We have had a bit of a set back here with a chimney fire on Wednesday night.
It was scary but thankfully no one was injured and there wasn't too much damage
but the chimney needs a lot of work
it's a BIG job and has to be done on both the inside and outside of the house
because of the this I'm a little shook and so
I haven't got a lot to share with you today
-sorry, sorry...
Next week will be better I promise...
B U T
the happy bits...
the happy bits...
♥ Friday at last...
and in 7 hours 45 minutes
it will be the end of my working week
it will be the end of my working week
and then time to relax, have some me-time, read, knit, garden, shop, potter about and
enjoy hot drinks in pretty cups
and of course lots of household drudgery to catch up on too
enjoy hot drinks in pretty cups
and of course lots of household drudgery to catch up on too
laundry, ironing, cleaning, changing bed linen, cooking, grocery shopping
and the list goes on and on and on....
but that's family life!
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This week I noticed that my hanging baskets are looking healthy and oh so pretty
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but that's family life!
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This week I noticed that my hanging baskets are looking healthy and oh so pretty
and joy oh joy
the days are getting longer...
the days are getting longer...
I don't like getting up in the mornings when it is cold and dark
it is so much easier when there is daylight and even though I don't jump out of bed
I certainly manage to get out with a little spring in my step!
we took ourselves across the plains and it was a workout
but a hugely enjoyable workout
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I have had some lovely walks this week with Mr. Raindrops and Teenager Raindrops and 2 crazy dogswe took ourselves across the plains and it was a workout
but a hugely enjoyable workout
and because it's Friday it's
{Green Day 33}
Why not post your photos here?
Thank you to all who participate I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do
Raindrops and Daisies
The object of the link up
is to post a photograph of something green.
Now here comes the boring bit - a few rules
The photos can be of anything you like
once they have a green theme,
green fields, pretty green things, green clothes,
green leaves, green foods,
green leaves, green foods,
anything at all that takes your fancy!
I hope that you will join in the fun.
I hope that you will join in the fun.
1. Please do not post anything that may be deemed offensive to others.
2. Only post material that belongs to you.
3. When posting your photographs please link back to Raindrops and Daisies
4. Link directly to your Green Day post and not to the url of your blog
5. Try and visit some of the other participants and leave a comment
62 comments:
Sorry to read about the chimney fire. Hope you have things sorted and back to normal soon.
Your photos are great. Love the plains shots.
Thanks for hosting this fun meme.
How lovely to have spring-like hanging baskets looking so cheerful at your place. Just looking at them must help you get over your scare with the chimney fire. Thank goodness there wasn't too much damage.
By the way, household chores exist even when you live on your own! It's just part of all of our lives and nice to get out of the way, I know!
Have a lovely weekend! There's a mean wind blowing in this part of the world! My spring flowers are in pots inside my home!
I like all your green and your pretty cup too. Enjoy your weekend away from work Fiona!
Oh no on the chimney fire but good to hear that everyone is safe and sound!
some lovely photos, I love your cup :)
I know what you mean about getting up in the dark and cold! but I have noticed how it is getting lighter now and I am very much looking forward to spring arriving!
good luck with the chimney repairs - love that mug.
Fiona,
I do not like getting up dark and cold too. Summer time here now, but in winter is hard.
So sorry about the chimmey fire. I hope it will be repair soon.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hope that you recovered from the fire accident!!!
have a lovely weekend Fiona, xxxx Ale
Que bom que não deu muito problema com fogo. Espero seja logo reparada! E a fotos, lindas! beijos,tudo de bom, linda semana! chica
Fiona, I am sorry about the chimney fire. Any fire would scare me, it is my worse nightmare. You reminded me I should tell hubby to have the chimney cleaned. I hope there was not too much damage. I am so happy it is Friday, I am looking forward to the weekend even though the weather could be icky. I love your photos, the daffies are pretty. Thanks for hosting, have a happy weekend!
Good Morning Fiona, Oh you poor thing, the chimney fire obviously shook you up. I hope the nice long walk helped to ease your stress.
How lovely to see your daffodils, you must have a much milder climate as mine are just peeping through the soil...it will be a long time before I see any flowers.
Take care of yourself and give yourself a LOT of ME time this weekend.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Dear Fiona
I'm so sorry to hear about your chimney fire scare, but pleased that no-one was hurt. Your daffodils are so bright and cheerful (and way ahead of ours here). Look after yourselves and enjoy your weekend - lots of treats on the cards, I hope.
Best wishes
Ellie
Hi Fiona!
I hope your chimney will be repaired soon. The same thing happened to our chimney 10 days ago. It was scary but luckily there wasn't any damage.
I love your photos. They're stunning!
Have a peaceful weekend! :)
I am sorry about the chimney fire. It's something that i afraid every time i see the fire in the fireplace to be big.
All your photos are beautiful!
Have a great weekend!
