Nugget tried several times this morning to interfere with Jackie’s planting, but on each occasion
he was called away to attend to his more urgent duties of repelling a would-be boarder from his Weeping Birch station where he did his best to look big and hard as he whistled his deceptively sweet war cries.
After watching the recording of the rugby World Cup match between Scotland and Samoa, I scanned the last eight prints from the Isle of Wight holiday of August 2000.
The waves were pleasantly stimulating when the family entered the water, wherever these shots were taken.
Michael let them crash into him,
although
I’m not sure he saw the last one coming. Where is he now?
Jessica, Emily, and Oliver were rather more circumspect as, showered by the spray snowflakes, hands clasped together, they braced themselves against the impact.
This evening we dined at Faros restaurant, Milford on Sea. We received the usual warm and friendly greeting; the service was as efficient and attentive as ever, and the food excellent. We were led to what is now considered as “our table”; Italian red wine was produced for me, and Greek lager for Jackie, with no prompting needed. Jackie’s choice of starter was zucchini fritters, and followed by chicken kebabs, salad, and chips; mine meatballs in a tasty tomato sauce, followed by kleftiko. We had no room for dessert.
It is impossible for anyone who knows the film ‘Zorba The Greek’ to fail to visualise Anthony Quinn when listening to the authentic music in this establishment
Zucchini fritters sound just right about now!
Thanks very much, Barbara. Just fished this out of Spam
Oh no! I’m happy you looked for me there 🙂
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I don’t know where Michael is for sure – he’s either that blurry shadowy bit caught in the big wave or, as I hope, that’s his head bobbing about front and centre, safely away from the chaos. There’s a great action shot of Jessica with the children too. It must be a bit fraught for poor Nugget, hoping to be served a tasty treat or two but having to keep a lookout for possible interlopers at the same time.
His bobbing head it is. Thanks very much for the action shot comment, Pauline; and for the empathy with Nugget
I was an Anthony Quinn fan. One of Hollywood’s great actors.
Me too… Loved the old man and the sea and Zorba.
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Yes. I was talking to the restaurant manager – an Albanian economist – about the film. A very interesting and engaging man around 30 who had never heard of Zorba 🙂 Thanks very much, Rosaliene
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Those scans came out really well Derrick!
Thanks very much, Stuart
I love those photos at the ocean! What great memories! Dinner sounds amazing!
Thank you very much, Lisa
Wow!!!Those are some really stunning shots!Thank you for sharing, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Sofia
Beautiful memories you share on your blog.
Thanks very much, More
You’re welcome
Great shots, Derrick! I loved the clip you shared from Zorba the Greek!
Thanks very much, Jill
A great day full of energy and fine food.
Many thanks, Cindy
Somehow my keyboard started working again when I got up this morning, so I will type fast in case it goes bad again. I am just astounded at how Nugget is still sticking around. I feel like these things usually end after the young animal grows up a bit and gets restless. It’s really been a wonderful thing to watch your all’s relationship develop, and I love tuning in to see if he’s still there.
Wonderful memories in your beach photos. Hugs to you, always.
How cool is it that you have a table at a restaurant? AND that they know your drink choices?? I think that is fabulous.
I am 56; I guess that’s young enough that the music in that clip doesn’t remind me a bit of Anthony Quinn. I’ve never seen the movie. But the music very much reminds me of John Corbett. And, for that, I thank you.
🙂 No W needed in your last paragraph. The restaurant manager’s memory is impressive. We’ve only been there a handful of times, but, if not too crowded, we always have a friendly conversation. I appreciate the understanding in the hugs. Other birds come and go, but a robin protects his territory. Thanks very much, Jodie.
I hope that the lager came from the wonderfully named Fix Brewery if it still exists.
I’ll check next time, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Can’t get that film image out of my head now. Going to have to watch it again.
🙂 Thanks very much, Gary
That clip takes me back to my working days on Crete circa 1979. I loved to dance too 😍Gorgeous photos, as always.
Thanks very much, Gwen
Beautiful photos! Wonderful memories! I am smiling with tears in my eyes. 🙂
Michael bravely took on the waves! 🙂 Jessica and the children were smart to take on the waves together. 🙂
I see Nugget is busy with his “work”. 🙂
How can anyone listen to that song without getting up to dance?! 😉
(((HUGS)))
Many thanks, Carolyn 🙂 Especially for being touched. X
The photo series is stunning!
Thanks very much Takami
For some reason the beach pictures make me cold. Maybe because the weather is changing here.
Maybe. Thanks a lot Mrs W
Your welcome
Great pictures that remind me of old fashioned family holidays when I was a boy. If you wanted to swim then the sea was the only option. No waterparks in those days!
Thanks very much, Andrew
I suspect you may be being very generous with the description of those waves as being ‘pleasantly’ stimulating that Michael was vanquishing? 😉
Did you know you had captured ‘Nessie’ on her beach holiday in the first pic?? Michael may have scared her off – she is pretty camera shy.
Great to see Nugget protecting Jackie from interlopers in your garden! 🙂
Nice job on scanning those pics.
You certainly spot stuff, Bob. I hadn’t seen Nessie. Many thanks
I’d almost finished typing my comment when it disappeared from the screen! I will begin again.
I loved the beach photographs, such lovely memories for you. I’m glad you are making doubly sure they are preserved by scanning them.
Poor Nugget, I hope the interloper takes off soon.
I enjoyed Zorba the Greek, thank you for the memory!
Thanks very much, Sue – especially for persevering
Glad Nugget is standing his ground in protecting his territory!!
Anthony Quinn, what can I say? – one of the very best!!
Indeed – such power
Lovely memories Derrick.
That Nugget never gets a moment’s rest. And, yes, lovely memories. Really enjoyed the clip from “Zorba the Greek.” I’ve never seen the movie, and I think I need to add it to my TBW list. Life! Vitality!
Anthony Quinn exuded vitality. Thanks very much, Laurie
Mmm… I love Greek food. Had a favorite restaurant in CA where we enjoyed that cuisine. Haven’t found one here in Bozeman yet. Thanks for the beautiful photos and tasty memories.
🙂 Many thanks, Jan
Wonderful shots of Nugget and lovely seashore memories in the photos you scanned. The Greek restaurant sounds great. I remember you’ve mentioned it before. I was thinking Greece and Greek food last night, as we watched The Durrells in Corfu, and then ate some of my leftover baklava for dessert. 🙂
I had no room left even for baklava, Merril. Many thanks
I’ve never seen “Zorba the Greek,” so I watched the video clip all the way through. What a performance from Anthony Quinn! I was enthralled.
Thanks very much, Liz. He was such a powerful actor
I’ll need to check out more of his films.
I remember Zorba. 😀 … Nugget has responsibilities now, 🙂 how quickly they grow up. 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders. Unfortunately they don’t live very long, so I expect they have to get on with it
I trust I can see a wisp of his hair just above the surface!
Yep. Thanks very much, Uma
Nugget in silhouette is quite majestic.
Thanks very much, LL/PS
I’ve never seen Zorba the Greek. Enjoyed the post and the clip, Derrick!
Many thanks, Lavinia. Both great actors in the clip – now deceased