Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

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

Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of art

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Barbara

I have one particular photograph that I always think reminds me of a painting What do you think? This week’s Photo Challenge on ‘The Daily Post’ is Work of Art

Posted in Photography, Water | Tagged Lymington, Painting, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, Work of Art | 31 Comments

A very big Rabbit!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Barbara

We were out walking with Wilson at the weekend and we came across this: A VERY big rabbit that didn’t run!! Wilson who normally Loves chasing rabbits, squirrels and pheasants took a bit of time over this one, and eventually … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cocker Spaniels, Wilson | Tagged Michelle's Weekly Pet Challenge, Postaday. Pets, Rabbit | 7 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge; On the move

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Barbara

I’ve been a bit slow off the mark this week, simply because I am spoilt for choice for photographs to enter for this challenge! Here are a small few of the hundreds of pictures I took in Australia & New … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Melbourbe, New Zealand, Perth, Photography, Queenstown, Stewart Island, Sydney, Travel | Tagged On the Move, Street Life, Street Photography, Transport, Weekly Photo Challenge | 2 Comments

Why Teachers Drink

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Barbara

I got these in an email today from my dad. They made me giggle so much I have to share them! Have a giggly day

Posted in Children, Dyslexia, Jokes, Maths, School, Teaching | Tagged funny childrens answers, silly answers, Spelling mistakes | 5 Comments

A video of Myrtle

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Barbara

Following on from my photo of Myrtle eating a strawberry for Michelle’s weekly pet challenge a few weeks ago, a few of you asked for a video of Myrtle! Here is a short video I took today of Myrtle in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Myrtle, Photography, Tortoise | Tagged Eating, Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise, Michelle's Weekly Pet Challenge, Postaday, Weekly Pet Challenge | 25 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Barbara

This week’s photo challenge is Spring! I have hundreds of photos to chose from… I’m always so happy that spring has arrived :-). Here’s a selection;

Posted in Birds, Flowers, Gardening, Photography, Spring | Tagged Amelanchier, Bluebells, Goslings, Loddon Lily, Lungwort, Narcissus, Postaday, Spring Snowflake, Tulips, Weekly Photo Challenge | 10 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Flowers

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Barbara

This is my entry for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week, a lovely wild flower I found in New Zealand Can anyone help me name it?

Posted in Flowers, New Zealand, Photography, Queenstown | Tagged Alpine, Cee's Fun Foto Challenge, Pink, Purple | 5 Comments

California Quail

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Barbara

When we first saw these birds in Australia we thought they had got leaves caught in their heads like Wilson does when he roots around in bushes It was only when we saw lots of them that we realised that … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Birds, New Zealand, The Antipodes | Tagged Australian Birds, Bird, California Quail, Michelle's Weekly Pet Challenge, Postaday, Weekly Pet Challenge | 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge; Letters

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Barbara

I found this road sign in Queenstown New Zealand A bit of a dead end I guess This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge is Letters

Posted in New Zealand, Photography, Queenstown | Tagged Dead End, Letters, No Exit, Weekly Photo Challenge | 16 Comments

Myrtle and a Strawberry

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Barbara

I’m running a bit late with my challenges this week, I’ve been busy, and so has Myrtle! She even spent a few days in the garden, although we had to take her in again as it has been colder and … Continue reading →