The eccentricity of an English summer
Last Sunday we attended a charity event in the magnificent grounds of Aske Hall, in North Yorkshire. Situated in beautiful countryside, near the village of West Gilling, we had no idea of the high jinks in store. Meet the cast!
Always trouble when this guy’s about!
Palatial Aske Hall
Tea anybody?
The terrace looks down on a croquet lawn
Agapanthus or Alice?
Autumn finery?
More trouble!
Just a hint of pink?
Beautifully framed planter
Vines (yes, there were grapes!)
Late again?
Rhyme me a riddle
Who can resist ‘hook a duck’?
I was rubbish with the bean bags
He was a bit better with the hoops
In the pink?
The view down to the lake. It’s quite a place, and incidentally, was open for the Heritage Open Days this week. One of many, isn’t it, Becky? Just three pink squares this week. Did you spot them? I’m worn out with climbing all the stairs, but Debbie’s having great fun. Hope you’ve got your Six Words ready? Have a happy Saturday, everyone!
restlessjo 
I like how you integrated the pink squares for Becky’s challenge – and your flower pictures are vivid and fresh – also love the shot of the pool with the duckies
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That little girl with the ducks was having the best time, Yvette. 🙂 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!
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Looks like a place to bring out the child in all visitors.
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I’m not much good at anything other than hook a duck! 😕 Nice ginger cake too!
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I found your pinks Jo so no “off with his head” for me 🙂
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Your head is very safe upon your shoulders, Brian. 🙂 🙂 Thanks for playing!
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I enjoy playing with you Jo 🙂
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Gorgeous, it’s all starting to look quite autumnal!
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Just the vines, really, but everything else will soon follow. 🙂 🙂 I do love the colours, so long as it’s sunny.
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Lovely hints of autumnal colour, Jo, but I hope the chill of autumn doesn’t come too soon.
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It’s been a right mixture of sunshine and heavy showers this weekend Ann. Not too cool yet 😃😃 xx
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