanks you. My favorite season here is autumn. It's generally dry, and everyone gets outside to play.
ReplyDelete@Marlis The forced daffs are in the stores. That must mean that spring is almost here, right?
ReplyDelete@life and the little things... I do wish that I could photograph the fog well. It can be gorgeous. Of course I live on the second floor, so some mornings all I can see is fog. Thank you for the comment.
ReplyDeletei loved your thoughts you are really good in blogging. Good sense of humor and thoughtful expressions. There is so much to learn from you..
ReplyDeleteits a pleasure to know u.
@Heather@myeverydaygraces Heather, I hadn't thought of it before, but the wait for spring here is exactly like it was when I lived in Oregon. Of course I lived there during one of the driest years on record.
ReplyDelete@Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms Thank you, Loo. I'm so thrilled at the number of new blogs it has introduced me to!
ReplyDelete@Cindy Thank you, Cindy. You have made me long for lush green grass.
ReplyDelete@PamThank you, Pam. It is just like in the films. Of course many of them are filmed her.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your photos of Bath (probably my most favourite place in England!) One of the things I loved there was all the hanging baskets in the street - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean about an other five years??? I tell you I have a strong hope for next summer. Because when I arrived here I was told it never snowed... It did snow for my first winter... Everybody told me it would never happen again. Guess what? It snowed again last December. Two years in a row... Maybe it can work for summer as well? Let's keep our fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteSpring and fall here can be maddeningly brief ... while hot, humid summer drags on for an eternity. Your photo of hanging baskets reminds me so much of my years spent in Germany. I haven't been able to find the wonderful geraniums here in the US that they use for all the windowboxes in Germany. That's okay ... I'd probably kill them anyway.
ReplyDeleteSummer. *sigh* It does seem so very far away.
ReplyDeletewe are traveling to The area of Bath England the first weekend in April.I was wondering what to expect for weather and what kind of clothes to pack.We will also be traveling with our 8 yr old son,may try to hike as well.Any advice you can give?I appreciate anything you can offer in advice.
ReplyDeleteThe weather in Southern England is usually in the mid-sixties Fahrenheit in May. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you have if you'll e-mail me at the address on the main page.
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