I always forget how little we see the sun at this time of year. The days pass in a kind of twilight gray, especially when the sky is overcast. The low light leads me to seek out other sources of photographic inspiration!
Olga and I came across the lighting store above when we walked to Childs Hill Park yesterday morning. Wonder what their electricity bill is like?
The park and the landscape are looking very wintry too, and I've been paying more attention to some of the plants. The gardening shows always advise planting species that provide "winter interest," which usually means tufts of grass or colored stems. These shrubs at Childs Hill definitely show off the latter.
We've been thinking more about our own garden, in preparation for pruning and getting it ready for action in spring. We have a tree-trimmer coming on Wednesday to give estimates for some trimming jobs we need done -- nothing too major.
Our daffodils and crocuses are sending up green spiky shoots!
Some of you asked to see Dave's new chair. Here it is, with the loveseat that it displaced pushed into the corner behind it. I suppose we need to call the council and arrange for that thing to be removed. It's not worth giving away -- part of its internal framework is broken. It's landfill-bound. (Or wherever furniture goes to die in London -- besides the street!)
Oh, speaking of debris on the street, I asked my neighbor about the abandoned Christmas tree in front of our house. He said it is indeed theirs and he'll take it to the recycling spot. I asked if he needed help and he said no, that he'd do it this weekend. As of this moment it has not moved.
Last night Dave was making dinner and he had an amazing little blue Le Creuset pot on the stove. "Where did you get that?" I asked him. "You found it for me," he said. (!) I had no memory of this pot at all, but he's right -- I found it walking the dog a couple of years ago.
I must be losing my mind.
I suspect that Olga would have enjoyed the chair's recliner facility. Now you have Olga's chair in place you should consider ordering another one for Dave. It could arrive by Wednesday...but then again, maybe not.
ReplyDeleteLove the chair, and such an improvement on the chair destined for landfill. And love that Olga has claimed the new chair. Where will Dave sit now though?
ReplyDeleteLook at Olga all comfy on Dave's chair, I hope you didn't move her, lol
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Yep. That's a La-Z-Boy!
ReplyDeleteForgetting things like you forgetting the little Le Creuset pan is exactly something I would do. And do. All the time.
My kids will say, "Remember when...?"
And I'm like, "I have no memory of that at all."
Really nice chair. "I must be losing my mind..." could be the last sentence of all of my posts.
ReplyDeleteNow I really like Dave's chair. It was worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteI never think about what to plant for interest. my gardens are not planned at all. when I get something new I wander around looking at available spots with the right sun requirements and just stick it in.
ReplyDeleteYou found a La Creuset pot being thrown out? I would have taken that home too. It looks like someone else likes Dave's chair.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww. That is one cool chair, and one cozy pup. Recliners are the apex of chair design. They put comfort -- human and canine and, I suspect, feline -- first and foremost. There's a book about how the French originated comfortable chairs and settees in the 18th century when they invented upholstery but as you know, "comfort" is relative and nothing is more fussy than 18th c. French furniture.
ReplyDeleteThe Age of Comfort, by Joan DeJean. It's also about flush toilets.
Thanks for the picture of the chair though it would have been nice to see Dave enjoying it. And I, too, seem to be losing my memory more frequently lately. But Steve! You're a lot younger than I am!
ReplyDeleteJust look at sweet Olga curled up in her blanket! I love her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous chair! Lucky Dave! (and apparently lucky Olga, too :D I love how she is nestled into her blanket)
ReplyDeleteYou're not losing your mind; you have just reached maximum storage for the amount of stuff in it. From now on, expect to lose something old for every new thing that you retain. It's like adding droplets to a cup full of water. That's my excuse anyway :)
That is a very fine chair, as Olga can attest!
ReplyDeleteThat chair looks super comfy, and Olga is a good model. Funny, I remember when you posted about finding that Le Crueset because I remember thinking what a find that was. I'm sure you remember the most important things.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed you did not recall it since those things are expensive and that was such a good find...
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