Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

Born in Dublin, living in London with Peter, and our dogs Woody and Lilly

Let there be light!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Barbara

We are really lucky, we have a lovely south facing garden, so in summer (if the sun comes out) it is full of light and sun! The only shadow on the horizon has been caused by some huge Leylandii trees … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged afternoon sun, Leylandii Trees, neighbours, SAD, Sunlight | 5 Comments

My Best Photo of The Week

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Barbara

This is a photo of the converted mill buildings beside ‘Thames Lock’ the last lock on the River Wey in Weybridge before it joins the Thames. I am composing another post about the lock in connection with some historical photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Boats, Photography, Water, Weybridge | Tagged #mbpotw_wk13, MBPOTW, Panasonic DMC-FZ62, Photo Challenge, Postaweek, River Wey, Thames Lock, Whittets Mill | 22 Comments

Grannymar’s Sunday One-Liners

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Barbara

This week for my contribution to Grannymar’s Sunday One Liners I thought I’d leave poor old George W alone and provide a quote from one of my favourite authors “There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Jokes | Tagged Grannymar, One-Liners, Oscar Wilde, Postaday, Postaweek, Quotes | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Barbara

This week’s Weekly Photo challenge is Unexpected This was on the inside of my kitchen window when I came home the other day! A beautiful and very unexpected guest!

Posted in Animals, Photography | Tagged Butterfly, Peacock Butterfly, Postaday, Postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge | 17 Comments

Blog of the Year Award 2013

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Barbara

Thank you to Shawn for selecting me for this award! I don’t normally do anything with awards, but since he asked so nicely I thought I’d participate just this once!

Posted in Photography | Tagged Blog of the year 3013 | 22 Comments

Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Barbara

This week Myrtle wanted to feature in Michelle’s weekly pet challenge so she started with her party trick… Stealing Wilson’s food!

Posted in Animals, Myrtle, Pets, Photography, Tortoise | Tagged Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise, Myrtle, Panasonic DMC-FZ62, Postaday, Postaweek, Weekly Pet Challenge | 10 Comments

Oatlands Palace

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Barbara

I have wanted to participate in Lisa’s ‘My Home Town‘ Sunday challenge for a good long time, but before I post about my local area, or the nearby towns that I call my hometowns, I have to post about something … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weybridge | Tagged Elmbridge Museum, Inigo Jones, Latitude 51.37507°, Longitude -0.45126°, Oatlands Palace, OS Ref TQ07876515, Postaweek, Robert dc Ottelond, The Weybridge Society | 12 Comments

Grannymar’s Sunday One-Liners

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Barbara

Another of my favourite George W one liners for Grannymar’s Sunday One-liners; “You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.” Townsend, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2001

Posted in Jokes | Tagged George W Bush, Grannymar, One-Liners, Postaday, Postaweek, Quotes, USA President | 3 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge; Two

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Barbara

Keeping with the animal theme for week two of Cee’s challenge in the series ‘Numbers or number grouping’ but I’m not sure if I can find photos of 3 for next week!