Bench Challenge Anniversary

Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.

You may be wondering whether this is actually a bench or not. Built as it is from local stone blocks it is quite comfortable and easily seats three people.
Serpentine stone, a group of minerals known for their unique green hues and often mottled or veined appearance, similar to a snake’s skin, hence the name (from the Latin “serpentinus”). Lizardite is named after the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, where it was first discovered.
And the reason for taking a break here. The enchanting view of Kynance Cove.

This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.

Red Squares Review

Here’s a challenge for you – 11 of these were not used in the month. Do you know which ones they are? Hint: there is at least one on each row.

Post box
Cley boat
Crimson Rosella
Snape Maltings
Red roses
Glass bottles
Paris café
Summer Garden
Malta car
Coca-Cola advert
Motorbike on the Lizard
Norwich benches
T-shirt
Ice lollies
Out of Order
Beach huts in Muizenberg
Strawberries
Venetian mask
Red Poppy
Doors in Malta
McDonalds
Bike in San Francisco
Sweets in Barcelona
Pelargoniums
Coca-Cola advert
Peppers
Pier 9
Lady in Red
No Parking
National Museum in Canberra
Wall in Venice
Sunken telephone kiosk
Tulips in Paris
Peaches and nectarines
Pōhutukawa, also known as the New Zealand Christmas tree, or iron tree, is a coastal evergreen tree in the myrtle family
Shop in Raglan, NZ
Barcelona bikes
Redcurrants
Storm in red
Warning
Hibiscus

A huge thanks to Becky for turning July RED.

Review

Red Squares in July

It’s the last day for Becky’s SimplyRed Squares.

A Red Letter Day

I had this photo in mind right from the beginning of the challenge, but decided to use it for the end. A family portrait taken at Christmas 2011 with four of the grandchildren. Now there are eight, but chances of getting them all together is very slim.

Once again thanks to Becky for another interesting challenge – the only rule being that at least one photo must be SQUARE!

Day 31