tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post1456019128794994810..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Lunch DateJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33988084756075102582019-03-25T08:07:16.633+00:002019-03-25T08:07:16.633+00:00You could get lost in Roundhay Park, it's so b...You could get lost in Roundhay Park, it's so big, and seems even bigger when there's few people about.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-57306220871832237862019-03-24T20:47:33.929+00:002019-03-24T20:47:33.929+00:00How lovely having such a grand park all to yoursel...How lovely having such a grand park all to yourselves. The rainbow in the fountain is lovely. Gorgeous swans!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75713785500554146512019-03-17T16:32:50.152+00:002019-03-17T16:32:50.152+00:00They definitely are. We always have a walk down to...They definitely are. We always have a walk down to the lake when we visit Roundhay Park as there's always so many water birds about.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-83428260841220295552019-03-17T16:31:55.757+00:002019-03-17T16:31:55.757+00:00We had a lovely day, something a bit different tha...We had a lovely day, something a bit different than my usual Mondays.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72468613547767182722019-03-17T16:31:18.673+00:002019-03-17T16:31:18.673+00:00I think Monday was our best day last week, we'...I think Monday was our best day last week, we've had gale force winds since then and rain too. What a shame you didn't have better weather for your week off. I'm hoping that things improve this coming week for Mick's week off.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36497519048417203842019-03-17T16:07:17.215+00:002019-03-17T16:07:17.215+00:00Looks like a lovely place to enjoy a stroll. Lots...Looks like a lovely place to enjoy a stroll. Lots of lovely swans. Midweek adventures are so much more relaxing than busy weekend ones. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-34802500986895627012019-03-17T15:55:02.076+00:002019-03-17T15:55:02.076+00:00Your day just looked so lovely. A beautiful place...Your day just looked so lovely. A beautiful place to visit, thank you for taking us along.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27468002875670428342019-03-17T15:28:30.618+00:002019-03-17T15:28:30.618+00:00Lovely photos and it looks like you've had som...Lovely photos and it looks like you've had some nice weather. I took this past week off work (again, using up my holidays) and it's been really wet and windy all week. Not a week to be out and about unfortunately!Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69969708603219199062019-03-16T10:28:05.501+00:002019-03-16T10:28:05.501+00:00We often go away when Mick has time off work but i...We often go away when Mick has time off work but it's nice just to be at home together sometimes and do things closer to home.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79113847206041311762019-03-16T10:21:32.714+00:002019-03-16T10:21:32.714+00:00Lovely to spend some time together and mark it wit...Lovely to spend some time together and mark it with an outing, the park looks very peaceful, some great photos xcxChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86857557921266476732019-03-16T10:17:14.846+00:002019-03-16T10:17:14.846+00:00I didn't want the day to just pass by doing jo...I didn't want the day to just pass by doing jobs in the house, it's nice to do something a bit different when Mick's got time off work. Even a walk in the park feels special somehow when it's midweek.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-23567978357011768042019-03-15T16:40:26.238+00:002019-03-15T16:40:26.238+00:00Those impromptu days off in the middle of the week...Those impromptu days off in the middle of the week always feel so great - like a mini-holiday! It's unfortunate about the weather but it still looks like you made good use of the day. What a lovely park!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-70349659855226141422019-03-15T15:56:01.042+00:002019-03-15T15:56:01.042+00:00The wind wasn't as bad on Monday than it's...The wind wasn't as bad on Monday than it's been the rest of the week. I'm glad it was Monday that Mick had off work as I doubt we'd have ventured far any other day. It's still blowing a gale here and is forecast for the weekend too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2998201118762700572019-03-15T13:34:55.093+00:002019-03-15T13:34:55.093+00:00Lovely post and pictures. Given the weather I'...Lovely post and pictures. Given the weather I'm not surprised that it was so quiet. Thankfully it looks like next week will be better. xx Flightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72348064183486657192019-03-15T09:52:56.334+00:002019-03-15T09:52:56.334+00:00I'm not surprised that Roundhay Park was the f...I'm not surprised that Roundhay Park was the first place you visited in Leeds, I think it's somewhere most of the residents of Leeds have visited at one time or another even if they're not frequent visitors. Archie's certainly ready for a haircut but I'm trying to hold on a bit until the weather warms up. We're looking forward to having some more days out next week but there's some jobs in the house we want to get done too, I hope this weather improves.