A little meaningful conversation?
Some posts seem to just glide effortlessly onto the page. Others don’t! They kick and bite and scratch. You can’t find just that photo that you wanted, lost in the annals of untidy folders. Too many thoughts collide in your head, often at silly times like 5 in the morning. And then there are those that miss the deadline by a smidgeon. Just enough to be annoying. I’ll leave you to work out which this is.
Rustle and tussle
A backlit ballerina
Twirling in the wind
And whilst I have been known to cheat occasionally, in the interests of a beautiful azulejo or two- can you spot these people sitting on benches?
I’m off out to kick a few leaves now. You never know- I might spot somebody loitering on a bench. If I do I may even share it with Jude.
Some great benches here! Beautiful colours in those leaves and they work perfectly for your header!
Thank you kindly 🙂 I wish I had a way of making a header ‘stick’ to a post, because I hate it when I go to another post and the header jars.
Ha ha – I missed the typo too! Never mind – I love benches – I have several in my garden to prove it.
I love a good bench, perfect for enjoying a picnic or just doing a spot of people watching.
Or admiring the trees if you manage to find one of those warmer Autumn days 🙂
At first I was confused because I couldn’t understand why a statue featuring Chatterton’s Rowley Papers would be in Portugal, but then I realized that that picture must not be from the same place as the one to its right (which features writing in Portuguese).
I’m good at confusion, Steve. 🙂 An aspect of the challenges that I don’t like is that you either throw all your eggs in one basket, with the result that you see, or you patiently post one at a time or small related groups. You’ve guessed, patience is not my strong suit. The first two were culled from a recent visit to Bristol and the Portuguese gentleman from the riverbanks of the Zezere, at Constancia. Sorry! 🙂
Very nice bench photos. The leaves, too, are lovely. I think we like benches even when no one sits on them. They give an impression of repose.
We’ve all become obsessive about beaches, ever since Jude started her challenge, Nicki. Have you joined in yet? 🙂
The first bench picture stayed on my mind – is that a giant acorn in front of the bench? I was concentrating on the people, but it seems there was more to appreciate. Wonderful bench series!
It is indeed a rather lovely acorn and a far better photo of it will appear in Monday’s walk, Susan. Thanks a lot! 🙂
I’ve got a folder full of bench photos…just never knew what to do with them.
You’ve found a home for them! Presume you’ve met Jude?
You mean Jude of Hey Jude? I’ve come across her, but for some reason she doesn’t come up in my emails??? What’s her blog title? Why…does she do benches well?
Jude does everything well, pretty much! There was a link to her at Travel Words at the bottom of my post. Go and say hi 🙂 https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/bench-series-42/
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Love that you’ve included people on benches from the Azulejo tiles – it seems this theme’s older than e thought! Have a lovely weekend Jo 🙂
People have always enjoyed a good natter, I think, Suzanne 🙂 You too, darlin’!
FABULOSO lovey images and words
Thank you, Kathe 🙂 You’re very kind!
You always make it look effortless Jo. I especially love the autumn foilage!
Lots more foliage to come in the next few days, Lisa. Before it all blows away! 😦 And thank you 🙂
Looking forward to it!
ha ha sono proprio contenta di non essere la sola a fare confusione con i propri archivi! L’immagine con le foglie è straordinaria, sembra di poterle toccare!Le azulejas mi piacciono tantissino 🙂
I wish I had a system that worked, Annalisa, but mostly I rely on my memory. And as the years go by… what memory? 🙂 🙂 Thank you for smiling with me. Have a beautiful weekend! Your leaves must be truly glorious now in the mountains. Sending hugs!
Sorry…ugh! Glossed over the typo. LOL 😂
Mine too 🙂
Great post and pictures, as always. My eyes glosse
Thanks, sweetheart 🙂
Jo – whatever you do I find inspirational and today was the added bonus of a giggle. Thank you
For a number of reasons, I suspect, Becky 🙂 Thanks a lot!
I love the pictures and your haiku is superb, worthy of Basho.
Bless you, darlin’. I do love a confidence boost 🙂
You can’t do grumpy for long anymore than Jude or I can 🙂 Love the haiku and how creative are you with the azulejo benches!
Ha- confession! I was going to do a post because I got some nice ones from the Misericordia but after you did your lovely post on the church I decided not. Couldn’t resist snucking a few in here though. 🙂 I was just about to come see your Thursday’s. Good week so far, Gilly?
Okay, a boring training at work all this afternoon, but hey tomorrow is Friday. You didn’t need to delay posting your pics, I’m always behind and want to find time to do some more Algarve posts. I didn’t finish with Barcelona either and that was in April.You’re getting quite keen on haiku aren’t you? it’s fab x:-)x
If I don’t use it, it gets forgotten about, Gilly. As I was looking back for the photo I wanted for Jude (all the way back to 2004 and still didn’t find it) I saw a few things I’d meant to post but I keep taking photos all the while. I have some murals from Bristol and Kazimierz in Krakow that I was going to use for Cee’s challenge, but it’s another week already. 🙂
I’ve never read poetry much, always preferring prose, but I love playing with words. Haiku seems such a natural form to describe Autumn, though I have no idea beyond the basic. I’m always afraid someone will read it and think ‘who does she think she is, messing with stuff like this?’. Thanks for the encouragement.
