Oh to be in England.......

Hi Jayne, could it be, to be the first again?! Sure it will be an extraordinary album! The first picture definitely is! :-) Lovely flowers and an beautiful window! I am happy you liked my new Beetle album. I thought would like the combination! Love and Power AND THE BEETLES! There were some white flowers too, but I thought they are not enough powerful! Yoav is fine, I think. They took him on a holiday in Eilat. Meanwhile I am babysitting their dog!! Have a lovely day - and that Beatle song again!! - Galit :-)

said 854847 2005.07.05 at 12:33:05 PDT

OK Jayne Now you are torturing me to the limit! I click on this album with the super title & get to see only ONE photo!!!(ha) The hanging basket is divine by the way.I'm crazy about ALL hanging baskets. I can't wait till you put some more of England in this album. Oh to be in England when the suns shining(I was there one summer for several weeks & it was just totally glorious weather every day. HEAVENLY!! Many Hugs Friend...Kathryn

said photorose 2005.07.05 at 12:42:00 PDT

Come on Jayne stop teasing us, at least there is three now, To answer a question what is a Devils tongue, your guess is as good a mine, it was on the lable and there was nobody near to explain what it was. I shall have to come back when it is complete. BFN Ken

said hircock100 2005.07.05 at 14:41:56 PDT

Hello Jayne! This is going to be one incredible album if the first three shots are anything to go by. The doorway is sublime and the countryside... Are you SURE that's England in that photo??!!! The telltale church in #3 gives it away but #2 sure could find a home in my Sonoma Country Countryside album and not feel a bit out of place. I've always said all we're missing are the churches and the odd ruin ;-) (Not to mention the stone walls and hedgerows too, of course). Keep 'em coming - this will be featured before you know it. Love and hugs, Beth

said bvillanyi 2005.07.05 at 22:15:55 PDT

Hi Jayne, love the start of your new album. There will be more to come, I'm sure. love the hanging basket, beautiful. Best wishes. Ray and Eileen.

said viking153 2005.07.06 at 00:17:00 PDT

Oh Yeah !!! Love and Hugs Chris Charlie and Jay

said chrismary105 2005.07.06 at 08:14:34 PDT

Oh Jayne I LOVE that canal ! How quaint & beautiful.I want to see more of that place.Do people live on the boats or just use them? Are they for tourists or work? Anyway...I want to go on one soooooo bad. Many Warm Hugs...Kathryn PS: You would have to tell me you're going to Italy later this month!!! Boo Hoo! Did you see the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" Loved it!

said photorose 2005.07.06 at 12:02:39 PDT

Oh my dear friend Jayne, how are you! Been a busy few months for me and yes I have been a lucky girl with the features! I always love your Gb comments and love keeping in touch with you. Before I answer some questions you asked, I wanted to comment on this album first. These shots definetly take me back to when I lived there, and my fav. photo is "Rusty Gate"! When we lived in Markyate we used to take walks along the footpaths through beautiful wheat and rape fields. However, the smell of the Rape seed was terrible ( kinda like urine)plus it reeked ( pun intended :) ) havoc with my allergies. Still it was a wonderful time, and always enjoyed the walks. Thanks for a spark of memories! So onto the next half....yes I am the wife of an ex-pat worker for DHL and we get shifted from country to country every 2-3 years depending on the contract. Bahrain is interesting but limited and I find that I get bored very easily, not allowed to work either so yes.....I am disliking this place more and more the longer I am here. I really love visiting back home in Seattle, which i was just there for 4 months and really didn't want to come back ( to bahrain that is), oh well. We have already been here for a year, so we have another one to go with a possible year extention after that, but who knows! Contracts changes quickly as well as the venue, and never know what is coming til the last minute. Keeps us on our toes I guess. So there, that is why I am in the middle east. Hopefully chat to you later, my sweet friend. Til then, take care and always sending warm smiles, amy

said kester110 2005.07.07 at 01:01:58 PDT

Hi Jayne, What a coincidence, we should combine this album with the one I have just posted. I came to me Saturday night at the Battle Proms. Jerusalem and all that. But this is lovely, I have enjoyed it immensely, I am sure you will get a lot of viewings for this. They are both on the same theme but very different. it is good to see other peoples views on the same subject, no doubt you will have a peek when you have time. I shall as always be interested what you think, take care Ken

