It took me quite a few days to recover from my trip to Edinburgh. I did so much walking there that I rather tired myself out. Of course, it didn't help that I had a flu vaccination when I got back too, and that added to my lethargy. I'm feeling more like my usual self now but I haven't really stirred myself to do anything other than a few local walks. The autumn colours are gorgeous, so I won't apologise too much for yet another post full of trees.
All of these pics were taken in Saltaire's Roberts Park. It was a lovely day and the squirrels were very busy racing around - looking for food or burying food, I'm not sure which.
An ancient set of stocks that I understand used to be in Shipley market place (on Stocks Hill) is now located in Roberts Park. I sometimes think it's a punishment we ought to return to using. I'm sure we all have some folks we'd like to see pinned in there, having tomatoes or wet sponges thrown at them with accompanying jeers. Personally I'd put those dog walkers who don't clear up after their dog, or - almost worse - clean up and then hang the plastic bag on a tree! And the drivers of big SUVs that park on the pavement and don't leave room for folks to pass safely.
Hello Jenny,
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you are to have such a lovely park close by. It is so invigorating to have a beautiful place to stand and stare and walk in quiet reflection.
Alas, the SUV drivers may just drive over the stocks...most seem unable to see above the steering wheel.
What a beautiful park! And there is absolutely no reason to apologise for posting trees in their autumn finery.
ReplyDeleteLovely park views. Glad you're enjoying the beautiful trees as they change...'cause I am too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a gorgeous day.
ReplyDeleteI would include people who tag graffiti on walls where it isn't wanted.
You made me smile when I read about bringing back the stocks for misdemeanours.
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