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This afternoon we all watched Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin, supported by Peter Serafinowicz and Ann-Margret, starring in ‘Going in Style’. This is a wonderful heist romp about three ageing friends getting their own back on a foreclosing bank. I won’t spoil the story by revealing anything more.
Afterwards the oldies in our group drove down to Barton on Sea for coffees at the Beachcomber café.
In the cold air I risked frostbite by photographing the dusk before joining the others. Some walkers hurried along the clifftop.
I wondered whether they had noticed the recently rent cleft in the cliff edge. I also wondered whether this chunk of rocky soil would still be in situ next time we pass this way.
Others, walking their dogs, strode along the shore line.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s excellent beef, mushroom, and onion pie; creamy mashed potatoes; crisp cabbage, and crunchy carrots. I drank very flavoursome and full bodied 16 Little Black Pigs shiraz cabernet 2016, one of a mixed case Ian gave me for Christmas.
Sounds like the comedy brought some laughs! Love it.
It did. GP. Many thanks
That cliff looks a bit dodgy.
And don’t we all love it when people get away with robbing banks – nicely. I must try and find it.
Thanks a lot, Paol. That cliff drops away all the time. You will enjoy the film
Great pictures Derrick! Makes me want to go for a walk now -if it just wouldn’t be so cold outside.
Many thanks, Bridget
You live in such a lovely area, Derrick. Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks, Cindy
An interesting tale you tell, Derrick, but, looks to me as though you were taking a risk even getting into position for that photograph. At least now you have a record of the stage the cliff is currently at to compare with your next visit.
In the three years we have been here, even concrete paths have dropped away. Thanks very much, Roland
I too am wondering about that huge crack in the cliff edge, it’s looking quite ominous. !!
I think it will be gone, soon, Ivor. Many thanks
Lovely pics. And we saw the same movie this past week.
Thanks a lot, Van
Ack! That crack makes me a little nervous!
Yes, indeed. Many thanks, Jill
All the best in the New Year, Derrick 🙂
You, too, Rosaliene. Many thanks
Another good day by the sound of it. I’ve seen trailers for the film – will have to see if the kids have it on Netflix.
You will like it, Quercus. Many thanks.
It features old men against the rest of the world – I’m sure I’ll love it! 🙂
The equation of risk vs rewards, frostbite vs photobytes has worked in your favour.
Nice one, Uma. Many thanks
and you went on a photographic romp whilst the oldies went to Barton on Sea I suppose
🙂 So kind, Brian
You and Jackie live in such a beautiful, restorative area. The Forest and seaside are my favorites in your collection.
Very many thanks, Lavinia
I got a real kick out of that movie. Your photo’s are, as usual, quite beautiful, and there’s that moon again!
Many thanks, Lisa
Ahhh Shiraz and Cabernet – Australia’s secret weapon. Specifically South Australia, for the 16 Little Black Pigs. We saw that film sometime this year, but I didn’t recognise the title. A good romp, as you say.
Many thanks, Gwen. It is certainly an excellent quaff.
Lovely photography. Hopefully nobody dares on to that ledge before it drops away from the cliff.
Too true, Geetha. I don’t think it will be long. Many thanks
Most welcome Derrick 🙂
gorgeous photos! happy new year from india! i hope this year will do good for all
Many thanks, Sid
As always, your photos are beautiful, Derrick. I particularly like the way the water (and land) is striped in the last two photos. The beach huts, too.
We didn’t see the movie, but in the previews the three certainly looked like they were having fun.
That cleft looks dangerous. I would be afraid of walking nearby.
The wine sounds delicious! The perfect ending to a fine day.
Many thanks, Merril. I certainly won’t be testing out that cliff edge
Wise move. 🙂
Coffee near the sea…lovely!
Thanks very much, Arlene
Enjoy the end of 2017 Derrick. Great pics as usual.
Many thanks, Miriam. You, too
Thanks Derrick.
If only the oldies went how come you got the photos?
🙂 Thank you so much, Bruce
What a fab day! That cliff does look dodgy….eek. Super nice friends giving lovely Christmas gifts of wine. The label is pretty interesting…”Little Black Pigs”…LOL! Happy New Year to you both ! Good Health for 2018 ! Cheers Boomdee!
Many thanks, Boomdee. Your good wishes reciprocated
Don’t they have to put a warning sign at that cleft? Looks so dangerous. Made a great picture though 🙂
I’m sure they will probably fence it off – if there is time. There are warnings all along that clifftop
I have seen a fresh debris on the beach under the cliff. Looks like a good chunk broke off. Thankfully it happened during the nigh and no one got hurt.
Lovely sunset photos with silhouettes! We see a lot of similar cracks on the edge of our cliffs, especially at this time of year.
Many thanks, Clare. Just fished this out of Spam
I think my surname has a lot to do with this! 😀
🙂
Scary looking cliff. But lovely photos.
Many thanks, LL/PS
I read Michael Caine’s memoir ‘What’s it all about’ many years ago. He writes just the way he speaks; very entertaining.
One of the greats. Thanks very much, Mary
How nice these topics interact—the movie, the walk, the precarious but impressive ledge. Thank you for assembling them for us. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Very many thanks, Ellen. You, too