said hircock100 2005.07.07 at 02:28:57 PDT

Oh To Be In England is truly an album of great beauty and excellent photography. Something has changed in the way you take pictures..Can't put my finger on it but you really have made your photos even more interesting than before. The angles or depth...definately something differnet....extremely good album Jayne. What a lovely area you live in. Lorrie

said sodapop90 2005.07.07 at 04:30:48 PDT

"Oh to be in England," is lovely, but first, let me share my sympathy and understanding for what England is suffering today with the terrorist activities in London. With the G8 summit beginning, evil souls were at work again. I pray the world leaders understand again that these attacks can happen ANYWHERE. ............ Now on a MUCH lighter note, your photos are BEAUTIFUL!!! ... There are too many lovely ones for me to choose a favorite. Have you shared before what camera you are using? I'm researching . . . Keep up the good work. Judy aka L@dybug / FL

said ladybug591 2005.07.07 at 05:45:20 PDT

Hi again, Jayne . . . I had to go back and look again, and to see exactly where you are located in England. Our s-i-l has an Irish cousin living in Barford - is that anywhere near you? Write me at ldybugvw@tampabay.rr.com if you'd like to. Judy

said ladybug591 2005.07.07 at 05:56:11 PDT

very pretty album Jayne, well done. Ann

said annsimages 2005.07.07 at 08:13:57 PDT

Hi Jayne Wow this has grown in a day, Love it , wish I had scenery like that nearby. Love and Hugs Chris Charlie and Jay

said chrismary105 2005.07.07 at 08:13:57 PDT

Hi Jayne, Had to come back for another look at my beloved England, just heard about the terrible bombings in London. Thank God you and my other English friends are not there. Take care dear Jayne and thanks for all you kind words. I am off to look at your garden again now. Love and Hugs Chris Charlie and Jay

said chrismary105 2005.07.07 at 08:17:15 PDT

Hi Jayne, yes it certainly is a sad day, and looking at this wonderful album again makes me realise that the evil of terroism will never sway the people of our wonderful country to give in to acts of such barbarism never never never. Ken

said hircock100 2005.07.07 at 11:19:05 PDT

Dear Jayne, The events in London were just horrific and so glad you are not right there. I do have relatives in N. London near southgate. To this album you have posted it is gorgeous as the English countryside is just spectacular. I particularly loved the ones of the rusty fence. The way you positioned them in is great. The yellow flowers in the background - are they gorce? Don't know if I spelled it right but that is how my cousins pronounced it. I just loved the fields filled with it when we were there. I updated my flowers 2005 album today as we went to the dentist and the whole yard on one side of the drive was just loaded with wild flowers. Could not resist adding them to my album. Love Janet

said uptonx 2005.07.07 at 17:31:56 PDT

Hi Jayne! Thanks for the sweet comments in my Colorado album. I was saddened by the news of the terrorists' acts in London, and from reading others' comments below, can see that you are not there, so at least can be glad that you're OK. I really enjoyed viewing your album and loved the wonderful photo compositions and the presentation. Thanks so much. Sharon from Missouri

said photoop23 2005.07.07 at 18:13:53 PDT

Dear Jayne, I was so relieved to get your email today and to know that you are safe. I hope all of your friends and family are safe as well. I'm just devastated by the cruelty that once again rears it's ugly head. I found out that my niece has not left for London yet, so I was relieved. Your photos are so beautiful. I love the rusty gate, the river boats and the lavendar. Great Job!! Take care my dear Jayne. Lots of love 'n' hugs. Donna

said deestea 2005.07.07 at 21:27:37 PDT

Hi Jayne, You have captured a beautiful album here, love the new additions. About the comments below, this is a terrible shock to all in the UK. I am so angry that this has happend. I hope you and your family are OK. And also hope and pray that someday, the world will be at peace. God Bless you and all around you. Love and best wishes. Ray and Eileen (UK)

said viking153 2005.07.09 at 12:17:04 PDT

Hi Jayne, Love the new additions especially the attractive doorway Love and Hugs Chri Charlie and Jay

said chrismary105 2005.07.10 at 03:12:31 PDT

Hi Jayne, What a beautiful day we have just had, been out for most of it enjoying the sun while we have some Like the additions, I shall have to put some more into my album on England now just got to keep up Lol, Got a bit behind been out a couple of evenings misbehaving and drinking some wine, only on our pal Lorrie's instructions mind. Take care and keep showing the world what a beautiful country we are priviledged to live in and I will try to do the same, god Bless and a t least one big Hug Ken PS I will have a look at all the others later.

