Our newly revamped patio . . . circa 2004 . . . . . . . . Photo by Chris Duffy (no enhancement)
As promised, here's a picture of the patio after Mike and his two day laborers tore up the old flag stone, washed it all o…
Looking up at a cathedral in Oxford, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
I just love looking at all the old buildings in England, and especially the many churches. It's amazing to me just how many st…
The Old New Inn in Bourton on the Water, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
OK, I promised I wouldn't do another graveyard for a while. This Inn caught my eye as we were walking around Bourton on the Wate…
Burford Church Yard Cemetary in Burford, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
OK, OK, this will be the last blog about cemetaries . . . for a little while anyway. It really looks neat the way the moss …
Gate to Oxford Graveyard Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
In case you're counting, this does not technically count as a photo of a graveyard, because I'm standing outside the graveyard and so think of …
Church Yard in Chipping Campden Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
Let's see, have I told you lately that I really like OLD graveyards? Yeah, I thought I had. This one was particularly interesting. …
Well, I bit the bullet today. I ordered a new computer for home. It cost a little bit more than I wanted to have to pay, but I sure don't want to buy one that's outdated the day after I buy it, so I went for as much co…
Someone's yard in Bourton on the Water Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
We passed this yard on our way from where we parked to downtown Bourton on the Water. I thought it …
Church building in Oxford, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
I planted more sedum today and 3 flats of PerryWinkles (at least I think they're PerryWinkles) There's usually those littl…
Syringa Cottage in Lechlade, England Photo and Enhancement by Chris Duffy
Yet another cottage that would be perfect as a retirement home. And it's off the beaten path, so it might not be quite as pr…
Cottage in Lower Slaughter, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
I just loved this cottage in Lower Slaughter. Wouldn't that make a dandy retirement home!?! Problem is the prices of homes in the Cotsw…
Church Yard in Chipping Campden, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
This is the church yard of the same church as the door picture from the last blog. All three pictures were taken within 15 minutes of each…
Church door in Chipping Campden Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
This was taken on one of the sunny moments we had in England in between showers. I just love the way the shadows play on the arches a…
Providence Cottage located in Burford, England. Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
This cottage was named Providence Cottage. It's on the main drag in Burford, England. Next time, if there IS a next time, I think …
A back street in Burford, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
This house with gated driveway was not on the main drag in Burford, but we found it on one of several walks we took in Burford…
Along the main street in Burford, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
I think it's interesting how many of the houses and shops have vines and even trees growing right up next to the building,…
Barnsley House in Barnsley, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
I wouldn't want anyone to get the idea that the Cotswolds area is nothing but quaint little cottages. Far from it. There ar…
Alas, no rats in the traps. I looked out the breakfast window this morning and there sat all three traps . . . empty as can be with the peanut butter still in place. I guess these rodents haven't survived for eons by …
Another house with a gate in Lower Slaughter, England Photo & enhancement by Chris Duffy
Here's an update on the RAT situation. I read the article about RATS that Alice had mentioned in her comment and decided…
The Old Mill in Lower Slaughter, England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
My blog tonight has nothing to do with the picture above . . . well, maybe just a little. My sis and I grew up in a river town…
All I know is that this picture was taken in Lower Slaughter, England. Taken by Chris Duffy
Usually when I take a picture and look at it later, I can remember not only taking the picture, but what was going through my…
Another lovely house in Broadway, Worcestershire, England Photo & enhancement by Chris Duffy
You know, I've always been told that letting ivy or vines of…
Another house in the town of Broadway, England . . in the Cotswolds. Photo/enhancement by Chris Duffy
Here's another of the charming houses in Broadway, only t…
A house in Broadway in England Photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
Broadway is one of the towns that we didn't get around to visiting last trip and we'd heard it was just as delightful as our favor…
Vine House in Bourton on the Water - Photo by Chris Duffy and Enhanced in Paint Shop Pro
Vine House in Bourton on the Water - Photo by Chris Duffy and Enhanced in Photo Shop
This is a cottage in the town of Bourton on …
Unnamed lilies beside my driveway . . . . photo and enhancement by Chris Duffy
These wonderful lilies surprised us last year when they appeared around our circle driveway. We had no idea they were there since we'd mov…
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