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I escaped out of the house alone this morning for a truly spectacular, glorious little solitary amble around my neighbourhood. It was bright and sunny but shockingly cold, with icy frost at ground level. I walked up through the cobbled back streets to the cherry trees at the top of the park. The morning sun was still low in the sky, the shadows were deliciously long and all was so heart achingly bright and beautiful.
It's a long weekend here in the UK as we celebrate the arrival of Spring. Here in my home town it's also the weekend when we celebrate the heritage of the local waterways. Our canal is chocka full of boats dressed up to the nines, with this years theme being "Great Britain". So a plethora of Union Jack flags and red-white-and-blue. It stirred my heart strings I have to say, made me glad for the umpteenth time to live in this sweet, friendly, vibrant old Yorkshire market town.
On my way homewards, I marvelled at the old stone bridge, the towns sweet floral endeavours, the incredible watery reflections, the amazing blue of the cold spring sky, the silvery green of newly unfurled tree leaves, the light on the distant moorlands. And I arrived at the back street of my very own house and marvelled at the old Victorian cobbles, at the crazy weird old chimney pot that sits above our bathroom, and my own back yard windmills. I love it all so much, with such a squeeze of my heart. I love that I can step out of my back door on a chilly May morning and enjoy forty one minutes of absolute gloriousness.
Lucky ol' me.
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What a beautiful blog !! Thank you so much for sharing your crochet !!
Love where you live. I live in Argentina but all my ancestry is English and scottish, my grannie use to always speak about "home".
Big hug
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Munton | July 07, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Dünyada sizin güzel köşesinde etrafında güzel yürüyüşler başka bizi yanınızda zaman ayırdığınız için teşekkür ederiz. Çok takdir.
Hafta sonu geri kalanı gibi harika umuyoruz.
Posted by: nike free running shoes | May 11, 2012 at 07:52 AM
It is crochet in the canal boat windows. Traditionally it is done in cotton so it can be boiled - working canal boats were very dirty, particularly if they moved coal. There are booklets giving the traditional patterns. It is fun to make, I did yards of it when I lived on the canals.
Posted by: Judith | May 08, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I always thought it would be so nice to live on a barge. Very cosy. I love the painted watering pitchers as well.
Posted by: Robin | May 07, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Just taken a trip back down memory lane.
I studied and lived in Yorkshire when I was in my twenties in and around Wakefield and Huddersfield and seeing your photos has made me feel very nostalgic about Yorkshire towns.I have been living in Spain for 20 years now ...which as you can imagine is very different.
After having discovered your blog about three weeks ago, I now often pop by to be uplifted by your photos and your work....I love the way you combine those vibrant colours..I wish I had such taste :)
Posted by: Alison | May 07, 2012 at 02:46 PM
What a lesson in mindfulness and taking pleasure in the here and now. In this world of stressing about what we have to do or what we have just done this is a reminder that there is joy to be had in what we have right now in this moment. Truly an inspiration. Thank you.
Posted by: Kathryn | May 07, 2012 at 10:50 AM
oh that was wonderful! It made me miss England soooo much! I visited in 2009 and I loved walking along the canals! The barges are amazing. A kind elderly couple even let me come aboard and walk through their barge and sit up in front as they traveled up stream. I found the whole lock system fascinating! Seeing the bunting and that last photo of the cobbled street and houses reminded me of Hayworth. I loved England so much and it has a special place in my heart, which is why I also love coming to your blog!
Posted by: Bonnie | May 07, 2012 at 09:10 AM
That blossom is just so pretty!
Posted by: Joolzmac | May 07, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Breathtaking. Lucky you, indeed!
Posted by: Shannon | May 07, 2012 at 02:35 AM
Oh, I loved the photos taken at 8.02 and 8.22. Just beautiful.
xXx Helen
Posted by: Helen | May 07, 2012 at 12:27 AM
What a lovely way to capture the day. I think I might have to have a go at that. Isn't it nice to see the sun instead of dark rain clouds. Let's hope May is a bit more attractive than April was.
Posted by: Rachael Iddon | May 06, 2012 at 08:00 PM
I ached right along with you at the incredible beauty of your neighborhood encapsulated in your marvelous photos! Do you yearn for a canal boat of your own?
Posted by: Libby | May 06, 2012 at 07:27 PM
ALWAYS good to take a walk, be in the present moment, and truly enjoy, and be thankful! Glorious pics, Lucy! Bless you!
Posted by: Elizabeth Hansen | May 06, 2012 at 07:26 PM
Ahh..what a wonderful stroll...thanks for taking us along. Simply lovely.
Posted by: Dinahsoar | May 06, 2012 at 07:23 PM
The early bird catches the worm! So they say. Your photos scream 'spring' despite the shockingly hard frost but then I remember it's May, crazy. Beautiful all the same and sunshine is definitely a welcome respite. :)
Posted by: idiosyncratic eye | May 06, 2012 at 06:49 PM
So beautiful! What a wonderful 41 minutes!
Posted by: WoollyBudgie | May 06, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Oh my goodness, I am pining for my Yorkshire now, and especially Skipton. I would LOVE to go for a wander along the canal and have fish and chips on a bench with a big take away cup of tea. And to be around the friendly folk of Yorkshire again. Can't wait to introduce my children to this wonderful part of the world. xxx
Posted by: Naomi | May 06, 2012 at 05:17 PM
It's all so lovely :)Love the canal,was that a crochet doily in the round boat window?Sweet.Have a good one!
Posted by: angela-southern USA | May 06, 2012 at 05:13 PM
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing you slice of the world with us! I especially love it when you feature the canal boats. They're one of my favorites! Have a wonderful day Lucy!
Posted by: Tracy | May 06, 2012 at 03:39 PM
I'd like to visit your city !
Posted by: Sonia | May 06, 2012 at 03:09 PM
What an incredible lovely town you live in! Thanks for the walk!
Posted by: elsa | May 06, 2012 at 02:56 PM
Beautiful photos and you have a beautiful soul. I wish more people could have a heart full of gratitude the way you do...it truly is the key to happiness. I'm so glad I found your blog and you! I can feel your joy and your happiness spreads all the way across the pond! Thank you!
Posted by: Sandra Licher | May 06, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Wow, do they every film movies or TV shows where you live? It looks like the perfect setting!
Posted by: Emily | May 06, 2012 at 02:20 PM
What a lovely post. I love the feeling of expectation early mornings have. We have got into a rather late routine here and I miss being up earlier. Lily. xxx
Posted by: Lily | May 06, 2012 at 02:16 PM
Very beautiful photos!
I would just like to thank you once again for the inspiration regarding the ripple blanket! I just finished mine and I totally adore it! I am so happy that I dared to start up the project, and I have you to thank for that!
Best regards,
Jennie in Sweden
Posted by: Jennie | May 06, 2012 at 01:56 PM