Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Sunny London Skies

Wheeee! It's Wednesday! Thank you all for your lovely words on my award short-listing -- I'm still happy dancing, which I can assure you is not a pretty sight. The official press release is here!

There are some days the world just seems to love London, and today is one of those days. It's sunny, about 25 C, and my parents are in town -- we've been busy exploring Little Venice, Camden Market, Primrose Hill, Regent's Park and Marylebone. A few photos from our travels are below.

No 'real' post today since I'm in lazy mode and I need to rest up for dinner tonight (tough life, I know), but I am in the hot-seat over at Cally Jackson's blog. Pop by if you get a chance!

Primrose Hill, looking down on London.

A boat on the Grand Union Canal.

Little Venice.
Have a great day, everyone!
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  1. Anonymous28 September 2011 at 14:39

    Looks like its going to be a great day! Now I have to break out my Cap`n Crunch celsius/fahrenheit converter. 25C? What the heck is that???

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  3. Joyce28 September 2011 at 14:49

    My favorite kind of day. It is raining buckets here again (still?) and I am so over it! I need a 'blue sky holiday' : )

    Enjoy your day!

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  4. Joanne28 September 2011 at 14:52

    Sounds like a beautiful day, enjoy the visit with your parents :)

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  5. Michael Di Gesu28 September 2011 at 14:54

    How lovely. Four days of straight rain her in Chicago. The sun peaks for all of three seconds and the grey looms on.

    Have a wonderful day and Dinner which will be quite soon.

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  6. Katie O'Sullivan28 September 2011 at 14:59

    Followed the link to the press release - big congrats! But you only have a few weeks to figure out what to where to the awards ceremony ;-)

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  7. Southpaw28 September 2011 at 14:59

    Someone's got to endure those tough days.

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  8. Amie Borst28 September 2011 at 15:01

    beautiful! hubby and i are supposed to go to ireland for our anniversary...can't wait to see it!

    here? it's raining for like the 6billionth day in a row.

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  9. Angela Brown28 September 2011 at 15:39

    How delightful! And thanks so much for sharing the beautiful photos. Like taking a flash-vacation.

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  10. Writer Pat Newcombe28 September 2011 at 15:55

    The pics look great. And here's me thinking UK is heading for winter!!

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  11. Hilary Melton-Butcher28 September 2011 at 15:59

    Hi Talli .. isn't it wonderful that you have this glorious weather and your parents are here .. enjoy and have the most fabulous dinner together tonight ..

    Stephen - give or take 77 degF .. not hot for you .. but wonderful for us .. just gorgeous ..

    Cheers Talli .. enjoy .. Hilary

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  12. Julie Flanders28 September 2011 at 16:14

    What lovely pictures!

    Belated congratulations on your award listing, how awesome!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you, that's fabulous! :)

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  13. LindyLouMac28 September 2011 at 16:44

    What perfect weather for your parents visit and for you to enjoy some quality time exploring London with them. I love Kew Gardens but the Treetop Walk must be new since we were last there, which was actually a good few years ago!! Also it is great news about your listing, you deserve it.

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  14. Suze28 September 2011 at 16:53

    A sunny day with mom and dad in town. How perfectly lovely. :)

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  15. William Kendall28 September 2011 at 16:54

    25 is a nice, pleasant day, Stephen!

    The city looks beautiful; terrific shots, Talli!

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  16. Meredith28 September 2011 at 17:10

    How beautiful! I wish I was there! :) Congrats again on the award!

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  17. Hart Johnson28 September 2011 at 17:16

    This is the first I'd seen on that award list--congratulations!!! That's great news! And London really is amazing in the sunshine, eh?

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  18. Misha Gerrick28 September 2011 at 17:21

    Oooh looks like a wonderful day! CONGRATS ON YOUR SHORTLISTING! *Squee*

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  19. Tonya Kappes28 September 2011 at 18:06

    Very cool pics! Have a fab time with the parents!! Cheers!

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  20. ~Sia McKye~28 September 2011 at 18:37

    Sunshine is always glorious!

    Love the pics. Glad you're having a good time with your parents!

    Sia McKye's Thoughts...OVER COFFEE

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  21. jabblog28 September 2011 at 18:58

    The view from Primrose Hill is almost the same as the one from Hampstead Heath. It was a beautiful day here, too, west of London. Is it summer at last??