said hircock100 2005.07.10 at 12:57:50 PDT

Hi Jayne, I hate to say that Ken is right, but he is. You do live in a beautiful country and have captured it in this album. I love the hanging baskets, the window boxes, the bus stop with a clock tower, the terraced houses. Wonderful album. Your landscapes remind me of right where I live. Love you dear, Sharon

said sharwils1 2005.07.13 at 06:57:59 PDT

H ello Jayne, I bet the hols can't come soon enough for you. all this marvellous weather, keeps me poor(We are out every day)but happy,every day I seem to have another 50-100 pics. Got some more beauties to put in my In England but are to busy put add ons into the others. So after all that wind I will get to your little bit for England. Good old hanging baskets they are every where to brighten up even the dullest of buildings. Keep up the good work, and have a good weekend Two hugs tonight Ken

said hircock100 2005.07.15 at 11:04:33 PDT

HI Jayne I loved Cobweb Cottage & all the hanging baskets.I think my house should be called Cobweb Cottage! (really for the cobwebs)heehee When are you going to Italy? Probably very soon. Have fun in the sun & take lot's of pictures. Have a great trip...Kathryn

said photorose 2005.07.15 at 12:40:02 PDT

The only time I ever get homesick is when I look at the albums from you and Ken. English countryside is the best in the world and you certainly know how to show it off to perfection through your camera lens. Great shots Jayne and I can't imagine how I missed seeing this album when you first posted it. Hugs, Peter

said georgieboy05 2005.07.15 at 18:43:13 PDT

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said flubber1100 2005.07.16 at 07:20:37 PDT

I can hardly wait to get home to high speed service to really go thru your new additions however, Oh To Be In England is GRAND...I did slowly go thru each and every photo. Beautiful work Jayne. Lorrie

said sodapop90 2005.07.17 at 05:49:14 PDT

Jayne your albums are so amazing and your England countryside just breathtaking. Would so love to visit all the historical castles, and the beautiful sights your country has to offer. One dream I have to visit the UK. This album is another winner in my book. Hugs, Laura

said hereslaura 2005.07.18 at 13:05:00 PDT

Ciao Jayne, questo album è meraviglioso! I colori del cielo, dei prati, la delicata bellezza dei fiori che abbelliscono le architetture catturano il cuore. Un magnifico lavoro! Un abbraccio. Simona

said simonaman 2005.07.18 at 14:16:20 PDT

Hello Jayne, a great album, beautiful surroundings where you live. I like the countryside very much. Sometimes you have not go too far from home to take the best pictures ever. Although I like all the pictures very well, nrs. 4 (rusty gate), 18 (wild flower and wheat) 32 (wheat field) are definitely my favourites. Sorry that it took a while to react on your guestbook entry in City Trip to Antwerp, but we have been away on a 2-weeks vacation in Belgium, and after our return there was a lot of gardening to do. Best wishes, Els (evanwely/wely246)

said wely246 2005.07.20 at 06:51:05 PDT

Hello Jayne, WOW, this album expanded beautifully! I love the fields with the close-ups on the wheat, the thistle and the lavender, the wonderful tree with the gate and the beautiful houses with windows full of blooming window boxes. Thanks for your wonderful comment in the guestbook of Yoav's album. For your holiday in Italy I wish you the very best! I hope you will have a wonderful time and come back with thousands of new pictures! :-) Galit

said 854847 2005.07.23 at 13:32:17 PDT

Dear Jayne, this is a magical album!!! So many colours and so many fields, Nature's call to all of us to find happiness in simple things!The flowers in hanging baskets and the geraniums under the windows, at the windows, on top of doors create lovely images, homely and welcoming. And the lavender took my breath away, I even tried to feel its perfume. Thanks for so much beauty of which I have now full the eyes! Best regards from Yoshiyuki Tanaka

