You may remember that the other week we took some things to the charity shop and then went to Fletcher Moss Gardens?
Well, last Thursday we did the same again - we still have more bags of 'stuff' to take but are aware that so do a lot of other folk and it's not fair to overload the shops at the moment!
I was really looking forward to going back, not just for the coffee that is going to give me my ticket back into T Stands For Tuesday over at Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog The Altered Book Lover but for the gardens that I have fallen in love with!
There were still lots of empty benches when we got there and as it was a hot day we ordered an ice-cream to share too.
We sat and watched the World go by for a while under the shade of the trees and I ate my third and passed two thirds to hubby. My blood is down and so is my weight and I intend it staying that way!
So, back to the garden, it really is such a lovely spot!
I took over 80 photos in here so I will just show you what made me smile and I'll try to get back here before the end of the week!
Aren't they beautiful?
Sorry if you have been here far too long.
Thanks for staying and looking, Chris
Nice photo! Coffee and ice cream is always good. The pics of the garden are gorgeous, thanks for sharing. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful photos! I was only thinking i hadn't seen raspberry ripple ie cream for years - I really want some now! So pleased you shared this gorgeous outing with us.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, the gardens are lush and beautiful I loved "going" there again with you Your ice cream sounds delicious-congrats on the weight loss and low sugars. I lost another pound so was excited about that today.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing all of the pretty views Happy T Kathy
ReplyDeleteI love the mug shot as much as hubby's comment - lol. I can see why you love these gardens so much. I wish I could take a walk there some day. I've put it on my bucket list.
Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
I think I commented awhile back how it looked like you had lost weight. Now I know for sure. Congrats. I know where it went. To my hips!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the gardens. I always love seeing the glorious photos you share on your walks through these gardens you so love to visit.
Raspberry ripple. I haven't had that for years. Cappuccino and ice cream are a dream come true. Thanks for sharing these incredible photos with us, as well as your drinks and ice cream for T this Tuesday. Hope you can soon get your surplus to the thrift store, too. Loved your mug shot (grin)!!
Your photos portray such a pleasant and cooling set of paths. Raspberry ripple does seem like a very retro flavor, not like Chubby Hubby Or Chunky Monkey, which would be unacceptable here! Even if delicious.
ReplyDeleteBe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I was looking forward to your walk this week and it didn't disappoint. And I think it was good to see your mugshot. You look like you are enjoying that raspberry ripple ice cream. Yum. Hope it was a great T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos Chris!!!! Just so relaxing and beautiful! Have a super week! ((HUGS)) Helen
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful outing. With all the walking you'll burn off that raspberry ripple quickly. Beautiful scenery, that large tree branch with the vines looks like an elephant. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteNice to see you! And to go on an excursion with the two of you is always delightful. :)
ReplyDeleteThe gardens are so beautiful!! And so nice to see your lovely face enjoying a bit of your ice cream treat. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteOh what a nice day. The gardens are beautiful. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteLove to read "an ice-cream to share" - we always share, also.
ReplyDeleteAnd to watch the world go by is the best!
Beautiful pics, looks like an elephant, the tall... bush?
Monday I´ll check our botanic garden (was closed every time) - thank you for sharing and sorry I´m late!
Thank you for taking me to the gardens again. They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou coffees look yummy and the ice cream too. I love raspberry ripple and for a moment I thought that the last third was for me, but no, you hubby gets two thirds. Quite right too!
You look very well, and I can understand you want to keep your weight down. Keep walking!
I'm sorry I'm late in commenting. My laptop has decided it does no longer wants to use Chrome or Internet Explorer and I have not been able to comment. I have an iPhone but I've tried commenting before and most comments don't arrive. So I am looking for someone to do me a blog on Wordpress (the free version). If you know of anyone who could do that for me and is reasonably priced, please let me know. I have tried myself but I have not succeeded.
Happy belated T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
That ice cream flavor sounds delicious. Congratulations on getting your weight down. (I still need to do that.) The plants and trees in that garden are fantastic. It's amazing palm trees can grow at your latitude / longitude. Happy Belated T-Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely virtual walk! You take the best photos. And, I am so glad your hubby decided that we should see you! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated T Day!