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The car was repaired this morning and passed its M.O.T. test whilst it was at it. We therefore celebrated with a drive to Keyhaven and back.
The outward trip was via Barnes Lane and Milford on Sea.
The tide was far out. Without water on which to float, the damaged boat, Blue Dawn, lurched even more than it had a couple of days ago.
Hurst Castle, its lighthouse, and the recumbent hulk that is the Isle of Wight were all more clearly visible.
There were fewer birds about. Tinkling of the wind chimes in the yachts’ rigging replaced the honking of geese and the squabbling of seagulls.
Like a lofted shuttlecock, a helicopter whirred overhead.
Leaving Jackie in the car, I walked along the pebbled shore, past the paddling birds near the castle, and round the bend as the sea wall makes way for a coastal footpath.
Spotting a potential passage through the undergrowth to the promenade, I pushed through it. On the upper level I was warned off by a big beautiful beast. Scaling a slope with vociferous open jaws ahead of me and brambles encircling my legs, I was loath to miss a photo opportunity, although not in complete control of the framing. Clearly no stranger to the camera lens, my subject sheathed its fangs and adopted an angelic expression. My canine friend at last obeyed its master’s voice, and caught up with him and his more obedient companion, whilst I made my way back to the car in the opposite direction, there to
bid farewell to waders and gulls. The apparently preening cygnet is in fact a stray buoy.
It is fair to say that we had achieved our aim to see Keyhaven in a different light.
This evening we dined on lean beef burgers, new potatoes, and crunchy cauliflower, followed by blackberry, apple, and plum crumble with vanilla ice cream. I finished the Côte du Rhone.
May thanks for all the light in this post, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Ann
That dog did make me laugh!
Pleased to amuse, Osyth. Thanks
It’s beginning to look a little wintery, even if it’s just the low light. I enjoyed the dog escapade too.
Many thanks, Pauline. I’ll soon have to put on a jacket when I take the compost down the garden in the morning.
Lovely to share in your walk.
Many thanks, Miriam
I’m happy to hear the car was repaired. Thanks for taking us along on the drive. Love that first shot!
Thanks a lot, Jill
What a beautiful day. Potentially scary dog adventure – until he posed for his photo 🙂
Thanks very much, Robin
That is the dog that bit my ankle when I was 13! The exact dog! I don’t know how it’s still alive and off to live in another part of the world . . . . Good news on the car. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tide so far out that boats were stranded. Not sure where I’ve been my whole life.
Thanks for this detailed observation, Luanne. Your assailant has probably spawned loads of offspring 🙂
I laughed so hard from reading this!!!!
Beautiful walk you had today – stunning scenery
It is Sol. Thank you.
Loose dogs are the reason I demur when friends want to go cycling in the country (that and menacing drivers). Glad the dog relented on being photographed. Probably thought it was another mug shot…Otherwise, looks as though you had a lovely day. I like the look of that castle.
Many thanks, Lisa. We plan to visit the castle some time
Shuttlecock, LOL. I learned a new word today. 🙂
Glad to add to your dictionary, Johnna. Thanks for the comment
Everything lovely and serene, and along pops a chopper, grrrrrrrrrr.Just love those country lanes;
Thanks a lot, Brian. There are enough lanes for me to keep them coming for a good while
I’ll take that obliging dog and one of the boats and off it would be…a good exploration once more, Derrick. I enjoy how you see the possibilities of all things. 🙂
Very many thanks, Cynthia
What’s big, green and watches too much TV? Easy, The Recumbent Hulk
Nice one, John. Thanks
Interesting scenes and lighting as autumn heads toward winter. I particularly liked the final row of photos–the buoy does look like a “preening cygnet.” 🙂 I’m glad the car was repaired so you and Jackie were able to take the drive.
The fruit crumble sounds delicious–I also often mix several fruits like that–we’re still eating Thanksgiving leftovers.
Many thanks, Merril for the full comments
Such beautiful photos as always
Thanks very much, Lynn
I love the light on the wet sand. And your mention of plum crumble.. ooh, I miss eating crumbles! 🙂
Many thanks, Val
I loved the light upon the ripples in the final photographs, Derrick! The dog seemed quite friendly once his teeth were “sheathed.” The birds (sandpipers, possibly?) we’re quite “fetching” in their “cuteness.”
I am glad you reminded us of the castle and I did spy the lighthouse and was about to inquire about it. Thanks for the beauty and light sent our way! We had a gloomy Saturday but our Sunday is quite sunny, we “caught” your sunshine you sent. xo
Many thanks, Robin, for these observant comments
Very well done. 🙂
Many thanks, Joseph
Such beautiful light and you capture it so well. The shot of the helicopter is also quite something
Many thanks, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