I was lucky to have seen a fleeting sunrise over Christchurch Road this morning, for within seconds it had disappeared and apart from a brief glimpse later at Mudeford we were not to see its effects again.
Just a little later we drove to Milford on Sea where I collected dry cleaning from Whites, and on to Stewart’s Garden Centre outside Christchurch where Jackie bought Easter treats suitable for Jack’s dietary requirements for the forthcoming egg hunt.
Knitted and crocheted letter boxes were in evidence at Stanpit, where two women and children stopped to admire them as I boarded the car;
and at Mudeford, where I enjoyed an enthusiastic conversation with Alison and her friend whose name I didn’t catch. I last photographed this box on 9th September 2021, when I detailed its history, and when its metal collection dates notice had been in situ. We speculated as to why this should have been removed just a few days ago.
Crabbing was underway on the Mudeford quayside, and buoys bobbed on the sparkling choppy Solent.
Later this morning Ben Renouf visited to look at various electric lighting improvements that we need. He will prepare a quotation.
The children attending the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday are too young to read clues, so they will be presented in photographs. At lunchtime I e-mailed Jackie’s pictures to Elizabeth who will print them because I am having problems with mine. They will not be posted today because parents might cheat.
This afternoon I converted from Classic Edit to Blocks:
The third of these is now categorised as Garden
This evening we all dined on cheese centred fish cakes, Jackie’s savoury rice, and her piquant cauliflower cheese, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Nero di Troija.
I love your mailboxes as we call then, so different an they look great. I would love to visit Milford-On-Sea. ❤️????????
thank you so much, John.
You are welcome.
I always love the crocheted figures on top of the letter boxes! And how fun that the crabbing buoys also reflect the Easter colors!
Thank you do much, Janet. Well spotted
“parents might cheat” ? I find that difficult to believe.
Surely they all realise that it doesn’t matter who wins so long as everybody has a good time ?
Of course they all get the eggs, John. That was my little joke. Thanks a lot
Happy Easter. I’ve missed the crocheted mailbox toppings.
The same to you,Pat. Thank you very much
Your yarn bombed post boxes are always a great treat to see.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Every time you feature The Solent, I think of the thriller “Soylent Green.”
Thank you very much, Liz. I had to Google that
You’re welcome, Derrick. There was a lot of hype about the movie when it came out.
It sounds as though you are having as much fun preparing for Easter… and small children as we are. 🙂
Quite so, Sue. Thank you very much
I laughed at your reference to cheating parents. In some circles, that kind of behavior would be called ‘encouragement’ or ‘helping.’ On the other hand, a few extra clues during an Easter Egg hunt never hurt!
Thank you very much, Linda. Parental encouragement will be required
Those crocheted letterboxes are exceptional pieces of craftwork Derrick.
They are, Ivor. Thank you very much
It’s going to be a riot at your house this Easter. A happy riot though.
Thank you so much, Gwen
That Easter egg hunt sounds like a lot of fun, and the picture clues are a great idea. Those yarn-decorated mail boxes are utterly adorable.
Thank you so much, Laurie
I loved the photos today, Derrick. Thanks for sharing.
Much appreciated, Jill
Beautiful sunrise. Love the crocheted letter boxes .
Many thanks, Rosaliene
The details in the letter box covers are fantastic! Those sunrises and sunsets do change in the blink of an eye. I’m glad you caught this one!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
The letter box covers are a riot. So cute!
Thank you so much, Kelly
Hope
You all have a great Easter
Enjoyed this post
And congrats on using the new blocks!
Hope they work out well for your posting
Thank you very much, Yvette. Your good wishes reciprocated
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Maybe because scheduled collection times cannot be guaranteed.
Thanks very much, Andrew. I suspect skullduggery
If that post box was here there would be no question that the metal plate would have been removed by someone who was planning to sell it as scrap metal. This is a scourge in this country with everything from house numbers to metal letters from graves and even war memorial plaques stolen for that reason.
Duch an unpleasant thought, Anne. Thank you very much
The sunrise photos are stunning. Glad you were able to take those photos. The letter box decorations are just adorable!
Thank you so much, Aletta
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Those postbox hats are so cute! And what a glorious sunrise.
We live right at the river and get some beautiful sunsets here.
Thank you very much, Sarah
Gorgeous sunrise photos! Beautiful waves! Sweet letter box decorations! Love the idea of the photo clues for the Easter Egg Hunt! 🙂 ❤️ Prepping for Easter has always been a fave thing for me! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
“For I remember it is Easter morn, and life and love and peace are all new born.” – Alice Freeman Palmer
Thank you very much, Carolyn. X
The letter boxes are so charming. The eye glasses on the chicken, just brilliantly made.
Thank you very much, Bridget
I haven’t been crabbin’ or clammin’ in a very long time.
Good to see the crocheted toppers again!
Thanks very much, GP
Those crocheted mail boxes are just delightful. I hope you and yours have a lovely Easter, Derrick.
I have a big cauliflower, looks as if its getting cheese now, hubby will love it.
Thank you for sharing your sunrise, wow that’s gorgeous
Thank you so much, Rose
Those pink fire sunrises are so beautiful and so fleeting! I am glad you caught this one.
The post box knitted tops are delightful, and bring a smile. I am very grateful for the people who put their time and creative energy into making them, and to you, for sharing them with readers. Their creations help brighten my morning all the way over here! 🙂
This is so appreciated, Lavinia. Thank you very much
Delightful colors, despite the grey day. I can feel the excitement of the children already. I’m sure the Easter egg hunt will be lots of fun (for all ages).
Thank you so much, Merril
Most of our post boxes are inserted into walls, with a locked door for the collecting bod. But also random boxes in say convenient places have gone – arsonists love to burn things! And then there are those who also feel it’s their right to steal mail…and nice people out for a walk will find a huge pile of opened mail on grass verges!
Happy Easter everyone, in whatever way you celebrate this festival.
What a shame, Catherine. Thank you very much
How cute are those crocheted toppers? Easter is such a fun time for kids of all ages. Lovely photos.
Thanks very much, Dale
What wonderful decor on the Post Boxes. Do you know who does these
They are almost always anonymous, Sheree. Thank you very much