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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Thursday, 5 June: Quickie verandah pic just to join the party


This is a quick pic I happened to have of the table on my verandah under the thatch eaves. The scene of many a festive meal, solitary dinner or early morning cuppa. And it is a quick post so that I can join the jolly porch party as hosted by Rose Coloured Glasses. Thank you, Rhondi! Other words for porches? We also call them stoeps.

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

South Africa! This porch party is so much fun. I love traveling all over the world in my chair. Your porch is wonderful and I love the color walls.

Kathy b

Dorothy said...

Oh Eleanor...your header showing Thatchwick Cottage is fantastic! I noticed your plants are all recognized by me and the same here in Florida USA....Your veranda is quite lovely as well...Blessings today for you my friend...Dee Dee

Unknown said...

Love the veranda! Great pic!

Anne Fannie said...

Hi Eleanor, welcome to the front porch party! Your veranda is wonderful.

Julie said...

What a beautiful home you have! Just wanted to say hi and that I enjoyed my visit to your blog.

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Sweet Eleanor!

Wow! What a stunning cottage you have! Just beautiful! I love your large porch to! What a joy to visit your blog!

Hugs,
Maryjane

mommyholly said...

This is a gorgeous porch!! how beautiful with that nice table outside! :) xo!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Goodness, so lovely & slightly different! I love your verandah! We have those here in the deep South, toO!

Please stop by my party!

Stephanie
Angelic Accents

StitchinByTheLake said...

What a lovely place to sit and sip your tea. I'm so glad you came to the party!

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous home, I was quick to see your profile to see where you live when I saw the home in your header. A good friend of mine lives in Cape Town. Your porch is gorgeous! Karen

Herbgirl said...

What a beauteous porch! I'm quite envious! Thanks for stopping by so I could find you too. Your flowers are so pretty.
Mandy

Mary said...

Eleanor I so long to visit in person as although these 'virtual visits' are such fun, I can imagine sitting there on the veranda with you, sipping a drink and listening to some classical music in the cool of the evening. It truly is a beautiful cottage and I'm grateful you are sharing it with many today at this fun 'porch party'.

Fondly - Mary.

Mya said...

Beautiful veranda. Love your thatched cottage.
-Mya

Rue said...

Your porch is wonderful :)

I traveled down your blog a bit and noticed pictures of your family. They're lovely!

Rue :)

Kathryn Bechen said...

Love your new blog header! Is that your home? Love, Kathryn

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Oh Eleanor , I LOVE your big porch ! And I am crazy about that thatched roof !

Beverly said...

Your veranda looks very cool and inviting - just perfect.

I am glad you invited us by and that you joined in the party.

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Eleanor! Your verandah looks like a fantastic place to gather people together for a party! Enjoyed my visit! Bear Hugs! KRIS (Tag Along Teddies)

Tess Kincaid said...

Oh lovely, Eleanor! What time is tea? Around fourish? I'll be there, thank you! ;)

Eleanor said...

All dear blog friends! Thank you for your kind compliments on a very hasty and informal pic of the verandah without even tidying it up. You are welcome to tea, Willow and everyone else too. Four will be fine - English scones and jam, banana bread and melktert (Dutch milk tart). Let me find some more chairs! Do you take milk? Sugar?Let the party begin!!!!

Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...

A lovely setting! Wow, hello from across the miles!
Nikki

Life on the Edge said...

Wow, I am so charmed by your beautiful cottage with its thatched roof! So enchanting! Your porch area looks so inviting. No wonder so many have wanted to gather there!

It took me a while to get through the Porch Party list, but your home was worth the wait!

Kady
Life on Bonnie Lane

Seawashed said...

I absolutely love this porch setting. It belongs in a magazine. Just gorgous!