It’s not quite the Wall from Game of Throne’s. It’s hardly Hadrians Wall, the stuff of history. But it’s our barrier. Our symbolic wall. Marking the edge of our current world.
Yes it’s got nettles growing against it. Even on our side. Ok it was too cold for the Game of Thrones Wall to have nettles but Hadrians Wall has some stinging beauties lurking next to it these days as well…And that’s a World Heritage Site.
“Dad our world is pretty small but it does seem to have its fair share of weeds and nettles.”
Well not that many.
“Dad it took us three days to find my football when it went into hedge. The language I learnt when you had to retrieve the ball from the bush. Apparently you got stung a quite few times .”
Yes quite a few times. It’s not big or clever to use bad language. But in my defence we back onto farmland. It’s a haven for weeds. Our fence does feel like a not so big wall trying to keep out the marauders.
“That feeling we got when we visited Hadrians Wall last year. I can remember the date. 15th August. When we imagined what it must have been like for those Roman centurions stood on the wall. Hadrian came to Britain and ordered that the Wall was to built in 122AD. It took 6 years to build and stretched from sea to sea. It was 80 miles long.”
Its definitely an epic wall.
“Our farm fence is not 80 miles long. Maybe 20 paces long. It certainly doesn’t keep out the weeds. But at least it keeps the world out. So it does it’s job.”
Yes it really does. It allows a space for an Aspergers mind to flourish. A place to breathe and feel safe. So yes it’s an epic wall. A wall to be so thankful for.
Great post and gorgeous wall. Thanks for the photos.
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Thank you so much.
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Looks a lovely spot in the world.
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It is.
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Lovely post – great photos, really looking forward to hiking up north again soon 🌿
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So hope you do.
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I hope nothing happens to that wall! Son needs a bit of outside that feels safe!
He is learning French…how are his insults??🤣🤣🤣 ya know, just in case crusaders come by😉
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He can summon up his inner Monty Python when the need arrives. x
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It is indeed your safety net.
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It is
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Nice post and it sure does do its job and that is the main thing right now for you son .
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That’s why is so important
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I know.
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🙏
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That is a very meaningful fence. I like it 🙂
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It really is. x
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Nicely put together
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Thank you sir.
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Love it! Thanks for the pictures!
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Thanks
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I love all of your photos. Yep, worth it. ☺ Enjoy your views. They are lovely.
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Thank you. x
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Such beautiful scenery!!!
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We are lucky.
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I love watching Escape To The Country and seeing people unhappy with $300k views that would cost $30M here!
I also enjoy the name Shropshire. I don’t know why but my brain thinks it’s a super funny word.
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Never been to Shropshire. It’s expensive compared to here.
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Still chuckled at the name!
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We have a village around here called Wetwang….
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LOL!!
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I like your wall. It’s comfort and freedom all in the same place.
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It really is.
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Wow, what a wall indeed, Gary. 80 miles, stunning! Btw. you are having a gorgeous view from your own epic wall!
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Yes it’s a really nice view. It was the reason we bought the little bungalow. x
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These times are definitely hard for you and your son but what a blessing that you have that place.
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It really is a blessing. So many don’t have that. How is your wonderful home.
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It is wonderful over here. We are having a summer day today and I am sitting on the patio right now, enjoying everything!
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I am so pleased. The view will be stunning.
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I appreciate it so much😊
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Here the weather breaks tonight. Then it’s cool, windy and showers for quite a while. So hope the good weather sticks with you.
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It will until tomorrow… on Thursday we are having another school weekend starting. This time outdoor and the weather is going down dramatically… oh, well!
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I remember being told that smiles chase the rain away.
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That’s a fantastic motivation to keep smiling… hehe! I will do my best, Gary, please help me 😊😊😊😊😊😊
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I will do the Yorkshire weather dance to attract the bad weather to here and give you a nice weekend. The garden needs it. But I will certainly smile as well. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
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Wow, what a selfless person you are, Gary! Thank you from my heart 😁
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I’m still singing Brotherhood of Man. I imagine if you had used an Alvin and the Chipmunks song. I could have been out in a straight jacket for singing like Alvin.
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OMG 😱Although those Chipmunk voices are driving me nuts it sounds intriguing to hearing you singing like it 😂
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Think I would end up giving myself a hernia… x
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Oh… I promise, I will never post such a song… lol
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So beautiful and peaceful. What a perfect view with a cup of coffee or tea.😊
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It really is.
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😊
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🙏
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Totally gorgeous photos … beautiful countryside 😊
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We are so lucky.
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You are.
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Thanks x
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Tree pose
R14
L22
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I blame it on the heat
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Defo the heat …
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Or the wobbly floor
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Heat and wobbly floor … bad combo!
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At my end I would add my wobbly bottom as well.
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Big wobbly bums are not helpful. But after all this yoga we won’t have them anymore will we?
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I find mine is most useful for things like ballet.
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Swan lake ….
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Odette…..
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You do have some really stunning views
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We are lucky.
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