Sending You A Message

Mr LOL and I found a little bench not far from here in Wildflower Meadow at Coombe Country Park. No flowers here just yet but I did notice quite a display of cloud cover this afternoon.  I like it here and I like the addition of those telegraph poles too.

The message I am sending could be via those old telegraph poles:  'Have a good weekend all.  See you next week.'

Taking part in Skywatch Friday and Ein Stück Himmel.

PS. Here's the bench, or perhaps it is more like a perch. 

Thatched Roof Thursday #26 - Street Ashton

So here we are in Street Ashton, a hamlet in the Rugby district of Warwickshire. I have been back and forth past this house hundreds of times and never knew I was in a 'hamlet'.  Love it!


If you are travelling on the road between Stretton-under-Fosse and Monks Kirby (speed limit 50mph), you will miss this cottage.  The road is fast with a single lane in each direction.

I can't give you any more details about this cottage, other than it is a Grade II listed building.  The internet failed me.  But, I can tell you it is for sale.  Asking price - £385,000.  (For this shot, I had to stand on a verge across the street.  I was glad to get back into the car.)

M Is For Monterey Cypress....

...to the left and 'my' tree to the right.

Yes, this is another photo taken at Coombe Country Park yesterday.  It amazes me that I have found trees here at Coombe that so remind me of my home State of California, USA.  There is a  mini forest of Redwood Trees as well as this Monterey Cypress on the left.  The Oak tree to the right is the tree I am photographing on a regular basis (from a different angle).

For more photos featuring the letter 'M', please follow the link to ABC Wednesday.

Just been out to photograph my next thatched roof house for tomorrow.  Have a good day!

'Goodbye Snow'

It still feels cold out with only a hint of sunshine today.  We decided to go for a walk this afternoon at Coombe Country Park.  As much as I love the snow, I am ready for more scenery like this.

I am standing at the entrance to the Park with Coombe Abbey Hotel behind me.  This is a favorite camera location of mine.

This is my world today.  Follow the link to Our World Tuesday for more photographs from around the world.

No Cameras Please....

...but in my case it was, 'You can't take pictures out here!'  At the time I was taking a photo of the Royal Coat of Arms outside Coventry Crown Court.  I was asked to delete my photos by a security guard.  It is beautiful piece of art and at least I got photo from a distance.  I hasten to add, I was allowed to keep the photos below.

I will go back at get better shots around the courts when they are closed :).  The sculpture is called Basilica by Paul de Monchaux.  It was installed in 1991, weighing a token 18 tonnes.  

Hope you all had a great weekend.  We actually had a decent amount of sunshine.  It is still cold but getting a tad warmer. I am ready for more of that.  Cheers.

PS  During the week I will be reverting back to a brighter template.  It may take a couple of days to get the color and spacing right....hopefully :).

Ansty Hall

The view of Ansty Hall from the road.  Ansty Hall is now a hotel but its origins date back to 1406.  If you read the link, you will see that there have been changes in ownership which means changes to the structure.  I have been there once for a meal and another time for a wedding reception.  Beautiful!

From the hotel, you can see our golf course (Ansty).  Should be playing this Sunday.  Mr. LOL is going to have to pass due to his poorly back.  It is our Ryder Cup competition and I will be playing for USA, of course :).

Participating in Skywatch Friday and Ein Stück Himmel.

Have a good weekend all.  Oh, here is some of the view from the hotel.....

Thatched Roof Thursday #25 - Dunchurch

This charming home is called Gateway and is located on The Square in Dunchurch.  This is another cottage that was possibly 2 cottages in 18th Century.  (I am finding that a lot of these old cottages have been combined to create one large home.)  It is Grade II Listed with little privacy judging by the size and location of the pavement. 

That is St Peter's Church just beyond the cottage.  Guy Fawkes House is behind me.  I rather like the white house next door to the thatched cottage.

Exciting day yesterday.  I was asked to delete photos I took of a sign outside Coventry Crown Court!  There was a brief discussion which was followed by, 'I like your accent' comment from the security guard.  That was after I had deleted 3 photos. Interesting! Earlier in the day, I  met the owner of Cruck House (the thatched cottage we have all  been watching be re-thatched).  Nice people live there.  More to follow...!

L Is For Little Lambs

I just couldn't pass on this pair.  They live in a open space in the village of Wolston.  The sun was out almost all day yesterday.  Hooray!

For more photos featuring the letter 'L', please follow the link to ABC Wednesday.

Let's Build A Nest...

...where everyone can watch!

Sunday afternoon at Coombe Country Park and this is what you get.  The first time ever I have seen a nesting swan.  What a spot.  That is Coombe Abbey Hotel in the background.

I'll be honest.  I am a little concerned about the location.  Seems quite exposed.  Fingers crossed that all goes according to plan.

I am delighted to say this is 'my world'.   Please click the link for more photos from around the world at Our World Tuesday.

For more about Coombe Abbey Hotel and Country Park, please click the 'labels' at the bottom right of this webpage.  Cheers!

April Theme Day - Pedestrians Crossing

After you .... !

Footpath at Coombe Country Park currently being used by me, a pigeon and a cygnet, soon to become a  'white' swan.

For more City Daily Photo Theme Day entries, please follow the link HERE.

Off to play an April Fools Day joke on Mr LOL :).  You have been spared...ha ha!