SmileyRose Ramblings by Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her)

Dining Out – Early Evening

Feb 15th, 2025

This evening, I had the pleasure of dining at the George Hotel, where I captured some vibrant photographs. The staff ware exceptionally welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I have visited The George Hotel on numerous occasions, including a memorable celebration for a family member’s 90th birthday, which feels like a lifetime ago.

I arrived at the George Hotel fairly early. Therefore, there were not many people dining at that time. It started to get busy as I was leaving. I didn’t mind as I did not really want to stare at all of those “lovey dovey” couples. Lol, it is not my thing. 🙂 The meal was very nice though. 🙂

Ps Thank you for my lovely Pink Rose on this Valentine Day. It was very thoughtful.
Valentines Day – On My Own

Feb 14th, 2025

Alone on Valentine’s Day

The world is wrapped in rosy glow,
While hearts and flowers steal the show.
But here I stand, just me and mine,
In a quiet space, I’ll be just fine.

No cards to send, no hand to hold,
No whispered love, no stories told.
Yet in this stillness, I find peace,
A moment’s pause, a sweet release.

For love isn’t bound to just one day,
It lives in silence, comes what may.
On Valentine’s, I’ll walk my own,
In solitude, I’ve found my throne.

A single heart, a beating drum,
I celebrate the person I’ve become.
For in the quiet, there’s love too,
And it starts with me, this much is true.
Tangled – Now That I See You

Feb 14th, 2025
Nanny McPhee

Feb 14th, 2025

Aww then there was baby Aggie in Nanny McPhee. 🙂
You Should Be Dancing Agnes 🙂

Feb 14th, 2025

Aww and here’s little Agnes (my middle name), with my two daughters C&L….and the Minions. 😃

Despicable Me
Happy Valentines Day

Feb 14th, 2025

Wishing you all a very happy Valentines Day 💝
Clematis

Feb 13th, 2025

I really love Clematis flowers. This is a photograph of one of my favourites. I grew it in a pot a few years ago.

The flowers can bloom in early spring, or summer, depending on the variety, and some even produce a delightful fragrance. Clematis plants prefer well-drained soil, plenty of sunlight, and can be pruned to encourage vigorous growth and more blooms. They are often considered a symbol of cleverness, as their twisting vines can be seen climbing with an almost clever persistence.
“SING”

Feb 11th, 2025

Lol I can be Green and White, Pink and White, Orange and White Black and White…..all under Blue and White

I am British and Commonwealth. I am NOT an outsider!

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Agadoo and Pinapples

Feb 11th, 2025

Lol I was photographing pineapples last night whilst singing along to Agadoo. Of course, my middle name is Agnes = Ag.

The song reminds me of my daughters. We all loved dancing to this song when they were children. 😀

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I loved photographing pineapples last night.
Mufasa: The Lion King

Feb 8th, 2025

I went to watch #Mufasa: The Lion King this evening at the Showcase Cinema. The film was simply wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

As someone you might know, my birth sign is Leo, the Lion. I am very fond of Lions, especially photographing them.

I recall visiting Longleat Safari Park with my ex-husband approximately 20 years ago, a place I had often visited with my parents during my childhood. On this particular occasion, while driving through the park, we halted when an inquisitive lion approached our vehicle. He made direct eye contact with me and placed a large paw on the hood of the car, which was quite a startling experience. I became very anxious as he took a few minutes watching us. I felt so relieved when he decided to leave us in one piece. 😃

The film is well worth a watch. I loved it.

Two lions from my personal collection.