Today Nick was mostly painting woodwork.
This afternoon we shopped at Tesco and at Milford on Sea Pharmacy. There were queues at neither outlet.
From Tesco we drove to Milford on Sea via Angel Lane alongside which Jackie parked and I walked a while, photographing
woodland, a mossy oak, a mushroom, and autumn leaves floating on ditch water.
Along the coast road the air was so hazy as to obscure the cliffs of the Isle of Wight and a cruise ship quarantined outside Southampton.
The sea was quite calm, and more than one couple found the weather warm enough to enjoy ice creams from the nearby kiosk.
We moved on to Keyhaven and, from Saltgrass Lane, watched
walkers on the spit,
and were entertained by the aerial gymnastics of an impressive kite surfer.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome shepherds pie served with al dente carrots, cauliflower, and green beans, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Faugeres.
Outstanding, Derrick.
Many thanks, GP
That kite surfer was impressive, to be sure — but it looks too cold to be much fun, other than to watch! The walk looks lovely — as are your photos of it (love the mushroom!). Does Jackie ever walk with you?
Not cold, really. Jackie can’t really walk far, but is happy to drive and sit in the car with a puzzle book. Thanks very much, Janet
Great capture of the kite rider with feathered friend in the background! Is the quarantined cruise ship devoid of passengers with maybe a skeleton crew, or is it full?
No passengers – just crew cos they have nowhere to go. Thanks a lot, Maj
they the crew are probably now “ship sitters” – sad that there is no dry dock they all be laid up – and I hear many have already have become scrap at a “dealers yard” – I hadn’t even thought about how many were plying the seas until this new 2020 happened.
Great kite surfing shots
Thanks very much, Sheree
The photographs of the kite surfer are very good Derrick. Hope he didn’t spend to much time in the sea (It would have been freezing)
He did fall in a couple of times, but was soon up again. Thanks very much, John
Adored your photo of Angel Lane Derrick…..
“The tunnel is growing wider
The light is glowing brighter” .. Ivor.
Thank you very much, Ivor
I doubt the “kite flyer” was even cold – good body suit – and the adrenaline from doing something you love – flying high etc. Good to see Nick is working diligently 🙂
Thanks very much, Catherine
Wonderful photos, Derrick. When I read the title I was afraid it might be about Nick after he swatted at wasps and fell from the ladder. I’m relieved it was the kite surfer instead. 😀
You conjure up a delightful image, Merril 🙂 Thanks very much
Maybe not so delightful for Nick. 😀
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fabulous pictures
Thanks very much, Billy
The header photo is the money shot. Very impressive! The light in the third Angel Lane photo makes it quite magical. The first walker on the spit reminds me of the backdrop for an avant guard stage set.
Thank you very much, Liz. I am pleased you liked that first walker, especially.
You’re welcome, Derrick. That walker jumped right out at me (no pun intended).
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The bravery of this kite surfer!
Indeed, Sue. Thanks very much
Wonderful sir
Thanks very much, Gary.
Sounds like a productive day to me. And another good one to tick off on the calendar! 🙂
Many thanks, Sue 🙂
Great shot of the kite surfer silhouetted against the sky! He seems to be suspended in the air.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
The Angel Lane tunnel was just my cup of tea. I like a leafy tunnel a lot.
I have noticed your fondness for them, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Fantastic photos, Derrick! The kite surfer shots are great!
Thank you so much, Jill
Those silhouetted images are stunning, particularly the one in which the kite surfer is airborne. Again, the image in high key containing two silhouetted walkers is a classic. Earlier, in the Woodland, the mossy old trunk and autumn leaves on ditch water leave their respective marks.
Thank you very much for this appreciative resumé, Uma. I hope you are getting stronger.
I am, I am! Thanks to the wishes of my kind friends.
Great photos! I think if I lived there, I would visit Angel Lane often. Of course I love the mossy tree trunk with the roots that look like feet. The silhouettes are interesting. I love watching kite surfers – you did a great job capturing this one!
Thank you very much, JoAnna. If we get to have to stop driving I will be able to walk to Angel Lane.
That’s good to know you could walk there.
Leafy tunnels have a special attraction for me – not that we get many here. The golden hued tints in the foliage where you are have their opposite here, where even only a little rain is encouraging a range of greens as previously bare trees belatedly put out their leafy coverings. Nature cares little for politics and simply gets on with the job!
Thank you very much, Anne. Nicely described
Wow! Those are some pictures of the kite surfer! Made my stomach do a flip just to look at them.
I’m pleased you liked them, Laurie (I think 🙂 ) Thanks very much
Indeed I do! Even though they made my stomach flip.
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Those are beautiful photos from your day, Derrick and Jackie. The kite surfer ones are very impressive!
It was a cool, mostly grey, and sometimes rainy day here.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
I especially love the tree tunnel.
Thanks very much, Judy
beautiful images, Derrick! Angel lane is so lovely 🙂
Thanks very much, Lola
I think you’d have to have very strong arms, be very brave and a good swimmer to be able to kite surf. It must be so exhilarating!
You must be up and about, with a second cup of tea by now. I am having some cheese and crackers, and a glass of shiraz from Wirra Wirra winery in South Australia.
It is coffee we are enjoying, Yvonne. 🙂 Shiraz is good. He must be a strong man. Thanks very much
See! I thought all English folks started the day with tea. Do you make a proper pot of coffee?
Oh yes!!
Wowza! Fabulous photos!
The kite flyer is amazing! Your photos of him make me feel the sense of awe, freedom, and peace he must be feeling! And what a view he must have up there! 🙂
The trees in their autumn fashions are sigh-worthy!
And, oh, that beautiful calm sparkly glittery sea!
Ice cream!? Did someone say ice cream? !!! 😀 I think ice cream is wonderful even in the coldest of weather…just bundle up and enjoy! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn, for your exuberant appreciation. X
I really like those Autumn texture pictures.
Thanks very much, Andrew
The kite surfer pictures are very neat.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Loved the pictures of the woods and those of the kite surfer. He does indeed seem to be flying like a bird
Thank you very much, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick
I especially enjoyed the photos of the silhouetted walkers. And may I just add — it’s never too cold for ice cream!
That is right, Linda. Thanks very much
Those aerial acrobatics look rather exciting! Better him than me!! I love your giant oak trees!
Thanks very much, Dwight
Beautiful kite surfer series! I am impressed of the header picture especially!!!
Thank you very much, Alexander
I love watching the kite surfers.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Fantastic photos of the kite surfer caught in action and fabulous black and white silhuettes.
Thank you so much for this, Dolly 🙂
My pleasure, Derrick.
Wow! Stunning photos! He really flies like a bird 😊
What is kite surfing?
Glad there were no queues when you did your shopping.
The kite seen in the pictures is attached by lines to the surfboard on which the surfer perches – the wind takes the man and board along. Some practitioners stay on the surface of the water – others take to the air. It seems a very difficult activity – some are constantly falling in the water. Thanks very much, Helen.
Yes, it does indeed look a difficult activity. The kite must be strong to lift a surfer off the water.
Hi Derrick – these are great pictures, as always. I especially like “Walkers on the Spit” – It looks like it could become a famous photograph and I can picture a story or poem written about it.
Thanks very much, Barbara. There you go. 🙂
Wonderful photos of the kite surfer 😊
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Thanks very much, Melanie X