Wow what a difference a week can make to the weather, storm Katie caused havoc all over the UK. Last weekend we had our great friends visiting from Essex, and this is an absolute fact! No matter when they visit it rains, we have tried our best to trick Mother Nature by swapping and changing the date they visit, and in over nearly 14 years of visits I think we have only had good weather once.
A bit of bad weather cannot come between good friends, and they now come prepared with all the necessary wet weather gear for visiting sunny Lancashire. Last weekend was no different. Only the week before I was celebrating spring finally being here, and then last week it all went what I can only describe as pear shaped.
On Saturday we were protected by the glorious dome of the Trafford Centre as we shopped to our hearts content, whilst the men got soaked to the skin at clay pigeon shooting. But Sunday we had planned a 5-mile walk to our favourite village bistro for dinner.
That morning we sat watching the torrential rain feeling there was no hope, and all the kids were claiming there was no way on earth they were walking. But then the sun started to peek through the clouds and we rounded up the moaning teens and headed out on our trek knowing we had a glass of wine an amazing dinner waiting at the end.
There is something beautiful about walking after the rain, the smell in the air, the reflection of the puddles and droplets on the leaves. And to enjoy a walk like this with friends is just priceless. Let me tell you we arrived at the bistro just in time, within 10 minutes the heavens had opened, only to be followed by hail and snow.
I know it is instinct to batten down the hatches and snuggle in front of the fire on days like this, but sometimes with a little help from nature and a break in the rain, a lovely long walk with good friends and family is just what the doctor ordered. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life, and its days like this I will always treasure.
Such a lovely look at spring with some beautiful photos. Getting out is always better than battening down the hatches.
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Absolutely Fiona, I always feel so good after a long walk even if I cant be bothered beforehand, getting out just does you good doesn’t it? x
What great Spring time photos. We had awful storms here last Sunday night and there were trees down every where near us. I hope your friends enjoyed their visit #MySundayPhoto
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Thanks Victoria, this was between the storms the rain has hideous at times, fortunately it has picked up now x
I do like a walk in the rain too – everything’s just a little bit quieter and everything feels that little bit fresher and crisper.
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Yes it is Tim, I just love that feeling of walking after the rain, especially the smell in the air it feels so fresh x
A beautiful collection of Spring photos. Walking in the rain gets rid of the cobwebs too
Thank you for linking up
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Thank you Darren, yes it does xx
Such glorious photographs and what a lovely walk.
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Thanks you Sarah, it’s lovely to get out isn’t it? x
Wow that first photo is stunning #MySundayPhoto
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Thanks Toni, x
Gorgeous photos! It really looks like spring has sprung!
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Thanks Kim, that was a bright moment between storms last week, thank goodness it is so much brighter now x
Lovely rain photos. I also have a similar pink bud photo in my photos I took this week. It’s so nice to see the lambs – we’re still waiting on ours and it’ll be lovely to see them all out in the field behind us once they’re big enough to go out.
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I love this time of year Emma when all the Lambs start appearing, and thank you I am off to check yours off now x
What lovely spring pictures. I really do hope we have seen the end of winter at last! #MySundayPhoto
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Ah thank you Rosie, but yes I am so ready for some warmer weather. I love winter but I feel like it has been a really long one x
I’m the same, I absolutely love taking a walk just after it’s rained. You’re right about the smell in the air, there’s something just really lovely about it. Lovely pictures. xx
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Thank you Alex, and yes I love that fresh new feeling in the air after a rainstorm, and were we live if we stayed in when it rained we would never go out ha ha x
Stunning pictures lovely. Totally agree, getting out in the open air is great for the soul. Makes you feel so envogirated doesn’t it? Your post made me want to go waking in the rain! I love living in the countryside and being able to pop my wellies on and go for a walk. We like to go hunting for muddy puddles. On the agenda for tomorrow. Xx
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Ha ha kids never get bored of muddy puddles do they? Ah thank you Kat I just love getting out in open space, fresh air and open space is good for the soul you are so right x
Love these photos you’ve captured and I agree a walk in nature,with family plus a meal at the end is a perfect day. #MySundayPhoto
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Ah thanks Helena, yes its the perfect afternoon for me xx
I love the details that you have captured. That wire and the leaves. You have captured their beauty =) #mysundayphoto
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Thank you so much, yes even the more obscure things can be beautiful cant they? x
Wonderful photos, really lovely 🙂
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Thank you Lisa x
wow a 5 mile walk just for dinner? 🙂 was that each way? love your photos. those pink flowers are so pretty.
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Ha ha yes Sherry, but it means I can have dessert ha ha x