Sorry to read about the fire, but happy to hear that no one got injured! Good luck with the repair work. Wish you a nice and green weekend!
Olá Fiona, que desagradavel esse fogo! Graças a Deus que ninguém ficou ferido. E nada como um passeio ao ar livre para retemperar forças. Lindas fotos. Um abraço. Ailime
Oh Fiona so sorry to hear about the chimney fire but at least you were all safe . This happened to my parents and I know how frightening it is at the time. I do hope you have a lovely weekend. Kind thoughts ingrid
Olá Fiona,
estou voltando hoje a participar desta tua gentil blogagem.Me sinto motivada a mostrar um pouco da natureza e das belezas que vejo por aqui.Nosso verão está muito severo, mas o colorido que ele traz encanta a todos.
Teus recantos de floresta são encantadores.Parece que entramos num livro de contos de fada.
Belíssima ramada em amarelo-vivo.
Fiz o link pra cá na palavra Green Day no meu post.Ás vezes me confundo no addyourlink.Tomara que dessa vez eu tenha conseguido fazer direitinho.
À noite visitarei os demais participantes.
Tenha um Lindo Green Day!
Beijinhos,
Calu
Glad that your chimney fire was not too serious.
love your new header Fiona.
The weather was not bad at all while I was in the UK.
I can see you are looking forward to your weekend.
enjoy it all.
your hanging basket is divine.
happy weekend
val x
There you are! So sorry about the fire - yikes, that's terrible! And despite that you manage to post beautiful pictures and thoughts. You're a bright light, Fiona. xoxo
Hope you get the chimney sorted Fiona,hate all these unexpected things that occur out of the blue!Have a lovely weekend:)
~Anne xx
Thank goodness no one was hurt as a result of the fire. I can understand how it would shake you up, Fiona.
A nice weekend is just what you need. Even "drudgery" gives a sense of normalcy; after a frightening experience, the ordinary can be so welcome.
Have a lovely week. (I will participate in Green Day, now and again, after my little project is done for the season. It's just a bit much to keep up with all my "visiting" over the course of a weekend otherwise. Besides, it'll be awhile before I see green outdoors!)
-Karen
Glad that all are well and there was no serious damage from the chimney fire, but it must have been terribly frightening. And then of course there is the clean up and repair. So maybe a few lingering "headaches"!
Love your photographs and that spring is making it's presence felt with you...we've a way to go on that yet over here but being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel...with more daylight in the morning and later in the afternoon/evening does my heart good. xo
As I watch the snow falling outside my window, the sight of your photo with the blooms in the hanging baskets gives me hope of spring :)
love your beautiful walking areas! so sorry about the chimney fire, but thankfully it was contained!
Dobrze, że się nikomu nic nie stało przy pożarze kominka i , że jest już zielono o Was . U nas dalej biało i ciagle sypie sniegiem. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
Well, that is nothing anyone has a fireplace and the fire that is already green for you. We further white and snow still falling apart. Yours sincerely.
Olá, Fiona, as flores amarelas estão encantadoras! Eu gosto mais do inverno do que do verão, porém concordo com você: é mais fácil acordar cedo quando já há luz do dia. Aqui no Brasil estamos chegando ao outono, tem feito um calor terrível. Um abraço!
How scary - a chimney fire - glad it wasn't worse. Your photos this week are wonderful - I do love green.
I'm glad all is well after your chimney fire. Thankfully your home didn't burn down as sometimes happens. Your photos are beautiful and I love your bright hanging basket! Enjoy your weekend off. Blessings, Pamela
Today I also felt the need to cool down, grateful for the weekend!
Fiona, You blog is always so cheerful. I love how you use colorful font and your pictures are so nice. I love the daffodils!
One of these days I am going to have something green to link up to your Green Day. I need to plan something.
I hope you get all those things done you are thinking of. So sorry about your chimney fire.
Have a great weekend.
Yes, delicious photos with an exquisite green color scheme.
Sorry to hear about your chimney...very scary!
I hope it will be repaired soon..
I enjoyed your photos...the flowers are so beautiful!..I will photograph mine tomorrow!
Have a great weekend!
Hello Fiona,
very sorry to hear about your chimney fire!
I hope everything is fixed by now and
I wish you a nice week-end.
Your daffodils are beautiful !!!
Fiona, your photos are gorgeous, as always, and I love your new Spring header. Happy to be able to join you this week. xo
Fiona, my co-worker had a chimney fire a week ago today! I hope your house is all right now.
So sorry to hear about the chimney fire :(
Your flower baskets looks lovely.
Enjoy your weekend!
Eva x
Fiona,
Sorry about the chimney fire! I'm sure that was very scary. I'm glad you and your home are both alright.
I hope you have a restful weekend!
Marissa
xx
Como sempre suas fotos são um primor. Graças a Deus o problema com o fogo não causou muitos danos e vocês estão bem! Grande abraço, Fiona! Beijos!
