What do you mean SMILE !

Posted on May 21, 2022 by davidoakesimages under David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Family Life, Everyday Life, Garden, Peace, postaday, Robin, Trivia

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What do you mean smile…. I have my beak full and a family to feed.

Right now, we have two Robins frantically working hard to feed a new brood. This is the second nest this spring, so one would wonder where they get their energy from.

But this little fellow obliged and paused before he headed off for more supplies…

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I just hope they don’t try for a third brood….. it is tiering enough just watching.

Sunday tomorrow, a day of rest they say…. but not I think for Robins.

No matter if you are at rest, play or busy on house or garden maintenance, as always…

Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

21st May

Wordless Wednesday….. Another Favourite Place

Posted on May 18, 2022 by davidoakesimages under David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Life, Favourite Place, Peace, postaday, Trivia, U.K.Travel, Wordless Wednesday

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Location: – Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Visiting your favourite place or just recalling a memories……

Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

18th May

Rhododendron Time….

Posted on May 14, 2022 by davidoakesimages under David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Family Life, Everyday Life, Flora, Floral, Peace, postaday, U.K.Travel

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Mid May, and when you get a day as good as today, then it’s the right time to visit Lea Rhododendron Gardens here in the Derwent Valley, Derbyshire.

Each year we try to plan a visit to this hillside garden. This year I think we got the weather and timing just right. Maybe the dry and warmish spring has helped, but I am sure this season is the best show we have seen. As you walk through the gate the strength of colour zooms out at you. So, it’s off to explore the many narrow tracks beneath the blooms. Put your walking shoes on and join us on a tour..

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