These trees at the top of our street always turn a nice color in autumn. It's still a little early for the one on the left, but the one on the right is showing off a bit more.
Speaking of trees, we have arborists coming today to prune several large stands of vegetation in our garden -- our hazels, which are gigantic and have taken over; our two Philadelphus or mock orange bushes, also huge; and the dead ivy in one of the elder trees in very back. I've taken "before" pictures, so tomorrow I'll try to give you a "before" and "after" comparison.
It's going to be a drag for the tree crew, because the weather is supposed to be terrible today -- rain and winds gusting up to 25 mph. I called the office yesterday, though, and they said they'd be here. We'll see.
This is part of Storm Austen, which is hitting Southwest England hard. It's going to be followed immediately by another named storm, Boelo, which sounds like it will be going more to the north of us but is supposed to make everything miserable on Saturday. Fun times!
Yesterday I walked Bailey down Broadhurst Gardens and through the neighborhood known as South Hampstead. I came across this graffiti on the way. Sad graffiti man.
"Your" storm is on its way to us, as the nice weather lady showed last night on TV with an animated satellite map. It might not hit my immediate area with anything more than strong wind and rain (which is STILL welcome), but there are hurricane warnings for the heights of the Black Forest. Good job then that we have not planned a hike there for this weekend, but are staying at my place!
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well with the work in your garden.
Sad graffiti man really does look sad. Poor chap.
We have the pleasure of Storm Boelo to come this weekend. We are slap bang in the middle of its path.
ReplyDeleteI don't envy the tree fellows doing their work on a day like today. Bloody miserable out there.
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a very sad graffiti man, he needs some embellishments. Storm Austin rattled our house last night and we have Storm Boelo to look forward to tonight, as indeed does most of the UK.
ReplyDeleteWell-done sad graffiti man. So simple and so expressive.
ReplyDeleteClear and cool here this morning.
ReplyDeleteOur weather has turned decidedly cool, with nights in the low 40s and days in mid-70s; but very little rain, which we could use.
ReplyDeleteSad Graffiti man is kinda cool, albeit sad.
Graffiti man is very good, great proportions. We're in a calm sunny period for a few days. I'll take it.
ReplyDeleteGraffiti man does look rather sad. Good luck with the tree trimming....in the rain and wind.
ReplyDeleteI would not want to be on a ladder in 25 mph winds.
ReplyDeleteYour weather sounds unpleasant. I hate the wind, makes me cranky. That graffiti man looks defeated.
ReplyDeleteWorking with an arborist will transform your trees and shrubs and the entire garden will take on a more structured look. I tend to like a natural manicured look, but some people want everything shaped precisely whereby shrubs are rounded or squared. Ideally, your arborist will work according to your preferences.
ReplyDeleteGiven the state of the world, graffiti sad man shows the sentiments of many.
Hopefully the storms will not cause to much damage.
Sad graffiti man is absolutely a fine example of what can be expressed in such very simple lines.
ReplyDeleteHow do pronounce "Boelo"? What's up with the naming of storms?
No matter how you pronounce it, it sounds like an unpleasant experience. Stay in, stay dry, stay warm.
Hopefully the weather will cooperate while the tree guys are there. I'd like to get an arborist to look at my two very big oak trees.
ReplyDeleteI like the graffiti man. I wanted to see a selfie of you standing next to him, Steve. ;)
ReplyDeleteSad graffiti man indeed. I feel the same way. I wouldn't think that cutting trees during the wind would be safe. Rain seems fine though.
ReplyDeleteI was in London last week for my son's wedding. We had a lovely time, but oh, I realised, what a different world it is to where I live now. As I get older, and for all that I love the remote and wild, I miss many aspects of cities - the young people and the sense of life and vibrancy especially. I would not want to live there, but perhaps within closer range... mmmm... we shall see.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a lot going on here. It's a good thing you're retired.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine doing that kind of work in that kind of weather!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to Sad Graffiti Man.
Sad graffiti man needs a graffiti dog to keep him company. May the nasty weather pass quickly.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
The trees today are very pretty. I'll be looking forward to the before and after garden. I wonder why graffiti man is sad.
ReplyDeleteOur next door neighbor was an arborist in his youth. He has taken it upon himself to restrain the maples we have. I'm not crazy about the last trim, but I'm pretty happy about not having to pay someone. It's nuts how much those people charge. Looking forward to before and after.
ReplyDeletePretty autumn trees 🍂
ReplyDeleteI knew an Irishman who was a tree surgeon, climbed up trees like a squirrel. I wonder how Bailey would have reacted.
I love that brick wall ❤️🧡