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?
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.
I’m not even thinking Christmas till I come back from the Algarve, Pauline, but it’s getting hard to ignore. 🙂
We will be in Sydney house sitting at Christmas so it is going to be a very laid back relaxing one for us.
Wish I could join you! Now that would be a different Christmas 🙂
Christmas in the hot summer weather always takes some getting to used to for a pomme…
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
Sorry, Sherri- that greedy Jude nabbed the last scone! Or was it Sylvia? Yes- it was wonderful, thanks 🙂
lovely captures, Jo! the toasty fire is so inviting 🙂 love cream scones 🙂
Scones all round then, LolaWi 🙂 🙂
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.
Many thanks, Renee 🙂 It did seem a little early for Christmas but very beautiful.
Cream scones – perfect for a rainy day! 🙂
I think we’re going to need a lot of them this month! 🙂
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. 🙂
I’m a bit peckish myself, Elaine. Why didn’t I bring some home? 🙂 Thanks a lot, hon.
You will know the next time that bringing some home is definitely a good idea! 🙂
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
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. 🙂
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 😉
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! 🙂 🙂
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.
I got Friday all wrong and we ended up heading for Kirkstone Pass too, but Mick aborted the operation. 🙂
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 🙂
The scenery was incredible and I could have stayed forever, despite the rain. I wish my photos could do it justice.
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 😉
Canal boat- absolutely 🙂
Never say never 🙂 Maybe I can persuade him to buy one as a holiday home 😀
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.
It sounds a nice lifestyle, Jim 🙂
The two cars in one parking spot picture was taken on a London street.
Hi Jim 🙂 I saw your little ditty, and as always it made me smile. Welcome back to 6WS!
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. ♥
It is the most lovely setting, Sonel, no matter the weather. Thanks for keeping me company there. 🙂
The right way to celebrate! In spite of the bad weather outside , the place looks warm and inviting.
Love all your shots!
We had a brilliant day, thanks, Anna! I’m just starting to write my waterfall walk. 🙂
That fireplace beats any damp weather in my book! Ans a birthday by a lake?! Wish you many many happy happy returns!
It was a beauty, Elena- both the fireplace and the lake 🙂 Thanks a lot!
Too bad about the weather Jo but it sounds like you made the very best of it. A scone for me please!
That’s November birthdays for you! 🙂 Scones going fast, Sue. Get here quick!
Sometimes rain is good when there are scones and a lovely fireplace. Happy Birthday weekend, Jo xxxx
Thanks, sweetheart. There are worse places 🙂 🙂
amazing.
It was good 🙂
Glad to see you weren’t disheartened, Jo. And, yes, scones fix everything!
We still managed a beautiful walk, Geralyn, so the scones were a bonus. 🙂
Ah…that fireplace looks so inviting. I’d love to be sitting there reading a book. Great photos, Jo!
The height of sumptuousness, Jill 🙂 🙂
Happy Birthday Weekend!
Bless you darlin’. Thank you 🙂
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!
We’d already been for the walk. This was the reward 🙂
Perfect!
The room is beautiful. I also like the first and the last photos.
Thank you, Romi 🙂 I visited earlier today but your 6WS was not yet up (nor was Cate’s) A happy weekend to you!
So tell me about the scone, you use the cream and the butter? That sounds heavenly! Hope you aren’t too waterlogged. 🙂
I actually just had jam and cream, Tonya, but my husband went the whole hog! 🙂 I’ve pretty much dried out, thanks!
I had a delightful orange scone with my butternut squash soup. This would have been a beautiful setting. I am glad you were not disheartened by the weather.
It’s a long while till Spring and I’m determined to stay positive, Mlissabeth. Sounds good to me 🙂
Cream tea? The perfect birthday treat. Have a happy one.
Decorated already for Christmas? Whatever next!
Thanks, Viv. Was about to come looking for you- no Cate again! 🙂 Yes- a bit early but very pretty. 🙂
Happy birthday Jo – looks like you are having a lovely time!
