tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post8618262598114254589..comments2024-03-26T16:59:23.236+00:00Comments on Ragged Robin's Nature Notes: Geology in a Town Centre and Exploring Somewhere NewRagged Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-27143279664209937812012-09-13T20:46:43.085+01:002012-09-13T20:46:43.085+01:00Toffeeapple - Many thanks for your lovely comment....Toffeeapple - Many thanks for your lovely comment.<br /><br />To be fair I did have a leaflet re: the geology as some of the stones I would have missed!<br /><br />I thought the memorial sculptures were rather moving too.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-37216539725594663232012-09-13T18:47:29.591+01:002012-09-13T18:47:29.591+01:00Your blog is always so interesting. I can't t...Your blog is always so interesting. I can't think of a single place here where the stones are interesting.<br /><br />Your woodland looks lovely and it is good to hear about the revival of the butterflies.<br /><br />The memorial sculptures are very emotive aren't they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-46735433780189473322012-09-05T16:47:25.906+01:002012-09-05T16:47:25.906+01:00Shy Songbird - Hi Jan - thanks so much for your lo...Shy Songbird - Hi Jan - thanks so much for your lovely comment :)<br /><br />I liked the war memorial sculptures too - I seem to remember the memorial was renovated recently. Some of the photos turned out better than others depending on the light!<br /><br />I was hoping we might go back to Upton House recently as Brian was on holiday for a week but we did the Caterham 7 day instead and Caterham was based up in Leicestershire and you are only allowed so many "free" miles. The Hornton stone did remind me of Cotswold stone - really should know the difference between the Cotswold stones - will do a bit of research!!<br /><br />I thought the flower displays were rather stunning visually (although sadly as so often with these type of displays I suspect they might not be over attractive to pollinators!) - as you say they must take an awful lot of looking after!!<br /><br />Had a smile at your last paragraph :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-43981797344734288472012-09-05T14:50:35.120+01:002012-09-05T14:50:35.120+01:00Hi Caroline :-) A very interesting post as always ...Hi Caroline :-) A very interesting post as always with lovely photos too. I know next to nothing about geology but can see that it could be a fascinating subject.<br /><br />I thought the war memorial sculptures were very poignant, I do love sculpture of all types. I particularly liked the modern 'family outing', I thought that was beautiful! The Hornton stone brought me up short! You're close to home again with mention of Hornton and Edgehill ;-)<br /><br />Those floral displays are beautiful! I always wonder how often they dead head them, the ones you saw must be done pretty often to keep them looking that good I would think.<br /><br />Your new reserve looks like a lovely place to visit, I shall look forward to you going again eventually. I had to laugh regarding the Robins :-) When a birder says they have seen three or four of a certain bird as they walk around their patch I often wonder if it is actually the same bird each time :-)<br />ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-26735572379620788122012-09-05T00:02:19.816+01:002012-09-05T00:02:19.816+01:00Bovey Belle - Thanks so much for your comment! Fa...Bovey Belle - Thanks so much for your comment! Fascinating to hear about your Trilobite relations in Llandeilo flags :) Must admit Trilobites themselves are my favourite organisms of all time! Have quite a collection of fossils:) <br /><br />So glad you liked the wood - I like Fungi spotting but even using my new id guides, my id skills are poor and I would never pick any to eat!! But I am always amazed by all the different varieties you can find. I find slime moulds fascinating and apparently they can be found in the wood mentioned in the blog.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-20203377543163559392012-09-04T15:06:08.863+01:002012-09-04T15:06:08.863+01:00I have been showing people some 5 million year old...I have been showing people some 5 million year old Trilobite relations in Llandeilo flags this morning! I had a lovely chat about Geology with one lady, but believe me, she knew more than I did!<br /><br />It just shows what you can see when you look.<br /><br />Loved the woodland too - and I love Fungi spotting too, though my husband has always thought it a strange interest to have!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.com