The Weekend Challenge on Weekly Prompts is, Scenic. Please go over and visit their fabulous site by clicking >> Here … Below is my photographic article in response to the prompt…
My Scenic Saturday
After writing my daily poem in the morning, I then pottered around in my courtyard garden, however my fingers were becoming frozen from the frosty dawn, and I decided to delay the potting, until after going out for my usual Saturday coffee and cafe visit, to the scenically rural Box Office Cafe. The above photos are from my lunchtime visit today. The winter sun was starting to warm me up, and on viewing my photos, you’ll understand, (maybe), why I frequent this quaint and rustic establishment….
It was definitely a lot warmer when I arrived home. Last week a friend of mine made me two wall hanging racks out old wooden pallets. I hung them up during the week, and today was my day to fill the two pallets with plants… The below photos, were taken after I finished the potting and planting…. and I’m very pleased with the gorgeous ”scenic” outlook of my small but vibrant courtyard…
Ivor Steven (c) June 2020
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It seems strange to think of you with frozen fingers, Ivor
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I had to run them under hot water, to some feeling back…. Yep… I was cold.. ❄❄
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Oh it gets cold in the mornings I remember winter so well. We forget the climate is not always warm and sunny. Lucky you have a beautiful cafe near you to go for a walk and get some delicious cakes and coffee. How kind your friend making the plant wall hangings for you. Hope you get the plants done without freezing your fingers off.
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Yes Nanette, I was very fortunate, and they were made to fit in my in those spots… And they look fabulous.. 💙🌏😊
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They do and your love for plants and space for them is much needed.
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I love my little courtyard. 💙🌏🤗
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I believe it loves you too.
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I think your right too🌏💙
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Cold! Love your courtyard
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Thank you Beth, yes, and combined with my BBQ, verandah area, it’s a lovely little private haven for me… 💙🌏🤗
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I love your beautiful courtyard Ivor.
Very wet here today and my modem seems to have blown in the thunder storm! So I’ve thumbed a lift on Victoria’s modem. I can just about get a signal at my side of the house if Istay put and don’t move!
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Oh your doing a good job under the circumstances…. wow… my morning is a crisp one… “Zero” under my verandah, ….as quickly dash back inside….xx
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you must take me to this cafe next time – love the setting and the food looks scrumptious! how are the succulents going? your hanging rack is a work of art – love the concept. keep warm on those frosty mornings – I miss the cold!
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Oh yes I will take you there next time…. it’s “Zero” this morning, good weather for a Fairy Penguin like you.. !!
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i like that nickname! reminds me of the time i sat freezing on st kilda waiting for the little darlings! look forward to it Ivor!
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Maybe we could go down to Phillip Island to watch the Fairy Penguins waddle in …. I not been for decades…
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that would be great!a day trip then
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Yes it’s a wonderful sight…xx
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I just don’t understand. No one was wearing parkas or wool hats. And they were having lunch OUTSIDE!! That can’t be winter….
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Ah.. Geelong winter, no wind, sunshine, and about 11’C…🌞💙🌏
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The temperature here this morning is also 11° a bit cooler than I’d like for summer and definitely not hot like it was a few days ago when my kitchen registered 29°. It’s raining and a bit breezy, but this is a typical English summer. If it was this temperature in winter we would be delighted! 🙂
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Wow… I think I’ll stay in Geelong…😀😎
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Your courtyard IS gorgeous, Ivor! 🙂 It’s wonderful to see all of the textures, colors, and shapes of plants that keep you company.
Glad you got out and about and added your beautiful smile to the scenic Saturday! 🙂
My kids introduced me to Ray LaMontagne back in about 2005 and I loved his voice on the first listen. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂 😎 😀
PS…keep your fingers and all your other parts warm! And stay safe and well!
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Oh… I’m in for another cold morning tomorrow.. – 1’C …
Yep.. Ray has great singing voice…
I love my courtyard garden… and hopefully all my new cuttings that I potted will grow into healthy little plants
💙🌏🌞
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I love those racks Ivor. I was contemplating doing something like that on the side of my garage. Adding plant life sure makes our world so much more …. livable!
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Yes.. It’s added some living height to my courtyard. Hopefully my cuttings will take hold a grow.. 💙🌏
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We have work to do to get to that point. But I have a bench full of flowers and plants. I have gotten better each year at this. 🙂
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Yes… It’s taken me 3 years to get my garden like this…xxx
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I will share pictures with you when we get done. It might be three years too!
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You’ve got a much bigger paddock than mine 😀😎
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Oh you would be surprised. It is truly postage stamp sized!
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A very scenic courtyard, Ivor.😍
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I love your vibrant courtyard! It’s very welcoming!
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Thank you Eugenia, yes, and you’re welcome anytime. 😊🤗
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Its a great place. I want go there
Stay well and Laugh when you can
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Thank you… your always be welcomed…
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What is the white on top of the cake! Looks like a great breakfast!
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It tasted like lemon flav’ icing…. and they’re a cinnamon, apple and fig cake….
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Yum! Sounds great!
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Scrumptious
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