Mrs M

She’s cute! 😊

Yes, I blocked some too after reading the comments. Men who don’t even live in the UK mansplaining to women who do why that vile word is supposedly fine to use here! And then deploying that word and other equally crude language to “prove” it! Ridiculous.

The river with willows on the banks starting to turn yellow.

Footpath beside the river.

White yarrow and pink Himalayan balsam flowers.

Tall plant with yellow flowers, possibly goldenrod but not sure.

A short amble by the river Wear in lunch hour. Saw what I think might’ve been a cormorant fishing in the river, and a couple of waxwings foraging for berries. 😊

Oh, you’re v welcome! I’d have loved to learn more about Beaurepaire Priory because it wasn’t initially a daughter house, as I’d thought. It was built by a Prior of the monastery at Durham Cathedral as a house for himself in his retirement!
Which begs all sorts of questions! xx

Thank you for updating us on your sad news. I am so sorry for the loss of your mum. We’re all here for you if needed. Hugs. xx

I was thinking that last night when I took the photo, but I couldn’t remember more than a few words about the road being a ribbon of moonlight. Thank you! xx

It was very Narnia! I gather it’s supposed to be even brighter tonight if the weather is clear. xx

Ooh!! 😍 Thanks for the heads-up!!

Lovely. 😊

Such a unique place. Did you go into the wood or just walk past? I’m curious to know how dry are the mosses in the Wood? Is it still nice and damp in there after all the dry weather this summer? xx

I am sorry to hear this, especially so close to the anniversary of your dad’s death. I hope your poor mum is as comfortable as possible and isn’t in any pain. xx

It is an offensive word in the UK, where I live.

It’s a derogatory word which I detest and never use for this very reason, Annie. Agree with you wholeheartedly. I’m surprised at the abuse you’ve received for giving your opinion, but I suppose some people think themselves funny to swear at someone whose situation they don’t know. xx

That sounds rather organised for George? 😉 #TheArchers

Moon and clouds.

Moon and clouds

Woken by very bright moonlight streaming through the window, so got up to have a look! The sky is like something out of a gothic novel. What an amazing sight.

Goodness, I wonder if it’s very early-flowering, or spectacularly late? 😀

Beautifully photographed. 😊

Very pretty colours. Nice to see a view of the wider site too. xx

I was going to post exactly the same. Made me laugh too!

What a pretty colour. 😊

Isn’t ’shaggy soldier’ a wonderful name! 😀

Stunning close-up! xx

I didn’t realise white dead-nettle flowered into the autumn until I googled it! Always thought it was a spring flower. 😊

Oh, in that case I’ll keep everything crossed. xx

Ruins of Beaurepaire, a former monastic retreat house for the Prior and monks of Durham.

Ruins of Beaurepaire, a former monastic retreat house for the Prior and monks of Durham.

Horses on the bank of the river Browney with a large willow tree in the background.

Autumn colours in the mixed woodland of Bearpark Colliery Woods, a reclaimed former coal mine which closed in 1985.

Despite trepidation, enjoyed solo walk on new route, exploring Bearpark Colliery Woods and Beaurepaire Priory.

Apparently the ruins were once a swanky house for the Prior of Durham. Beautiful spot to choose. 😊

Would’ve been better with Mr M there though. 😊

Saw some common toadflax on a grassy bank at the edge of a field, and some white dead-nettle under hawthorns, in County Durham this afternoon. #WildflowerHour

Thank you! One very tired dog afterwards. 😊

How’s your aunt doing? I do hope she’s making progress with sorting out the heart problems. xx

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Thank you! It was a bit nerve-wracking on my own but glad I went. xx