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Winter is the time




Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a walk beside the fire; it is the time for home - Edith Stilwell.

End of week summary:

  • The trees have nearly lost their leaves. These ones (above) stood tall and bare against the overcast sky as they create a barrier between a Kiwifruit orchard and the main road.
  • I've been watching alot of old movies this week...a mixture of Robert Mitchum, Betty Grable, Danny Kaye, Bette Davis and Ginger Rogers.  I prefer old ones rather than modern ones.
  • The socks and warm jerseys have come out of the storage cupboards. We are now in late Autumn/early Winter - although it's so mild up here a coat is rarely needed.

Hope you're staying safe where you are. Kia kaha. Linking up with Skywatch Friday.
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Tom said…
...wow, and we have been in the low 30sC!
28 May 2020 at 11:20
Amypie71 said…
opposite seasons to the northern hemisphere, think on average during the day here its about 14 deg celsius so pretty mild.
28 May 2020 at 11:44
At Home In New Zealand said…
Socks and warm jerseys in use here now :)
28 May 2020 at 15:02
Rhonda Albom said…
Just put on a beanie to go on a walk. I probably didn't need it but some parts here get quite breezy.
28 May 2020 at 16:53
Bill said…
I love the old black and white movies. Betty Davis is one of my favorites. What ever happened to Baby Jane was my favorite movie with her. I remember seeing it when I was young and it scared me. :) Stay warm!
29 May 2020 at 08:16
Karen said…
We are entering summer here in Canada. I like your tree silhouettes.
29 May 2020 at 08:29
Jim said…
Great grey shot.
29 May 2020 at 09:58
carol l mck said…
Magnificent sky and tree shot!

Be Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
29 May 2020 at 10:49
Lady Fi said…
I like the bare trees of winter.
29 May 2020 at 20:05
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Love winter trees Amy, the three deciduous trees in my front garden are all naked now 😊 it's still pretty mild through the day here in Perth, chilly mornings and evenings though.. love this weather 💜 Happy weekend.
29 May 2020 at 23:36
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love photos of trees without the leaves. Stay warm!!
30 May 2020 at 02:49
Sharon said…
Trees are one plant that look beautiful in all seasons.
30 May 2020 at 04:40
Spare Parts and Pics said…
A pretty, wintry shot. I like watching old moving, but enjoy the new ones too.
30 May 2020 at 08:29
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