Woohoo....

Made myself go out today - still finding it very difficult to leave the house for any reason and I really had to force myself to get out the front door.

Took myself to Prospect Reservoir to sit in the sun and read while I had a coffee (took a thermos full); about 5-8 minute drive away.

There were a fair number of people there considering it was a weekday but I think some were local workers who just wanted to get out for a while for lunch etc and sit in the sun.

Took some photos of one of the valve houses; the one that reaches out into the reservoir; loved the reflection in the water.

These valve houses were completed in 1887 and are excellent examples of colonial architecture. Under the upstream valve house there are three levels of valves for drawing off water from the reservoir. The  downstream house contains valves and meters to control and measure the flow of water. The valves were supplied by Glenfield of Kilmarnock, Scotland and installed in 1882, the meters were added in 1907. This original system remains in use.

Anyway, there was an interesting tree there and I decided to wander over and get some photos.  I was clambering over and under it trying to get some interesting shots whilst muttering to myself when I heard someone ask if I always spoke to trees.

It scared me because I hadn't seen anyone around near it but I managed not to scream out loud and make a complete fool of myself ....lol.

Anyway, it was a very attractive man who had come up behind me.  I told him I hadn't realised I was talking out loud and he laughed and said it was okay; he spoke to his computer.

We chatted for about ten minutes before he said he had to get back to work.  He then asked me if I lived in the area and would I be interested in meeting up after work for a drink.

I was extremely flattered but he looked to be around late 30s, early 40s so I politely declined.  He bade me goodbye and we parted company. 

I tell you having an attractive member of the opposite sex appear to be interested in talking to you does great things to the self confidence; a real boost, even if he was only a babe.....  Drove home feeling very invigorated plus I got some great pictures ......  rotfl.


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