encouraging……..

Posted on January 29, 2022 by davidoakesimages under David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Life, Peace, postaday, seasonal weather, Trivia, Weather

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Edale, Heading for Kinder Scout, Derbyshire

Several days of promising sunny weather this week , very much standing out from the recent run of grey days. Sunny enough to make us think that it is time to venture further afield once again. Only problem will be…….. where of the great many places available should we head to ?

I guess that is a nice problem to conjure with.

Near or Far…….

Please Remember ….

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

29th January

CEES CMMC Photo Challenge…… A Word with a V

Posted on January 28, 2022 by davidoakesimages under CEES MIDWEEK MADNESS CHALLENGE, David Oakes - Images, Everyday Life, Fun, Kennet & Avon Canal, Peace, postaday, Trivia

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My Word with a V for Cees Photo Challenge is Vessel.

I can also add that it is a Vintage Vessel. It is a Narrow Boat pictured at Bath, on the Kennet and Avon Canal. There once were many different styles of narrowboat also known as working boats. Before the introduction of railways there once was a network of Canals that crisscrossed the country, much like todays Motorways. Canals were the mode of transport for goods in the early industrial revolution. Originally horse drawn, then steam powered and in later years diesel powered, they kept pace as best they were able with transport power progression.

Today Narrowboats and canals are very much a leisure industry though for some they are a home on the water.

Thats my V …. what is yours. If you follow this link you can join in the fun:- https://ceenphotography.com/2022/01/26/cmmc-january-alphabet-letter-v-anywhere-in-the-word/

As always……

Please Remember ….

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

28th January

Flippant Friday….. The Simple Pleasures

Posted on January 28, 2022 by davidoakesimages under David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Family Life, Everyday Life, Flippant Friday, Friday Trivia, Peace, postaday, Trivia

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Simple Pleasures……

After a walk at this time of the year (and may be anytime of the year), it is nice to kick off the boots and settle down for a peaceful cup of coffee and of course a biscuit or maybe two…… just a simple pleasure. 🙂

Feet up or working hard at the Office desk…. as always….

Please Remember ….

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

28th January

Cees Fun Foto Challenge ….. Thursday Doors

Posted on January 27, 2022 by davidoakesimages under Cees Fun Foto Challenge, David Oakes - Images, Everyday Life, Fun, Peace, postaday, Torshavn, Faroe, Trivia

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The Door to an old Fishermans Cottage…. which I guess is now a holiday home, Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Just a suggestion for Cees Fun Foto Challenge on Doors.

Have a go yourselves, the link to Cees Blog is here:- https://ceenphotography.com/2022/01/25/cffc-thursday-doors/

Whatever Door you are opening. or closing……

Please Remember ….

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

27th January

Thoughtful Thursday……. Time Changes Everything

Posted on January 27, 2022 by davidoakesimages under David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Heritage, Everyday Life, Peace, postaday, Thursday Trivia, Trivia

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Holme Farm, Calke Estate, Ticknall, Derbyshire

I have always loved this old farm building, aptly named Holme Farm. More often that not you will find sheep grazing these fields… at the moment they are enjoying a winter rest period. With Lambing time approaching I guess these fields will once again be full to capacity.

Holme Farm is just one farm on the old Calke Abbey Estate. After it ceased to be of major interest as a fully working farm, it had to adapt to various changes. One time the Head Reserve Manager lived in the farm with his family. For a while, I believe, like many other farm estate buildings, the idea of conversion to a Holiday Let was considered. Now it is the Base Camp for all the estate and reserve staff and volunteers.

The plus side is that at least the buildings are well maintained, ready to withstand a few more centuries of country life.

In town or out in the country, at home or at work…..as always