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We are fortunate that Giles, now our oldest friend, lives nearby. He made a welcome visit this morning.
This afternoon, Jackie took me for a drive, to Keyhaven and its environs.
At high tide, with a stiff breeze, the water in the harbour was quite choppy.
Hurst Spit bore its usual silhouetted figures. It was not until some members descended the shingle slope that I could make out the baby being carried.
Two men approached and passed a couple holding hands.
A cyclist patiently passed our parked car as I poked my camera through the open passenger seat window.
The Solent Grange entrance to Carrington Park holiday homes is being embellished by the most pretentious sculptures, including massive white lions. I will have to wait until I am more mobile to do this justice. In the meantime the gentleman on the wall was happy to be photographed. What, we wondered, was stuffed into the folds of this figure’s dress?
This evening we dined on another excellent takeaway meal from Forest Tandoori. After onion bahjis, I enjoyed a lamb jalfrezi and special fried rice, while Jackie chose a chicken biriani. I drank sparkling water and Mrs Knight drank Hoegaarden.
Wow! What a delicious dinner!
Thanks very much, Cathi
I hope they haven’t used real marble on those efforts–no that they are *bad* per se, but as you say, ‘most pretentious’ might well sum it up.
Thanks very much, Donnalee. Just out of scale for a narrow lane
Hmm, if it’s all a narrow lane, then that makes it a bit worse. You’ll show us photos when you get a chance…?
I will, indeed
Great. Thank you.
Perhaps the Holiday Homes are going after a more pretentious type of holidayer?
I’d say so. Thanks a lot, Pauline
The Breeze was up in this part of the country too Derrick, Wonderful you had a visit from your friend and what a lovely day out and meal to finish off with..
Hope you are still recovering well Derrick. xx
Thanks a lot, Sue. Slowly, but surely, I think
What was that man doing up there, Derrick? Glad you had a nice visit with Giles.
Looks like a sheet of tatty plastic. Better there I suppose than thrown into the sea!
We thought maybe a bag for building material. Thanks a lot Andrew
What wonderful scenes to enjoy! Glad you had such a wonderful visit with your friend!
Why did that man climb up there?!
Continued best wishes for your complete recovery, Derrick!
HUGS to you and Mrs. K!!! 🙂
Many thanks, Carolyn. Perhaps he thought it was all over the top
The statue woman looks like she’s gesturing “go away” to the man. Perhaps they have a history. 😉
How nice that you’re oldest friend could come for a visit.
Wonderful photos, Derrick.
Many thanks, Merril. Perhaps they do – maybe he installed her
My first thought was, what the heck! Derrick and Jackie can’t be doing that to their garden. Phew! What a relief to find out that you weren’t. 😉
Thanks very much, Laurie. The amazing thing is that the lane there is so narrow that you can’t stand back and look at the stuff – the scale is daft
Oh, my!
It’s great to see you back in business. The man on the wall is surely interesting. Perhaps the folds of his attire hold objects destined to create history.
And you, Uma. I hope your trip was a good one
I found your Hurst Spit photos very intriguing and interesting, the silhouetting effect that you captured gave the pictures a mysterious aura.
Thanks very much, Ivor
We really need to look at the world in a positive way!!!
Have a nice day!!!
Thanks very much, Efi
Interesting shots.
Thanks a lot, Rupali
I think it’s a supermarket plastic bag. Re-usable that’s why she hasn’t thrown it away.
Could be, John. Many thanks
It looks like the man crushed a few bricks, but I presume he was there to fix them?
🙂 Thanks a lot, GP
Glad Jackie is getting you out and about a bit. Keep moving those knees !!!
Thanks a lot, Gary
Enjoyed your pics Derrick, not sure if that statue is actually there for a reason or just presentation.
Good to hear you are getting out and about as much as before mate.
Cheers.
Cheers, Ian. There are more of those entrance statues in a very narrow lane. I will feature the whole thing when I am properly mobile
Your pictures are really a treat to watch – there is a deep meaning in each one of these. Thanks sharing. Regards.
Thanks very much, Harbans
My pleasure Derrick sir. Regards
I love the Hurst Spit silhouettes!
Many thanks, Clare. We are always good for a few of those when we drive that way.
It is pouring here and are craving for onion bahjis ??
🙂 Many thanks, Lakshmi