My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
I know, aren’t I good!!? Luck really. I’m a point and hope photographer. I sort of miss the excitement we used to get when we had to wait for the photos to be developed and printed to see what we’d snapped. Usually my thumb but, hey…
well we’re all fit so that’s the most important thing; I’m hopeful, despite the latest guidance we can get my MIL out here for a meal on Christmas day as she’s been so trapped. At least I can guarantee a cat and dog to sit on/with her which she’ll love and ensure we don’t have to get too close because she’ll be so distracted. Have you worked out how to entertain the children this year? BTW did you see the articles on the news about the young lad whose doodles, like you amazing drawings, are taking off? You are fellow spirits. Here’s a link https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/29/nine-year-old-boy-told-not-doodle-class-lands-job-decorating-restaurant-drawings-11002030/
Envy you your shed Geoff. Hubby prepared the area, but is unable to order one without some stupid 6 month delivery delay! He is seriously thinking about buying fence panels and making his own! Your garden looks lovely.
I’d love to make my own; I saw this woman on gardener’s world who’d made a fantastic shed from old wooden pallets; beyond my level of skill. Hope you can source one soon
Still blooming flowers. This year is really crazy when even it looks beautiful. But I agree, I hope that we are going to have some really frosty days in order to kill some of the bugs and mosquitos. At least, we already have some snow. Fingers crossed that it will last until Christmas.
Love that first pic, Geoff (and of course the one of Dog). I think we’ve had two frosty mornings and one day we woke up to snow, which disappeared very quickly. I’ve not been in my garden for ages now – much too wet. As I can’t see my garden from anywhere in the house, it’s easy to forget about it for now.
We’ve had a skinful of rain over the last week so I’m keeping off the grass and beds for now. We put in five concrete fence posts to support our neighbours fencing and sadly that churned things up rather. Here’s to a drier time, not that it’s looking likely…
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Your garden and sheds are looking fantastic, Geoff.
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If only I’d scrub up as well with one coat of woodstain…
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Haha, Geoff, you might need to coats but then you’ll be perfect.
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That’ll be a first then…
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Just gorgeous! The first photo looking across the lawn toward the house, and the red sunset…ah!
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I know, aren’t I good!!? Luck really. I’m a point and hope photographer. I sort of miss the excitement we used to get when we had to wait for the photos to be developed and printed to see what we’d snapped. Usually my thumb but, hey…
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Point and hope – I love that! I know what you mean about developing a roll of film.
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All is beautiful. Your new shed looks terrific and the summer house looks spiffy. No, you can’t complain.
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Quite, but I’m British so I can moan…
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Of course you can. Over beans and toast for lunch.
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Your garden looks stunning as always Geoff 🤍 I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas time ✨
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well we’re all fit so that’s the most important thing; I’m hopeful, despite the latest guidance we can get my MIL out here for a meal on Christmas day as she’s been so trapped. At least I can guarantee a cat and dog to sit on/with her which she’ll love and ensure we don’t have to get too close because she’ll be so distracted. Have you worked out how to entertain the children this year? BTW did you see the articles on the news about the young lad whose doodles, like you amazing drawings, are taking off? You are fellow spirits. Here’s a link https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/29/nine-year-old-boy-told-not-doodle-class-lands-job-decorating-restaurant-drawings-11002030/
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I’d love to have flowers blooming now, but if they are doing so, it’s under the snow! Don’t wish them away, enjoy them!
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you’re right, of course, Carolee but if I didn’t have a moan about something I’d lose my gardener’s membership badge!
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Envy you your shed Geoff. Hubby prepared the area, but is unable to order one without some stupid 6 month delivery delay! He is seriously thinking about buying fence panels and making his own! Your garden looks lovely.
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I’d love to make my own; I saw this woman on gardener’s world who’d made a fantastic shed from old wooden pallets; beyond my level of skill. Hope you can source one soon
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Thanks. If he makes one, there will be pictures!!!
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Still blooming flowers. This year is really crazy when even it looks beautiful. But I agree, I hope that we are going to have some really frosty days in order to kill some of the bugs and mosquitos. At least, we already have some snow. Fingers crossed that it will last until Christmas.
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Snow? Now remind me what that looks like?
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LOL… here we go: https://erikakind.me/2020/12/12/first-snow/
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Gorgeous
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It was beautiful. Not much left but at least we had it 😊
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Love that first pic, Geoff (and of course the one of Dog). I think we’ve had two frosty mornings and one day we woke up to snow, which disappeared very quickly. I’ve not been in my garden for ages now – much too wet. As I can’t see my garden from anywhere in the house, it’s easy to forget about it for now.
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We’ve had a skinful of rain over the last week so I’m keeping off the grass and beds for now. We put in five concrete fence posts to support our neighbours fencing and sadly that churned things up rather. Here’s to a drier time, not that it’s looking likely…
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It’s still pouring here this morning (:
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Fine job! Glad Dog was there to help!! ❤
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Always lending a welcome paw
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The new shed looks amazing, Geoff, as does the summer house. What a great variety of colourful flowers – and it’s winter!
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I know. Hope I’m not peaking too soon.
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I’m sure you’re not. 🙂
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Beautiful, Geoff. There’s a sense of peace and rightness in your photos. Merry Christmas.
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And to you!! Keep up the fab work…
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