tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post2597997574858732926..comments2023-05-27T14:03:02.968+01:00Comments on mitenska... a simple blog from the blustery North: HauntsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-69915245293283819602015-05-17T13:05:31.093+01:002015-05-17T13:05:31.093+01:00I hope so :-)I hope so :-)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-6380181459028546882015-05-16T15:47:19.684+01:002015-05-16T15:47:19.684+01:00That sounds wonderful! I was watching Gardener'...That sounds wonderful! I was watching Gardener's World last night and was particularly taken with the 'Writing Garden' (how much land does Monty Don actually HAVE???) - long grass and cow parsley and a little shed, all tucked away. Dreamy! xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-29561887374581939362015-05-16T15:45:39.991+01:002015-05-16T15:45:39.991+01:00Thank you. I think you appreciate it all the more ...Thank you. I think you appreciate it all the more when you don't get to escape often...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-39578638454118547102015-05-16T15:45:00.675+01:002015-05-16T15:45:00.675+01:00Oh, they can!
I'd forgotten about that morning...Oh, they can!<br />I'd forgotten about that morning garden meander. I particularly love doing that in summer when it's warm underfoot and you can head out in your pyjamas...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-52263091673283988922015-05-16T15:43:47.244+01:002015-05-16T15:43:47.244+01:00I love how so many people seem to be content just ...I love how so many people seem to be content just by being at home. Exotic holidays and spa breaks are all well and good but there's no place like home, is there?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-12130225682551902062015-05-16T15:42:07.932+01:002015-05-16T15:42:07.932+01:00Thank you! Hilly walks are the best, especially wh...Thank you! Hilly walks are the best, especially when it's a bit wild and windy - I love to get out and blow those cobwebs away.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-23070036207102805092015-05-16T15:40:49.776+01:002015-05-16T15:40:49.776+01:00You forget all about actually savouring things som...You forget all about actually savouring things sometimes, don't you? Peace and quiet, or a bit of solitude. I suppose it's all about slowing down and being in the moment - something I find extremely difficult.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-61633266350193342552015-05-16T15:39:12.877+01:002015-05-16T15:39:12.877+01:00It was very good of them...
I'm looking forwa...It was very good of them... <br />I'm looking forward to moving house and getting to be alone in it once in a while. Sadly I'm one of those people who has to be surrounded by loveliness to feel really happy, and rental properties such as ours aren't really very lovely!<br />I have such big plans...<br />S :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-42908394856532764352015-05-16T12:02:32.625+01:002015-05-16T12:02:32.625+01:00I love a nice park. All ours are designed with chi...I love a nice park. All ours are designed with children in mind but I always remember ones I've visited, like one in Harrogate and another in Buxton.<br />The wilder edges of your park sound like they'd be my favourite bit too.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-12547446507561533882015-05-16T07:50:26.471+01:002015-05-16T07:50:26.471+01:00This looks like a great place to escape too, funni...This looks like a great place to escape too, funnily enough, I'm trying to make the lower part of my garden my sanctuary. I place I can retreat to, that's not far away but feels like im on holiday, were a long way off, but hopefully this is what it wil develop into! :) xxxVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-5810261160838258932015-05-14T21:48:45.444+01:002015-05-14T21:48:45.444+01:00oh we all need a little getaway! anywhere will do,...oh we all need a little getaway! anywhere will do, where you can just transport yourself for a while. Glad you had some time. XHeather https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391490107612393396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-73827851568732053792015-05-14T18:41:16.142+01:002015-05-14T18:41:16.142+01:00I love early morning wandering round the garden wi...I love early morning wandering round the garden with a cup of coffee :) I'm glad you managed a little while to yourself. Small children are wonderful but they can also be exhausting.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414143391795492586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-12390699357289558362015-05-14T12:36:44.583+01:002015-05-14T12:36:44.583+01:00Lovely post. Thinking about it, I don't go an...Lovely post. Thinking about it, I don't go anywhere to escape. I just relish those quiet, solitary moments at home, either early morning when no-one else is up, late at night when they're all a-bed or when the house is otherwise empty and it's just me and a napping dog.love those cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251676130165434278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-43469273227602586542015-05-13T15:49:02.797+01:002015-05-13T15:49:02.797+01:00Our soon-to-be garden is very small too, but I saw...Our soon-to-be garden is very small too, but I saw a very heartening programme the other day where someone had transformed an urban balcony into a little wildlife haven... If he can do it with such a tiny space, so can we!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-14045508521244056852015-05-13T15:46:08.639+01:002015-05-13T15:46:08.639+01:00Hello, nice to meet you :)