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33983424127337716622019-03-15T09:50:07.978+00:002019-03-15T09:50:07.978+00:00Archie enjoys it wherever we take him but there...Archie enjoys it wherever we take him but there's usually lots of dog walkers at Roundhay Park and he loves playing with the other dogs.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3710236936815489532019-03-15T09:49:12.512+00:002019-03-15T09:49:12.512+00:00Dogs aren't allowed inside the Lakeside Cafe a...Dogs aren't allowed inside the Lakeside Cafe at Roundhay Park but there's a lovely veranda where you can sit with them when the weather's fine. We never bother, we usually eat at The White House where we did on Monday as you can take your dog inside there. There's always lots of swans on the lake at Roundhay Park, and other birds too. The weather is still terrible here today, I'm hoping it improves ready for next week when Mick's at home.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-5748297399250486362019-03-15T09:44:55.936+00:002019-03-15T09:44:55.936+00:00We really like The White House but it can get very...We really like The White House but it can get very busy so choose your times carefully. We especially like it during the winter months when they have a real fire going and it's so cosy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-87212112635790522932019-03-15T09:43:33.849+00:002019-03-15T09:43:33.849+00:00I'm really looking forward to Easter. It's...I'm really looking forward to Easter. It's been a year since the whole family were home together so it will be lovely for us all to be together. I'm pleased that Mick's got some time off work too so that he's not having to get up and go to work while everyone's here.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-15844135379768622442019-03-15T09:41:52.788+00:002019-03-15T09:41:52.788+00:00I could quite easily hunker down and hibernate in ...I could quite easily hunker down and hibernate in the cold weather but it isn't an option when you've got a dog. It's still blowing a gale here today and even Archie turns his nose up at going out in that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27408404905167888192019-03-15T09:40:06.952+00:002019-03-15T09:40:06.952+00:00The park really bursts into bloom during summer, e...The park really bursts into bloom during summer, especially the formal gardens, they're very well tended. I always remember our wedding reception when we visit the park, we had such a beautiful backdrop for our photos.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88957617266267689972019-03-15T09:37:51.734+00:002019-03-15T09:37:51.734+00:00There's so many areas to Roundhay park so ther...There's so many areas to Roundhay park so there's something there for everyone and it's always so well kept. I'm really looking forward to having everyone home for Easter, Daniel hasn't been home since last Easter so it will be lovely having him here for a week.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-90661547007723822642019-03-15T08:57:48.965+00:002019-03-15T08:57:48.965+00:00How lovely seeing Roundhay Park in March, as it wa...How lovely seeing Roundhay Park in March, as it was the first place my sister-in-law took us after we got over our jetlag, on my first visit to the UK in 1991. Archie certainly looks fluffy at the moment, but enjoying every minute of his day out. Hope the weather is good for next week & you can have some more nice outings & again when the kids are home. Thanks for the lovely photos & take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-16859452015642076162019-03-15T08:29:51.150+00:002019-03-15T08:29:51.150+00:00What a lovely park, perfect for a good day out wit...What a lovely park, perfect for a good day out with Archie.Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-82334098235319394312019-03-15T08:19:37.061+00:002019-03-15T08:19:37.061+00:00Such a lovely place to walk with a dog-friendly ca...Such a lovely place to walk with a dog-friendly cafe too, I can see Archie was having a fun time. It's nice to walk around in peace with not too many folk about, I do agree. I've never seen so may swans together, one of my favourite pastimes is watching the birds on a lake. Nice to look forward to spending more time with family, I do hope this awful weather improves. Eileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.com