Hi Fiona! Sorry about the chimney fire. Fires terrify me. So glad no one was hurt and there was not too much damage.
Love the photos of you walks and your hanging basket.
I hope you are having a good weekend.
Hi Fiona. I love your spring hanging basket. Like you, I hate getting up when it's dark and miserable outside. Thankfully, the days are getting a little longer each week. I hope it warms up soon though = it's been bitterly cold over here all week. Take care, and I do hope that you get your chimney sorted out without too much mess being made.
Oh terrible news about the chimney fire, but glad all are ok. Frightening stuff...
The pic with the sun through the trees is a peach, Fiona!
J
http://lifelovesand.blogspot.ie/
Im so excited I have found you again. It has been way to long. Love that you are still doing Green Friday. I will have to join in one Friday.
Blessings
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Fotos muito bonitas.
Bom domingo!
Boa semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil
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Your photo's are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for taking us on your walk with you and the Raindrop family. Chimney fires are so scary! We had one last year but all turned out okay. Hope you're having a wonderful and relaxing weekend, with lots of hot drinks in pretty mugs!
Fires can be traumatic--I'm so sorry.
Your pictures are beautiful. Hope you are enjoying the weekend.
Jen
Hi Fiona, a chimney fire, that sounds like a bit of unwanted drama? Any handsome firemen? Seriously, it must have been pretty scarey for you all?
Your hanging basket looks lovely, what a good idea to put daffs in. I hope you are feeling calmer now? Much love to you, Linda xx
Hello dear Fiona
sorry to read about the fire, but glad it did not cause to much damage! Sound like a lot of trouble, good luck!
Good you mention the blessings of family life ; )
love the tree photos!
enjoy your Sunday evening
Hi Fiona,
That chimney fire sounds awful - just what you don't need at this time of year (or indeed any time of the year!).
Your pictures are lovely your daffodils are beautiful.
I'm afraid it's Sunday evening now - the weekend just goes by far to quickly for my liking.
Hope you have a better week, take care!
Oh Fiona,
I bet that was scary!!! I am so thankful you caught it before it lead to massive damage!!
What a good reminder to have your chimney cleaned.
Have a sweet and safe week my friend!
Hugs,
Dana
I was so sorry to hear about the chimney fire. I hope the clear up has now been completed and you have had time to relax. Thank you for popping by my blog, I am so glad you did because I have now found your wonderful one. Take care. Chel
Hello - I am so sorry about your fireplace fire. Fires scare me. I love all the colors in your blog - it cheers me up and makes me happy!
Fiona, Beautiful photos! I haven't any green but I so enjoy visiting the green posts.
Lovely post, Fiona! Ooh, what a sweet basket with flowers :0) All your pictures are so spring-like :0) Love your mug as well. And here in Moscow we still have a lot of snow.
Hugs and kisses
Natasha
Your hanging baskets are lovely! So sorry to hear about your chimney fire ~ I'm sure that must have been frightening. We have a couple of old chimneys that we were going to have taken out of the roof and lo and behold we discovered one of them was being used to vent the heater! I've owned this house forever and had no idea. What a mess that would have been if we hadn't discovered it before we did anything! Old houses are full of surprises. lol
Major bummer on the chimney! Glad no one was hurt; hopefully the repairs won't take too long.
Ah, such beautiful photos. If someone told me I could visit only one place, and never travel anywhere else, it would be Ireland in a heartbeat....
Dear Fiona , I hope that your chimney
fire is not so serious .Your lovely daffodils are so wonderful ! I loved them and I have a lot of them !
Have a nice week !
Olympia
Hanging baskets with flowers...wow, what I wouldn't give for some of that beauty right now.
Loved the pictures of your walk !!! So beautiful and green.
All we have here is snow snow snow.
so sorry to hear about the chimney fire..that must have been scary indeed.
Dearest Fiona,
So sorry for my belated moment(^^;)
I loved to see your beautiful hanging baskets♡♡♡ And I DO wish to have the splendid nature for the strolling; wonderful to have a walk with family, isn't it♬♬♬
I DO appreciate you for your effort hosting and commenting, my dear friend☆☆☆
I'll be linking this Friday♡♡♡
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Sorry about the chimney fire, hope it doesn't take too long to repair! I missed out on Greenday Friday, have had soo much to do just lately! Think I need a pretty cup like yours to have a cuppa in, bet it makes it taste better somehow!! :)
Hello Fiona, many thanks for your lovely remarks on my blog, you are kind! It is very cold here to, but we have had a few days of sunshine which is fantastic to see. Much love Linda x
Hi Fiona,
Sorry to hear about your chimney fire.. Gosh that sounds scary!
Beautiful photographs of your walk.
Hope you are well otherwise
xo
Your post has such beautiful colors, especially green! My son's favorite color is green. :)
It sounds like you are keeping busy and enjoying your family. What a beautiful walk that must have been. :) Happy days to you and yours!
Hugs,
Marie
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