tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.comments2024-03-28T13:29:38.430+00:00Eccentric Amblings and Ramblings From Gnat Bottomed TowersArilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comBlogger8250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-19344042304504728962024-03-25T19:46:21.543+00:002024-03-25T19:46:21.543+00:00I took a close up because I thought people might e...I took a close up because I thought people might enjoy the underside of the flower. ArilxArilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-80189987948804349652024-03-25T19:45:49.213+00:002024-03-25T19:45:49.213+00:00Am hoping for some warmer weather next month when ...Am hoping for some warmer weather next month when we're up your way, but will definitely be bringing layers!<br />Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-3283289530651213452024-03-25T19:34:14.231+00:002024-03-25T19:34:14.231+00:00Aren't they fab! I thought people might like t...Aren't they fab! I thought people might like to see them in their full glory. ArilxArilhttps://gnatbottomedtowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-55577616269199453882024-03-25T19:33:36.791+00:002024-03-25T19:33:36.791+00:00Fingers crossed that it might be better not wetter...Fingers crossed that it might be better not wetter when we come up your way next month. However, I shall be bringing layers to wear! ArilxArilhttps://gnatbottomedtowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-64362657577721645392024-03-25T19:29:10.647+00:002024-03-25T19:29:10.647+00:00It was lovely for the few hours it lasted. We'...It was lovely for the few hours it lasted. We've had the cold temps and cloudy skies back here since then! ArilxArilhttps://gnatbottomedtowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-10661115423028433952024-03-25T19:22:13.564+00:002024-03-25T19:22:13.564+00:00They're houses each with one of the plants whi...They're houses each with one of the plants which grows nearby on it. The intention behind them is so that they can be used as landmarks on the large housing estate and have been commissioned by one of the building companies. ArilxArilhttps://gnatbottomedtowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-9136316733703221222024-03-25T19:21:04.846+00:002024-03-25T19:21:04.846+00:00I think that Romania might still have stooks such ...I think that Romania might still have stooks such as this or at least up until the last 30 years or so. They were still using the traditional farming methods when the communist regime ended. ArilxArilhttps://gnatbottomedtowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-4840577986818686292024-03-25T19:19:45.947+00:002024-03-25T19:19:45.947+00:00The boxes represent houses and are there as landma...The boxes represent houses and are there as landmarks in the estate. Each one is about a metre high and they're made of steel.Arilhttps://gnatbottomedtowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-86821135416603821742024-03-22T10:51:03.693+00:002024-03-22T10:51:03.693+00:00I do hope there is a marmalade sandwich in that lo...I do hope there is a marmalade sandwich in that lot somewhereTigger's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829665785202495073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-86878649823082404132024-03-22T02:33:20.353+00:002024-03-22T02:33:20.353+00:00I love Paddington. What a sweet thing to do.I love Paddington. What a sweet thing to do.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-11193429120596566182024-03-21T13:59:22.104+00:002024-03-21T13:59:22.104+00:00Those dark hellebores with double petals are fanta...Those dark hellebores with double petals are fantastic - they would definitely improve my front yard.Tigger's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829665785202495073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-75232590932114750272024-03-21T06:51:23.357+00:002024-03-21T06:51:23.357+00:00What a lovely way to spend your day off.
I think t...What a lovely way to spend your day off.<br />I think there was a definite north south divide yesterday, I left the house without my gloves but it wasn't warm or sunny! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-52846467821010060142024-03-20T22:46:16.098+00:002024-03-20T22:46:16.098+00:00I am so grateful for all the pictures of the flowe...I am so grateful for all the pictures of the flowers I am seeing in blog land. Here? It is snowing for the third day.😣Debbyhttps://lifesfunnylikethat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-59587270547935644362024-03-19T22:45:45.755+00:002024-03-19T22:45:45.755+00:00What is the significance of the boxes, or houses, ...What is the significance of the boxes, or houses, or whatever they are? <br /><br />I love the dog planning his escape sign. That's great. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-61996711008501919702024-03-19T13:44:14.571+00:002024-03-19T13:44:14.571+00:00When I first came to Europe I spent a few weeks in...When I first came to Europe I spent a few weeks in a Baltic state and was amazed to see that they were still handmaking hay - and still preparing it (and harvested grain) in stooks like that pointy one. It was like going back to photos of 1920's NZ - the last time any of my family harvested and stooked by hand - and even then they had early mechanical 'binders'.Tigger's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829665785202495073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-81562141002128098552024-03-19T10:16:20.609+00:002024-03-19T10:16:20.609+00:00Interesting sculptures - how big were the green st...Interesting sculptures - how big were the green stripy 'boxes' - what are they made of? They intrigued me!katehttps://hawthornspellweaver.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-43216413340370329772024-03-19T06:49:42.601+00:002024-03-19T06:49:42.601+00:00That first photo reminds me of the entrance to The...That first photo reminds me of the entrance to The Secret Garden! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-35282431094205527812024-03-16T14:44:04.206+00:002024-03-16T14:44:04.206+00:00🤣🤣Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-15127347783793230932024-03-16T14:43:37.429+00:002024-03-16T14:43:37.429+00:00I'm a bit cynical about Mother's day which...I'm a bit cynical about Mother's day which is why we keep it low key. My Mum loves liquorice so sweeties it was. Arilx Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-6359757239644350242024-03-16T14:42:13.827+00:002024-03-16T14:42:13.827+00:00A happy ending. Arilx A happy ending. Arilx Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-81748933591566421972024-03-16T14:41:41.450+00:002024-03-16T14:41:41.450+00:00It's nice to share something good for a change...It's nice to share something good for a change. Arilx Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-31734165577378321112024-03-16T14:40:45.027+00:002024-03-16T14:40:45.027+00:00Great isn't it. ArilxGreat isn't it. Arilx Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-27122155071190301112024-03-16T14:40:22.877+00:002024-03-16T14:40:22.877+00:00It's fabulous. Only wish I found it earlier. A...It's fabulous. Only wish I found it earlier. AritArilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-63446514870852529092024-03-16T14:39:31.428+00:002024-03-16T14:39:31.428+00:00It was as lovely as I'd hoped. ArilxIt was as lovely as I'd hoped. Arilx Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459096535013512763.post-82064547023429073352024-03-16T14:39:00.505+00:002024-03-16T14:39:00.505+00:00It's rather good isn't it. ArilxIt's rather good isn't it. Arilx Arilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.com