Hatchlands House
Surrey and Sussex purplecooers, Blossom, Faith and I met up at a National Trust Property in Surrey called Hatchlands.
It was a beautiful sunny, hot day.
I arrived a little early but it wasn't long before I spotted Faith's car drive into the car park.
Faith and I walked to the entrance and soon we saw someone with a pony tail getting out of her car, we thought that must be Blossom, she spotted us and came over. Brief introductions and soon we were all chatting away as if we'd been friends for a long time. Funny how the virtual world and real world merge and collide.
We set off across the park towards the Bluebell wood, the man at the entrance told us the Bluebells were past their best but still worth a visit.
Both Faith and Blossom have far superior cameras to me so i'm sure their photos will be much clearer.
But we found the Bluebells and they carpetted the woods in a glorious hue of blue, it is difficult to show the beauty in a photo but I'll try.
Through the bluebell wood we headed out on the Long Walk, I had the map, i thought that route took us back to the house quite quickly but after walking for half an hour Faith and Blossom met another couple who informed them we were still over half an hour away from house. Ekk! I had been reading the map the wrong way up! Hopeless or what. Sorry Head mistress but you won't be wanting me to lead the Orienteering group this year will you?? We were passed the point of no return, so had to carry on!
Mind you glad we did , we found an interesting fairy ring of mushrooms and some wood carvings of Toadstools , a Throne and an interesting tree trunk!
We eventually arrived back at the house with aching and hungry but fully energised from our enjoyable walk.
We shared a pleasant lunch in the restaurant court yard but service was rather slow which marred the occasion.
All in all a lovely day. Thanks to Faith and Blossom for coming and making it such a pleasure.
15 comments:
What a lovely day for a walk and in great company. Lots of questions now Had you met before? was it as easy after the initial introductions just to feel sooo comfy as with us lot up here?
One day we'll all get together xx
Hurrah for purple coo xxxxxxx
Waving furiously at Blossom and Faith . . . .coooooooeeeeeeee . . .
Um no Muddie - you are excused for life from leading the orientation group . . . sigh . . .
Glad you arrived safely at the tea rooms and had such lovely weather for your walk.
That sounds such a nice day. Lovely to meet up, and enjoy bluebells!
Ahh you didnt mention all the stuff we bought in the shop! I bought jelly babies and little lavender and orange oil massage soothing roller ball things to put on the temples. Pleased with my standing up photo you took - my thighs look thin! Ha Ha. Thanks for a lovely suggestion for a walk Muddie, we must go next year and it was super to meet Blossom.
Bodran, Muddie and I had met once before but neither of us had met Blossom and yes I didnt feel anything strained between the 3 of us It was all very easy.
It is so much fun to read about these "meetings" and how easily everyone gets chatting, walking, eating ....
Beautiful pictures of the woods and the friends.
xo
And I bought a card for my friend's birthday, a massage aromatherapy rooler and a bluebell scented br of soap, which I ended up giving to my friend who is in hospital
What a beautiful house. It's so lovely to meet fellow cooers, putting a face to the blog name. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves.
CJ xx
lovely day you had for it too.
Sounsd like a splendid day and you all soudn as if you got on very well!
Sounds and looks like it all went really well.
We really did have a lovely time, I was unsure at first whether meeting people I had preconceived ideas about would be a mistake, but no you were both every bit as nice as I hoped you would be. No spell broken just friends made.
Love Blossom
Hi Muddie,
So pleased the day went well for you all and that the sun shone and you got see the Bluebells.
Lovely photo's Muddie.
Camilla.xx
You lucky girls! Bluebells, purplecooers AND lunch?
jxx
Hi Muddie - sounds like you had a great day and the photos are great!x
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