A large Trough. by ladymagpie

A large Trough.

I was listening to the weather forecast this morning on the TV and they said that there was a large trough moving in from the west. At first I thought it's typical of the weather what those Americans send across the Atlantic to us.

I then had a second thought, we don't need a large trough as we already had one, so I went out this morning to photograph it as proof.

This one stands right beside a very busy roundabout and I had to take my life in my hands to get a picture. Surprisingly this place is called the Horse Trough Roundabout and the item has stood here since 1914. Of course when it was first placed here it was for horses and dogs and was presented by the people of Stonehouse, the town just along the road. It's lovely that it always has a wonderful display of flowers these days.

I suppose those Americans will be sending over there snow next, we don't want it, honest.
This is beautiful, and such fantastic history! An instant fav!
March 3rd, 2015  
How interesting and unusual, and the flowers are beautiful!
March 3rd, 2015  
Nice shot of this interesting object....... very funny write up again too.
March 3rd, 2015  
A very interesting capture and, as always, I loved the commentary. But are you sure I can't send you some ice and snow that we are expecting tomorrow night? I don't want you to think I'm being selfish!
March 3rd, 2015  
@fjmom @congaree @dizzyd Thank you for your comments and FAV as usual I do like to read them.

@linnypinny I can I tell you where you can put your ice and snow, better not it wouldn't be lady like. I'm Mrs Grumpy as for the third day running the heating and hot water is not working properly. The third Engineer has told me I need a new water loop in the boiler - I told them that 3 days ago. And of course he didn't have one on the van, so different Engineer No. 4 is coming tomorrow.
March 3rd, 2015  
Bep
A trough like this would perfectly fit in my garden. As far as engineers are concerned I hope No.4 will be successful in solving your problems!
March 3rd, 2015  
Smashing picture whatever
March 3rd, 2015  
Lovely idea to fill the trough with spring flowers! Yes, keep the snow over there!!
March 3rd, 2015  
LOL I'm still giggling, imaging your horse trough sailing overhead having crossed the Atlantic!
March 3rd, 2015  
Great storytelling to bring the shot to life
March 3rd, 2015  
You are an absolute "Hoot". I do love your story and picture!!
March 3rd, 2015  
Love your story :) And this trough is the only type you want to see!
March 3rd, 2015  
I do like these street horse troughs in our towns and villages. I suppose they were the service stations of the past...but not and imported american idea!
March 3rd, 2015  
@ladymagpie Good Heavens - these engineers are taking up permanent residence at your home! hope it is all sorted out tomorrow!
March 4th, 2015  
Lovely shot and great story about the Tough. FAV
March 4th, 2015  
Lovely daffodils blooming!
March 4th, 2015  
Interesting history. Blowing fans your direction - get your snow shovel ready.
March 4th, 2015  
hehe great story to go with this shot!
March 4th, 2015  
I like this. I have one near where I live. Fav.
March 4th, 2015  
Lovely trough!
March 4th, 2015  
Great textures and super plants. Fav.
March 5th, 2015  
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