In retirement it is quite easy to forget which day of the week it is. So it was for me today when Ian drove us all down to The Needles Eye at Milford on Sea.
Until I noticed how many families were active on the beach. Of course. It was Saturday.
The cafe was buzzing. With people, not insects. We enjoyed plentiful lunches, mine, of course, consisting of an all day breakfast.
Before,and afterwards, I photographed various
walkers,
passers by,
and families playing in the mild, if weak, sunshine.
This evening we dined seated on chairs at a table to eat cheese-centred fish cakes, chips and baked beans; and very tasty the meal was, too. We shared a bottle of Thornicher St Michael Riesling 2014.
I’m not into seafood apart from fishcakes and prawn cocktail crisps ha. Lovely shots.
Thanks, Alex
The black and white lends a certain wintry atmosphere….lovely
Thank you, Cynthia
Except it’s Sunday 🙂 What evocative images in B&W. What a good life you have.
Thank you Mary. Not Sunday here yet 🙂
We’re way ahead of you 🙂
You are, Mary
Once again beautiful images taken by an expert hand. The black and white adds much drama. Thank you for sharing this outing
Thank you, Geetha
Welcome. I tweeted it and it looks like some people enjoyed it too 🙂
Such atmospheric and somewhat mysterious images, Derrick. What a lovely Saturday you had. 🙂
Thank you, Sylvia
I, too, like your use of black and white here. Even though it was Saturday, it looked like a good day to be at the beach.
Thank you, Crystal. It was
Yes, excellent use of B/ W in the photographs.
Thank you, John
A Saturday in B&W. And a colorful spot. Nice trip again, Derrick 🙂
Thank you, Monica
You are so right about being unaware of the day of the week once retired….and that’s a wonderful thing. Lovely pics. ☺
Thank you, Van. It is isn’t it?
I was thrilled with your beautiful black and white pictures, Derrick. The two adults looked like they were pushing or wrestling. I liked the delicious two meals you mentioned. Smiles, Robin
Many thanks, Robin
I love the black and white shots, Derrick. Beautiful moments you’ve captured…very nice.
Thank you, Jill
A friend asked me yesterday if I had any plans for my weekend and I returned a blank look. It took a moment, then we realised every day is the weekend for me 🙂
A response I often give, Pauline. Thanks
I’m stuck on the chess centered fish cakes, which sound like something I should try when next I make salmon cakes…
Thanks, Lisa. I hope you enjoy them
Gorgeous
Thank you, Nina
looks and sounds like a lovely day! Your ocean pictures remind me of where I live here in Maine. the ocean is amazing and soul filling. your lunch sounded wonderful to!! Peace to you my friend. Michelle
Thank you, Michelle
Congratulations on being retired 🙂 I wonder how someone can save enough money for that, but if anyone does, it’s good for them!
Pensions. Thank you, Weekly
They don’t do pensions over here anymore for the most part. Only government workers get those…. anyway, you seem to be having a good life 🙂
Wonderful pictures! Love the one with the burst of color, too. And, yes, going to a job helps you keep track of the days.
Thank you, Laurie
Beautiful 🙂
Thank you, Rilwan
You welcome 😉
These are beautiful pictures Derrick. One can sense love.
Many thanks, Micheline
Lovely. You are like a modern Samuel Pepys, Derrick. Especially when we know what you eat each day too.
I’m glad you have recognised my version of ‘And so to bed’, Sol. Thank you.
Viewed nature from your clicks. :))
Thank you, Habans.
My gratitude sir. Regards
Of course your photos are striking but what struck me like a baseball bat of jealousy was your opening line: “In retirement it is quite easy to forget which day of the week it is.” I feel the rising bile of unstoppable envy. *sigh*
Thank you, Susanne. I couldn’t have blogged when still working
I guess it depends how dedicated you are to reading everything by everyone you follow. As I can’t possibly keep up, I try to drop in at least once or twice a week. So many good writers and interesting lives here in the blogosphere.
You are right, Susanne
Lovely photos. You have captured joy.
Thank you, Brenda
My kind of day! Thanks for sharing it with us, Derrick
Thank you, Laurie
I love the photos–especially the second and third of the walkers.
Thank you, Merril
Just beautiful! The black and white lend the chronical an evocative tone.
Many thanks, Wayfarer
These are beautiful! Thanks for sharing them!
Many thanks, MSW