Ahh, some of my favorite subjects, benches and colorful autumn leaves! Love your set of images, so beautiful.
Lots more leaves coming up! Thought I’d better make a start before they all blow away. 🙂 Thanks a lot, Karin!
Brilliant leaves…this is what I love about autumn. Beautiful shot, Jo!
Aren’t they lovely? The wind got up today and there are lots of bare patches already 😦
Oh, I hate when that happens. Ours have barely started to turn.
Just a quick hello from the farm Jo. A break from packing. 🙂 love the detail of the finger and thumb together. I love these kinds of finds
Surprising how many lovely sculptures on benches there are around, Sue. Hope the move goes smoothly 🙂
Thanks Jo. 🙂
Lovely Autumn leaves photo and of course those “azulejos” are fantastic!
I got some good close ups last holiday in the Misericordia Church in Tavira, Sami. The details are amazing. 🙂
And judging by the beautiful simplicity of this post (your ‘autumn leaves’ photo is stunning) and delightful haiku, I would have said that this was one of those ‘easy’ posts, but you prove that looks are deceptive. The amount of time I give to my posts takes away from my writing, but I can’t help myself…so maybe I need to take another break, ha! Hope your next post comes without the angst Jo…but whatever you do, you bring your readers great joy 🙂
I usually have a rough idea of what I’m going to be doing in the week, Sherri, because ad lib isn’t my strongest suit, but this one was a bit of a shipwreck. I have about 5 alternative last lines for the haiku and don’t really like any of them. Good job I’m my own biggest critic. 🙂 And definitely good idea about the break 🙂 I’m game! Many thanks for your kindness, darlin’.
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Wow! Beautiful benches, a backlit ballerina, and a brilliant Haiku! Who cares about deadlines. Or where you store your images 😀
I almost never start a post that I don’t finish, Madhu, but I have one in my Dashboard for Cee’s street art and Ailsa’s paint, combined- the moment will never come again. 🙂 🙂 But thank you!
Looks like people have been conversing on benches for years, Jo! I know what you mean about finding those photos. I think I know exactly which folder the one I want for a post is in and……not there! I waste more time searching for a certain picture than I care to admit here. 🙂 Here’s to the post that glides effortlessly on to the page and the photos to go with it!
I had ‘promised’ one to Jude, and could I find it? Nope 😦 I also mentioned a yellow postbox in Majorca more years ago than I care to remember. Now I’d really have to go digging for that one! In a cupboard somewhere. 🙂
You’ve really excelled yourself, Jo. These are wonderful bench entries, and I love your “Backlit Ballerina.” 🙂
When I get myself in a ‘paddy’ in the early hours it sometimes works out well, Ad. 🙂 Thanks, darlin’.
Love those fall leaves, and the azulejos! Perfect fall captures, Jo. 🙂
I was at a beautiful arboretum a couple of weeks ago, Cathy, and it will be perfect for next Monday’s walk. Have a lovely birthday weekend! 🙂
You get my award for the bench finder of the year! OMG. I’ve never seen anyone nail a challenge like you have with this!
I don’t do things by halves but I occasionally make a pig’s ear of them 🙂 Thanks a lot!
Seems like benches have been popular since forever!
I don’t think sitting down will go out of fashion any time soon, Ann. 🙂 🙂 I have a dodgy knee at the minute so I’m doing more than my share.
Oh dear! Do hope it responds well to being benched. 🙂
Yes, Jude, you do need to sort out your nether regions! 😧😀😀
Nether regions duly sorted, Sue. Wish it was as easy to sort my photo folders. 🙂
Teehee!
Oi! You! Nothing wrong with MY nether regions – apart from being a bit bigger than I’d like…. 😉
Ooooops 😳, how did I type the wrong name….a senior moment, I do apologise grovellingly
I wasn’t going to correct you. You know hers is bigger than mine 🙂
Now, now, that’s very naughty of you, Jo! Now the blog world knows…..
I think your in deep doggy-do, Jo 😟
Even Jo didn’t notice ….sigh!
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lovely pics and great post.
Thank you very much for commenting 🙂
welcome
Lovely pictures and post but sorry I have to point out a top ten typo in the third sentence. I’m sure you mean the ‘annals of untidy folders’ but if you really meant ‘anals’ you have some truly unique places to keep your pictures!
I never noticed – my eye saw annals – so this must say something about us Geoff! Never mind, best laugh of the day so far. And Jo’s post IS lovely.
I do like to entertain, Anabel, but this was beyond the call of duty. Glad it raised a smile 🙂
Well spotted, Geoff! I was too busy being Mrs. Angry to notice. I’ve amended it but Jude always reads the comments so she’ll still have a laugh. 🙂 🙂
After a morning of tangling with slow computers and finance I was delighted to find your bench post, even if it did cause you much hair pulling and sleepless nights. I am impressed by the lengths you go to to please your humble
subjectsfollowers. Love the azulejo benches, and you managed to find sculptures and real people too, so a real humdinger of an entry. I must confess to chortling over the comments. Sorry! And I hope you are feeling a little less grumpy now 🙂Oh, and I can’t forget to mention the leaves – now that photo should be in the festival of leaves challenge instead of hanging around on here 😀
I know but I couldn’t be bothered to hunt down the leaf challenge. 😦 Grumpy! As if! 🙂