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Fibre optic broadband installation takes place in the exchange, and we cannot obtain a projected time for the work. It could be as late as midnight. James Peacock will therefore bring the router tomorrow morning. So the uploading struggles continue today.
Today’s fresh blooms in the rose garden are those of Crown Princess Margareta; and the honeysuckle on the entrance arch is under the reasonable impression that Spring has arrived.
This afternoon we visited Dials on the bottom corner of Quay Street, Lymington, to buy a Christmas present;
then walked down to the quayside. A friendly young fisherman I have featured both in Lymington and in Mudeford, was steering his little boat into dock. I wonder if his
and this one are kinds of coracle.
My young friend explained that he spends the period from the winter months to Easter at Lymington, because this calmer harbour is much safer than the other, which is exposed to the open sea. Crab pots, ropes, and buoys are neatly piled on the quay.
There was no other activity on the water with its forest of masts,
except for that of mallards and gulls ignoring the signs forbidding diving and mooring.
This evening we enjoyed a second helping of Hordle Chinese Take Away’s delicious food. Jackie drank Hoegaarden whilst I chose Doom Bar.
Love these pictures, sorry about the continued technical problems!
Many thanks, Lynn. Hope you are well
Thanks so much derrick
Gulls and ducks – anarchists through-and-through! 😀
Thanks a lot, Widdershins
I always love your pictures of the harbor and town–very calming today.
Many thanks, Cynthia. So quiet
Must be warm there! We’re heading for the deep freeze. I love the colors on BD87. Hope your internet is blazing tomorrow!!!
Fingers crossed Lisa. Many thanks
I’m sorry you’re still struggling with technical issues, Derrick. Thanks for posting. I loved the photo of the street where Dials is located.
Thanks, Jill. My knees can still manage it, fortunately
It stopped raining! Good luck with the tech stuff!
Thanks, Luanne. Fingers crossed
Did you say Midnight?! Yikes! I feel badly for all involved. With the technical problems, you still manage a great post! Lovely photos.
Thanks a lot, Robin. Jackie will be relieved if it is sorted today 🙂
Couldn’t resist going to GoogleEarth, and having a tour of Quay Street, you whet the appetite for more.
Unfortunately, Google couldn’t take me on a walk through, however, there are many, many photos, of Quay St, and I do believe it’s the only street in Lymington that is photographed.
At the top the Kings Head Inn on one side, and the Oriana (shop of some sort) to remind me of the glory days of the old P & O liners.
Very English, love it! XD
I noticed that Quay St runs off Captains Row, obvously something to do with maritime days
It was a shipbuilding port once
A number of those photos on Google are from my blog posts, Brian. I have also featured the High Street and the Quay itself on several occasions. I expect they’ll be on there, too. Thanks a lot.
Then I shall go visit and look for more of your work, I trust that you’re identified. XD
🙂 Yes, thanks
Beautiful photos–it does look like spring time. Quay Street is picturesque! Good luck with the tech stuff.
Many thanks, Merril
I wish we had one of your good takeaway places in my little town. Or, Jackie, chained in my kitchen. Sigh.
So sorry, Yvonne. 🙂 Thanks
Lymington’s one of my favorite places, best fish and cnips from the Lymington fish bar and sit on the wall overlooking the harbour to eat it, happy days
Thanks, Rob
This was a wonderful post chock full of new photographs and information, Derrick. The wharf and boats moored, the young man and also lingering buds in gardens are such a bouquet to deliver to us, with grace and dry wit. 🙂 I am waiting for ride since my car wouldn’t start for work, Derrick. Wish I could just skip it but should save this time for a better day. Sub zero temps and my faithful car has never done this before. Probably the battery. . . Take care!
Thanks very much, Robin. I hope the car is OK by now
Excellent sequence. We have had some computer and connection issues over the last couple of weeks, things have hopefully settled down. may the internet gods smile upon your connections. 🙂
Had to look up Doom Bar. 😀
Many thanks, Joseph. Such connection issues are universal. I remain full of wonder that the system works at all
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Oh! Hope the problem will soon be sorted out. Loved the roses…I love your flowers, always… 🙂
Thanks very much, Maniparna
I always love your water features and your images of boats. Saw that your technical problems were solved by a James from Peacock computers – now that is a funny name by the way for a IT specialist firm 😀
It is actually his name – wonderful isn’t it? Thanks very much, Geetha
Welcome Derrick. That’s quite something. Did he spread his feathers when the computer was restored? 😀
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Beautiful photos Derrick – I hope the upload issues are resolved soon. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Terry. Sorted now
Good to hear.