The countryside of Kent from a spot near Oxted
The gang in the Great Hall at Penshurst where
photography is not allowed, but I have wanted a photo of
this place forever, so....
The fire felt good today
One of the finest surviving great halls with fire pit,
hammer beam ceiling, and minstrel's gallery
A medieval vignette
Garden view from an upper window
Penshurst
Rod and Vic in the gardens
A bright spot of color in the garden
A lovely fall afternoon
I introduced Rod to the joys of forbidden fruit
I am always a sucker for an alley of trees
So beautiful it makes my heart hurt
Mistletoe
With our new little Nissan Note
The birthday girl
Happy birthday!
It was a beautiful day, and that's all for now.
OXO
D.
OXO
D.
7 comments:
Happy Birthday Grandmother!!!
killing me slowly with jealousy.
And Happy Happy birthday to Grandmother (and Max). I never knew Mom was almost born on her own mom's birthday.
Penshurst is amazing! Where does the smoke from the firepit go?
Bill: It escapes through vents in the ceiling. In the Middle Ages, the great hall would have been as sooty as a present-day camping fire pit after years of use, and the ladies' dresses would have had sooty hems; everything would have been smoked (although they thought that was healthy). Not nearly as romantic as it seems today. This fire pit is quite sanitary nowadays.
Love a forbidden apple! Fun to be able to celebrate with Grandmother! Happy Birthday Grandmother!
Happy Birthday Dear Mom! Hope you have a great day!
Father, you look crazed in that forbidden fruit photo. That food made by Rod and Vic looks heavenly. Wishing we could all enjoy the life and luxuries of those who live in England. Big fat happy birthday to Grandmother and Krissy today. Much love to all of you!
Katy Kathryn
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