It’s not all lamb and salad!
Nor is it the best of photos, because it was an exceedingly murky day. As Mam used to say, ‘it’s not all lamb and salad’- in other words you have to take the rough with the smooth. Monday just gone was the perfect example of ‘rough’. As a general rule, our group don’t walk when it’s wet, but we had already set out for Hurworth Burn when the weather decided not to cooperate. Nothing for it but to pin on the grin and go.
The company was still good, even if the view was… indistinct. Gorse provided a little colour, but it’s a real contrast with my Burgeoning Spring, isn’t it? There’s usually a reason to be joyful if you look for it, and I did have the opportunity to practise some Macro.
Pussy willows are lovely, aren’t they, even when wet? Can’t share them with Jude, because these aren’t in a garden.
I’m walking again next Monday (I’ve booked sunshine!), but that will be my last post for a while. You might have noticed a lack of Algarve photos lately. That obviously means it’s time for a bit more ‘lamb and salad’.
Have a happy weekend, whatever your weather! Spare a minute to drop in on Cate with your six words?
P.S. I don’t normally do ‘plugs’ but if you saw my 6WS last week and liked the ‘teapot book’ you might like to look at Joanne’s stuff.
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Lamb and Salad is new to me Jo! 🙂 You seem to be adept at taking the rough in stride. Beautiful set of images in spite of the weather!
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Sometimes a case of having to be, Madhu. Goes with ‘northern’ xx
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It might have been rough, but you were able to capture some soft and delicate images. Hopefully the rough weather is over wherever you are now. 🙂
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Thanks Otto! Still a little wild but the rainbows are beautiful.
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That’s good. 🙂
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Love the droplets! I do love it wet. Ooops! Ahihihihi 😀
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Each of these shots is a painting in of itself! Wonderful Jo~
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I was out sheep spotting again today, Mary. Tiny, white lambs- absolutely gorgeous! Thanks a lot! 🙂
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grrrrrrrrrrrrr l’agnello non si mangia!!!! le foto dei germogli primaverili sono graziosissime, amo particolarmente quella in cui sembrano passerotti tutti in fila syl ramo con le penne arruffate
buo inizio settimana Giovanna
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I didn’t see any rams in that field or I wouldn’t have been hanging around, Annalisa. 🙂 🙂 Thanks, darlin’. Have a great week!
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It may have been a grey day but your photos came out just wonderfully! The lambs and the drops on the buds! You are really quite talented Jo!
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Just lucky, I think, Kathryn. I don’t have any camera tricks. What I see is what you get 🙂 Hoping to ‘get’ sunshine this morning. Thanks for your company, sweetheart.
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What an unusual saying, I never heard it before!
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I commented to someone that Mam was more of a roast beef and Yorkies kind of lass, Andrew, but it occurred to me this morning that lamb and salad would have been classed as luxuries ‘back then’. Happy Sunday! When do you go? 🙂
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I’ve never heard “It’s not all lamb and salad!” but what a fabulous six word combo, Jo. It may have been a little dreary, but the surrounding beauty made up for it I think. And your photos with the raindrops are very nice. I hope you have a great time on your travels. I hope the weather delivers some sunshine!
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I might copyright it, Debbie 🙂 🙂 And it was one of those walks I enjoyed in spite of myself, if you know what I mean. When it started drizzling I was a bit grumpy but the lambs soon cured that. Thanks a lot, hon!
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Beautiful soft pictures. I love the pussy willows speckled with raindrops. Lambs are always awfully cute. Your mam’s saying is striking and unusual. You’d expect something like steak and champagne.
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Back when Mam was a lass, lamb and salad would have been regarded as luxuries, Nicki. Those were the days of bread with beef dripping. A distant but real memory for me too. 🙂 Thanks, hon. Happy Sunday!
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All these old sayings give us a glimpse into history. That’s why they’re so interesting and fun.
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Of course I’ll accept your macros, who can resist raindrops on pussy willow? Not me! Lovely sunny day today, though tipping it down now, but who cares. If it rains through the night then I am happy so long as there is sunshine tomorrow (?) We had a good couple of hours in St Ives now that the tourists have gone home – and had lunch overlooking a beach. Now that’s exactly why I moved here 😀
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Sounds about right to me, Jude. 🙂 Wellies left at home? 🙂 🙂
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I imagine I may get some quizzical looks with the lamb and salad line Jo. I shall try it for fun. Lovely images with the droplets. Enjoy your time!!
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You can just blame your colourful friend, over the water, Sue 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot! Looking forward to it.
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Fresh air, exercise and good company sounds good to me, I’ll just find a shelter until you get back 😉 I love the pussy willows and the reservoir, but I’d rather the lambs say in the field eating salad than be eaten with it!
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Mam was a roast beef lady, Gilly. I don’t think we ever had lamb at home. I certainly can’t bear the thought now. Not a veggie but I really don’t like handling meat. Salad’s a bit dull, but if I throw some feta and olives in it’ll do fine. And scones 🙂 🙂 My downfall! Good day of visiting?
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I’m not veggie anymore, I eat fish but not meat. Feta, very black dry olives and some real tomatoes 🙂 At the hospital where I work the cafes all sell the most lush scones, fruit or cheese but I try to resist. Today was lovely, I chose to avoid tomorrow’s party this year, so I had Lou and Wills to myself, perfect x:-)x
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Drooling over cheese but I can be persuaded to cherry. 🙂 Or date, but no walnut… we all have our idiosyncracies 🙂 Have a good Sunday!
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Yep even Sainsbugs cherry ones are good 🙂 You too lovely ❤
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That’s a new expression on me, Jo. I know exactly what you mean though about taking the rough with the smooth!
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I’m mostly a fair weather walker, Susan, but once in a while… 🙂
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Your photos are great regardless of the weather, Jo. I hope you get some sunshine in for the Monday walk (just to get that nice boost of Vitamin D!) 😀
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Oh yes- me too, Dianne! Or if not, in the Algarve. 🙂 🙂 Thank you so much for your kindness.
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I hope the weather improves for next Monday’s walk. I hadn’t heard the lamb and salad expression before – it’s rather good. 😀🌹💐
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Mam was full of them. 🙂 I often think I’m turning into her. A bit feisty and eccentric, but with a good heart. Could be worse, couldn’t it? Have a good weekend! 🙂
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Now you’ve got me wanting ‘Lamb and salad’, but still no kitchen. 😦 Love the drippy catkins. Have a great trip. Jo. xx
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Lamb and Yorkshires would be better? And a nice treacle pud? 🙂 Thanks a lot, Ad.
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Oh stop it, Jo! You’re a tease for sure. 🙂
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I’ve never heard that one before.☺ Have a good trip.
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A good old ‘Englishism’, Mlissabeth 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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I haven’t heard the ‘lamb and salad’ phrase before – it’s a good one. I just love those pussy willow photos!
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They’re such lovely tactile things, Elaine, and i was happy they looked so good wet. 🙂
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Nothing like the anticipation of a welcomed trip – happy travels to the Algarve.
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Thanks, Susan. I’m really hoping for some warmth, but I’ll take whatever I get. 🙂
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brrr looks a bit chilly!
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Damp but not actually cold, Kathe 🙂 But I had 2 layers on.
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