New Awning by maggiemae

New Awning

Talking about a mad woman’s underpants (in my last posting)- this was the finished result! The sun shade tarpaulin was stretched nicely over the deck with equal pressure. Good on ya, John! I made another hanging plant to this scene and a couple of pots of flowers Its a shame that we see our next door neighbour’s old garage which is falling down over there behind the neatly cut hedge but I forgive her - she often cuts this hedge herself so beautifully!

One of my difficulties with 365 is when one or several friends post a series - maybe up to 10 different photos at one time sometimes every day. I’m afraid I want to see what others have produced and ignore all the series of photos which could be a shame!

Three Good Things:

1. Reading Boris Johnson’s The Churchill Factor . Absorbing as well as startling!
2. Corn is making the market now and its tender, flavoursome and so moreish
3. Mint added to our potatoes bought at the Farmer’s Market and named as Highlander Potatoes.
Thiis is a rugby team in NZ and we were confused. However the potatoes were red - does that mean native? — new, does that mean new talent? - and good with mint - does that mean they get vim and verve - I’m still talking about our Rugby Team in Otago known as the Highlanders!
This looks very inviting and pleasant, the over all tones are very pleasing too. I can definitely see myself enjoying a cup of hot tea there.
January 13th, 2016  
What a lovely setting, Maggiemae. I would happily join you there for a cuppa... or two. ;-)
January 13th, 2016  
It looks like such a relaxing place! the awning must do a fabulous job of keeping the heat and sun off of you while socilaize on the verandah!

