Spring
As promised, pictures of springyness:
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Done duck
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Being realistic
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I made it!
Four flights, two trains, one meetup, two busses, and a car trip later, I’m in Wales, at the outlaws’ place. Trip went as smoothly as anything that long ever does, and I managed to get enough naps on the planes that after a 12-hour sleep last night I’m actually feeling reasonably human this morning. It’s…
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Impromptu
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I remembered…
So many projects on my once-my-thesis-is-finished list, I really didn’t know where to start. But I felt like playing with colour, so I pulled out my not-quite-finished Birds in Flight quilt (Wow, it’s nearly two years since I finished the top, and I still haven’t quilted it! Probably because I got over-ambitious about what I…
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Since I first learned about Ireland, when I think of it, I see that 3rd picture. I know this is Wales, not Ireland, but still…;-)
Even after all these years, I still find it slightly fascinating that someplace that feels as exotic as Wales has the same flowers that I have in my backyard (although mine bloomed about a month ago.) You have Texas flowers!!! 😉
Are those snowdrops in the sixth picture?
Aren’t they beautiful?
The sheep!
Primroses!
Lovely…
I remember when I visited Wales – I also, took a photograph of sheep – I have always wodered why !!!!
…. seriously! lovely springyness shots
Love the little lamb!
You have Alabama flowers, too! 😉