Green thatch

Sadly the pristine attention with the paintwork in yesterdays blue barn did not extend round the side......a woeful neglect of maintenance I am afraid!

Three good things:
1. A nostalgic look back in time to Yellow Polka Dot Bikini & Hiawatha this morning courtesy of Desert Island Discs.
2. Blackberry & Apple Crumble to Cathys house this evening for our tea.
3. Eldest son Brian's birthday today, spending it in our lovely hotel in Auckland.

[Gerry]

fav Pat lovely scene

[Sarah Bremner]

We have some of them around here too! Very sad as some can be so nicely refurbished and enjoyed as comfortable homes!
Hope Brian has a Happy Birthday but they'll be missing you!

[Graham Harcombe]

Neglect maybe ...but isn't it photogenic :-D

[Karin Hirsch]

Great textures for taking photos , but a lot of work if you want to do it up. Great shot

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Although rather beautiful in its own neglected right. Bet it is a haven for wildlife.

[bkb in the city]

Sad to see that

[Babs]

Even though it is slightly neglected! it looks beautiful. A great shot. It is probably a much older building than anything you would get in Australia.

[Maggiemae]

Looks like a lot of historic barns in NZ! Too much repair work. What is your favourite hotel in Auckland?

[Christine]

Good shot

[Al Bailey]

Lovely shot of the barn ....... :)

[Kate Carling]

Great photo. I wouldn't want to mow that patch of grass :0)

[Rick Schies]

It would be a shame to see these structures deteriorate beyond repair. They possess so much charm

[Sue Wilde]

This is a fabulous shot though

[Dianne]

But this side too has character - well discovered and shot!

[Andrea]

Now we have Sky TV given to us by Wayne's brother, we like watching Escape to the Country. Surprised at what people take on 😊

[Pat Knowles]

@andreajoy I love Escape to the country Andrea....Sky TV, how generous people are .....good on Wayne's brother!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Only been to one so no experience maggiemae but it's Langhams. You can get some good deals there. We stayed there NY 2013.

[Gillian]

A fabulous scene just calling out for a photographer to come along!

[Phil Howcroft]

it is a big contrast, but it is a fab shot

[Diana Moss]

A lovely rustic scene

[Vicki Dixon]

I like this side of the barn! great personality to it