Thu 30 Jun 2011
June Scavenger Hunt
Posted by Harriet under Bere Island, Cattapilla Dreaming, Family, Flowers, The Garden
[20] Comments
It’s June 30th. Yes, I know, it can’t be possible! But there it is and it’s time once again for the Scavenger Hunt. And once again it’s been a challenge and sometimes thought provoking. Here’s my, rather hurried, contribution.
Something with your town’s name on it. This is the townland on Bere Island where we live.
An Elephant. A present from a very dear friend for my last enormously big birthday!
A Wheel Trim. Brendan Murphy’s tractor.
Architectural Detail. First floor balcony at Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff.
Cheese. Irish cheeses are fantastic. If it’s kept well, this is one of the best.
Night. Midsummer night and the white specks are raindrops!
Tree Branches. Cordyline australis, the New Zealand Cabbage Palm, grows well here. But last winter’s cold has harmed a lot of them. This may recover but it may not …
Cutlery. My mixed collection of what’s left of my grandparents’ wedding present and charity shop finds. I have a thing about bone handled knives!
A Childhood Memory. More memories of my grandparents. Granny sent me a postcard every week when I was little. These cards, over fifty years old now, can still evoke Granny’s voice and presence.
A Farm Animal. A day out at the seaside!
Something Beginning with Z…. Zantedeschia, Arum lily.
The View Right Outside Your Door. Words not nessessary!
Thank you Kathy at postcards from the p.p.
I hope you enjoy this challenge as much as I do!
Have a look at everyone elses here.
What an amazing night picture, the colour of the sky is beautiful.
~x~
What a stunning view from your front door! The picture that has most resonance for me, though, is that of the cutlery – it took me back 50 years to my childhood home. I’ve always liked bone handled knives too but they are seldom seen now.
The deep blue sky is magical.
The view from your front door takes my breath away. A million miles from my own and just lovely. Cx
They were just standing there as we drove off the ferry one day!
How excited you must have been to receive something through the post each week! Lovely memories.
Great view and your ‘Z’ is very inventive.
Lisa x
Lovely photos. The cattle on the beach one is fantastic.
Hi Love your photos especially the Night and your view is a total wow.
Jacquie x
What an amazing view – really lovely pics
Ellen
Glad you like the photos. And see my reply to Louise.
Think elephant will be staying put for now!
Thank you and I thought it was pretty rubbish! That’s how much I know!
Isn’t it great finding so many other blogs?
Thank you Louise. I’ve continued what she beegan and send my grandson a card every week.
P.S. – forgot to say – what a lovely childhood memory that is, a postcard every week from Granny.
A gorgeous view! The night photo is lovely and ‘Z’ – genius – great thinking there!
Wonderful view! And what a treasure those postcards are. I’ve enjoyed visiting your blog; this project has taken to so many blogs I’d never had found otherwise!
I love your night photo best!
If you ever tire of that elephant, I know of the PERFECT home for him! Oh my…he’s just tooooooo adorable! I love his size! And the view outside your door…love that perspective…just gorgeous! And those postcards from your childhood…they make me think of my childhood too! There is something very magical about them. One doesn’t see that quality of illustration or postcard anymore! Fun pics! x&o, Annette
Hi there, that’s a great set of photographs. I love your view, of course, and your childhood memories. What a lovely thing to do!
xxx