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.



Monday, 1 October 2012

Lincolnshire Day!


October 1st is Lincolnshire Day, a great opportunity to celebrate some of the wonderful things about Lincolnshire.   



I am a Lincolnshire Yellowbelly and I love my county.

I could talk about the delicious food,  the beauty of the county, the culture, history, or traditions...

but I won't.

Instead I'm going to show you some lovely Lincolnshire cottages.  






They can speak for themselves.


I know I have posted this one before, but I love it!














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31 comments:

  1. Elna1 October 2012 at 21:22

    I'm in love with these pictures *smile*.

    Hugs

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    1. John Going Gently1 October 2012 at 21:33

      I feel I sort of kno your area even though I have never lived there!
      (all our patient to the spinal injury unit in sheffield came from lincolnshire

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    2. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:13

      Hello Elna, I am so glad you like them.


      Hello John, Well, if you ever get fed up of Wales...

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  2. Jane and Chris1 October 2012 at 21:40

    I'm ready to move into the one in the first photo1
    Jane x

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  3. Susan Heather1 October 2012 at 22:37

    Wonder, wonderful cottages - makes me want to make a trip "home".

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:16

      Hello Susan, They are very quaint, but some could be a bit of a snug fit!

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  4. Susan1 October 2012 at 23:57

    I'm in love with thatched-roof cottages--you live in an absolutely fairy tale hamlet! If #2 ever becomes available, let me know, seriously, I'm moving there!!

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:18

      Hello Susan, Number 2 is very old and is built of Lincolnshire stud and mud, which I must post about some time. It's yours!

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  5. Meggie2 October 2012 at 00:29

    They are all beautiful...so glad you included Meg's Red Door Cottage!

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:19

      Hello Meggie, I couldn't resist. Of course once it becomes available it is yours!

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  6. Ms Sparrow2 October 2012 at 01:27

    I just love all the wonderful cottages you show. It seems like everything in Lincolnshire is picturesque and lovely--so how does a charming inhabitant like you become a "Yellowbelly"?

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:22

      Hello Ms Sparrow, I'm glad you like the cottages, I keep meaning to do a post on some of the beautiful manor houses around here. I think you would enjoy seeing them too.

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  7. Lynne2 October 2012 at 03:02

    I love EACH! Such charm . . .

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:22

      Hello Lynne, I am a sucker for pretty houses!

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  8. Unknown2 October 2012 at 08:27

    don't forget Belleau Cottage!

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:23

      Hello Dom, Don't worry, Belleau Cottage will feature in the next one about cottages.

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  9. Linda Starr2 October 2012 at 15:30

    oh my those are all like hobbit houses, I love them, such craftsmanship, happy lincolnshire day to you.

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:23

      Hello Linda, Hobbit houses - I love it. They do look like that, so cute and so beautifully made.

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  10. Jenny2 October 2012 at 16:33

    It's easy to see why you love the Lincolnshire cottages. They really are very special.

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    1. Elaine2 October 2012 at 20:35

      Hello Jenny, I have a file of many other very pretty houses to share some time, I'm trying to ration myself!

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  11. Anonymous3 October 2012 at 01:41

    Love the thatched roofs, particularly the first one. Reminds me of the cottage in "Quiet Man" (although that was Ireland -- it has the same feel).

    Janet

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    1. Elaine4 October 2012 at 07:42

      Hello Janet, We used to holiday in Ireland, unfortunately that was before I had Jonny's camera to play with, darn it, I could have taken some lovely cottage snaps to show you. Still, Lincolnshire has got some goodies!

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  12. Unknown3 October 2012 at 02:48

    Beautiful - makes our homes here look like 'sheds' don't they.:) Sue

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    1. Elaine4 October 2012 at 07:44

      Hello Sue, These are very pretty cottages; believe me, our own house is nowhere near as pretty - and nor are the majority! I have found some very attractive sheds...perhaps I should post some. ;-)

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  13. Lilbitbrit3 October 2012 at 10:35

    Thatched roofs are wonderful, my mum had a little thatched roof cottage in Suffolk.

    Do especially love the little round house.

    Christy
    Lil Bit Brit

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    1. Elaine4 October 2012 at 14:58

      Hello Christy, I'm so pleased you like the round house too, I've featured it a few times, it's just so dinky. Suffolk has some spectacular cottages, it is far too long since I last visited there.

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  14. Moving with Mitchell3 October 2012 at 17:37

    I knew nothing about Lincolnshire until I began reading your blog. You can post your photos as many times as you like; I've fallen in love with the place.

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    1. Elaine4 October 2012 at 14:59

      Hello Mitch, I hope that if ever you feel ready to brave our truly awful weather you will put Lincolnshire high on your list of places to visit! We'll make you both very welcome.

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  15. Heidi5 October 2012 at 17:29

    Dear Elaine,
    You live in a very beautiful county. These pics are gorgeous and they do speak for themselves.
    Wishing you a great weekend!
    Heidi

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  16. A Colorful World8 October 2012 at 18:08

    Just amazing cottages! I love them all! Like I said before, I would really love to visit your corner of the world!

    And Elaine, I looked up the Wikipedia link and I think the women wearing leather aprons and saying they had yellow bellies because they had more gold coins makes the most sense...but I LOVED the story of the yellow flannel! :-)

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