tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post5087808487582231187..comments2024-03-29T07:51:08.192+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: 52 Weeks of Happy - Week Thirty TwoRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-23748537552194336292013-08-17T13:29:26.110+01:002013-08-17T13:29:26.110+01:00Suzy, Leek is noted as an antiques town. There ar...Suzy, Leek is noted as an antiques town. There are two huge antique centres in what look like old factory buildings and there are loads of smaller antique shops plus a flea market - not sure what day - too:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-40042568405729861162013-08-17T13:20:31.112+01:002013-08-17T13:20:31.112+01:00I've always fancied a trip to Leek and I do be...I've always fancied a trip to Leek and I do believe there is quite a large antique centre somewhere there which I would love to look at. How wonderful to have that fly past, we'd have loved to have seen that. Good neighbours, can't be beaten, lovely flowers! xRustic Vintage Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707515487917612909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-79340119441446820562013-08-17T09:56:17.212+01:002013-08-17T09:56:17.212+01:00Leek is an interesting town and it's so close ...Leek is an interesting town and it's so close to many other lovely places. I wish I could curl up and snooze in comfort like a cat:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-80360093317503667912013-08-16T22:40:50.800+01:002013-08-16T22:40:50.800+01:00I've never been to Leek but it look a nice pla...I've never been to Leek but it look a nice place - I really must get out of my own county more and do a bit of exploring. Thank goodness for good neighbours looking after things whilst we are away - the flowers are lovely. How is it that cats can look comfortable wherever they sleep?elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-49110859555087672592013-08-15T13:09:28.695+01:002013-08-15T13:09:28.695+01:00Exactly what I have done, Simone. I've put al...Exactly what I have done, Simone. I've put all the yellow ones together with the greenery and then put the red and white in separate vases:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-25592142422695829302013-08-15T13:08:05.352+01:002013-08-15T13:08:05.352+01:00There are some super shops in Leek aren't ther...There are some super shops in Leek aren't there? Shame you didn't see the Lancaster it was quite something:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-36877303537275291982013-08-15T13:07:13.435+01:002013-08-15T13:07:13.435+01:00The sound of the Lancaster was just amazing I was ...The sound of the Lancaster was just amazing I was trying to imagine what it would have been like watching loads of them take off on missions during WW2. So many sad stories of those who didn't return. Our cats like a good cardboard box too:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-28924666139080844362013-08-15T13:05:05.577+01:002013-08-15T13:05:05.577+01:00Lol, Ruth - haven't had that happen yet but I ...Lol, Ruth - haven't had that happen yet but I must watch our for it - they have used indoor plant pots before now:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-21113234127060157872013-08-15T13:04:01.068+01:002013-08-15T13:04:01.068+01:00The Foxlowe was lovely and the coffee and scones w...The Foxlowe was lovely and the coffee and scones were cheaper there than most places - amazing that it is all run by volunteers:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-5548038499879943162013-08-15T13:02:59.278+01:002013-08-15T13:02:59.278+01:00There is something special about the older planes....There is something special about the older planes. We usually get the spitfire too because Reginald Mitchell who designed it came from here so there is that connection:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-10814972723868705072013-08-15T13:01:32.727+01:002013-08-15T13:01:32.727+01:00It was a lovely thought - I now have three vases f...It was a lovely thought - I now have three vases full around the house and it is lovely to see them:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-10400170227482711182013-08-15T13:00:29.393+01:002013-08-15T13:00:29.393+01:00It was a fascinating exhibition - it's there u...It was a fascinating exhibition - it's there until mid September I think. So much lovely work and also histories and photos of the women who did the work which is good as so often they go unrecorded:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-28806553068204657622013-08-15T12:58:37.534+01:002013-08-15T12:58:37.534+01:00I think so too, so close to so many lovely places ...I think so too, so close to so many lovely places and so much going on to get involved in:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-51644087810330668382013-08-15T12:57:55.955+01:002013-08-15T12:57:55.955+01:00We are lucky to have good neighbours. We leave ou...We are lucky to have good neighbours. We leave our shoes near both back and front doors and I always check them for creepy crawlies before I put them on especially in summer when I have bare feet:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-65892121134744795362013-08-14T19:35:12.861+01:002013-08-14T19:35:12.861+01:00A lovely post Rosie. Leek looks like a very inter...A lovely post Rosie. Leek looks like a very interesting place to visit. Chloe has such a pretty face. Gizmo loves shoes, slippers and feet too! The flowers were a thoughful gift from your neighbour. I think I would split them into their 3 colour families!!! xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-78602025288578085082013-08-14T16:03:51.181+01:002013-08-14T16:03:51.181+01:00Ah missed the bomber, what a shame. I find Leek a ...Ah missed the bomber, what a shame. I find Leek a pleasant town, some nice shops and buildings.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023925707643985411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-68861194429528827972013-08-14T15:01:07.470+01:002013-08-14T15:01:07.470+01:00My husband would have loved to have seen that Lanc...My husband would have loved to have seen that Lancaster bomber fly by! His uncle was the pilot of a Halifax bomber during the war. Sadly, he was shot down over Belgium and all the crew were killed.<br /><br />Our cat likes to sleep on cardboard. They are very strange creatures!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-35508547015675815502013-08-14T08:19:12.713+01:002013-08-14T08:19:12.713+01:00Cats love the smell of shoes but if it is too smel...Cats love the smell of shoes but if it is too smelly, they also use them for a cat litter box - speaking from experience.Ruth Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649059834123681889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-87234656830570552962013-08-12T22:56:18.851+01:002013-08-12T22:56:18.851+01:00How great to have the Lancaster fly so close to yo...How great to have the Lancaster fly so close to your house! I still haven't visited the Foxlowe Centre - I keep meaning to, but despite living on the edge of Leek, I rarely actually visit it! Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-80283452219742212862013-08-12T22:27:42.702+01:002013-08-12T22:27:42.702+01:00Leek sounds interesting. I do like seeing the Lanc...Leek sounds interesting. I do like seeing the Lancaster, it's about one of the only planes I do like to see! I would be delighted to see it fly over my house. And the flowers are beautiful.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-87519404400660338152013-08-12T21:52:58.418+01:002013-08-12T21:52:58.418+01:00Gorgeous flowers, and what a nice thought. Gorgeous flowers, and what a nice thought. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-48752482504096457702013-08-12T21:45:29.138+01:002013-08-12T21:45:29.138+01:00Now I've never visited the Arts Centre - sound...Now I've never visited the Arts Centre - sounds great and the embroidery sounds fascinating. Have a lovely week ahead x JanePlain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550225722716184723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-22115444029193191552013-08-12T19:55:03.964+01:002013-08-12T19:55:03.964+01:00I love Leek - I often think it would be a perfect ...I love Leek - I often think it would be a perfect town to live in - and so close to such gorgeous countryside. xxxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-49827221267177625562013-08-12T19:41:30.417+01:002013-08-12T19:41:30.417+01:00Lovely happy moments, and your cat is doing exactl...Lovely happy moments, and your cat is doing exactly what she loves. My dog loves hiding things in shoes to the point that we have to empty them before we put them on! What a lovely neighbour you have xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.com