Today's Out-and-About

:: wild garlic just starting to flower ::

:: bracken leaves just starting to unfurl ::

:: gorgeous little wild violets in abundance ::

:: the most incredible tree roots ::

:: the river Wharfe at Bolton Abbey ::

:: walking into Strid Wood ::

:: climbing the high path up through the trees ::

:: breathing in the fresh, slightly damp leafy air ::

:: the bluebell bank, but sadly no blue yet :o( ::

:: due to the cold weather, the bluebells are late blooming this year ::

:: descending down through the trees, loving all the green greenery  ::

:: back down by the riverside, a still, reflective part of the river ::

:: playing about on the river beach ::

:: watching the Little People plop pebbles into the still water ::

:: happy family times ::

:: the pathway winding onwards through the trees, it's almost time for coffee ::

:: ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, a delicious Sunday morning cappuccino ::

 ♥ We enjoyed a really lovely few hours this morning walking at Bolton Abbey. I absolutely love the woodland at this time of year, being surrounded by all that bright green freshness is so good for the soul. I was hoping that the bluebells would have been blooming by now, but alas they are very late this year due to the cold weather (last year's bluebell walk was on May 6th). Will have to try and get back there again in a couple weeks time to drink in the blue. The Little People enjoyed the walk, it was peaceful, happy and fun. They played (even Little Man), they chatted, they ran around together. We had a lovely stop at the Cavendish Pavillion to refuel with milkshakes and coffee, and despite the damp, it was warm enough (just) to sit outside. I'm loving these regular Sunday outings of ours, I'm so glad that we are managing to make it happen each week. ♥

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Comments

[kris mmoromisato]

Do we have an address yet, for where we send the Yarndale granny bunting?

[andy]

lucy: adoroel cropchet y tu blog me ayuda a inspirarme. como con la foto de las violetas que me recordaron a mi abuela y le escribi un apoesia. use tu foto en mi blogpara ello,y te mencione.
gracias! me hiciste volver a la infancia! cariños
andy de argentina

[Liesbeth]

Dear Lucy, this is all very very Nice! But how about the tutorial of the French Bower Bird? You promise and you promise and nothing happened so far. I am waiting........ I know you are BUSY but please, just post the tutorial and I will be happy and I won't be bothering you..... for a week, hahahaha! Love from me!~

[Bobbi]

I love the woods in spring too:) This looks like a beautiful walk!

[Maryline]

Quelles magnifiques photos. Cela donne envie de faire une longue promenade dans cette forêt.
Merci pour ce beau reportage.

[Beryl Nesbitt]

Once again, thanks for the glorious pictures. I get so homesick for REALLY GREEN TREES, out here in OZ, so I get my fix by reading your blog every Friday. Makes my husband happy, too, as I'm not always wanting to fly back,to what I still think of as home (after 49 years here) cheaper than an airfare! Keep up the good work.
p.s. the crochet is great,too.

[Lori]

What a beautiful place. Looks so serene. Thank you for sharing!

[vicki]

oh my what fabulous greens! The (not entirely) wild garlic is starting to flower in my garden too and it looks so pretty.

[kate from greedy for colour]

Dear Lucy, Thanks for your lovely comments on the apples. The pattern is now up for them but you may have to scroll past a couple of posts to get there. Lots of love, Kate xxooxx.

[Liss]

Thank you for the inspiring photies :) Took ourselves up there today after my daughter saw your pics, had a beautiful day! The bluebells are out now by the way, more on the farside bank (we started at the pavilion, so after you cross the aquaduct) and they look fabulous!

[Jenn]

I love how spring came out of no where all of a sudden... We were away camping May Day weekend, and suddenly when we came back the garden is alive with green! The rain is a drag, but I think it will be doing the plants some good and hopefully we'll have a fab show when everything is in bloom!

[Jules Francis]

love reading your blog its always so cheery - bluebells are my favourite and have been out in Bristol about a week now - beautiful. Hope it won't be long before they are out in your neck of the woods. Thanks x :)

[Naomi]

Another lovely post and another lovely reminder of my childhood. We used to go there on Sundays too - happy memories. In those days, the cafe had bumper cars outside and I have imprinted in my memory the weird multicoloured blob shapes attached to the ceiling! Strange what you remember....but I loved it all. Can't wait to go back - but in the meantime, you lovely posts bring it back very vividly. Thank you. x

[Bari Jo]

I live in the desert, which has its own sort of lovely and beauty - but I have to tell you - I love the lush green of where you live and all the color! It looks like a magical place!

[Hasenschneck]

Lovely pictures of almost Spring. I just wish it would finally, properly arrive.

[emma from toadstool tales]

Being a little further south both wild garlic and bluebells are in flower and I also have robin chicks in my shed! X hope you can revel in the blue soon. X

[Janet Raine]

I used to live near you and loved going to Bolton Abbey and the Strid. I recognise so much from your pictures especially around your town. makes me feel quite homesick!

[Anne Marie]

I love that tree. It reminds me of the one in The Lord of the Rings!

[Jennifer Crewe]

It is not right that this site http://www.duitang.com/people/mblog/70113514/detail/?next=70113768can just lift your complete tutorial on your birdies. Bet they have more as well. I was going to comment but since it seems to be in Chinese it won't let me comment

I have just started your ripple blanket. It is looking so nice.

[Sonia Petitpoint]

Wonderful landscape !

[Heather]

Hi Lucy just to let you know that if possible you need to get hold of the latest Australian homespun, it has a double page spread on vintage caravan bits that you would love and where to buy them. Thanks for all your colourful bits and pieces. Your area is definitely on m agenda next time we travel o s .Heather from Australia

[The House of Jones]

Ooh I love how green this post is! lovely photos, gorgeous colours. Hope you find the bluebells soon - the late spring has definitely delayed them this year. But if the National Trust are right, this late spring might mean a Good Summer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgYcXobUKq0 Wahooooo!!
Jones x

[Marisa]

Oh como siempre precioso paisajes!!!... y más lindo si lo podes disfrutar con tu familia!!!
Marisa de Cordoba-Argentina

[Emily Clark]

I love "visiting" Yorkshire through your blog...your pictures are breath-taking!
I have been inspired by your blog to do two things...start my own blog (it's in the works) and learn to crochet. Your blankets are beautiful...they make me want to create my own. Today, with temperatures back down in the 50's her in New England, a warm, colorful, colorful blanket would be delightful! Where do you suggest I begin? You can email me if you would like.
Thanks so much for sharing your colorful world with us...it's so inspiring!
Emily
emilyclark @ hciwireless . net

[Rosemary Dennis]

Lovely pictures, Lucy. You are making the most glorious memories for your children x