I chose the church, the stream and a little walk in the village, the group did the hill, a little level area and another hill. There are many walking paths in this area. The local tea shop has the maps for sale and it is really easy. Bit by bit let us look. Its reallyContinue reading “Sabbath walk Hambleden Buckinghamshire”
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Popeswood Meadow 7/7/2026
Today my Dad, Percival William Stratford would have been 97 years old and this morning we walked where he used to walk in Popeswood Meadow. Dad walked everyday and after Mum died he experienced part of a British summer with us every year until he was 89 years old. Today, we remember him as weContinue reading “Popeswood Meadow 7/7/2026”
Sabbath circular walk Danebury hill fort.
The fort was actively used from 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. Oval in layout it was originally built to defend the high ground overlooking the plains below. There have been limited excavations most notably by James Berry in 1924 which showed Iron Age and Romano-British pottery. Here are four photographs looking overContinue reading “Sabbath circular walk Danebury hill fort.”
Straw flowers and lavender
This post will have a little about these two plants but then will be an appreciation of two special people. The lavender has amazing long stalks this year with longer flower spikes than usual and the straw flowers grown from fresh seed are producing fine numbers of flowers. Both these plants need maximum sun exposureContinue reading “Straw flowers and lavender”
A rose that travelled
When grandad Brian died some very dear friends gave us a rose shrub. We are having a period of hot weather and I brought these three in. It was this one that drew me to draw… My pen wobbled a little more, I knew the loss! There would be one less, two less far fewerContinue reading “A rose that travelled”
Scabiosa atropurpurea…
…grown from seed in 2025 and blooming now in 2026. I am so pleased. To celebrate I placed them alone in a copper jug that once belonged to Mum Dorothy and Dad Brian. A well travelled vase. I will also include a photograph of where these plants have thrived in the garden. These stalks haveContinue reading “Scabiosa atropurpurea…”
The Spear Thistles and Day Lilies
First a thought about God from Micah who lived at the time of Isaiah: He says ‘ the LORD shall be a light to me.’ I asked how? I then read what David said: ‘ Through Your precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet,Continue reading “The Spear Thistles and Day Lilies”
Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen
God speaking ” I drew/draw them with bands of love.” This has a context but God is still doing this. Thank Him for His order, care and intentionality. Hosea 11: 4 Today we leave for the UK after spending 8 weeks in total in Holland and Germany. There is so much to celebrate in thisContinue reading “Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen”
We got lost!
Where were we lost? In Grimmheimat Nordhessen. The scenery is enchanting and here are four photographs taken from Bugzy as we drove with satnav going wild. I have then placed some quotes about getting lost below each photograph. Getting lost is just another way of saying ” going exploring.” Justin Chen The skies were cloudingContinue reading “We got lost!”
A jagged cliff and a pool
Isaiah says: ‘ I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul will be joyful in my God. Why? For He has dressed me with the clothes of salvation, He has covered me with a coat of righteousness. I am not exposed by my humam failures. I have a permanent, unearned status of being loved,Continue reading “A jagged cliff and a pool”
June along the Rhein
This post has randomly selected photographs of the Rhein River as we have experienced it this June 2026. The sky has been a strong provider of evidence that the weather has been changeable. Rain, cold and warmth with sun. Waters calm with moody clouds with a promise of blue skies coming. A really warm day.Continue reading “June along the Rhein”
Rüdesheim am Rhein
Here are a few words spoken by Paul that say a lot. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 A much longer way of saying this: I focus on Jesus for strength, forgiveness, guidance, moving forward with determination. This means effort, resilience andContinue reading “Rüdesheim am Rhein”