What strange times we live in. This time last month nobody had any idea how our lives would be changed. B and I are stuck at home, being well over 70, but Kate and her family are looking after us, doing our shopping and collecting medication. What would we do without our family. We have also been allocated a 'church buddy' who telephones to see how we are and if we need any help.
Of course all this means no going out to look for photographs for the photo hunt, rather delving into my archives even more than usual.
Birthday
This picture was taken in Kate's studio. She had made the gorgeous scones with jam and cream and fruit cake for B's birthday. It was lovely sitting in her sunny studio with the family enjoying his birthday tea.
Jazzy
I was stuck for Jazzy ideas until we were wandering around B&M and saw this very snazzy, jazzy wall art.
Flag
My flag is actually a flag stone. My son and his wife found this beautiful little bird sanctuary, the RSPB Black Devon Wetlands within walking distance of their home. It was full of gorgeous different art projects. There were a number of these flag stones all around, all different, all nature themed. I must admit to not having taken this picture, it is one they sent of their walk.
Three
When reading this prompt I immediately thought of these three terrapins sitting in the sun on the back of a hippo at the Kwa Maritane game park in South Africa, one of those web cams I watch. I take pictures of my computer screen with my smart phone so they are not always such a good quality. This is something we have never seen before.
Just in case you are not sure if that really is a hippo and not a strange rock, I have included a different picture showing one terrapin on a hippo which shows the hippo more clearly.
My own choice.
Mother's day was a strange one this year. Like many of you bloggers we were 'grounded' and could not have our usual big cuddle from the family. It was strange and sad. There was a knock on our door and when we opened it there was this lovely bowl of primroses and cards along with a bottle of Worcestershire sauce, bread and sausages, shopping we had asked for. I wish I had taken a picture of them all on the door mat - it was the Worcestershire sauce standing next to the bowl of flowers that made me smile.
We did manage to chat to one another, Kate's family stood outside the outer door to the passage of our flat and we stood at out own front door, well over 2 metres apart. Better than nothing. I do hope life normalises again.
That's all for now. An odd collection of pictures but I must be honest, I left it too late, they need to go online tonight.
Now off to see what all you other bloggers have done this month.
Strange times indeed! We don't have family close so have to go it alone. I've even taken the plunge to do on-line shopping to minimize going out. We may have to be like this for up to 6 months according to our government. Love you terrapins & your take on flag. Clever mother & daughter team for being able to come up with different ideas. Tae care, stay safe and huggles.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes we are lucky to have KnG and family so close. There will be a lot of searching through our archives for the next few months. Take care both of you. xx
DeleteThank goodness we all have archives to fall back upon. Love the 3 terrapins on the hippo's back, my favourite photo by the way. The flag was a good one too. Under the current circumstances I think a photo, irrespective of its source, will be part of my photos if my archives let me down! Take care and make plans for when you are allowed out! x
ReplyDeleteThank you. That hippo one was just pure luck. I took it with 3 in mind. The flag too was just lucky too. DnJ had sent pictures of a walk in the RSPB wetlands just a short walk from their home. Keep well and safe. Enjoy your quilting and gardening time. xx
DeleteLovely selection, as you say, strange times. But, we survived sanctions, we survived war, we survived fleeing and starting again. We will continue xxxx
ReplyDeleteYes, we are survivors. Maybe the world will be a better, kinder place when all gets back to normal. xx
DeleteWow, the hippo photo is amazing - you'd think those tiny terrapins would come a cropper with one shrug from that massive body.
ReplyDeleteBut I love your flag photo - what a clever idea.
Stay safe and well until next month.
Thank you for your comments. We lived in Africa most of our lives and we never ever saw that happening. Yet here we are in the UK watching game watering holes and we keep seeing the terrapins sunbathing like that!! Keep safe and well. x
DeleteThese are strange times, but lovely to meet up here and share some normality and positivity. Your terrapins are a great treat.
ReplyDeleteThank you. This photo hunt is something we must keep doing - try to keep life as normal as possible. Keep well. xx
DeleteLovely choices to feast the eyes on. Those scones for the birthday treat look delicious.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Thank you. Yes Kate makes the most delicious scones. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, it certainly looks like a wonderful birthday tea. The terrapins are great, they are the mascot for the University of Maryland here in MD.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, how nice that you have family you can wave to in real life!