Wednesday 25 June 2014

Midsummer meanderings


... Of both a figurative and literal nature.

Despite the (slowly diminishing) chaos indoors, we've been unable to stay inside for very long in the evenings. The long days mean we go out for walks before Joe's bedtime and make the most of the sunshine. One of the reasons we were so keen to move back was the countryside around here and the countless footpaths which take you through it. You can go for a 20 minute stroll or, if you're feeling so inclined (and there are plenty of inclines in these parts) you can just keep going for hours.


Some evenings we wander up into the village.


Others we go out into the fields.




There are nearby tracks which take you through the trees - perfect when the sun's low in the sky and the light's twinkling and shifting down through them, illuminating little spots here and there.


Interestingly enough, I recently came across a list of words on Pinterest which have no English translations. One is komorebi; Japanese for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees.



Haymaking already. It's often wet and rainy in these here Pennines so they're quite literally making it while the sun shines.


In more domestic news, I've somehow managed to put up a washing line which goes from the back of the house, through the yard and across the little lane behind. It's a whopper. Three clothes props required.

I know I sound a bit like an anorak but I don't care. These are the things that make me happy.

We've joined the local library and already been to a few playgroups. People are very friendly and I've offered to help out at the one at the crumbling Methodist church up the road. It's run by some sweet little old ladies who dress up for the occasion and play the piano at the end of the session. Watching them do the 'hokey cokey' on their frail legs... it was almost too much!


I've got so many things to catch up on yet but the blissful midsummer sunshine has got me thinking that they can wait. All in good time - a little bit here and there and we're gradually getting organised.

Finally, thank you for all your good wishes over the past few weeks. I hope you're enjoying the summer and I'll be catching up on everyone's news from Blog land this week.

Sarah.

19 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you're all settling in well in your new home and community.

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  2. Dear Sarah,

    I'm glad you made it to your new house alright, and what lovely scenery you have. I just moved also, and it's amazing how much you accumulate without realizing, isn't it? Good luck with the unpacking.

    Slán go fóill,
    Giselle

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  3. just to say good luck in your new home ! you sound very happy indeed x

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  4. Good luck and enjoy the settling in!

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  5. Glad to hear you are happily settling in.

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  6. You sound blissfully happy and domesticated in your new nest (and I would be v pleased about the washing line too!) Love the sound of the words with no translation - will have to take a peek at pinterest and find them. x

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    1. Hi Helen - you can find them here http://www.pinnypop.com/11-untranslatable-words-from-other-cultures/#gleam

      Sarah :)

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  7. It looks and sounds as though it is all going well and that you are settling in nicely! It was lovely to take this little walk with you. I hope that you keep having fun and I understand about the washing line thing! xx

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  8. Happy midsummer Sarah ... your new locality looks beautiful and you are so right to enjoy these long sunny days before the year turns ... I laughed when you said about making hay when the sun shines ... my dad has a farm and he was a little manic last weekend as he 'got the grass in' ... aren't local sayings funny? ... Bee xx

    PS I would like to send you an email but wasn't sure of your email address ... I'm at beefitzpatrick@hotmail.co.uk ... maybe you could forward your address to my account ... x

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  9. It sounds like your move was the perfect choice for you all. Thank you for the wee walk around your special part of the world :)

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  10. These are the views I'm falling in love with. I can see the Pennines from my bedroom window.....big waves :)

    Nina x

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    1. Hi Nina - sounds like you're enjoying your new home too! Glad to hear it :)
      S x

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  11. How wonderful to be able to enjoy beautiful walks from your back door.

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  12. Ah, a blissful post! Such beautiful surroundings, no wonder you're wandering everywhere! I'm glad life is settling so smoothly for you all! Chrissie x

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  13. Lovely to read that you're settling into your new home so happily. It does look like a great place, no wonder you like it there :)

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  14. Your local area is so pretty - I want to move the the country, too! And a good washing line would make me ridiculously happy. I'm so glad you've been out and about enjoying the weather. I can imagine that your local lanes and fields are stunning right now. x

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  15. I'm glad you've landed in a nice place. The landscape looks quite similar to here, it's so nice to walk in the summer evenings and see a view! I love the Japanese word for sunlight through the trees. I'm quite struck by many things Japanese. Enjoy the 'hokey cokey'! They are the 'best' kind of old ladies aren't they?! Heather X

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  16. Good to hear you're all settling into your new home and neighbourhood. It does sound like it was a move for the better (and you never know until after you've done it, do you?).

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