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      Spring has Sprung!

      22nd March

      It's been an incredible week here in the South of the UK.  We were treated to a very rare occurrence, a partial eclipse of the sun, about 95 percent.  Of course we were covered in cloud and unlike the north of our country who were able to see the moon move from right to left across the sun, we managed a parting of the clouds towards the end of the moons covering of the ball of fire.  Not as impressive as the total eclipse we witnessed here in 1999, where I travelled to the south west nine months pregnant, what a sight and memorable day that was.  But this was a special day none the less, and at the school where I was that day, all the children were allowed out to see if they could see anything between the clouds.  Those who were patient enough were rewarded.  Unlike the physics teacher who decided they would see nothing and returned to the class room, I do believe he nearly cried when he realised he had missed it and others saw it.

      However, an hour or so after the event, the clouds miraculously disappeared and we have had the most glorious of blue skies ever since, Spring has Sprung.  A walk around  my village and in the garden today bears witness to that, come along with me and see...


      By the village hall

      Old and blue

      Blossom in full bloom

      My front garden

      Fantastic shadows created by the sun

      Spring flowers cropping up everywhere

      An abundance of hope for the coming year

      Smiling daffodils

      Sumach tree striking against the blue sky

      Rhubarb is growing!

      I've potted up my shoe

      ...and the potatoes I planted two weeks ago in a potatoe bag have peaked through, can almost taste those new potatoes already...


      This weeks partial eclipse...




      Joining in with Karen on the penultimate week of  Sunlit Sunday
        Hope Spring is springing with you

      32 comments:

      1. Spring is beautiful in the UK! The shoe is absolutely charming:)

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        1. Thank you. The shoe has been in that fence now for 5 years and is still looking ok.

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      2. Spring is springing here in the Pacific Northwest, too. Love seeing your sunlit images. The shoe is fun!

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        1. Glad spring is springing for you too. I do love the sailing shoes on the fence

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      3. We didn't see the eclipse here - too many clouds! - but we have had a lovely sunny weekend. Great to see spring springing with you too! xx

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        1. Lovely to have you back Amy. Hope that means your shoulder is better

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      4. Lovely images. Love the shoe filled with flowers :)

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        1. Thank you. Easy when the sun is shining and the sky is blue

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      5. Beautiful images of spring emerging in your corner of the world. Glad you could see the eclipse!

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        1. Thank you Lorrie. I am so much more cheerful when the sun is out

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      6. Such a pretty village Selma and how exciting to see the eclipse!
        Love those little blue grape hyacinths popping their heads up.
        Spring is magical!
        Shane

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        1. Thanks Shane, our village is an eclectic mix of architecture we are not the classic chocolate box village but we do have some wonderful properties in between

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      7. Thank you for visiting me. Your patience paid off in capturing the partial eclipse! It is a treat for me to see your spring blooms and the charming architecture around your home. I am your newest follower. Mildred, Georgia USA

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        1. Welcome to Eclectichomelife Mildred. You are most welcome. Hope you grab yourself a drink and have a mooch around the blog.

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      8. I am envious of seeing spring blossoms in other areas! Too bad about the eclipse not being fully visible but at least you got to witness part of it. Love the (gloxinia ?) in the old shoe! I bed the potatoes will be wonderful!

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        1. I am glad spring has finally arrived it's true. The flowers are called primrose, not sure if that is the same as gloxinia

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      9. So beautiful! Especially the crocuses and the daffodils, and your potatoes and the sun...

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      10. What lovely spring views - we are happy to see spring even though our winter has been very mild, it is always good to see the flowers returning.

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        1. We too have had a mild winter but it has felt so long. This storing is the most welcome yet.

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      11. Spring is certainly looking gorgeous where you live.
        Hugs,
        Meredith

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        1. It us such a happy hopeful time of year I really love it

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      12. We were a little jealous of your eclipse over here in North America. I don't remember seeing one since I was a little girl let out to look, like your school children. This time around I made do with a few online videos.

        Beautiful flowers. You look to be no more than a couple of weeks behind us -- my crocus are all done and the tulips are getting ready for their turn.

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        1. Our tulips se just pushing through the soil do yes it seems we are not too far behind. Nature is so phenomenal, the eclipse is just incredible. Glad you watched it on line

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      13. What a lovely spring walk! We had the sun eclipse too, here in Germany, but I haven't tried to make a photo. Yours is famous...
        Have a nice new week

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        1. Glad you saw the eclipse too. Did you have any cloud cover as we did?

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      14. Such a lovely walk taking in all the hints of spring! I love the potted shoe... I can do this with A LOT of shoes!! Take care x

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        1. Ha ha ha. That made me laugh about lots of shoes! I once potted up my then four year olds weekly boot, only one as she lost the other in the sea. It lasted about five years outside until it began to disintegrate. These sailing shoes seem to be lasting better. Choice of shoe is key, I think.

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      15. Selma, so enjoyed my little tour through your pretty village! What beautiful purple crocuses, as well as all the other beauties. I love the little yellow floers shining in the sun, potted in your shoe! Your village seems charming and quaint, and it must be heaven to live there.

        Thanks for being such a lovely tour guide!

        xo
        Poppy

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        1. I do love living here it's the. I will be posting more from the village in the summer months. Pop back and take another tour with me

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      16. You live in a beautiful village, Selma,full of those romantic ideas of beautiful architecture and English gardens. It will take longer for spring to arrive in that much glory here, but it's coming!

        Karen

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        1. I know spring takes a but linger to reach you. I love that you set up Sunlit Sundays. Wishing you well for this coming spring and summer. Looking forward to joining you again next year for Sunlit Sundays. Thank you for hosting.

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