A lovely reminder…

A local legend is Jack Benson & his stories & rhymes still live on in the local Focus magazine that Harry will be delivering this week.
This lovely garden which is full of salads, vegetables & herbs belongs the the Cartford Inn where above the bar inscribed into the oak beam are the immortal words ‘Where Patty met Jack’

Three good things:
1. I’ve been painting skirting boards & doors for the last couple of days before the bedroom carpets arrive on Monday morning.
2. Thankfully only two rooms with skirting boards….I wouldn’t like to do any more…
3. Garden kneelers!

[Dianne]

Jack sounds like he was a great entertainer with his stories that are still being used. You have been busy - no wonder your garden kneeler was in use!

[Bep]

What a lovely shot!

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Barbara Paquette]

Hope you finished your painting…getting so close!

[Hazel]

A beautiful scene!

[Pat Knowles]

@dide @gijsje @joansmor @bkp @quietpurplehaze

Thank you, I’m so stiff tonight…using kneeling muscles I never knew I had!!

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Sarah Bremner]

So good to remember local characters. Fantastic to be almost at the carpet stage.

[Maggiemae]

You would have a strong back to do this low painting work. Up and down all the time! I wonder who Patty was. Jack's memory lives on!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely plaque in remembrance of Jack , graced by the colourful flowers ! Ooh Pat -- you are a busy girl - but it will be all worth while ! and all in readiness for the carpet !

[Babs]

He sounds like a really interesting chap.

I was tasked with the job of painting skirting boards when we decorated our house. Not a job I enjoyed, decided then and there I couldn't come back as a nun in my next life, ha ha all that kneeling.

[Peggy Sirk]

Sounds like Jack was a talented, charismatic, and well loved fellow. Lovely shot! So much work to do before the big move in day. I know you will be so glad to have all in place and be settled in your beautiful new home!

[Jane Pittenger]

Nicely composed

[julia]

He sounds a real character and goodhis stories are stiil being told..
Pleased you don't have to be down on your knee's for too much ..

[Pat Knowles]

@onewing I’m so stiff now, just thankful there are no more to paint, the rest are tile! Too old for such carry on!!!🤣🤣

[Pat Knowles]

@julzmaioro No I’ve finished now thank goodness! Still some doors to finish, just last coat as they are already painted. Our is inter is ill so can’t get anyone at short notice! Going to treat myself to a fab bar stool I’ve seen with money saved! 🤣❤️❤️

[Pat Knowles]

@peggysirk We can’t wait Peggy, been out of a proper home now for ten months so really ready!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Patty is his wife maggie! They met in the Cartford Inn a long time ago of course when it was just a basic pub. You’re so right about the getting up & down!

[Pat Knowles]

@beryl Yes busy but glad to be at this stage Beryl.. it’s spurring me on now but I’m fed up painting! One thing I know I will never have to paint another thing… I have done loads in my time…

[Pat Knowles]

@sarah19 Indeed it is Sallie!

[Pat Knowles]

@bkbinthecity @jgpittenger
Thank you both.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful image. Looks so fresh and peaceful.

[Lynda McG]

Lovely image and story - I must look him up! Fav

[Judith Johnson]

What a lovely way to remember a great man. Well done on the skirting boards Pat, not an easy job as we get older!

[carol white]

A lovely composition.I can't do skirting boards now, I'd never get up again

[Judith Greenwood]

I’ve been doing woodwork and made a complete hash of the skirtings - had to do an extra coat this morning while the light was better!