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Thursday, 4 August 2011

Afternoon in the Park.

Yesterday afternoon I was looking after my little grandson, Charlie.  It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and it was hot.L'boroPkb I decided we'd go to the park.  We had been in the play area for a while then wandered over to the bowling greens.  There were several games in play.  We parked up on a bench.  I remembered that, many moons ago, my wonderful parents in law would go and watch the bowling on a sunny afternoon.  I think  now I see the attraction.  It's such a tranquil game and the people, mainly retired, with all the time in the world on their hands are only too happy to stop and chat.L'boroPk2Charlie found a little playmate, a little girl who was there with her grandparents.  They ran around quite happily together and I was very happy to sit and watch and soak up a few rays.  Did I say it was hot?L'boroPkThis cottage garden border was absolutely glorious.   I'd love a cottage garden, but then who wouldn't?  Actually I'd also love a cottage, maybe down in Devon somewhere, yep that would be very nice!

All in all it was a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours, a summertime simple pleasure for certain.

I'm joining Dayle at this week's Simple Pleasures party.

Kathleen.

I used Lynn Grieveson's Worn Photo Edges to give the photos an aged look.  Edited in Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.

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11 comments:

  1. Debbie4 August 2011 at 22:12

    Oh Kathleen, that is just so beautiful! I would have wanted to stay all afternoon. To enjoy it with family and see your little grandson enjoy it makes it a simple adventure.

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  2. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment4 August 2011 at 22:36

    A lovely day out! I love the cottage garden border too.

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  3. Nikki (Sarah)4 August 2011 at 23:58

    the flowers are beautiful and your day so peaceful

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  4. Gayle5 August 2011 at 03:38

    The cottage garden is very inspiring and I need it today. I have been on my knees weeding for hours and hours. Thanks for stopping by Behind the Gate and leaving me a note!
    Blessings,
    Gayle

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  5. Dayle ~ A Collection of Days5 August 2011 at 07:12

    What a wonderful place.

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  6. Trish5 August 2011 at 07:39

    Sounds like a lovely relaxing day, Kathleen!
    I love cottages and cottage gardens too.
    bless you..Trish

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  7. Barbara Neubeck5 August 2011 at 12:21

    Hi Kathleen,
    What a lovely day to share with your grandson. The flowers are beautiful.
    God Bless
    Barb from Australia

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  8. Nellie's Cozy Place5 August 2011 at 16:17

    Hi Kathleen,
    what a lovely simple pleasure.
    Always fun being with those we love and on a beautiful day with all those beautiful flowers............
    a treasure for sure!

    Blessings, Nellie

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  9. Karen5 August 2011 at 22:03

    Lovely day in the park! The flowers are no doubt beautiful, and yes a cottage in my later years would do me just fine!

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  10. Southern Gal6 August 2011 at 12:43

    What a lovely way to spend the day! I see from your header and your previous post that you do love the beach, too! We're kindred spirits.

    I noticed in your sidebar two pictures of your Uncle Tom's cottage. There's a new blog called Dear Photograph http://dearphotograph.com where you take a picutre of a picture of the past in the present. You need to submit one of that cottage.

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  11. Kay K6 August 2011 at 17:36

    A beautiful afternoon with some beautiful pictures to recall

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