It's lovely to be a...Hello, nice to meet you :)<br />It's lovely to be alone with your camera, free to stop and notice things without feeling like you're holding anyone up... And cake's always a bonus!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-33804429540344307442015-05-13T15:43:48.126+01:002015-05-13T15:43:48.126+01:00I do like to be alone in the house but am definite...I do like to be alone in the house but am definitely overly sensitive when it comes to other people's noise. Now DIY season's upon us there seems to be constant drilling, sawing and hammering so I've been escaping.<br />One day we'll live in the middle of nowhere!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-36470825879071767532015-05-13T15:40:35.740+01:002015-05-13T15:40:35.740+01:00Same to you! I think the countryside is always my ...Same to you! I think the countryside is always my first choice but sometimes I'd like to wander around a beautiful park or garden... Must plan a few excursions while the weather's nice xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-2271145453568746442015-05-13T15:38:17.188+01:002015-05-13T15:38:17.188+01:00It's a great thing to do; same with art galler...It's a great thing to do; same with art galleries and exhibitions (particularly if you need inspiration). Hope you manage a trip out soon.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-62539167705705667512015-05-13T15:35:31.591+01:002015-05-13T15:35:31.591+01:00I know a few people who constantly crave company a...I know a few people who constantly crave company and who struggle to spend time alone. But a bit of time out, as you rightly say, is very rejuvenating.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-85286223883246605312015-05-13T15:33:01.931+01:002015-05-13T15:33:01.931+01:00Thankyou Annie, he is much better now. Second hand...Thankyou Annie, he is much better now. Second hand bookshops are wonderful places - I love that sense of never knowing what you'll find.<br />I hope the hills are offering you some respite at the moment.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-81632983740529818292015-05-13T13:22:21.026+01:002015-05-13T13:22:21.026+01:00Sarah, a bit of an escape to indulge in one's ...Sarah, a bit of an escape to indulge in one's passions and loves is vital for the soul, well done for making yourself do it, it's too easy to end up doing house stuff. I head for the hills if the weather's good. A long walk of 6 to 10 miles over several hills is tiring but it gives me such a high too. I come back alive and revitalised to be at the raw end of nature and a beautiful view. I also love being in my garden or like yourself another passion is museums. <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week xThe Quirky Bird Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857611654337366532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-62531505498713676262015-05-12T21:39:03.799+01:002015-05-12T21:39:03.799+01:00Hey Sarah,
A walk with Honey is my main escape. Bu...Hey Sarah,<br />A walk with Honey is my main escape. But I do love to visit museums and nt gardens too. A cup of coffee without interruption is one of life's pleasures.<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-80300637038118702162015-05-12T21:34:39.935+01:002015-05-12T21:34:39.935+01:00There's not much I miss about the baby and tod...There's not much I miss about the baby and toddler years, but I did like nap time. My two were champion nappers, sleeping for two hours in their cots every day, and I used to give myself permission to sit down and rest. Now, I relish time alone in an empty house and prefer to keep gallery /coffee shop visits / walks as something to share with friends. <br /><br />How lovely of Joe's grandparents to give you a break. XGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-90908017266418135502015-05-12T21:31:48.152+01:002015-05-12T21:31:48.152+01:00My place would be the park I visit most days, ther...My place would be the park I visit most days, there are neat and tidy bits, but the place I love is the wild side of the park. Through the little coppice wood following the stream amongst the woodland flowers listening to the birds sing, many years ago there was a house here and you can still see the stones that lined the gardens, in the distance you can here the hum of the main road, but this is my place and I love it.<br />Amanda xx Amanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-2037608403920494762015-05-11T22:21:27.034+01:002015-05-11T22:21:27.034+01:00Ah there was a time that I'd run for the hills...Ah there was a time that I'd run for the hills yet an aging and neglected body is unwilling to let me enjoy the walks that would last all day on the Clwydian range, nowadays I just spend time to myself trying to make the postage stamp of our garden a tranquil refuge for myself and any wildlife that cares to drop by.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.com