Welcome
In the beautiful secret garden of my Cumbrian friend Maria, a birthday eve celebration took place with friend Julia and the wandering welder.
Three giggly lasses got together for a picnic lunch and to sit and smile at one another and sigh with the pleasure of being in each other’s company again after such a long time.
There was an early birthday cake, presents exchanged and a tear or two because we had to stay apart and no hugging.
The wandering welder was there to oversee operations and be on hand for photoshoots. He wasn’t interested in our girly chat. He was far happier soaking up the sun and guarding us from any wild animals on the loose.
Here’s Trinny, one of Maria’s four cats, joining the party and a view of The Hoad pepperpot in Ulverston. During lockdown walking up the steep slope to it has been good exercise for folk.
My Birthday Eve party was so nice and I hope we all get to meet again before the end of the year.
We drove back home later in the day after locking up our little caravan and wished we could have stayed longer. It had been so nice to escape for awhile. I can understand folk needing their holiday fix. It was bliss being at our bolthole away from day to day living, even though we are very fortunate in where we live on top of our hill on the edge of the moorland.
There’s a birthday lunch to be had today but before that I’ve a pile of cards and some lovely presents to open first.
Please excuse me for being a tad excited I can’t help it. It’s my age you know. Any excuse haha.
Have a good day and as always stay safe
Lynn
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Have a wonderful day. I'm going up to the Hoad tomorrow. X
ReplyDeleteI'm deeply envious and so glad you've had a restorative wee break! You all look beautiful and I'm very impressed you matched your frock to the paper cups. Have a smashing day xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lynn... glad you had a fun time with some friends.... it all looked so lovely and summery...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lynn!! It looked like a lovely day indeed. You all look so happy and the location was something out of a dream. I loved seeing all of the flowers and art hanging from the line. I miss my friends so much. We only meet on Zoom right now but I can't wait until we can see each other again. Birthdays are special and it sounds like you celebrated well. Enjoy your day!
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I'm in love with your friend's secret garden, and how lovely that you were able to meet up with Maria and Julia! Three giggly lasses indeed, and on of them an almost birthday girl :-) It must have been very reassuring to have the wandering welder overseeing operations and protect you from wild animals, too. I'm sure you'll be able to return to your bolthole soon. Indeed, people do need their holiday fix, however small. We are so looking forward to our week away in Belgium's west country in just over two weeks! xxx
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely birthday, how fabulous to have a secret garden get together, even if there is distancing involved :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pre-birthday celebration seeing those lovely ladies, spending time in a beautiful secret garden in the company of cats, what could be better?
ReplyDeleteLoads and loads of love to you from both of us! xxx
I am so glad you got to see your friends after such a long time. I was in tears when I saw mine. I love the lakes it’s one of my favourite places to visit when I am home. I am also glad you enjoyed your mini break. Take care and keep safe
ReplyDeleteIt all looks very beautiful ! Chrisxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to enjoy cake and celebrate your birthday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a loverly post and indeed very exciting day ! I’ll never forget how we weeped on first seeing each other Lynn . Thank you to you both and Julia for keeping your word to visit and making our garden party smile with happiness on that day ! 😘👯♀️👯♀️
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