After lunch I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/09/26/a-knights-tale-40-not-a-book-illustrator/
Later, partly in order to preserve petrol, we took a short drive to Tanners Lane and back. The garage that had been the cause of severe hold-ups two days running as panic buyers queued for petrol, had only a couple of pumps working, so we were able to pass it unimpeded.
Within sight of the Isle of Wight windsurfers were out in force at the end of the lane.
Jackie photographed me photographing them, and also distant passing yachts.
This evening we dined on tasty baked gammon; crisp fried potatoes; moist ratatouille; firm carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli; and tender runner beans. Jackie drank Sud de France Rosé 2020 and I drank Prestige de Calvet Cotes du Rhone 2020.
Lovely pictures. Reminds me of southern California.
Thanks very much, Pat
Lovely pictures. Reminds me of southern California.
Looks sublime, Derrick. You’re wise to conserve petrol until the panic dies down.
Thank you very much, Sylvia
More beautiful photos, Derrick! So sunny. ???
Thanks very much, John
What a beautiful day and an excellent photo of you, as well. This would work for the “One Word” challenge of “Open,” as well.
Thanks very much, Judy
Wonderful captures. Looks chilly!
Thanks very much, Cindy. Actually still quite warm.
Awesome pictures of the surfboard being out of the water.
Yes, quite awesome skill. Thanks very much, Bridget
It looked like quite an exciting day for windsurfing.
It was just right for them. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
All those people having fun on water! You have caught the spirit, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I really enjoyed your photos, Derrick. Thanks for sharing!
And thanks to you for reading and commenting, Jill
So lovely! The day! And your photos! Love the layers of Mother Nature that you’ve captured!
Oh, those windsurfers are dancing across the beautiful waves!
Jackie’s photo of you taking photos is spectacular! Wonderful photograph of The Great Photographer, Jackie!
Sorry to hear about the panic buying of petrol. I googled that to find out the details as to why this is happening.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Carolyn. The panic is simply because the government said there was no need.
Of course wind-surfing wasn’t around when I was a youngster Derrick, however, visually I find the sport fascinating and exciting to watch
It certainly is, Ivor. I wonder whether I could have done it. Thanks very much
I was a good surfer back in my day , but I was small and light… I probably would not have been strong enough ??
I was strong but probably would have lacked the coordination 🙂
Your photos are great. It’s hard to capture so much action so crisply. My treat today was a pair of power paragliders making their way across the fields. Unfortunately, I was on a road with no way to pull off, so photos weren’t possible, but it was great fun to see them.
Now I’m going to have to go consult yon Google to find out about your petrol problems.
Once the government says there will be no shortage the panic is triggered. Thanks very much, Linda
Excellent photos, Derrick, including the one of you!
Thanks very much from us both, JoAnna
So much wind power and opportunities for wonderful shots ?
Thank you Derrick ?
Thanks to you, too, Val
great wind surfer photos derrick – and the dinner also sounds so good
Thanks very much, Yvette
Those are wonderful pictures. I do envy the windsurfers, merely watching them is liberating.
Some of these were middle aged. Thanks very much, Uma
And I think I am brave standing on the toilet to paint trim. Those windsurfers sure have me beat.
Oh my you made my giggle, Laurie!
Me, too
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Definitely giggle worthy, Laurie. Thanks very much.
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Derrick, I hadn’t heard about your petrol issues. It’s always something these days. I’m glad you enjoyed the windsurfers and how nice to have J take your photo.
Thank you so much, Alys
Having read your account of panic-buying petrol queues I was interested to see them on the news too. The windsurfers were obviously having a good day out and you both enjoyed a ‘day with a difference’.
Thank you very much, Anne.
Maybe there’s an opportunity to explore the district by driving to a bus stop and taking a meandering bus ride. When I lived in the Lake District I enjoyed the chance to see over the top of the dry stone hedges by taking the upper deck of the bus.
You are right, Gwen. We have often thought we should do that, but somehow never got a round tuit.
I agree with Gwendoline – when staying on the Isle of Wight I so enjoyed using the bus to see the island. I understand they offer a good trip around the local villages where I live, too -but somehow we never make the time to enjoy our local facilities to the full!
Fantastic to see those energised wind surfers making the most of what could be our last day of Indian summer this year… there’s a decidedly different feel in the air today!
There certainly is, Emma. I’ve just been round to survey the garden wreckage – could have been a lot worse, though. Thanks very much
Yes, that is a beautiful ;late September day. Beautiful enough to make me think I ought to take up windsurfing again, but then I wouldn’t have time for my bungee jumping.
A fun wishful comment, John. Thanks very much
Fantastic photos
Thanks very much, Sheree
I love the ocean photos. I could almost smell the fresh sea air and feel the wind blowing my hair. The wind surfers makes for great photos too.
Thank you so much, Chrissy
Beautiful photos of both of you! What a great time they must have ?
Thank you very much from us both, Ribana
Stunning photos, Derrick! They remind me of when I lived in Florida.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful photos, Derrick, but my favorite one is the one that Jackie took of you.
Very nice pictures, Derrick. I long for the ocean. I haven’t seen it for over 2 years.
Thanks very much, Robbie. I hope you can rectify that soon.
I enjoyed all the photos, Derrick and Jackie! Windsurfing looks fun, but probably not something I am going to try doing. 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia. We will not try it either 🙂
Wonderful pictures.
Thanks very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
The potential “shortage of Petrol” made the news here…including I believe some shots of the “queues” in various small towns…
It seems I’m now caught up on at least your blog posts, sorry I haven’t made a reply at each and everyone – but I seem to follow a lot of blogs…
according to our news sources, there is going to be a shortage of overseas made presents for Xmas this year here, due to cargo vessels not having enough man power to sail them – crew shortages. That happened last year, some of the cheap chain stores were out of much stock!!
Thanks very much, Catherine – especially for the catch up
What super images – I long for a day at the coast. Normally, I’d issue family invitations, we’d pack our cars and we’d make a day of it. This summer we’ve not made plans due to my health possibly letting us down. Next year perhaps.
I love the photo of you, I’m glad Jackie takes photos of you photographing them!
Thank you so much, Sue. Here’s to your health.
Oh, thank you, Derrick. I am so much better than I once was, and apart from sudden onset breathlessness and occasional fatigue I actually do feel very well. 🙂
Such a fabulous day, and the windsurfers look like they really are being tested by the strength of the wind.
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Thank you very much, Melanie X
Wind surfing looks like very hard work; it must require a lot of upper-body strength. My favorite photos out of this group are Jackie’s yaucht photos against the Isle of Wight. There is something about the Isle of Wight . . .
Thank you very much from us both, Liz