corn sound divine! Potatoes and Mint? not so much although i like both just not sure I would like them together! Rugby...? Can't follow that bit at all! ;~}
January 13th, 2016  
I would have to live outside under this awning all summer! Very inviting and your flowers are very pretty too.
January 13th, 2016  
@grammyn Just ignore my ramblings Katy - tend to follow a thought without thought! New potatoes with a bit of mint thrown in the pot are just divine!
January 13th, 2016  
This looks a lovely place to sit and relax. I always put some fresh mint in with new potatoes as they are cooking.
January 13th, 2016  
We haven't had much of a winter until recently. Not that I am complaining mind you. But just after three days of getting snow your backyard looks so invitingly warm!
January 13th, 2016  
Jo
How lovely and inviting your deck looks, it's cold here and I can't what for spring.
January 13th, 2016  
@jo13 Nice to give those in the North, something to look forward to! This deck faces north which is good but our prevailing wind is north east and generally quite cold!
January 13th, 2016  
@skipt07 The situation will be reversed all too soon, Skip!
January 13th, 2016  
A very fresh feel to this shot.
January 13th, 2016  
Very smart & im afraid I boycott mass uploads as well!
January 13th, 2016  
Wonderful place to sit down and relax
January 13th, 2016  
Your awning and patio deck look awesome! All very neat and I don't even mind the garage!
January 13th, 2016  
@busylady At least its not an office building, Judith!
January 13th, 2016  
Such an inviting and pretty space!
January 13th, 2016  
I love your garden ..... looks like a great place to chill out in. :)
January 13th, 2016  
@willowdragon "Chill' might be the word, Al! There is often a cold North Easterly breeze that blows right in here!
January 13th, 2016  
Nice, enjoy!!
January 13th, 2016  
Bep
Very inviting. Love your garden.
January 13th, 2016  
I do love your garden and potted plants Maggiemae , and now a delightful shaded spot to sit and survey the garden !
January 13th, 2016  
Absolutely lovely image - would love to come and stay a while! I can just picture myself reading a book on your deck. :)
January 13th, 2016  
Looks like a gorgeous place to enjoy
January 13th, 2016  
Bright and beautiful - I see drinks and much chatter going on here, but its a shame the maid didn't come out with the meal when you got hungry.
January 13th, 2016  
I love these sail awnings in NZ, we don't have them here but they look fresh shady & modern. Your garden looks so beautiful & a great place to relax & spend time reading . I know what you mean about lots of photos & I do tend to only comment on one of them if I am short of time. That's the reason that I only post one at a time unless I have a particularly one I want to post.
January 13th, 2016  
@ishutter The door's open Kim!
January 14th, 2016  
@happypat Same here, Pat! I comment on the top one then I find its the same person all the way down the page- sigh!
January 14th, 2016  
@jaffacakes Yes, I really must review her terms of contract, Geraldine!
January 14th, 2016  
This is a lovely shot of your garden - I even like the old shed in the background! It makes yours look so much better! LOL
January 14th, 2016  
A neat photo of this relaxing outside area...love the hanging plants.
January 14th, 2016  
This is very inviting!
January 14th, 2016  
Such a lovely porch and awning- looks like a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the day. And in this shot the garage doesn't look to bad- at least it's yellow!
January 14th, 2016  
LOL!
January 14th, 2016  
That is so cool
January 14th, 2016  
Looks lovely... I bet you enjoy it immensely when the temp is right? So much colour, I would be happy there.
January 14th, 2016  
What a beautiful awning and place to share some time outside and a drink or two, or a picnic or just to be with nature!! Our deck is open and we only share in the evening when the sun has passed over and gone down! LOL Awesome in the Spring, but a booger in the Summer!! Love your floors and the polka dot cushions!!
January 14th, 2016  
@cashew We get a cold north-easterly breeze on here most of the time so look forward to when the temperature gets up to 25deg! Not often, unfortunately!
January 14th, 2016  
looks like a lovely spot to chill out
January 14th, 2016  
This look peaceful and inviting. Here one could sit for long hours...reading a book?
January 14th, 2016  
This looks very pleasant and inviting.
January 14th, 2016  
Unless they are good, I just use my scroll.
January 14th, 2016  
what a great garden full of colors!
January 14th, 2016  
What a beautiful back yard
January 14th, 2016  
Lovely shot, such a colourful garden
January 14th, 2016  
Many hours of enjoyment to come.
January 14th, 2016  
Ooooh, I'd love to sit there a while with a good book and a glass of something refreshing! Looks fabulous!
January 14th, 2016  
@jackie8 Remind me to do that tomorrow, Jackie when its a bit warmer than today and far warmer than yesterday!
January 14th, 2016  
@sdutoit I can handle half an hour here with a book, Sylvia then I remember something I had to do!
January 14th, 2016  
A great spot to relax
January 14th, 2016  
so domestic.
January 14th, 2016  
What a nice inviting place to relax
January 14th, 2016  
that looks like a much needed addition.
January 14th, 2016  
I could sit there and enjoy life! Brilliant colors.
January 14th, 2016  
Wonderful place to sit and enjoy
January 14th, 2016  
Beautiful, love the downspouts, and the decking floor!! very unique!
January 14th, 2016  
What a lovely awning, I fancy having one like that over my patio. Nice capture.
January 14th, 2016  
You got me confused with your last of the Good Things. A lovely awning for some summer fun on the back patio. We have one which we leave there throughout the year.
January 14th, 2016  
Beautiful.
January 14th, 2016  
Beautiful...Fav
January 14th, 2016  
@sangwann You will have to excuse my wanderings, Dione - sometimes they never go anywhere!
January 14th, 2016  
@brillomick The decking is made out of plastic, Mickey - recycled milk cartons and sawdust!
January 14th, 2016  
your lovely processing makes the neighbor's shed look quaint & "cottagey" and I do love the way you share your wandering thoughts and your warm approach to life MaggieMae!
January 14th, 2016  
@ltodd thank you for those kind words, Lyn! Makes me feel good!
January 14th, 2016  
smashing garden
January 14th, 2016  
@philcameron59 Good word, Phil - we like it too!
January 14th, 2016  
Great shot looks like a lovely relaxing place :)
January 14th, 2016  
This is a really delightfully happy capture. So inviting and full of life an color. I would love sit there and have a glass of lemonade and just enjoy the view.
January 15th, 2016  
This is so charming and pretty and welcoming, Maggiemae, and different from what gardens and patios around here look like just now. I love the mellow colours too. Fav for me. I also have difficulties when someone I follow suddenly posts a lot of pictures at once. When that happens I sometimes just pick and choose a few to comment on, because I simply don't have time for all of them.
January 15th, 2016  
Now that's a welcoming place that says, come in and linger awhile . . .
January 16th, 2016  
@jyokota thank you Ms J - unfortunately there are only a few people that know what the word linger means!
January 16th, 2016  
@maggiemae -- and then there are some of us who would over-linger and indulge in every cup of tea offered.
January 16th, 2016  
This looks the perfect spot for a linger.
January 24th, 2016  
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