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  22. Alex J. Cavanaugh28 September 2011 at 19:26

    Yvonne said it was a warm and sunny day in your area - enjoy!

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  23. Susan Oloier28 September 2011 at 19:33

    Sounds like a wonderful day. Have a glass of wine with dinner to celebrate some more. You deserve it!

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  24. Luanne G. Smith28 September 2011 at 20:33

    Enjoy the heat wave and sunshine. Oh, and your parents' visit too. Nice timing on the weather.

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  25. Emma Pass28 September 2011 at 20:34

    Looks like you had a fab day! And congrats again on your shortlisting. Will keep everything crossed for you!

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  26. Bethany Elizabeth28 September 2011 at 20:58

    I've only been to London once, but I've always wanted to go back! I went at Christmas before (absolutely magical) but I'd love to see it in all the seasons. :)

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  27. Lindsay28 September 2011 at 21:13

    I love it when the sun shines. Here's to more UK sun *crosses fingers*

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  28. RHYTHM AND RHYME28 September 2011 at 21:28

    It's been a glorious day and there's more to come.
    Loved the photo's.

    Yvonne.

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  29. notesfromnadir28 September 2011 at 21:50

    Looks like the perfect autumn day! Enjoy those sunny skies! :)

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  30. Dr. Mohamed28 September 2011 at 22:14

    Great pics. You're right - a LOVELY day in London. Wish I was there.

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  31. Li28 September 2011 at 22:24

    I understand you had a rather cool wet summer over there, so enjoy the lovely weather and soak up the sun - and success!

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  32. Donna Shields28 September 2011 at 22:29

    That is my perfect temperature. Great pics. Love the one of London in the distance.

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  33. Sarah Tokeley28 September 2011 at 23:23

    Apparently here in the North we are due for the longest stretch of good weather this year. Yay for Autumn :-)

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  34. Unknown28 September 2011 at 23:55

    Great pics, Talli. I started reading your book yesterday and can't wait to finish it. I hope to in a few days and then I can do a review.

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  35. Hannah29 September 2011 at 00:05

    You make me want a vacation real bad, but it's a beautiful day here as well. Sunny and warm! Enjoy your day!

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  36. WritingNut29 September 2011 at 00:14

    London looks sooooo beautiful, I wish I was there!

    And congrats on your award listing, I'm so sorry I'm late! :)

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  37. Claudia Zurc29 September 2011 at 01:39

    Sometimes it's nice to play host and tour guide. I like having guests over. Enjoy your time with your parents. Thank you for sharing those lovely pics. I, too, love London ;)

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  38. Anne29 September 2011 at 02:10

    Enjoy your day!

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  39. Tracy Jo29 September 2011 at 02:32

    Hope your day was wonderful and that you had a blast with your parents!

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  40. Theresa Milstein29 September 2011 at 04:30

    I didn't even know you had a Little Venice. Looks like a lovely day.

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  41. Rachel Fenton29 September 2011 at 08:57

    Gosh, I miss canals - how daft am I?! Don't answer that!

    Hope you had a great dinner, off to follow the links...

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  42. J.L. Campbell29 September 2011 at 12:18

    Nice pics, Talli. Enjoy!

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  43. Susan Fields29 September 2011 at 13:20

    Thanks for sharing your photos - so glad to hear you're enjoying your visit with your parents!

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  44. Anonymous29 September 2011 at 15:17

    Beautiful pictures Talli, and I love your new profile picture. Gorgeous!!

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  45. LTM29 September 2011 at 15:37

    what beautiful pix, and congrats again to you! :o) The sun has FINALLY come out over my way, so yay! Here's to great fall days~ <3

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  46. Rosemary Gemmell29 September 2011 at 17:51

    Lovely photos - looks idyllic!

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  47. Empty Nest Insider29 September 2011 at 23:15

    Fantastic photos! Glad you're enjoying the beautiful weather with your parents! In addition to the rain all week, now the weather service has issued a strong wind advisory. We're having dinner with friends down the street tonight, so we look forward to blowing over!

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  48. Rosalind Adam30 September 2011 at 10:07

    Fabulous photographs and the sun is still shining on lovely London Town if I'm not very much mistaken :-)

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Coffee and wine for all!

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