Anybody seen the backgammon set?
You might have noticed I’ve got my “Greek head” on at the minute. Something to do with sunshine, or lack of. The above photo is one that was destined for my post A tale or two : Rhodes, but it escaped. I rather think it must have been holding back for Ailsa’s challenge this week.
The challenges can be a lot of fun, can’t they? With Ailsa’s permission I’m going to use this post to ask whether anyone has heard anything of Jake of Jakesprinter’s Sunday Post lately? We all pass each other by and dash to the next challenge, but Jake has been strangely absent since his Entrance post. He has left no hint on there of his whereabouts, and hasn’t been commenting on posts as he normally would. Maybe he’s just busy, but I would like to be reassured if any of you know anything more?
Sorry, Ailsa, to use your post like this, but it’s been “nibbling” at me all week. Hope you don’t mind? There are some great bench shots over there so don’t forget to check them out. Thanks everybody.
restlessjo 
Great benches and I especially like the silly one!
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We all need a smile right now, Meg. 🙂
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Sorry hun, I haven’t heard from Jake either … I don’t mind his silence as long as he is ok…. Benches are very inspiring, and your collection evocative of good times .. may they return soon, very soon.
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That’s exactly it, Paula- it’s not knowing. The Philippines are a volatile place (where’s safe any more?). Of course, it could just be a computer problem…
Hope life’s treating you well still. 🙂
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Life has been a shitty bitch honestly, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel still…. 😉
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Hold on to that light! 🙂
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Will do 🙂 x
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I’m a big fan of benches as well Jo. In our village here on St. Simons, there’s a path that overlooks the sound and ocean, and people are allowed to donate benches as memorials to loved ones. I think that this is a wonderful idea, and I’m always happy when I see cities with a program like this. It is absolutely win-win. Nice photos. ~James
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Thanks, James! We have lots of clifftop benches up our north east coast of England as well, but it’s often too cool to linger. Or it’s a hold on to your hat day like today when you could get blown off! 🙂
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Süsses Bild wünsche einen wunderschönen glücklichen Tag.Grüße lieb Gislinde
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Filen danke, Gislinde! 🙂
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Love the little boy one and the bench with the view. Great selection of photos, Jo. Well done!
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It really is a fine view, Marianne. Good job (for this challenge) the bench got in the way. Thank you. 🙂
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Wonderful selections, Jo! Love the little boy on the bench 🙂
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Yes, he was very time consuming at that age, but a bit of a sweetheart. Thanks, Amy 🙂
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The silly bench is, ah, silly! Nice job, Jo.
I too wondered about jake. I hope all is well and that he just needed a well deserved break.
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Yeah, I get my “make the world go away” head on sometimes, Gem. But you can usually make me smile.
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I know what you mean, Jo. But the only way to keep on keepin’ on is to look at the silly side. 😉
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Nice selection of benches, Jo. That silly bench doesn’t look very comfortable. 🙂
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I didn’t try it out- it was a bit parky that day. (as in cool) 🙂
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That picture of the little boy on the bench is ‘off the chart’ cute! 😀
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Thanks, Dianne. Yes, he was a bit of a poppet!
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I am hoping that Jake has just got busy with work – or is maybe on holiday. I am hoping to see him back on Sunday. (Even his facebook page has been quiet).
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Yes, I checked Facebook too, Colline. I expect he would have said if he was going on holiday? Running the challenges must be a pain sometimes. Hope I’m not out of order in posting about it.
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Love the bench with a view too! 🙂
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Yay! It’s my favourite, and taken at a very lovely spot on the Guadiana- the river between Portugal and Spain.
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Beautiful photos of benches. I love the bench with a view.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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That’s my favourite, Francine! 🙂
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I love the first picture and the one of the shady benches in Tavira.
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Thanks, Lorna. I really must be due another visit soon but I’m going with Dad to Poland first.
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Lovely photo and caption. It raises a smile. Thanks.
I like the photo at the top of your page. It looks very northern England to me. I’d be interested to know where it was taken.
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It’s part of my home town, Hartlepool, on the north east coast of Britain. Cool, but sunny sometimes. Many thanks 🙂
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i like the knight on the steps … and the first one of that gorgeous boy 🙂
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I was quite taken by surprise by the knight. He was in a riverside location in a small village. Not like he could fish, or anything! Thanks, Christine.
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makes you think jo!
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Those are benches that I’d be happy to take a break on, love the variety. Hope you hear something from Jake soon.
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Thanks, Sam. I would normally just respect his privacy but it seems odd with him running the challenge. Just hope all’s well.
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I love the first one, such a handsome litle young man too!
Have a lovely Monday! 🙂
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Thanks Dina! I’ve been out walking, enjoying the lovely weather. 🙂
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Beautiful collection of photos!!
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Thanks, Janaline. They’re a bit of a mix.
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Beautiful benches and photo’s hon and no, now that you mention it, Jake sure is a bit too quiet. Maybe he has internet problems, like we sometimes have or maybe he is on vacation. I do hope we hear from him soon. 🙂 *hugs*
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I hope it’s not intrusive of me. I left a message on Facebook but nothing there either.
Thanks, Sonel. I’ve been out walking with a group, making the most of Spring today.
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For sure not hon and I haven’t been on my personal FB much lately and I am sure he will appreciate it. I just hope he is okay. I am glad you are enjoying the Spring days. Have fun. 🙂 *hugs*
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Hi Jo. Great benches! What’s Constancia like? Worth a visit?
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Thanks Julie! Small, quiet (but probably not in Summer) with a lovely riverside location. I’m trying to think if I’ve included it in a post, if so probably the Enchantment at Almourel one. We used it as a 2 night stopover when we went to Tomar. No, I just checked- couple of pics in the Festa dos Tabuleiros, that’s all. Almourel castle is lovely but just a short visit. Good walking/kayaking thereabouts.
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Thanks, Jo. I picked up some leaflets about it at the tourism fair in Lisbon so I’m wondering whether to schedule a visit at some point. I’d combine it with other things but it sounds worth a look.
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