PEAR TREE LOG

pear tree log: I started this blog to keep my younger son, Jonny, in touch with life in Lincolnshire, while he spent a year working in China. That year turned into five! Now he is home and training to become a physics teacher. This is simply a patchwork quilt of some of the things I enjoy - life in rural Lincolnshire, our animals, friends, architecture, books, the gardens, and things of passing interest.



Friday 22 June 2012

Friday's Fences - A Perfect Walk in Owl Wood

I have young Harry to thank for this Friday's Fence. Without his young eyes, and shorter stature, I probably wouldn't have spotted what he saw.


We were walking Toby around the Owl Wood and being followed by Little Red Hen and the two cats.

"Gran, Gran, there's a little man" ... whispered Harry.
I peered in the direction he was pointing, but could see nothing.
Harry was insistent.  He tugged on my hand and I squatted down next to him...
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Gradually I began to see what Harry had spotted, it did look as though someone was sitting on the lawn next door.


So, this is taken through a metal fence, then through an old hedge, and we saw...









... a  beautiful little Buddha sitting under a tree.
I think he looks perfectly at home in an English country garden.







When you realise how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.




I am very happy to be joining in with Jan and Jer where you will find lots of other Friday's Fences.
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  1. Magical Mystical Teacher22 June 2012 at 03:07

    The Buddha in front of the fence looks so serene.

    San Miguel Sky & Fence

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:29

      Hello Magical Mystical Teacher, I hope he stays, I think he fits there.

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  2. Jane and Chris22 June 2012 at 03:40

    The last shot is beautiful...oozes peace and serenity.
    Jane x

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:31

      Hello Jane, Ah, the beauty of zoom-zoom-zoom on Jonny's camera. I agree though, he does look serene and I hope he stays.

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  3. Anonymous22 June 2012 at 04:31

    I agree with Jane - that last shot is just elegant. So peaceful.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:32

      Hello alwaysbackroads, I think they chose a beautiful place for him to sit and pray.

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  4. Grandma Barb's This and That22 June 2012 at 04:51

    I love the shot through the old hedge. Beautiful header too.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:36

      Hello Grandma Barb, That old hedge is a couple of hundred years old and getting a bit toothless, but still has charm. They provide so much food and shelter for the birds and wild creatures. I love them.

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  5. Cro Magnon22 June 2012 at 05:41

    A surprise around every corner.... that's what I love about the countryside.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:37

      Hello Cro, Luckily, most of the surprises are good ones - that one certainly was.

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  6. Meggie22 June 2012 at 07:58

    How absolutely perfect....love the shots leading up to the Buddha and fence.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:39

      Hello Meggie, It was such a sweet and unexpected sight - well done Harry. Now I look for the little Buddha whenever I walk there.

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  7. The Owl Wood22 June 2012 at 08:21

    Oh great - you just get nicely settled and then religious extremists move in next door.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:43

      Hello Owl, You should take a walk along there, he looks wonderful. I hope they don't move him somewhere else.

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  8. Elizabeth Edwards22 June 2012 at 11:31

    such an awesome shot of buddha. (:

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 11:44

      Hello Beth, The camera was poked through the metal fence focusing through the hedge and right across a large garden. I'm so glad it worked!

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  9. Little Blue Mouse22 June 2012 at 12:28

    There he was happily praying, not knowing he was being spied on!

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:08

      Hello LBM, Somehow I don't think he would mind in the least. I saw him about twenty minutes ago, he is still exuding serenity and peace.

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  10. In My Wild Eden22 June 2012 at 13:11

    I love how kids open our eyes to things we might otherwise miss!

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:15

      Hello In My Wild Eden, Grandson Harry is forever spotting things I may have missed...rather like the Buddha.

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  11. Tanya Breese22 June 2012 at 13:12

    what a sweet story and a beautiful walk!

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:17

      Hello Tanya, I love walking around the woodland with Harry and our little entourage of critters. I like to think that they enjoy it too.

