All the photographs were taken on our way home from Colchester yesterday. Above is a fairly typical south Suffolk cottage.
I've always liked the look of the house in the above picture. It's a fairly typical eighteenth century Georgian farmhouse. Well proportioned and confident if rather plain. I was slightly shocked to see that it's being extended by tacking a breeze block building onto one end of it. Shan't know till it's finished; but it already looks as if the new bit is rather dominating the old. I'm surprised that planning permission was given.
View through a Suffolk gateway, into the courtyard of an old manor house/farmhouse.
Suffolk lane and countryside snapped when nearing home.
Splash of bright colour, proving it really is springtime at last.
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Earlier this year we decided that as we're members of U3A we really aught to attend some of the lectures, so I talked to Sid, a friend of ours, who runs the antique collecting section. Last Monday Sid 'phoned me and said "Mike, you know you said you'd like to attend the next session of the U3A Collectors' Club? Well it's this Thursday.".
"I remember, Sid. In fact I've got it in my diary. Who's speaking, and about what?"
"Well, I'm hoping you are Mike. I really do need someone to speak, and as you've got the date in your diary, I take it you're free that morning. Could you give us one of your talks about antiques?"
"Sid, you know I'm not supposed to be doing anything much at the moment. But, if you're desperate, how would it be if I brought half-a-dozen pieces along and waffled for awhile ?" He was (desperate that is) to the point of collecting me, carrying the items, and transporting us to the next village where the talk was to be held. Went well; the talk was given sitting down, and I waffled (as promised) for about forty minutes. I rather enjoyed it, and everyone else very kindly said they had.
P.S. U3A, in case anyone doesn't know - University of the Third Age- where folk of an age to have retired try and continue to learn - usually from other retired folk who can pass on their own specialised knowledge.
7 comments:
That sounds like a splendid way to spend a Thursday.
Nice photos too.
You know everyone is going to want to see the final results of the extension on that Georgian house, don't you?
Thank you Liz.
Ref the Georgian house, I hadn't thought of that. We must motor out that way again, in a month or two's time to see how it's going, then report back.
Maybe the breeze blocks will look a lot different once they are clad.
I'd love to attend one of your next lectured Prof Horner!
Ref breeze blocks, good point Rog. I do hope so.
No barracking allowed at my talks though, Rog.
I quite fancy attending one of your lectures too. Sadly, I expect work will get in the way. How about you get them posted on Youtube?
Thank you Sir B. I don't often give them these days. This one was a bit 'off the cuff'. If and when I next give an evening one I could let you know? No throwing things though!
Yes please, do let us know. I promise not to throw anything. Can't speak for Mrs B though, she can be a bit riotous......
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