Project 365 2015 #6

It's been a chilly week with a little bit of sunshine and even some of the white stuff!

Project 365 #6

Day 32
We decided to join husband on his Sunday jaunt to work. Whilst he did his thing in the lab we sat in the tea room eating lunch, doing homework and playing some good old fashioned word games. Afterwards we all headed up to the Mendip Hills to blow away the cobwebs - a perfect spot for the job. The sun decided to come out and shone beautifully for us through the trees.
Day 33
A chilly and frosty walk to school today. We spotted some beautiful leaves with a crisp covering.
Day 34
Nothing was forecast so it was with great excitement we woke up to some snow. I say snow, it was more a scattering of cold dust but the kiddos were still happy with it.
Day 35
An early night with a book I actually started to read on Christmas Day. I must switch off more and get my head in my books.
Day 36
Snowdrops at work thanks to a lovely volunteer who is transforming our outdoor area.
Day 37
Off to bed early again with my favourite magazine.
Day 38
A chilly walk around Lacock village today. The amount of times I have been but I never stop to look at the architecture. The houses are beautiful and I dream of a window like this - not a drop of pvc in sight.

Linking up with The Boy and Me...

 

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Boys, Branches & Bonding ~ The Mendip Hills

A good a place as any to blow away the cobwebs is atop the Mendip Hills.

This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty can feel stark on a Wintry day but its views across to Bristol remind you that civilisation is not far away.

We drove up The Coombe, a sweeping, windy road that leads up to the hills from Burrington. It's always good to keep your eyes open on this stretch as there are walkers and cyclists at every turn.

We parked up and donned our wellies and walking boots and pulled our hats down over our ears.

It was nippy out!

The girl led the way but the boy soon caught up and the two of them were soon exploring the dead tree, beneath which they attempted to build a shelter from fallen branches scattered on the ground.

A shift in family dynamics occurred today, heralding a change from last week's daddy/daughter pairing. Today was time for some daddy/son bonding. With sticks.Me and my girl led the way, finding a downward hill, following the muddy horse tracks leading us into the unknown. The boys lagged behind distracted by sticks and branches which obviously had to be turned into weapons of various descriptions. I believe a light sabre battle may have taken place at some point.

The stick warfare seemed to bring the two together as they walked and talked. And battled their way around the muddy paths. I left my DSLR in the car and a comment was made about how I was managing not to lag behind taking hundreds of photos - obviously I had my phone to hand for a few occasional snaps.

The tree looked so stark and striking standing alone on the wild landscape.The sun came out for a while, low in the sky, shining its rays through the branches below.Through the trees the muddy paths led us through a blanket of ferns.

This may become a new favourite place to explore.

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Convincing my brother to do a festival! {Camp Bestival}

 

A while back, when the first line-up announcement for Camp Bestival 2015 was announced, I got a text from my brother that read something like this:
Him: Are you going to Camp Bestival this year?
Me: Yes, hopefully! Why??? Are YOU??!!

The extra question marks and exclamation marks were necessary as this is my brother we are talking about.
And sister-in-law.
Who are not known for their camping experiences.
Let's say they prefer 5* accommodation with hot water on tap.
I was a little bit dubious but he was excited by the line up, I knew his kiddos would love it, so I encouraged them all the best I could.

It then went quiet until announcement number two.
I let him know about the addition of Soul II Soul - a band he loved back in the day.

He replied: Alison Moyet? Level 42! 808 State!....£20 each for the kids??!! That re-defines stupidly cheap...

Yes, I told him, it's a family festival, encouraging all of the family to experience it and enjoy it.
I really hope he convinces his wife as I know they will all have the time of their lives.

Here's the latest line-up...

For all the information you need, including tickets sales, check out www.campbestival.net

For past reviews and information take a peek here....
 

 

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The B&W Photography Project no.3

Offices

Earlier this week I went for a sneaky coffee and tea with the, 'working from home today', husband.
After, we went for a little walk exploring the backstreets.
There were little pockets of industrial units and we found a little bit of history hidden away from the road.

The crumbling old red brick walls and sash windows made me smile.
Buildings just aren't built like that anymore.
The shadowy entrance and changes in brick colour leapt out at me to be captured in monochrome.
You can see the colour version here.

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