Friday, May 13, 2022

On the road again!


Leaving you with a few photos taken this week as we head north
 to Washington D.C. and Virginia for a few days. . . . . . and 
a change of scenery.  Weather forecast somewhat disappointing
for the weekend - packing a rain jacket and pair of short 
Chelsea boots and I think they'll be worn a lot!
May is a strange month with such changeable weather.


Yes, the finches managed to quickly build a nest and lay eggs despite
 us shooing them off the hanging basket, smart little feathered friends! 
There were actually four this morning when I took a peek.


Managed to cut several peonies to enjoy in the house this week -
a few remaining in the garden but will be gone soon. . . . . . .if only the
gorgeous blooms would last longer!


 The little fountain actually worked when I plugged it in. Each year I wonder if 
it's going to give up, it's so old now!  If it keeps going I feel we will too!

Enjoy your weekend.



17 comments:

  1. Hope you have a lovely trip. Yes May seems to have its ups and downs. Your peonies are so lovely.

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  2. Enjoy your time up DC way and and in Virginia. Maybe the weather frogs are wrong. ☔️

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  3. Have a wonderful trip!

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  4. The colour of those finches eggs is exquisite.

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  5. Dear Mary,
    Such happy sightings around your place - the finch eggs, the peonies, and your long-lasting fountain. No peonies here yet, and continuing chilly and wet, but there are flowers blooming and surely it will warm up soon. Enjoy your road trip!

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  6. The pretty blue of the finches eggs and the powder pink of the peonies are perfection - have a lovely break you two and return home feeling refreshed.

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  7. What a pretty little nest and eggs! Have an enjoyable trip away and I hope there'll still be some lovely peonies to greet you when you get back.

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  8. May can be a fickle month, but so can every other month in the UK! May you and your little fountain continue to flow for many more seasons.

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  9. How gorgeous peonies! Enjoy your trip!

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  10. A change of scenery :) I think I remember what that used to mean, pre-Covid. It doesn't have to mean an overseas plane trip planned 12 months in advance. Just a few days opposite the beach would be perfect.

    Have a great time.

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  11. Dearest Mary,
    Oh, isn't that the truth about all what is blooming in our garden, for such a very brief time... Our Clematis hold on all summer though.
    Lovely images and hope you enjoy your visit.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  12. Such beautiful eggs! Like Pat says, their colour is exquisite.
    Enjoy your trip, no matter the weather!

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  13. Have a wonderful trip! Even with the rain, a change of scenery is always a good thing.

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  14. Such beautiful eggs! Love the colour! Have a lovely trip and enjoy every day...
    Titti

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  15. I hope you are having a terrific adventure.

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