Damp and disheveled, but not disheartened
Cream scone, anyone?
The day was not perfect, but there were compensations. If you like jam and cream, of course.
Let it pour! I’m inside.
There’s a lovely fire
And maybe those clouds will blow away
After a good night’s sleep
Tomorrow’s another day!
Thank you so much, everyone, for your good wishes! The gift of glassware from Meg was especially appreciated, but with or without presents I had a splendid time. Yes, I did make it to that waterfall, but the trip on the lake steamer didn’t happen. My own fault, as usual. Willful, headstrong, but mostly happy, if sometimes just a little damp.
Have a great weekend, won’t you? I’m just going to pop in on Cate at Six word Saturday. See you Monday at the waterfall?
restlessjo 
What a lovely way to spend a birthday Jo, that big bucket of cream I think needed 2 scones, but it looked delicious. and so warm and cosy round the fire. But Christmas decorations already??? They did look cheerful though.
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I’m not even thinking Christmas till I come back from the Algarve, Pauline, but it’s getting hard to ignore. 🙂
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We will be in Sydney house sitting at Christmas so it is going to be a very laid back relaxing one for us.
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Wish I could join you! Now that would be a different Christmas 🙂
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Christmas in the hot summer weather always takes some getting to used to for a pomme…
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What a lovely place, that room with the log fire will do nicely, very nicely indeed 🙂 With the cream tea of course. And the beautiful Christmas decorations…so glad you had such a lovely, happy birthday Jo xx
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Sorry, Sherri- that greedy Jude nabbed the last scone! Or was it Sylvia? Yes- it was wonderful, thanks 🙂
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lovely captures, Jo! the toasty fire is so inviting 🙂 love cream scones 🙂
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Scones all round then, LolaWi 🙂 🙂
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Happy Birthday! I love the drip lights on your mantle. They are inspiration for what to do with mine this year. Enjoy your cozy spot by the fire and have a great holiday season.
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Many thanks, Renee 🙂 It did seem a little early for Christmas but very beautiful.
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Cream scones – perfect for a rainy day! 🙂
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I think we’re going to need a lot of them this month! 🙂
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Such a shame about the weather – but your photos are marvellous. If there is a scone with jam and cream left, I think I might be able to manage one. 🙂
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I’m a bit peckish myself, Elaine. Why didn’t I bring some home? 🙂 Thanks a lot, hon.
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You will know the next time that bringing some home is definitely a good idea! 🙂
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It’s been pretty damp and foggy here too babe, but I did spend a couple of lovely hours with Sue today, with cake. I’ve never seen cream in one of those little buckets, whatever next? You need a Devon cream tea!Hope you got a glimpse of sun today x:-)x
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Fantastic! Both to you meeting Sue and to the promise of a Devon cream tea! 🙂 It has to happen one day, don’t you think, Gilly? Maybe when Jude has made the move to Cornwall.
Wind and rain all day but it’s been a ‘working’ Sunday for me. Just settling down with the laptop now. 🙂
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Only one scone Jo? That’s not going to go far between us! Love the fire, but I would be a little disconcerted about the Christmas decorations already, they are just a little early don’t you think? But then I am not one for decorating and I think you are. It does make it look quite sumptuous though and I bet you felt like a fairy princess with all those twinkling lights 🙂
I’d better go and look for my wellies now if I am to accompany you up the waterfall tomorrow 😉
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Way too early, Jude, but I was mostly in the Orangery with my nose pressed up against the window, waiting to go out and explore. 🙂 We weren’t staying at the Inn on the Lake but I did have a bit mooch round with the camera. The rain didn’t stop so I had to get up early next morning to have a proper look around. I’ve never stayed in Glenridding before but I liked it very much. You’ll get by in stout shoes tomorrow! 🙂 🙂
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I can do stout. Shoes that is 😀
We didn’t stop in Glenridding but drove through from over the Kirkstone Pass (from Ambleside). What a road! We were going to look for Aira Force, but instead had a wander alongside the lake and then continued to Dacre for dinner. Such a lovely area. I’d be very happy to go back.
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I got Friday all wrong and we ended up heading for Kirkstone Pass too, but Mick aborted the operation. 🙂
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Oh, shame, it is a lovely route and a great pub at the top. Mindst you in that weather you wouldn’t have seen a thing 🙂
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The scenery was incredible and I could have stayed forever, despite the rain. I wish my photos could do it justice.
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I shall miss the hills when we move to Cornwall, but I can’t live everywhere, unless we buy a motor-home or canal boat and there wouldn’t be room in those for OH’s guitars 😉
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Canal boat- absolutely 🙂
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Never say never 🙂 Maybe I can persuade him to buy one as a holiday home 😀
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Pretty pictures, Jo. The rainy atmosphere added a lot, an aura common to the U.K.
I’m missing that, I miss being on Abey Road everty day. I miss the U.K. (After their five year London stay–living on the Beatles’ corner and just around from Paul McCartney–they came back to Houston a year ago July 16.)
Oh well, maybe aothet Wales holiday.
BTW, I’m on Six Word Saturday again, this New Day, yesterday, with a little ditty.
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“They” who were living in London were our daughter–works for BP–and SIL and now-six-year-old granddaughter, KP. They now live a few blocks from us, we moved. We see KP 3-4 times a week and often walk with her to and/or from school.
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It sounds a nice lifestyle, Jim 🙂
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The two cars in one parking spot picture was taken on a London street.
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Hi Jim 🙂 I saw your little ditty, and as always it made me smile. Welcome back to 6WS!
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And what a beautiful day it was! I can see you had a great day, even though it was raining Jo. I love rainy days. 😀
Stunning photos as always. I love the last photo. ♥
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It is the most lovely setting, Sonel, no matter the weather. Thanks for keeping me company there. 🙂
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The right way to celebrate! In spite of the bad weather outside , the place looks warm and inviting.
Love all your shots!
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We had a brilliant day, thanks, Anna! I’m just starting to write my waterfall walk. 🙂
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That fireplace beats any damp weather in my book! Ans a birthday by a lake?! Wish you many many happy happy returns!
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It was a beauty, Elena- both the fireplace and the lake 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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Too bad about the weather Jo but it sounds like you made the very best of it. A scone for me please!
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That’s November birthdays for you! 🙂 Scones going fast, Sue. Get here quick!
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Sometimes rain is good when there are scones and a lovely fireplace. Happy Birthday weekend, Jo xxxx
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Thanks, sweetheart. There are worse places 🙂 🙂
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amazing.
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It was good 🙂
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Glad to see you weren’t disheartened, Jo. And, yes, scones fix everything!
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We still managed a beautiful walk, Geralyn, so the scones were a bonus. 🙂
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Ah…that fireplace looks so inviting. I’d love to be sitting there reading a book. Great photos, Jo!
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The height of sumptuousness, Jill 🙂 🙂
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Happy Birthday Weekend!
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Bless you darlin’. Thank you 🙂
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My goodness that is a large scone. If you can’t go for a walk, you may as well be eating scones in a gorgeous room!
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We’d already been for the walk. This was the reward 🙂
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Perfect!
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