Another load of washing needed to go on the line, so I headed into the garden. And that's when it happened. The bench, it called my name. And in a sweet siren song it summoned me "Come, sit a while, it's been too long". And it had, so I sat and then I lay down and then I brought my new book to look at.
And half an hour on the bench passed, and then a little more. But it was time very well spent. Pip says in her introduction 'Making is one of life's great joys' and I couldn't agree more, but some days just sitting is good enough.
Bench too rain sodden over here for sitting, let alone lying!
Posted by: magsmcc | 21 September 2009 at 14:53
Looks as though you had a nice little break, it's always fun to sit down with a new book, especially a crafty one.
Posted by: Jennifer | 21 September 2009 at 15:16
I could do with half an hour curled up on a bench reading a book. Hmm, maybe I can fit it in Weds. How is it that I'm busier now that the kids are back to school / preschool?
Posted by: UK lass in US | 21 September 2009 at 16:22
I've been reading your blog for a while, but had to come out of lurking when I saw this photo. I LIVE on my bench swing when the weather here in south Florida is more favorable and have many photos just like this one: http://pollywogcreek.blogspot.com/2008/01/swing.html
Blessings,
Patricia
Posted by: Patricia (Pollywog Creek) | 21 September 2009 at 16:40
I have exactly the same "putting out the washing" shoes!
Posted by: lucy | 21 September 2009 at 16:54
After a day of running around sorting out the MOTs for both cars, repairs, ironing, school run etc, this was like a breath of fresh air. Once I've got tea on the go, I am going to sit down. I really am.
Posted by: dottycookie | 21 September 2009 at 17:17
Eeek. I think my comment just disappeared. What I was trying to say was thank you for the heads up! I remember seeing this book ages ago online before it was available in the UK and thinking how lovely... K x
Posted by: kristina | 21 September 2009 at 18:38
It must be warmer and drier where you are.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 21 September 2009 at 19:54
So this is bench monday as well...double whammy! Another book for the wish list.
Posted by: Pebbledash | 21 September 2009 at 20:38
Now, that is quality time well spent. You have a very wise bench in your garden.
Posted by: Julie | 21 September 2009 at 21:49
The sofa and I are on first name terms - but the bench in the garden is too close to work That Needs To Be Done (e.g. weeding) so our relationship is a bit more strained.
Posted by: Alice C | 22 September 2009 at 07:19
I'm so glad I don't have a comfortable bench in my garden...
(and I still have to plan the bulbs we bought the other day! so the guilt would have been too much.)
Isn't that book great? Perfect ideas for presents... me thinks.
Posted by: monica | 22 September 2009 at 08:40
What a nice thing to do - sometimes we forget how good it is to sit down and have a ponder.
Posted by: little pink room | 22 September 2009 at 09:46
Bench sitting and book reading seem like 2 very worth while activites to me.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | 22 September 2009 at 09:53
What was life like before Crocs?!?!
Hope you enjoyed every minute. x
Posted by: PinkCat | 22 September 2009 at 12:07
Oooh! I bought that book too! It's lovely!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 22 September 2009 at 20:47
oh ali! another lovely book introduction...it's a dangerous game when i visit this space sometimes! i am tip-toeing over to amazon now...
Posted by: kelly | 23 September 2009 at 12:05