Thanks a lot, Mary! Yes, it was fun 🙂
Never say die, Jo! 🙂 Love the look of that birthday cream tea tray. Hope you had a happy one in spite of the dampness. Wish you could send some of that rain over to Florida. xx
I wish I could too, Ad 🙂 Yes, it was a good one, but not a sparkler in sight 😦
I can’t imagine a better ending to your day! Lovely!
Nor me 🙂
wow- love that fireplace shot! Have a great day regardless of the weather!
The heck with the weather, Kathe 🙂 Thank you!
seems so beautiful dear Jo, fascinated me your photographs. Thank you, love, nia
Thanks, Nia! 🙂 It was our little taste of luxury.
Happy belated birthday, Jo! I’m afraid I’m not as good as you are about remembering birthdays and sending cards! Please forgive me. It looks like you had a great time, despite the rain. I can’t believe they’re already decked out for Christmas! Hugs xxx
I know!!! It was a little unexpected, Cathy, but it did have a lovely comfy feel to it. (we weren’t staying there- too expensive for us- but nice to have a little taster of luxury 🙂 ). Thanks, darlin’. No worries!
That cozy fire looks like the perfect place to be on such a dreary, wet day! Cheers!
It’s a beautiful inn, with promised views all along the lake, Lynn. Though I couldn’t see very far, the scones were good. 🙂
Cream scone(s)? Oh YEAH! 😉 Thanks, Jo, for making my mouth water. 😉
Here, the rain has just stopped, but maybe for a while only. There’s more in the forecast.
Have a great weekend,
Pit
Are you home again yet, Pit? It seems to be raining throughout the world right now 🙂 Scones are the answer! 🙂
Yes, I am back home … and catching up with everything.
Have a great weekend,
Pit
Thanks, Pit 🙂 You too!
My word those are giant butter pats 😀
Cream tea …cosy fire and the mail ? male sounds like a perfect indoor day to me 😉
Wonder if the waterfall begins with A … we did that walk if so earlier in the year .. look forward to seeing your post .
Enjoy the rest of your weekend Jo !
It does! I will be embarrassed to display my photos now, Poppy, but it was very beautiful in it’s Autumn finery. 🙂 Thanks, hon. Been out and got damp all over again. Home based for the rest of the day.
Autumn foliage and rushing waters are a perfect mix Jo even on a damp day . Our tree leaves are being whipped off at a pace here in the wind but maybe it’ll blow the clouds away. Far. away. hopefully 🙂
Glad you had a good time for your birthday even if the weather was more than a bit dreich!
We were lucky to fit the walk in on Thursday, Anabel, and then it started to pour. What’s a girl to do but eat scones? 🙂 Thank you!
Scones are a very good strategy!
Wow, I like your cozy pictures, I felt so warm! Have a cozy weekend!
It was the most beautiful inn. 🙂 We’d been out walking and it was the perfect place to nestle for a while. Thank you!
Who could resist a lead photo like that?! I so want a scone for my brekkie right now!!!
I figured I owed you a cake or two 🙂
Where’s the other one, then?? *taps fingers*
Comfort food and a roaring fire – only way to go in the rain😊.
Bring on the scones! It’s bouncing right now 🙂
Even in such weather the views are stunning and a good cream tea is always welcome on damp grey days. That sure in one big pot of clotted cream, looks delicious!
Oh, it was, Annika! 🙂 And it was glorious beneath all those russet trees.
Oh no, I missed your birthday!! Sorry! Happy belated birthday and many happy returns!
I am sure you had a beautiful celebration of your life. Just as you deserve. I wish you continued happiness, peace, health, love and many more travels!!
Giant hug with love.
Thanks, Lucile! A walk to the waterfall was my top priority but this rounded it off nicely. 🙂
You’re welcome, Jo!
Glad you had a good time and a happy birthday Jo. I’m a jam and cream fan too so that and the nice fire would work for me too
Thanks, Debs! I was a bit surprised how Christmassy the place was already, but a lovely setting to be indulgent. 🙂