tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post7858927268743539858..comments2024-03-28T07:10:43.582+00:00Comments on Along the Way : As Summer Slips AwayJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-58266510816331489202021-09-26T07:26:59.505+01:002021-09-26T07:26:59.505+01:00Just not in the thistles!!!Just not in the thistles!!!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-29192703917423203352021-09-24T17:04:27.484+01:002021-09-24T17:04:27.484+01:00As usual Jules, I could happily jump into one of s...As usual Jules, I could happily jump into one of several of your pictures! xWinters End Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924495691256051693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-71046668061593198712021-09-23T10:50:55.239+01:002021-09-23T10:50:55.239+01:00That's a shame. Here's to lots more autumn...That's a shame. Here's to lots more autumn sunshine. 🍂Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-60447110398505038162021-09-23T07:17:01.886+01:002021-09-23T07:17:01.886+01:00We are definitely getting some unseasonal great we...We are definitely getting some unseasonal great weather at the moment, which does make me want to stretch out Summer. Fab to hear of more lovely sunshine this wknd, though I will be home instead of Cumbria. Enjoy your new boots! shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865141472266504951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-29956248772294721902021-09-23T06:12:44.642+01:002021-09-23T06:12:44.642+01:00Thank you, Jan. I'm going to make some compote...Thank you, Jan. I'm going to make some compote this weekend. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-47144618452902955742021-09-23T06:12:06.257+01:002021-09-23T06:12:06.257+01:00I'm looking forward to reading about your late...I'm looking forward to reading about your latest trip. The walks around Thirlmere are often overlooked but it's a lovely area. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-71001427176173919132021-09-23T06:10:27.986+01:002021-09-23T06:10:27.986+01:00Happy memories! I've often thought of trying t...Happy memories! I've often thought of trying to make some elderberry wine. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-64848444024478623622021-09-23T06:07:31.950+01:002021-09-23T06:07:31.950+01:00Thank you, Susanne. I'm always reluctant to le...Thank you, Susanne. I'm always reluctant to let go of summer. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-18561259035720192042021-09-21T21:31:17.027+01:002021-09-21T21:31:17.027+01:00I like the look of your new boots, and pleased to ...I like the look of your new boots, and pleased to read they were nice and comfortable.<br /><br />You did well with your blackberries ... enjoy them :)<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-11199937366784184002021-09-21T20:43:26.993+01:002021-09-21T20:43:26.993+01:00Just catching up with you as I only got back this ...Just catching up with you as I only got back this evening from another ten days camping at the farm site. The new boots look good, I'm glad they are comfy and didn't give you blisters, and I like the view overlooking Thirlmere :)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-12563101869150952342021-09-21T05:39:17.871+01:002021-09-21T05:39:17.871+01:00Hi Jules, Your blackberry and elderberry photos ha...Hi Jules, Your blackberry and elderberry photos have brought back so many memories of England when I was little. My parents used to make elderberry wine from berries growing in our hedge. And we used to go blackberrying too. Blackberry and apple crumble, yum! Thanks for bringing back the memories. Hugs, Rose xRose Petalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998936212351555661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-54195622234190202762021-09-20T23:22:40.634+01:002021-09-20T23:22:40.634+01:00The berries look fantastic - and the vodka sounds ...The berries look fantastic - and the vodka sounds fun! I think this summer has gone by too fast as well. Your snapshots are lovely. Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-81436377002978390542021-09-20T07:03:42.319+01:002021-09-20T07:03:42.319+01:00Thank you, Christina. I've been busy planning ...Thank you, Christina. I've been busy planning some autumn walks. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-31936807611460580742021-09-19T14:19:21.191+01:002021-09-19T14:19:21.191+01:00I have yet to pick blackberries, not feeling it ju...I have yet to pick blackberries, not feeling it just now. I only just recently made the last frozen ones from last year in to jam. Your new boots look good, no doubt perfect for walking in the Lakes. I am glad they were comfortable. Have a lovely week xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-9369243597199755332021-09-19T06:29:57.077+01:002021-09-19T06:29:57.077+01:00I have previously made elderberry syrup, which is ...I have previously made elderberry syrup, which is delicious, but I find it so much easier (and less messy) to use them in a compote now. :)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-76175764194863192642021-09-19T06:27:42.841+01:002021-09-19T06:27:42.841+01:00I can't remember the last time I had sore feet...I can't remember the last time I had sore feet or blisters but I do remember just how painful it can be. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-91573795297471445992021-09-19T06:26:14.004+01:002021-09-19T06:26:14.004+01:00I made an apple crumble the other day. I should ha...I made an apple crumble the other day. I should have thought to add some blackberries. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-54407790349374515902021-09-19T06:25:01.914+01:002021-09-19T06:25:01.914+01:00Thank you, Joy. The vodka is steeping away at the ...Thank you, Joy. The vodka is steeping away at the back of the cupboard for now. It should be good and ready in time for winter. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-33004272220318993912021-09-19T06:24:18.227+01:002021-09-19T06:24:18.227+01:00Thank you, Eileen. I cannot bear to have sore feet...Thank you, Eileen. I cannot bear to have sore feet, so I was very relieved the boots didn't rub at all. I was worried that I should have perhaps worn them around the house first. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-41463635103318347532021-09-19T06:21:52.539+01:002021-09-19T06:21:52.539+01:00Thank you, Billie Jo. XThank you, Billie Jo. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-27990256318262227142021-09-19T06:21:36.999+01:002021-09-19T06:21:36.999+01:00We had such a lovely sunny day for our last swim a...We had such a lovely sunny day for our last swim at the pool. Thankfully, our regular pool has since opened up and Lily's swimming lessons have begun again. The lakes are getting too cold for me now. X Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-49023581386022333432021-09-19T06:19:03.128+01:002021-09-19T06:19:03.128+01:00Thank you, Chris. Yes, that's what I was worri...Thank you, Chris. Yes, that's what I was worried about - I have very soft feet. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-52373083336760917162021-09-19T06:18:10.227+01:002021-09-19T06:18:10.227+01:00I'm sure you would, Graham :) It's a lovel...I'm sure you would, Graham :) It's a lovely little walk up there - we hiked up from the Thirlmere side and the path was very straightforward. I had a look at some Brashers but settled on these Scarpa boots instead. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-9580821361825019272021-09-19T06:15:15.663+01:002021-09-19T06:15:15.663+01:00I really hope your cutting grows well and provides...I really hope your cutting grows well and provides you wih some fruit as time goes on. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4564665415681304577.post-37423156783514092912021-09-19T06:12:44.883+01:002021-09-19T06:12:44.883+01:00Thank you, Bless. I'll be even more glad of my...Thank you, Bless. I'll be even more glad of my new boots once the weather turns cold and damp. My freezer is full of blackberries now and I was able to gather some more elderberries yesterday. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.com