ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 8 days agoA Happy 1st Birthday to my Favourite CaféAfter a good walk this morning, I stopped by my favourite local café, and as soon as I walked in, the owners greeted me with my “usual.” It either shows they have a good memory…ellenripley in #hive-190931 • 13 days agoPhone Photography Contest - #54: A Walk around Poolsbrook Country ParkWith the arrival of a mini summer, I took the opportunity to meet a friend for a stroll around Poolsbrook Country Park. This beautiful park features scenic views of lakes and…ellenripley in #hive-106444 • 14 days agoFeathered Friends - Show Me A Photo #SMaP Round 212 - Free ThemeWhile we visited a local nature reserve, we witnessed a young herring gull hovering over the water before diving in to try and catch some food.ellenripley rebloggednelinoeva in #hive-106444 • 15 days agoFeathered Friends - Show Me A Photo Contest Round 212Hello Feathered Friends Lovers, Welcome to #SMaP Show Me A Photo Contest Round 212 The favourite Free Theme continues and I am expecting to see your bird photos next…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • last monthAt the Café: Shadow Hunter's Contest - Round 364.It has been yet another lovely day with beautiful sunshine, which has provided a good opportunity for me to indulge in a few lunches out. Each lunch has been a perfect occasion…ellenripley in #hive-174680 • last monthTaking Advantage of the Sunny WeatherThe frost I woke up to this morning quickly disappeared as the sun came out, which gave me another opportunity for a leisurely stroll around my village.ellenripley in #hive-179017 • last monthShadow Hunters SMASh Contest - Round 363: Day at the Village Nature Reserve: A Shadowy AdventureOn a lovely sunny day, I decided to make a return trip to my village nature reserve. After parking my car in the free cellenripley in #hive-152524 • 2 months agoCoffee and my Annual Vehicle Safety TestIt is that time of year again when my car requires its annual MOT test. This is a mandatory test in the UK to make sure your car is roadworthy. Despite knowing that my car is…ellenripley in #hive-106444 • 2 months agoShow Me A Photo Contest Round 207 - Free ThemeLast week, we visited the Dearne Valley: Old Moor Nature Reserve, which is situated in the next county. As we wandered around the lakes, we were fortunate enoughellenripley in #hive-152524 • 2 months agoA Welcome Hot Coffee at the Farm CaféAfter a short walk, the dreary skies outside made us want some hot food and drinks, so due to the rainy weather, we decided to seek shelter in the cosy café of the Marsh Green…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 2 months agoMy Entry to the Shadow Hunter's SMASh Contest - Round 361I drove someone who was struggling to get to their doctor’s appointment this morning. Since COVID times, you can’t just queue up and wait for the doctor, which is a shame. On…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 2 months agoReflection Hunter's Contest - Round 205Once a week, I visit a café in the next village. Not only does the café serve delicious coffee and food, but it is also a delightful sun trap which creates ideal conditions for…ellenripley in #hive-150329 • 2 months agoA Blend of Function and Fun down at the Quirky Shed YardVisiting a yard that sold sheds may not sound like a typical day out, but curiosity led us there for a funny experience. We had heard rumours that this particular shed yard was…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 3 months agoShadow Hunter's SMASh Contest - Round 358This morning, as I ventured out for a walk around the reservoir, the sun was actually out. The sun not only brightened my day but also cast some nice shadows across the ground.…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 3 months agoMy Entry for the Shadow Hunter's (SMASh) Contest - Round 355Cats are known for their ability to seek out warmth. Recently, my friend's cat has made a rather funny choice; she has taken to sitting in the sunniest part of the garden, which…ellenripley in #smash • 3 months agoShadow Hunters SMASh Contest-Round 354It was a crisp, frosty morning, but lovely and sunny. It was the kind of day that's perfect for shadow hunting. Trying to find shadows seems to make my walk more interesting.ellenripley in #hive-184784 • 4 months agoCCC's Street Art Contest - Round #228On Christmas Day morning, I had a walk to the old factory that has stood derelict for many years. This factory, now serves as a great canvas for graffiti artists to express…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 4 months agoThis is my Entry to the Shadow Hunter's Contest (SMASh) - Round 350Last week, when the sun finally decided to make an appearance, I took a stroll around my village and the surrounding area. I started at the nature reserve. As I walked along the…ellenripley in #hive-106444 • 5 months agoFunny Herring Gulls for Show Me A Photo Contest (#SMaP) - Round 193 - Free Theme.During a recent visit to Llandudno in Wales, we spotted some local herring gulls. These birds are not only nice to look at, but they also have a mischievous and funny side to…ellenripley in #hive-179017 • 6 months agoEntry for the Shadow Contest/SMASh - Round 343I can't believe it was only a few days ago that we had such lovely weather with clear blue skies and sunshine. It was the perfect opportunity to go for a walk around my village…