Sunday, 4 September 2011

Jurassic Park

Photos Copyright: Maggie May

"Do you want to come with us to Jurassic Park?" Asked Amber, my oldest granddaughter.
Thinking I might need a safari outfit and a machete, I wondered if my energy levels were up to it, but I thought I might regret it if I turned the opportunity of an exciting excursion.


I had never been there before, but I'd heard about the good times that Amber and Millie had had on their frequent visits to this park.
So I hobbled into Sam's car and off we went.
Granddad definitely wasn't up to going. He is struggling a bit with his chemo and needs to rest as much as possible.


I am glad this creature was only carved out of wood. It rather surprised me by its sudden appearance and looked as though it was about to pounce out of a pit.

The lion and the crocodile that were lurking in the undergrowth too.

This park is pleasantly situated in South Gloucestershire and it is a very pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. As well as the animals, there were swings and balancing frames ...

...high wire rides and a sandpit, as well as a rope bridge to scramble across.
However, I was very glad to be able to sit and watch everything from the comfort of a good park bench and as usual, I was pleased that I had my camera handy.
Yes....... I was very pleased that I had ventured out to Jurassic park.






29 comments:

  1. I'm happy you went too....beautiful pictures! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  2. How wonderful! So all the creature sculptures are sort of scattered in the long grass? That's brilliant - great for imaginative games. Wishing you all a good Sunday.

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  3. My grandchildren would love it there!

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  4. Aye - a good day out Maggie - did you the world of good. Dxxxx

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  5. Wow - what a cool place for kids. And grandparents!

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  6. Looks to me like a really nice place to visit!

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  7. I think this was the perfect spot for a family adventure. And, as Akelamalu said, my grandchildren would love it there also.

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  8. Great day out. I had not heard of Jurassic Park - thought at first it was something to do with dinasaurs LOL

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  9. Lovely weather and an interesting park, glad to hear you got the wherewithal to go.

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  10. Looks like a fun place. I hope you and your hubby are both feeling well enough to enjoy the next excursion.

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  11. I am glad you went and that you enjoyed it, it lokoks great fun and had good weather too

    I'll have to see if my twin nephews have been, if not I shall take them (one at a time probably!)

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  12. What a mervellous park... wish i could have been there too, with my little grandboys!
    Where in Gloucestershire?

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  13. What a fun place! I do hope your husband begins to regain his strength soon. You two have had your share of troubles.
    Blessings.

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  14. Thanks for sharing - great photos!

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  15. Such a cool park - what kid wouldn't like that?

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  16. That looks like a really fun place to go to when you're a kid. I imagine there's all sorts of adventures to be had. Wouldn't it be fun to be a kid all over again and to go there? I'd go on the swings.

    XOX

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  17. The pictures are great. So glad you were up to the challenge and you had time with your family. This place looks like a wonderful family park.

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  18. What a brilliant idea for a park! Wonderful shots too.

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  19. What a fab place, I've no heard of it, where is it exactly? Looks beautiful blue sky - not like today!

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  20. EVERYONE..... I'm not really sure exactly where it is but it seems to be adjoining the houses some where in Bradley Stoke. Near there anyway.
    Maggie X

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  21. It looks like an amazing place, I like the look of it a lot, thanks for posting it.

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  22. What a fun place! I bet the girls had a great time. Glad there weren't any raptors about, though:)

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  23. Unexpected pleasures offered by grandchildren.
    XO
    WWW

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  24. Looks like a fun way to spend a Sunday!
    I think I'd be startled by that gorilla face too! Good thing you brought your camera.

    Hope Granddad is feeling better.

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  25. What a great place for a kids' day out!

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  26. What an excellent little gem of a park you have there! I wish there was something similar in this area.

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  27. Maggie....a great park!
    And....WONDERFUL photos you took.
    What a photographer you are!!!!
    Love,
    Jackie

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  28. Came by and read all this the other day, then managed not to leave a comment calling card. I loved the circle of chattering 'poles'...

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  29. It looks wonderful and I can see why your grandchildren love it. Hadn't heard of it before so thanks for the recommendation Maggie. A x

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