I went for a walk around Mellerstain House this afternoon with my new toy, a Flip video thingy. After traipsing all round the main gardens, looking for Gordon Low, the gardener, I eventually found him in the old tea-cottage.
This tiny two-roomed cottage was built in circa 1840 and at one point housed one of the house-keeping ladies!
The Flip Ultra video is cheap and cheerful. It is very, very simple to use. Just a big red button to push when you want to start and stop. Plugs directly into a USB port to transfer clips onto the laptop/pc. Basic editing stuff included.
I may be trying to upload a few more clips later on. OK, OK, you don't have to watch! It's not compulsory. ;-)
Brings a whole new angle to blogging doesn't?
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
I couldn't stop watching! How wonderful to have my own guided tour of a lovely garden. Please post more. I'd love to see more of the garden and listen to your beautiful English accent.
ReplyDeleteDitto Lynn! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteVery good first video. I just love the gardens and thatched roofs.
ReplyDeleteLovely small view Philip of Mellerstain House and a wee bit of the garden (and gardener).
ReplyDeleteYou should read books for the blind. Put them on a disc for them who can not read. I would personally like to hear you read some Dickens.
You do know that from what you have put up here of your life there is a book in there don't you? I am certain that some local author would love to chronicle the life of a Croydon boy.
well that was a delightful little walk - what was that the gardener said to you?
ReplyDeleteYour comments are much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteNow I've got a new little toy I'll try to operate it a bit better. For such a cheapo price I don't expect to be the next Cecile B. DeMille and I don't know yet how to prevent the noise of the blustery wind from making such a racket.
Pauline: I don't know what Gordon the Gardener said, but it probably would have been unprintable! He doesn't yet know his place, but I'll sort him out in time.;-)
Oh, I've missed all sorts of developments! What a lovely video, and what a fun new toy, Philip.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the towering hedges/shrubbery right before the cottage. For a moment it looked as if you were visiting some grand home, and then there was the charming cottage.
I'm off to watch more. What a treat! Thank you, Philip.