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*Knock, Knock Its The Postman

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*What a lovely suprise I had this morning, I went to answer the door and there was a David Austin Delivery Van, the driver was carrying a lovely decorated box up the path “A present for you” he said, But who from and why its not my birthday or Harry’s?

Didnt take me long to open the box and this is what I found;0)

Beautiful Roses! 15 of them in Pink ,Cerise and Cream
I scrambled through the box and found a card, they were from Our Lovely Son Simon and his partner Clare, it was their thank you for going to meet them at the end of their marathon walk at Robin Hoods Bay on completing the Coast to Coast walk 192 miles in twelve days, we were so proud of them and spent a lovely two days with them before bringing them back home.
Well back to the roses. I soon had them trimmed and in a vase [the perfume was wonderful] then it was where to put them?

They look nice in the Conservatory!
Mmm its maybe too warm and they shouldn’t be in sunlight [when we get it!]

Will try the lounge

On the Table?
Mmm nice but could get knocked over!

What about in the Fireplace?

Thats better, Just right!

Thank you Simon and Clare for brightening our day!

Watch out, to follow “The Coast to Coast Walk” with Simon and Clare.*

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what a lovely suprise--- will look for the walk ..

14 Aug, 2010

 

Beautiful roses .. and well done Simon and Clare on completing the Coast to Coast walk :o)

14 Aug, 2010

 

How beautiful, and thoughtful.

14 Aug, 2010

 

Gorgeous flowers & such a surprise for you too ! They have done a marvellous job, walking that many miles, congratulations to them.

14 Aug, 2010

 

How lovely...Its a pity we didnt know about the walk Pp...Robin Hoods Bay not far from us and we could have met up.....the scenery around there is spectacular isnt it ?

14 Aug, 2010

 

What a lovely thing to do sending these lovely flowers to you, they do look nice on fireplace :o))

14 Aug, 2010

 

how nice what a lovely son and right to be proud too

14 Aug, 2010

 

What a lovely surprise.....a beautiful bouquet........gorgeous!!!!..My son did the coast to coast on his bike....got part of the way and someone barged into him and he ended up in hospital.....he will no doubt try again some time......Well done to your son and his girlfriend:-o)))

14 Aug, 2010

 

Just right on the fireplace - beautiful bouquet. Congratulations to Simon and Clare on their achievement. Did they do it for charity?

14 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks everyone for all your lovely comments;0)
Sorry about your son Amble Simon was telling me that 35 per cent of the those who started at the same time had to drop out, I dont know how they finished as some patrts were really gruelling and they had blisters on blisters as well as cramps and tired aching limbs,He did say it was knowing we would be there at the end was a great motivator.
BB what a pity I didnt realise at the time but yes we could have met up with you that would have been great, we love Robin Hoods Bay and surrounding area so if we do decide to return we will let you know ;0)

14 Aug, 2010

 

Lovely roses I can almost smell them.

14 Aug, 2010

 

Gorgeous Pam!

14 Aug, 2010

 

They are absolutly gorgeous Carole what a lovely thought for you and placed them in the right place the heart of the home the fireplace, where you can gaze at them all the time.

15 Aug, 2010

 

what a lovely surprise, they are beautiful :-)
Well done to the pair of them :-))

15 Aug, 2010

 

That would be great Pp ! :o)

15 Aug, 2010

 

lovely flowers carole, how kind, hope they both do well with the walk, where is it to carole ;o))

15 Aug, 2010

 

Well done to Simon and Clare on completing the Coast to Coast walk! Their present to you of those lovely roses was a great way to show their appreciation for you meeting them at the end!

I was once in Robin Hood Bay - back in 1971! I was on holiday in Whitby & we went there for the day. I particularly remember that I went into the sea & had to wade out for what seemed like miles before the water got deep enough to reach my waist! As I'm not a good swimmer - nor was I then - I got scared the tide might start to come in & I would be drowned! So that memory will always be associated for me with Robin Hoods Bay!

15 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks everyone for all your lovely comments, I will pass on your congratulations to Simon and Clare, Simon called today with two bottles of wine and a box of chocs, so we are in for a nice evening;0)
Sandra the Coast to Coast is a famous walk which was mapped out by Wainwright, It Starts in Cumbria St Bees and goes right across the country to the East Coast finishing in Robin Hoods Bay 192 miles in total,

15 Aug, 2010

 

wow a long walk carole, well done to them, its great

15 Aug, 2010

amy
Amy
 

There smiles say it all Carole , they look so happy to have completed their coast to coast walk , well done to them and pass on my congrarulations to them as well please .......
My son has today been to the top of Ben Nevis in Scotland , I bet he's having a pint this evening ! :o)

15 Aug, 2010

 

I ve been watching that Wainwright walk on tv its fantastic

15 Aug, 2010

 

Oh Pp..meant to say think I saw your comment on Spritzs pic of the lysimachia...we tried to take cuttings for you but sadly lost them to the sudden frosts. Will try again this year and protect . x

15 Aug, 2010

 

THanks BB Thats really kind of you,hope the winters milder this year, so many plants were lost! Simon was talking today something about a walk ST Cuthberts way, think it ends somewhere at Linisfarne so possible that we may be coming your way again! will we keep you informed, they have so many places on their must do list, gosh makes you feel old LOL

15 Aug, 2010

 

Lovely Pp ..well even if its only somewhere to rest their aching feet...very welcome. So sorry we missed out on the cuttings..will take precautions this year.x

15 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks BB.

15 Aug, 2010

 

What a lovely surprise for you Pansy. Congratulations to Simon and Clare on their wonderful achievement. The Bouquet is stunning. Beautiful colours, and they look lovely in the fireplace. :o))

16 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks Amy, your deserves a pint after Ben Nevis Simon and Clare did it last year and had sore feet afterwards!
Thanks Linda pleased you like my roses, they look even better today as they have started to open more ;0)

16 Aug, 2010

 

Congratulations to Simon and Clare on their fantastic achievement.
what a wonderful stunning way to say thank you.
Just beautiful roses

17 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks Potty will pass on your congrats to Simon and Clare and the Roses look and smell better than ever;0)

17 Aug, 2010

 

what a lovely surprise...and well done to simon and clare on ther walk...

18 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks Holly, it was a lovely susprise, Simon called Sunday with Choclates and Wine, feel so lucky to have siuch a thoughtful and loving son;0)

18 Aug, 2010

 

What a lovely bunch of flowers :o))))

21 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks Pip, afraid they are fading now but have really enjoyed them;0)

21 Aug, 2010

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