Happy in the Rain

Hello Lovelies,

there's a definite change in the weather this week. Our heating is on and so are my thick tights.

I've loved this great summer we have enjoyed, but happily I'm also feeling ready for the colder months that are heading our way.

Yesterday morning I went for a walk along the local footpaths I haven't  visited for a few months now.

It was great to crunch through fallen leaves.........

and see wildlife in this quiet spot.............

I came out on a quiet lane and  had planned to walk along another footpath, but bumping into our neighbour on his bike, we got chatting as I walked. I didn't have the heart to turn off  the road and end a pleasant talk to this kind widower .....eventually he headed off on his short ( 15 mile! ) ride.........

I was happy to walk along this quiet, single track road lined with Autumnal trees...........

I loved the colour of these golden crab apples............

and I'm always interested in farming paraphernalia..........

Lots of fields are freshly ploughed and recently seeded.............

When I set out on my walk I knew rain was forecast and here it started falling. I thought of turning back, but it wasn't going to save much time so I simply carried on along the road side............

The wet weather did make the autumn leaves shine.............

and the Rose hips gleam...........

Under the trees there was some shelter from the rain............

and on the other side this clump of  Willow herb caught my eye............

 I was getting closer to home now, but I can't go past this spot without remembering a nasty cycling accident eldest had here, back when he was nine years old.

I was behind him and could only watch as he flew over his handlebars. He calls this the "tree of life" now.........and I have to admire his positive attitude to this spot.......

I'm not a pluviophile but it does seem seasonal to be having some rain right now............

And on this rainy day there did seem a gentle peace. I was  happy to be outdoors picking up leaves..........

 and marvelling at their gorgeous colours.

 Later in the day I visited a rainy market town............

And picked up some colours of Stylecraft special that I haven't bought before...........

Spice, Lime and Gold.

Aren't they gorgeous. Maybe it's time for some Autumnal crochet :0)

Jacquie x