said tanaka62 2005.08.02 at 01:09:04 PDT

Hi Jayne: So nice to hear from you again when you visited my Napa Valley album this morning! I can't tell you how much I like your work. This one on scenes near your home is stunning. The colors and nice compositions are really outstanding. For some reason I am really drawn to the photo of the person reading the paper on the front of their canal boat (14??) That one tells me a wonderful and colorful story all in itself. England has such great scenery and you do it great justice. All the best, Ken - Maryland/USA

said mrtoastie 2005.08.24 at 07:15:14 PDT

Wow Jayne, you've got some magnificent scenery and views in a 4 mile radius of home. It looks like a photographer's paradise. Thank you for your comment on my featured album yesterday, it was appreciated. Best wishes, Keith in Sydney.

said magikeith 2005.08.31 at 03:00:54 PDT

Wow Jayne, you've got some magnificent scenery and views in a 4 mile radius of home. It looks like a photographer's paradise. Thank you for your comment on my featured album yesterday, it was appreciated. Best wishes, Keith in Sydney.

said magikeith 2005.08.31 at 03:00:54 PDT

Hi Jane!! Am visiting another one of your albums and am awed by the beauty of your photography. You are a true artist!! I am curious also of what camera you us? Thanks for your labor of ove.. Trudy-Oregon

said hamiltrudy1 2005.09.07 at 09:18:48 PDT

Actually, all of your albums are beautiful. You are also very artistic with your home as well as with camera shots. I have been enchanted with the English countryside forever, so your photography has been a piece of heaven for me.

said kmphotos2 2005.09.08 at 23:30:53 PDT

Oh to be in England....indeed. My grandma was born and raised in England, so I really want to go. Maybe one day! Great photos. I love photography as well. I enjoyed your albums today. Dana from SC, USA

said danarae94 2005.10.10 at 17:10:32 PDT

Hi Jayne. Oh to be in England is right, you must live in the most historic and pretty part of the country I love looking around your albums and my visitors always comment when your shots come up on my screen. Love and Hugs Chris and Jay

said chrismary18 2005.10.15 at 21:41:50 PDT

Just browsing around and had to take another peek at the beautiful Midlands area you live in. You are indeed fortunate to live in such a lovely area...I can just invision you on your motor bike riding around thru hill and dale snapping photos. This really is a lovely album Jayne. Lorrie

said sodapop90 2005.10.30 at 05:31:42 PST

Hi Jayne, I was simple stunned looking at the pictures. They are great. Would you be so kind to send me info (if you know)about name of the lianslike plants on the pictures -"Attractive Doorway"? Thanks and best wishes. Beck Maryland USA solomosha@gmail.com

said aslasha 2005.11.25 at 10:28:16 PST

Hi Jayne... Just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.. Look forward to see your 2006-photos Christmasgreetings from Eva

said evaaase 2005.12.24 at 02:36:08 PST

hi jayne, this is such a nice album! something quaint about it. love to see the scenery around your area. sorry you have not been feeling well. hope your better soon. glad you liked the flag! unfortunately, it is not the english flag. i put it up there for you, but, please, do not feel obligated.... i have ruined many a photo when taking pictures if i have inadvertently gotten into it, so i try and be very careful, just by moving to the side a bit. i do not like my picture or reflection to be taken! LOL... will not be here for a couple weeks as i am off on holiday tomorrow to the states. guess i am going at a good time with the maintenance they will be doing on here. lynn

said lambchop121 2006.01.13 at 21:56:29 PST

Jayne, thank you so much for your note on my Sicily album....I am today viewing all your albums and they are a wonderful journey for me to see England...Your husband's garden is SO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing ALL your photos. My oldest son, works in Sicily now after retiring from US Air Force... My son was stationed at RAF Bentwater/Woodbridge from 1989-1993 located in the Rendlesham area of Suffolk (East Anglia). Do write me at najean@juno.com when you have time.....I want to correspond with you and learn more about your beautiful midlands......Wishing you a beautiful day! Jean, Olympia, Wa USA

said najean8 2006.01.14 at 09:09:05 PST

Hi again Jayne..Yes, this is a beautiful album. I love the countryside just near your home. How lovely. All the views are brilliant. I love the shops, the pubs with their flower boxes, all the flower boxes, the terraced houses, the tudor houses, the doors and doorways with their flowers and greenery. It is a great album. I know I will be back to view all of your albums very soon. hugs from Canada, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2006.02.26 at 09:09:43 PST

