A good hedge.. by maggiemae

A good hedge..

I normally post in the NZ morning but owing to an upcoming trip, my time will be taken up with trying to remember what I have forgotten!
An example of a well groomed hedge. I had just fallen off my bike - the front wheel went into the gutter and Ruby said, - what ho - I'm going to lie down! Of course I did too. No damage except to my pride and a skewed handlebar.

This trip involves a remote area of NZ and one we have never explored. Can only be accessed by boat and helicopter. No wifi and no cell coverage so will look forward to getting back online when we return in a week.
Three good things:
1. Meeting up with friends for this trip who used the bus to come down to our town!
2. Our GPS will come in handy for Manapouri as its not straight forward.
3. One of the trip's destination is Dusky Sound which "sounds" like a good place for a photograph!
Dusky Sound is a fantastic trip ... enjoy and look forward to your photo' s.. I too will be out of touch for 365 .. no wifi for us as well .. but we at the other end of the country.,. boat access only as well..
August 19th, 2016  
Can I come too? Lol! Your trip sounds amazing! Have a wonderful time in all that peace and quiet! Hope you didn't injure yourself when Ruby threw,you off! Take care!
August 19th, 2016  
@pamknowler No, just a bump on my shin, thanks Pam! Hope to share this trip's beauty!
August 19th, 2016  
@julzmaioro So up north to the Cape - there's wifi there if you know where to look!
August 19th, 2016  
Love the delicate colours. Look forward to your trip images.
August 19th, 2016  
@maggiemae Not that far ... an uninhabited Island in the Gulf..
August 19th, 2016  
I hope no one is looking at you.
August 19th, 2016  
Glad you're OK and hope Ruby is sorted. Have a great trip it sounds exciting.
August 19th, 2016  
Poor Ruby, enjoy your escape from the rat race.
August 19th, 2016  
I am excited and anxious to see shots from your upcoming trip. Sorry for your fall but it's ok since you are ok. Love your capture and composition. That hedge looks quite high.
August 19th, 2016  
Enjoy. Your trip sounds marvellous!
August 19th, 2016  
Whoa I that feeling only too well. Take care🚴🤕
August 19th, 2016  
@julzmaioro Ah... you mean near Little Barrier?
August 19th, 2016  
@thistle No, not yet Joyce - she 's got a permanent skewed look on life!
August 19th, 2016  
@jaffacakes Lets hope their are really no rats, though, Julie! They used to climb on to boats in the old ages!
August 19th, 2016  
@andreajoy I'm always pleased, Andrea that when I do fall down, I break nothing - even though I am diagnosed with osteoporosis!
August 19th, 2016  
@yaorenliu Well that was something I worried about, Yao - I would hate for anyone to stop and say, - are you OK?
August 19th, 2016  
Ooh dear, glad you are OK and no great injury except for your pride -- hope no one was looking !!!!
Have a wonderful trip ,and I shall look forward to see your photos on your return home !
August 19th, 2016  
incredible colors!
August 19th, 2016  
I am glad you are okay. Your trip sounds wonderful! The POV of the image is lovely; it makes me want to see what is up the road.
August 19th, 2016  
A memorable shot. Fav
August 19th, 2016  
@evalieutionspics Its actually up a private driveway, Lockarec! I wish it was my driveway!
August 19th, 2016  
Nice colours
August 19th, 2016  
enjoy your trip.
August 19th, 2016  
Lovely shot and colours Maggie.
August 19th, 2016  
Great shot, colors...glad you are okay after your spill...
August 19th, 2016  
Oooh no, not good to fall off a bike! Glad you're ok.
August 19th, 2016  
Lucky you didn't get hurt and I do hope Ruby recovers too. Wow Dusky Sound - enjoy. I might be offline for the next 4 days as we are off to Denmark by ferry through Fredericton to Aarhus - the 2nd largest city in Denmark apparently.
August 19th, 2016  
I meant Frederickshavn. Dont you just love predictive typing!
August 19th, 2016  
Stay safe, love that bike and yes a great hedge!!
August 19th, 2016  
Hope you did not hurt yourself to badly.
August 19th, 2016  
@kiwinanna You will probably get wifi on the ferry! They all seem to nowadays but not where we are going! Have fun!
August 19th, 2016  
Glad you are okay and looking forward to seeing you images when you return...safe travels!
August 19th, 2016  
Pleased to hear you are OK after your little mishap. Great shot, bet a hedge like this takes a lot of upkeep.
August 19th, 2016  
Nice lines; glad you are okay; Dusky Sound is a beautiful place, Gail & I were there on a cruise ship, my photos of it are on flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/hjbenson/albums/72157634271906106
August 19th, 2016  
Nice hedge row.
August 19th, 2016  
Very nice
August 20th, 2016  
It seems I am forever saying bon Voyage to you. Glad you weren't hurt or Ruby either. I didn't know she was an Indian too
August 20th, 2016  
Dusky Sound after a dusting in this lane sounds like a good plan! Have a wonderful trip (which I'm sure you will). It sounds like an amazing adventure! Will look forward to the pictures. This is a nice shot as well.
August 20th, 2016  
Have a great time while away! Nice posting today of 'home' which is perfect as you get ready to leave.
August 20th, 2016  
Cool image have a wonderful time look forward to seeing your photos on return
August 20th, 2016  
@hjbenson Great photos Harry! I can see we have a lot to look forward to!
August 20th, 2016  
That's a hedge!? Looks like an algae covered cement wall!
August 20th, 2016  
@aikimomm Well thats a new idea! Shows how well the hedge is cut!
August 20th, 2016  
I'm going to have to go & get the map out again! Nice solid hedge there, Harry is thinking hedge at the moment so we can get it planted before next door move in. Someone diwn the road gave him three Leylandii which I hate! I told him he needs to trim twice a year but he's adamant that he's going to get more & plant a thick hedge for privacy same as the chap down the road! On his own head be it! Enjoy your holiday! Great to see Ruby & you in one piece!
August 20th, 2016  
Glad your fall wasn't a serious one.
I thought Ruby was the dog and was looking for her in the picture.
August 21st, 2016  
Great leading lines, and nice to catch a glimpse of Ruby. Sorry she made you tumble though. That wasn't so nice.
August 24th, 2016  
P.S. I agree with Phoebe's comment. That was my firsy impression too before reading the commentary.
August 24th, 2016  
I was just saying this morning to hubby, I wish I still had my bike. we were walking down Lake Shore and saw a few bikers. he gave both our bikes away, afraid I might fall and hurt myself. I told him, I might be 81 but I'm not old. he was willing to get me a new one. I declined.
Just glad you're ok and got back on the horse so to speak. nice warm colors make the hedge look beautiful.
August 25th, 2016  
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