Shiney's Lake District

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  1. Helofadigger

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    Lovely pictures there Shiney makes me want to search out my old faithful walking boots and backpack! [​IMG]
    Helen.xxx.
     
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      Blimey, this thread goes back a bit! I'd completely forgotten I made a posting. I love the Lake District. Can there be anywhere as stunning in it's tranquility?
       
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        Freddy, although we travel all over the world the Lake District is my favourite place :dbgrtmb:
         
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          Hiya shiney:)

          It's been a good few years since my last visit (it rained every day :sad:). Whenever I see images such as the ones in this thread, the urge is strong to make my way back there. For now, it'll have to wait until my situation changes, but I shall return!:thumbsup:
           
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            @Freddy
            Just to keep you happy :) here's one I did earlier :snork:
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              Oh boy, how good is that!! Where be that? Looks a bit like Buttermere
               
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                Lovely photos Shiney. :blue thumb: I've stayed in Troutbeck a few times.
                 
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                  It be Buttermere :blue thumb: :snork:

                  Here's a shot from the opposite side - in black and white there's a completely different effect
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                    Troutbeck is a lovely, quiet village. Judy Boyes did a lot of her paintings in and around the village, as she lived there. He pictures are always so bright and cheerful.

                    As a gardener it's quite handy to be staying the village as the Lakeland Horticultural Gardens are just outside the village. Always worth a visit if you're in the Lakes. :blue thumb:
                     
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                      Hiya shiney.

                      I have to say, that looks very much like where me and Aunt Sally sat and had a picnic, lovely:) Pretty sure I recall a man fishing from a row-boat out in the lake..
                       
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                      Lovely Lake district photos :dbgrtmb: My parents had a caravan near to Skelwith Bridge , so spent quite a bit of time up there in my younger days. I always loved the Langdale valley.
                       
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                        Was that you two having the picnic? I was wondering who it was! :heehee:
                         
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                          Loved your tour of the Lakes Shiney, thank you! :dbgrtmb:
                           
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                            Well, I did wave to you, Freddy, but you were too busy filling your face with that sandwich.:dunno::heehee:
                             
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                              Simply stunning!!:blue thumb:
                               
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