tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post6112935592130296366..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: A Weekend OutingJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-61552366845446641052017-02-25T20:25:25.611+00:002017-02-25T20:25:25.611+00:00It always brings back happy memories when we visit...It always brings back happy memories when we visit Roundhay Park, we held our wedding reception in The Mansion and our night do was in a hotel through the park so I actually walked the whole way through the park in my wedding dress. I'm always happy to eat out in a nice pub.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-790786930786416502017-02-25T18:06:45.474+00:002017-02-25T18:06:45.474+00:00What a scenic place for a walk, especially one whi...What a scenic place for a walk, especially one which has such a happy place in your past. Finishing with a pub lunch really rounded the day off well I'm sure.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78929830452209599022017-02-22T16:21:14.657+00:002017-02-22T16:21:14.657+00:00I'm no fan of winter so it does me good to get...I'm no fan of winter so it does me good to get out on the brighter days, especially when a pub lunch is waiting for me at the end.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18382551836416503672017-02-22T15:43:35.753+00:002017-02-22T15:43:35.753+00:00Now that sounds my idea of a good walk Jo with a p...Now that sounds my idea of a good walk Jo with a perfect ending :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-85417165393986518432017-02-22T08:31:58.569+00:002017-02-22T08:31:58.569+00:00It's really windy here today, so different to ...It's really windy here today, so different to what it was like at the weekend. I think Archie enjoys the pub lunch as much as we do as this particular pub dishes out doggy treats too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26907962862611642042017-02-21T21:13:07.893+00:002017-02-21T21:13:07.893+00:00Glad you got out again this weekend. It's good...Glad you got out again this weekend. It's good that it's getting milder, but hope you're doing better than us. It's turned wet and windy down here. There's nothing better than a nice pub lunch after a walk. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-11117937350822534092017-02-21T14:34:06.246+00:002017-02-21T14:34:06.246+00:00It certainly is. I'm not a lover of the cold w...It certainly is. I'm not a lover of the cold weather but it's a big improvement when it stays dry instead of raining all the time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-80518862444259993732017-02-21T11:20:51.771+00:002017-02-21T11:20:51.771+00:00What a lovely walk - isn't it good to get out ...What a lovely walk - isn't it good to get out and enjoy the better weather!frayed at the edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600298433343203269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38648317356031804682017-02-21T10:03:34.235+00:002017-02-21T10:03:34.235+00:00We're spoilt for choice really with the number...We're spoilt for choice really with the number of lovely parks we've got in Leeds, Archie certainly has some great walks.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-175018837099621692017-02-21T10:01:21.368+00:002017-02-21T10:01:21.368+00:00Saturday was a nicer day that we've had just l...Saturday was a nicer day that we've had just lately and was much warmer too. We really enjoy visiting this particular pub, the food's good so it's always very popular and as it's not far from Roundhay Park, it's convenient to combine a visit to both.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89773338881588282842017-02-21T09:59:08.700+00:002017-02-21T09:59:08.700+00:00I think the trains are a lovely feature, it's ...I think the trains are a lovely feature, it's a way for people who can't walk so far to see all the park has to offer. Roundhay Park can be a little hilly so it's a good way to get around.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-64825357499195193312017-02-21T09:56:57.565+00:002017-02-21T09:56:57.565+00:00That's the story I would have been telling if ...That's the story I would have been telling if we hadn't put Archie back on his lead near the lake, he loves water and would definitely be in there given half a chance.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-1115821942909778032017-02-21T09:55:48.335+00:002017-02-21T09:55:48.335+00:00I showed some of the show gardens in a post I did ...I showed some of the show gardens in a post I did a few years ago:- http://jo-throughthekeyhole.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/roundhay-park.html<br />I also wrote a post about them on my old blog :- http://jo-thegoodlife.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/roundhay-park-gardens-in-july.html<br />It's a lovely park with so much to see and do here.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3819292389665909332017-02-21T09:49:21.539+00:002017-02-21T09:49:21.539+00:00That made me laugh, yes, they can be very messy th...That made me laugh, yes, they can be very messy things. This area of the lake is very popular, there's always lots of families there feeding the water birds.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89589526311641802502017-02-21T09:47:57.259+00:002017-02-21T09:47:57.259+00:00It's so easy to hunker down on not get out muc...It's so easy to hunker down on not get out much during the winter months, I really have to make an effort but I'm always glad when I do.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55422761946340756572017-02-21T01:34:47.969+00:002017-02-21T01:34:47.969+00:00It looks like a great place and lovely that you ca...It looks like a great place and lovely that you can let Archie have a good run in safety..Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-68546501873541310622017-02-20T22:14:11.941+00:002017-02-20T22:14:11.941+00:00Even though it was a dull and perhaps chilly day, ...Even though it was a dull and perhaps chilly day, Jo, a walk in the countryside is uplifting, and you certainly had a nice time (and so did Archie!) The pub for lunch sounded just our cup of tea (no pun intended!), a roaring fire and although we don't have dogs, it's lovely that there are places that admit them.<br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14032083516947712302017-02-20T21:33:37.679+00:002017-02-20T21:33:37.679+00:00Oh what a lovely day, it looks a very nice place t...Oh what a lovely day, it looks a very nice place to visit.<br /><br />I love those trains that go around the parks, we often enjoy a ride with the grandkids on them ... and sometimes without the grandkids!<br /><br />Hope this week is a good one for you<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75249462535529941252017-02-20T21:13:52.020+00:002017-02-20T21:13:52.020+00:00I was sure you were going to tell us that Archie h...I was sure you were going to tell us that Archie had gone for a swim in the lake! LOLAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62081871161383300282017-02-20T20:36:47.249+00:002017-02-20T20:36:47.249+00:00Lovely Jo and I've visited Roundhay Park a cou...Lovely Jo and I've visited Roundhay Park a couple of times whilst over, but the first time brings back memories as that was in 1991 when we brought the 2 boys with us & we had a whole afternoon exploring. I think I've go photos of the show garden thingy's they do at Chelsea from there. Am I right? Have a great week & take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33432726315379890072017-02-20T17:44:12.170+00:002017-02-20T17:44:12.170+00:00It's very pretty there. I enjoy watching geese...It's very pretty there. I enjoy watching geese even though I never remember to bring anything with me. My husband and I had our first date in a park with a pond and many geese, we still reminisce about trying to avoid the droppings as we walked around. Very romantic. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18461176187539884052017-02-20T17:33:34.097+00:002017-02-20T17:33:34.097+00:00We have been really lazy at the weekends so far th...We have been really lazy at the weekends so far this year, must try and get out and about. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84529694198189657832017-02-20T17:24:30.824+00:002017-02-20T17:24:30.824+00:00It does me no end of good when I manage to get out...It does me no end of good when I manage to get outside in the fresh air, particularly during the winter months. Archie seemed to be pleased to have a good walk too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18006995727840949892017-02-20T17:22:59.638+00:002017-02-20T17:22:59.638+00:00I really do heave a sigh of relief when the weathe...I really do heave a sigh of relief when the weather cooperates on a weekend so that we can get out. We have so many lovely places on our doorstep that there's plenty of choice for a good walk.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-76876375913896290182017-02-20T17:21:18.980+00:002017-02-20T17:21:18.980+00:00Roundhay Park is huge and there's so many diff...Roundhay Park is huge and there's so many different areas to it that you could easily get lost there. It's definitely a great place to walk dogs.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com