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Today, as it rained incessantly, was one for delving into the photographic archives. I returned to the colour negatives of the August 1992 holiday at Towcett, where
Black and white Friesian cattle picked their way across their field.
On a trip to Borrowdale, first Sam,
Then Louisa jumped into an icy tarn.
Louisa’s brother helped her out of her damp T-shirt.
James timed Louisa’s run on a track, then took a turn himself.
At Wattendlath, the mermaid’s expression demonstrates that the water was just as cold.
After the swim a cheeky chaffinch chirped its way to the crumbs from our refreshments.
Elizabeth came to lunch and dinner today. The latter consisted of roast lamb; roast potatoes, some sweet; crunchy carrots and cauliflower; and runner beans; followed by rice pudding. Elizabeth and I finished the Malbec, and Jackie drank Hoegaarden.
Lovely photos of the chaffinch!
Thanks, John. I hoped you’d like them
More a nymph than a mermaid:)
So true, Mary. Thanks so much.
The kids were having fun – and your bird photos are wonderful!
Many thanks, Pauline. It was good that the tables gave the bird courage to come down
The piece de resistance is the beautiful chaffinch! Captivating shots!
Thanks very much, Sofia
Shiver me timbers!
Indeed, Bruce. Many thanks
You have an entire documentary of a past time and many fine places and people, Derrick. It might be a book… Loved the chaffinch, too–don’t know if we have that one here.
Thanks very much, Cynthia. The book is a real thought, but I doubt I will ever write it.
Write that book – it won’t make you a millionaire but it’ll capture an era!
Now that is encouraging, too. Thanks very much, Bruce
I am reminder of Janet Frame’s comment (Frame “famous” writer): I frequented the cafes of Paris with other hopefuls. We talked forever of writing for prosperity. They’re still there drinking their coffee. I went home, locked the door, and started typing. (She got nominated for the Noble Prize for Literature… (several times…) )
Well, I wouldn’t do it for the money, but you and Cynthia G.R. have got me thinking. I suppose it is all there in the posts, but how to go about collating it? You have, of course set an example with your ‘Bits’.
When you start, it looks after itself!!
🙂
Oh, that water must have been cold–I liked the “mermaid” series.
The chaffinch photo is wonderful. We don’t have them here.
Many thanks, Merril. It was very cold – I’m told 🙂
Louisa is a brave girl! For me, there’s nothing worse than an icy dip. Great photos, Derrick!
Me, too, Jill. Many thanks.
What a pretty place to take a holiday. It looks like you all had a lot of fun.
We did. But I kept out of the water 🙂 Thanks, Suzanne
Here’s a nice bird pic!
Many thanks, Sylvie
What a pretty little dickie bird, stood up to the test and scored a breakfast
Many thanks, Brian
We too make rice pudding, some cook the rice in milk and later add sugar and other ingredients or it is also cooked in coconut milk and later jaggery is added 😊
Thanks very much, Lakshmi. Jackie adds nutmeg. I had to look up jaggery 🙂
Start that book Derrick! You will soon find you have problems with too much material rather than too little. I’m looking forwards to it now.
Great Chaffinch photos – full of character. Nice to see kids swimming in something that isn’t a swimming pool.
Now you have joined in, Quercus, the pressure mounts. Thanks a lot
My pleasure Derrick. 🙂
How about “Dial M for Mordred”?
Brilliant 🙂
🙂
That black and white photo is stunning. And, brave children!
Many thanks, Laurie
Wonderful photos Derrick!
Many thanks, Lynn
Those ice cold waters can be felt from across the miles and through the computer screen…brrr..no thanks! 🙂
I bet the water was cold! Nice remembrances from 1992.
True, Lavinia. Thanks a lot.
Old photos stir such wonderful memories
They really do, Steve. Many thanks.
The cold water reminds me of my Dad insisting my children jump off the wharf close to his lake cottage into semi-freezing water over Memorial Day weekend. He joined them and occasionally I would to the delight of my three kids, Derrick.
Then my Mom would add that her Swedish father rolled in snow. . . ha ha!
That sweet Chaffinch is really cute! 🙂
Very many thanks, Robin. You will appreciate that I stayed warm and dry 🙂
As always beautiful photos Derrick.
Many thanks, Sumith
Brrrr… That looked Cold Derrick… Hope this week has been warm enough for you though..
Sending Love and thoughts your way.. Wishing you a Peaceful Bank Holiday xx Sue
Very many thanks, Sue
🙂 xxx
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