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  12. Latane Barton22 June 2012 at 14:04

    I love it. thanks to Harry we all get to enjoy that little man sitting there all by himself.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:21

      Hello W. Latane Barton, I am so pleased that you enjoyed seeing it too. The little Buddha is still in situ and looks very peaceful, despite all the rain we have had today.

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  13. Ms Sparrow22 June 2012 at 14:17

    How utterly perfect for a morning walk!

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:24

      Hello Ms Sparrow, The cats were having fun, Toby was following Harry, and Little Red Hen was tagging along behind all of us. We must have made a funny rag, tag and bobtail assortment. The little Buddha didn't mind!

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  14. Amy Burzese22 June 2012 at 14:19

    A lovely place. I love your header photo.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:27

      Hello Amy, The header photo is a little strip of garden to the side of the house. It is my favourite area as it is shady on a hot summer's afternoon...not that we have had any summery weather here.

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  15. Jan n Jer22 June 2012 at 14:34

    Such peaceful country shots! Love the one through the window!

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:27

      Hello Jan n Jer, I'm so glad you like them.

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  16. Jan n Jer22 June 2012 at 14:35

    opps...I met the one through the fence! Also love your header shot!

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 15:29

      Hello Jan n Jer, Don't worry, I knew what you meant. The funny thing is that they were all taken through the fence - on zoom, it was magic. The header shot is of part of the garden, my favourite part.

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  17. Joanne Noragon22 June 2012 at 15:42

    I'm quite impressed not only with young Harry's sharp eyes, but his brain using them to observe. And, he probably won't need corrective lenses any time soon.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 21:45

      Hello Joanne, It is a delight watching these grandchildren grow and develop. This morning he was busy working out how the drainage system works.. we've had so much rain, and so many problems, he's probably going to come up with a solution.

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  18. Mrs Thrifty22 June 2012 at 20:05

    I love this - time to stand and stare and enjoy the world xx

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 21:46

      Hello Mrs Thrifty, That just about sums up the way this little Buddha makes me feel. Welcome back, I hope you enjoyed your holiday.

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  19. JunieRose200522 June 2012 at 20:19

    Lovely post and pictures. I enjoyed my visit here.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 21:46

      Hello JunieRose2005, Thank you for calling by. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your visit.

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  20. Molly22 June 2012 at 20:24

    Well done your young man. Love your pictures Elaine. It's been chucking it down all day here - a case of Buddha put the kettle on ....

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 21:48

      Hello Molly, It has been pretty much the same here - everywhere is soggy and squelchy. Buddha still looks serene though!

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  21. Cuby22 June 2012 at 20:35

    Great stuff Harry! Maybe everyone should invite Buddha to sit on their grass. Guaranteed peace and love, nothing could be better.

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    1. Elaine22 June 2012 at 21:54

      Hello cuby poet, I confess that I am thinking about getting a little Buddha for the garden, something I wouldn't have thought about before!

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  22. Carletta23 June 2012 at 02:13

    I love this Elaine! It was just so unexpected.
    The next to the last shot reminds me of
    'The Secret Garden'.
    I think I want one too!

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    1. Elaine23 June 2012 at 15:21

      Hello Carletta, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! He just exudes an aura of tranquillity, I like that.

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  23. Anonymous23 June 2012 at 02:34

    Very pretty pictures! Have a happy weekend.

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    1. Elaine23 June 2012 at 15:22

      Hello Maple Lane, Thank you very much. Have a great weekend.

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  24. Faye23 June 2012 at 21:07

    Sometimes it's good to have two pair of eyes to see the wonder around us--especially if one pair belongs to a child. What a peaceful place for everyone (!)to enjoy a walk. I'm trying to think what would be a typical U.S. expression for "wood." Trying to get an English friend to play the UK version of Scabble with me--that should help. :-)

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  25. Elaine24 June 2012 at 07:04

    Hello Faye, Harry is exceedingly helpful - fresh eyes, different perspective, great company...and a wonderful excuse to do some things which I probably wouldn't do otherwise, like racing through meadows, or pretending to hunt bears in the trees, fighting with dragons - normal, everyday stuff for children! Scrabble is great fun, although we do tend to get quite competitive.

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