Rocking Your World Friday - 32nd of 2020

Good morning lovely people tis Friday time for 

So what positive moments, silver linings and happy times have occurred over the last 7 days 

Well on Saturday we had our first venture to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, as most of you know it is one of my most favourite of places, but as a registered charity that really struggles to balance the books and relies heavily on its food places around the site and its shop you can imagine that the toll due to the pandemic has been great added to which it is classed as a museum so needed the green light from the government to reopen as a museum.

We were there bright and early, they like everywhere else have set up a booking system which worked like a dream and before we knew it, we were heading off down through the sheep field towards the cascade bridge, the cool refreshing breeze made me feel a little giddy to be out with my soulmate enjoying time outside walking hand in hand.

So this was the fabulous view we enjoyed on our way down, on what was Yorkshire day

I managed to grab a selfie (to prove we were there again in the wide open space)

We saw the Sean Scully piece at the bottom of the valley with the Damian Hirst sculpture in the background.

The breeze off the water was beautiful as we headed off into the wooded area past the well 

And the shaded dark waters

Up the 71 David Nash steps before walking along the top past the Andy Goldworthy hanging tree sculptures and the maize field enjoying the glorious sunshine

We past the old man on the hillside and the highland cows before heading down the field and left towards the boat house sculpture

Back towards the bridge and up towards Sophie Ryder's hare next to the Camelia house. 

She looks fabulous from a distance

But even better close up

We then queued at the learning centre for a cup of tea, a cold drink and we shared a sandwich and a flapjack as we hadn't had breakfast. 

I was surprised to see the Underground gallery open, but they'd worked a one way system that worked and although we'd seen the display before it was still brilliant to be in among the artwork. 

I still find the crocheted pieces mesmerising

Overall a brilliant trip out to one of my favourite places which I subsequently recorded as a poem (scroll on past if you aren't fussed)  

We set off hand in hand
Heading down towards the gated bridge
The bracing breeze dances across the water
Warm air beats our ears with taunts of summer

Churned shimmering waters contrast the blue skies
Wildflowers decorate the bank sides
Old poets would know their names
in swathes of purple and yellow yet I know them not

The air is fresh and freeing
Mr Nash ascends seventy-one in number
The bench uppermost a welcome place to stop
Views of the lake smothered by natures green foliage

Tree roots exposed criss cross our path
Some are not what they seem
A hint of bronze the only giveaway
Maize fields frame Mr Goldsworthy's hanging trees

The old man gazing out on this Yorkshire day
We delve into the wooded glade
A circular build with no door
Dazzles our imagination perhaps the entrance to another realm

Soon passing the Highland cattle
We stop awhile to imprint our mind
With pictures of green farmland and towering sculptures
Drinking in the world around

A straight path we do not tred
Walking along the lakeside
Dappled shade blackens the water
Despite the pretty green overhang

We rediscover the shell grotto
A Victorian pleasantly
Devoid of all but the fewest of shells
Almost hidden amongst the ivy that marches on

Three man boat ready to spin should the water return
A leaf floating down the stream
catches our eye
Its shadow reveals just how low the levels are

The park is busier as we rejoin the bridge
stonehenge the sequel (also referred to as the leftovers)
hunkers down low on the hillside
The shining spike reflects the beauty of the day

The camelia house sits, currently closed
With Sophie's creation knelt beside
A couple sit soaking up the view
The sound of children laughing breaks the silence

The cafe beckons
We don our homemade masks
Jack and Sally
Keeping us and others safe

Tea and a cold refreshing drink
A shared sandwich with my beau
Fruited flapjack to finish our much needed brunch
We gather up supplies

Contactless essential in these Corona virus times
We stand to sort sugars and teabags
You use the wooden stirring stick to finish your tea
Then prod your mask looking for a way to lick the same

A sign of the Times
Like glass wearers wearing contacts
Push invisible spectacles up their nose
We giggle for the craziness of the day

We are amazed that the underground gallery is open
A single trail through keeps us safe
We stop and soak up sculptures
The hanging knitted giant my favourite

My mind awash with happy moments, shared
Embracing the time we walk hand in hand
The smiles and that look never grow old
And for the beauty of the world around, forever grateful

Sunday dawned and it was Jess's birthday and my Mum had decided to do her a party in her garden again with the giant marquee

My niece and her BF

Niece's BF and my step-Dad

Said 19 year old and his GF

One of the glorious cakes made by my Mum

My Mum and my sister

Jess and my lil bro

And the amazing chocolate cake made by my Mum (it was even better warmed through)

 And hubby and me

As part of her birthday gift I made Jess a unicorn and skull minibook - who knew there was such a thing

Monday arrived all too quickly and Tuesday saw me and hubby celebrate 30 years since we met 

I know most of you saw this photo of the night we met on our Facebook page

And as a gift for our anniversary, hubby made me this beautiful necklace

And I captured a photo of us, we were going to head out for something to eat, but I'll be honest it still feels rather alien, so we bought a meal deal and sat and enjoyed that.

The rest of the week has tripped along at a merry old pace, I'm still chatting to my Mum daily on facetime, currently trying to get her motivated with sorting her kitchen, although I'm sure on the glorious day we are having today that she will be enjoying her garden and tending to her plants in her greenhouse. 

So that my lovely people is that. 

I hope you've had a fabulous week, I'll put Mr Linky below for those that fancy joining in, write a blog post, come back link up and we can come and visit.