Watching the rhythm of rural life, from the top of a hill in northern England.
Having spent most of my life avoiding writing, I now need to do it!
I am no domestic goddess, but if I were expecting visitors to my home, I would whisk round with the duster and plump up the cushions and generally make the place look presentable. I hope that by putting my words where others may see them it will encourage me to ‘tidy up and push the Hoover around’ my writing.
On the other hand I may just be adding to the compost heap. Only time will tell!
Pull up a chair, sit yourself down, I’ll put the kettle on.
15 thoughts on “Good Morning America, it’s a Beautiful Day”
Dave, as you can see in the comments, I had to ring Mr Uhdd in his office to share with him what a good time I was having out of the office! Thanks for commenting, call in again!
I’ve despaired of the Bush era and sympathised with my American friends at the perception the world at large has had of the country and it’s people. Like them I’m hopeful that this change will benefit them and us.
Terrific photos as usual, and a happy birthday to Mr Uhdd! xx
Not wishing to pour oil on the coals, but let’s remember the new Prez is mixed descent. To me that’s an even better situation and I wish him and his country folk well.
Thank you for your good wishes. Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I are marching about the living room to “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and waiting breathlessly for the Inaugural Address. It is a glorious day in Torch Lake Township and I only hope I can find a way to write about it without falling completely into a sea of inarticulate emotion. Happy Birthday Mr. Uhdd! What do you think of the parade we arranged?
A historic day, so many hopes for one man to cure all the Worlds ills. If he achieves 25% of what people expect he will have done well.
I sit waiting for his inaugural speech with mixed feelings of hope and dread (somewhere there is a psycho with a gun who wants to be known as the man who shot President Obama).
I had a call from UHDD this morning raving about the weather and views from this local hill. She just couldn’t keep it to herself.
We watched Obama’s inauguration speech – very moving, what an orator. Even if he isn’t able to meet everyone’s expectations of him, he seems so much more in touch than his predecessor who I believe had only ever left the US three times before taking office.
It IS a beautiful day (even though it is gray and cloudy outside my office window). A beautiful day for hope, for change, for a fresh start and a day of excitement for our future.
January 20, 2009 at 11:07 am
first comment on a post – thats a first !
I share that sentiment entirely, good luck to President Obama, and hopefully he can bring some order to the chaos both at home and abroad.
Also, lovely pictures – your making me jealous in my Basingstoke office where all we get is rain…
–dave
January 20, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Dave, as you can see in the comments, I had to ring Mr Uhdd in his office to share with him what a good time I was having out of the office! Thanks for commenting, call in again!
January 20, 2009 at 11:15 am
I’ve despaired of the Bush era and sympathised with my American friends at the perception the world at large has had of the country and it’s people. Like them I’m hopeful that this change will benefit them and us.
Terrific photos as usual, and a happy birthday to Mr Uhdd! xx
January 20, 2009 at 2:08 pm
A beautiful and historic day indeed. As most the world I hope Obama can bring some order to chaos he inherits from the Bush administration.
Happy Birthday to Mr Uhdd!
January 20, 2009 at 2:53 pm
What a birthday present!!!
January 20, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Happy birthday to Mr UHDD.
Not wishing to pour oil on the coals, but let’s remember the new Prez is mixed descent. To me that’s an even better situation and I wish him and his country folk well.
January 20, 2009 at 3:23 pm
….and I forgot to add, the new Prez is a Jock.
January 20, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I think Obama would look mighty fine in the kilt.
January 20, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Thank you for your good wishes. Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I are marching about the living room to “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and waiting breathlessly for the Inaugural Address. It is a glorious day in Torch Lake Township and I only hope I can find a way to write about it without falling completely into a sea of inarticulate emotion. Happy Birthday Mr. Uhdd! What do you think of the parade we arranged?
January 20, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Gerry the three of you sounds as impressive a sight as anything I can see on BBC News 24!
January 20, 2009 at 4:03 pm
A historic day, so many hopes for one man to cure all the Worlds ills. If he achieves 25% of what people expect he will have done well.
I sit waiting for his inaugural speech with mixed feelings of hope and dread (somewhere there is a psycho with a gun who wants to be known as the man who shot President Obama).
January 20, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Agreed, he has a daunting task ahead; lets hope he is allowed to get on with the job in safety
January 20, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Thanks very much for your good wishes.
I had a call from UHDD this morning raving about the weather and views from this local hill. She just couldn’t keep it to herself.
We watched Obama’s inauguration speech – very moving, what an orator. Even if he isn’t able to meet everyone’s expectations of him, he seems so much more in touch than his predecessor who I believe had only ever left the US three times before taking office.
January 20, 2009 at 7:39 pm
It IS a beautiful day (even though it is gray and cloudy outside my office window). A beautiful day for hope, for change, for a fresh start and a day of excitement for our future.
Happy Birthday, Mr. UHDD!
January 21, 2009 at 8:51 am
Beautiful scenery, it looks like you have been dusted with powdered sugar.