He Jayne, You sure have some scenic countryside all around you...so peaceful looking. And I love the way flowers are used to decorate the buildings and houses...very pretty! Although I enjoyed the whole album, I especially favored #4,12,16,17,43,47,&54 . Hang in there, girl, spring will be here shortly...at least that is what I keep telling myself :o)!!! Shirley

said surelyyoujest100 2006.02.26 at 14:10:49 PST

Bonjour Jayne, C'est très beau dans ton coin de pays: la nature, les fleurs, le canal, les champs de blé, les belles maisons et la photo 43,"l'attractive doorway" =) vraiment spéciale cette devanture de maison, c'est très joli... J'espère que le froid laissera sa place à un peu de chaleur chez vous. Dans la ville de Québec, cet hiver nous avons eu beaucoup plus de neige que d'habitude mais un peu moins froid que la normale. Pour ce qui est de la neige, chez moi en banlieue du centre-ville (je suis à 5 milles du centre-ville) nous devrions avoir de la neige pour encore environ 4 semaines, mais dans le centre-ville et le Vieux-Québec, je crois que dans environ 2 semaines elle devrait être fondue... Si tu as le temps, dans mon album "Puddle of the Spring" ce sont des photos prises en fin de semaine dernière et sur les photos 3, 8 et 16 on a un petit aperçu de la neige au centre-ville. chez-moi il y en a un peu plus... Mes amitiés et à la prochaine, Marielle

said mariellefrigault 2006.03.14 at 18:00:37 PST

Oh Jayne, right now I want to be the guy (or girl) sitting on that canal boat reading the newspaper! Oh I miss living in the country side. These lovely pictures of yours just ooze calm, cool, serenity. The yellow rapeseed fields are always a favorite when I get lucky enough to go back to Germany at just the right time, our rolling hills are covered! Thanks for another wonderful trip to the English Country side! I've been looking for that Aussie Mailbox photo with the milk cans, can't find it, sorry, that was so cool! But I did find another neat American Mailbox one, album Welcome to Texas, Postmaster General, towards the end, it's a little different? If you like it you're welcome to it! Happy St. Paddy's day from Houston, Marita

said worldtripper 2006.03.17 at 05:58:53 PST

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said Trespaderne 2006.03.19 at 13:55:13 PST

Jane love the rolling hills near your home. So beautiful for taking walks and loosing yourself to natures offerings. I love this album...Hugs, Laura

said Nannygoose 2006.05.26 at 08:59:12 PDT

Hi Jayne, Yes!!!!! OH TO BE IN ENGLAND is right. Everytime I go through your wonderful albums, I get very homesick and thats after 46 years. But being a glutton for punishment, I keep coming back for another look. Lovely album Thanks for the memories Love and Hugs Chris and Jay

said speedo999 2006.08.12 at 04:11:57 PDT

Dear Jayne; Oh To Be In England was a lovely album. I loved going through and seeing your country through your eyes. It is so beautiful and charming there and I am sure that one day I will be coming for a visit. I just hope and pray that it will be while I can still get around and am not too old. LOL! Thank you so much for sharing. It was most enjoyable. Hugs, Marjie

said windflowers43 2007.01.01 at 08:55:19 PST

Lovely album. I enjoyed viewing it very much. Judia from North Carolina

said judimaed 2007.01.13 at 10:29:28 PST

Hi Jayne...I loved seeing this album with its gorgeous scenery and views. I love the fields of green. THe window boxes and doors and houses are so nice to see and I loved the hanging basket of flowers too. Lately I seem to be looking at a lot of things about England, studying the cities and towns and so your albums are great for me to see. I know where this area is only from maps so its nice to see it in photos too. I will be back to look at more soon. I am just recovering from my heart attack, so I get a little tired still. hugs and love, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2007.04.16 at 09:17:01 PDT