It was another quiet weekend for me. As usual, I spent a lot of the time working my way through any chores I missed during the week. On Saturday morning I went for the weekly shop before catching up with the laundry. As part of my decluttering process, the kitchen cupboards were cleaned and tidied again (I still don't understand why they get into such a state in the first place), then I treated the houseplants to a good watering.
I baked a courgette loaf cake and some flapjack, then replenished the bird feeders. They are limited to four fat balls every other day now, as they are getting through them so quickly - I'm sure those Starlings sit and wait for me each morning. While I was in the garden, I noticed the lemon trees have worryingly lost a few of their leaves. I hope this is only a temporary response to them being moved outdoors and they will be showing positive signs of growth again soon, they have been doing so well until now.
On Sunday morning, I was awake early, even by my standards, as I had arranged to go out for a sunrise walk. I set off at 4.50am, which wasn't quite as difficult as I expected, having prepared my rucksack and clothes the night before. All I needed to do was grab my phone and fill my flask of coffee before leaving the house. My short car journey was very straightforward, the roads being almost completely clear at that time, aside from a deer :)
The morning air was cool and still, which came as a pleasant surprise, as the forecast had been pretty mixed previously and I had expected it to be quite breezy.
I love wild garlic flowers, they look so pretty, but I just can't stand the smell of the stuff. It must have been lovely and peaceful up on the fells so early in the morning, you got some good photos too :)
ReplyDeleteI quite like the scent of wild garlic, just as long as it isn't too overpowering. For me, it signifies the arrival of spring. X
DeleteFor best results water the house plants with distilled water.( I buy the water at the supermarket or at the pharmacy).
ReplyDeleteI might give this a try. Thank you. X
DeleteGlorious photos! I am not an early bird, but for a sunrise like that with the views you had, I might make an acceptation!
ReplyDeleteA lot of people of having issues - mostly on their hand held devices, me too however I can still use my laptop with out a problem (long may it last) xx
I am usually awake early, so getting out at that time wasn't too much of a challenge for me. I think it would definitely be worth the effort for future walks, but I doubt Lily would agree :)
DeleteHello! And how awe inspiring are your photos???? Thank you for sharing them here. I wish I could help with the comments. Have a cozy afternoon!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Billie Jo. I think the issue might be 'fixed' now. X
DeleteDare not But what always srikes me about wild garlice is how beautiful it goes with blue bells an instant try a suggestion for your computer problem!
ReplyDeleteBoth are favourites of mine. Xx
DeleteHow beautiful the garlic and the bluebells go together in a photograph where no smell is present.
ReplyDeleteI quite like the scent of wild garlic, although, it would seem, many do not :)
DeleteWhat a special walk. There is something magical about being out so early.
ReplyDeleteApparently Google have made another change to the blog comment system, that may be why you are having trouble. If you use an iPhone, and Safari, I've read that turning off a setting for 'do not track' suddenly enables commenting again. You probably want to do a search for that . . . in case I have not remembered it correctly.
Jayne, you are a star! (Although I knew that already). My phone installed an update last week, so I had my suspicions it would be something along those lines. This appears to have done the trick. Thank you. Xx
DeleteLovely...worth the early rising and loss of sleep to enjoy such beauty!
ReplyDeleteIn future, I would gladly make more effort to set off earlier. X
DeleteLove the idea of your dawn walk with a flask of coffee. I’ll be shooting past your corner tomorrow although sadly not stopping. I’ll wave from the M6. Look for a mad woman in a bright blue car lol!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep a look out. Have a wonderful time. Xx
DeleteYour photos are a real treat to see. You are surrounded by spectacular scenes of beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorraine. This scenery never disappoints. Xx
DeleteWell done waking up so early to go walking! The sunrise and the views are stunning! I loved the photos of the flowers covering the floor of the woodlands, too. Hope you and Lily have a great week, Jules.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bless. I love wild garlic flowers. They remind me of fireworks exploding in the sky. X
DeleteBeautiful photos...
ReplyDeleteYou read blogs on your phone??????
Oh dear, how can you appreciate the work which goes into a post, on that tiny screen? How does your blog look, on your phone?
I do all my blogging, on my computer. Where everything shows, as it is designed to show........
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Thank you. Yes, I often read blogs on my phone!
DeleteSome blog owners already choose to display their blogs as you would view them on a laptop (this can be changed in 'themes'), and for those who (like myself) use mobile view, I can simply turn my phone on it's side and click 'view web version' if I choose to. X
Not everyone has another means to read blogs other than their phone.
DeleteWhy all the sarcastic question marks? Glad you can afford a computer
DeleteYour early morning walk was definitely worth the effort. I'm unable to leave comments using my iPad and Safari and having read Jayne's comment above I will give that a go, Thank you Jayne and you Jules for confirming it works.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed, Eileen. It worked straight away for me. XX
DeleteLooks like your early start was worth it. The world must have been so peaceful then. And the woodland walk looks lovely too. X
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely worth the early start. There was hardly any traffic either. X
DeleteNo more feeling sorry for myself when I have to get up at 5:15 then! x
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on the reason for your early start. X
DeleteThanks for taking us with you on today's walk. I am so much better for it. :)
ReplyDeleteMy lemon tree died due to a white fly infestation. I'd never heard of such a thing before. It is starting over and is lovely, growing at a good pace. I'd be shocked if it bore fruit this year.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Fingers crossed your lemon tree recovers. X
DeleteDelighted to hear, that you are letting your dandilions grow! I think they are pretty. A bright yellow is always pretty to me. :-)
ReplyDeleteHere, where we get very cold temps and ice/snow in winter, when spring comes, everything doesn't pop into bloom, as quickly as your country does. So early dandilions are even more important, for food for the bees.
Gentle hugs....
I can see buttercups as well!
DeleteI am not a morning person, but once I'm up and ready to go... Lucy's blog attic 24 always sets off very early in the morning. They're back home by 10 ish. Well done and such fantastic views Cx
ReplyDeleteThere is much to be gained from an early start to the day. X
DeleteOooh lovely, I can smell the fresh morning air from here! Beautiful pictures Jules. It must have been so uplifting to be up that early for a walk and back for 8am breakfast of well deserved coffee and pain au chocloate :) I'd certainly have trouble getting my sleepy sausages up at that time of the morning. Your prepared bag antics reminded me of a girlie holiday years ago where we had to be up at 4:30 for a flight. My friends laughed because I slept fully clothed, hair done, shoes on, rucksack and flask of tea at the side of the bed ready to go. Whilst my friends scrambled around trying to get dressed and packed, I was able to stay in bed a little longer, then I made a point of standing up purposefully and striding out ;) ;) :) Blogger is being a funny so and so with the comments. I am laptop-ing it as I am a terrible one finger typer! xXx
ReplyDeleteThis made me chuckle. I get terribly flustered if I'm rushing about, so I much prefer to be prepared. X
DeleteFabulous photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. X
DeleteSuch a wonderful woodland floor to walk along. Natures carpet is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. Xx
DeleteOh wow! The first photo of the sunrise is absolutely breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI turned around just at the right moment. Xx
DeleteLovely photos, Jules! I'd be with you on your early morning walk, Jon thinks I'm an utter freak for getting up so early - although it's not quite 4.30am! We've got a carpet of wild garlic in the garden, every year I say I'll do something with it and every year I don't - it is stunning to look at, though! xxx
ReplyDeleteI have always woken early in a morning, and once I'm awake I just have to get up. Xx
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