This retired shire horse is, I am sure, still very, very strong……
Browsing Tag
Canon EOS 300D
In Great Britain, the whole ‘halloween being a big deal’ thing is a phenomenon that certainly wasn’t present during my own childhood. I’m happy to jump onto this particular bandwagon though, as it is a relatively inexpensive holiday that…
This spooky looking place is Netley Abbey, just outside Southampton. From what I can remember it was built in the 13th century, then Henry VIII came along, “dissolved the monastries” and it was turned into luxury Tudor apartments (some…
Some lovely autumn colours to brighten up the weekend – especially if you’re English and understand Rugby, which I don’t, but I do know that grown men shouldn’t cry like that.…
This is Castle Towers in the middle of Southampton. Some people call it ugly, but I am rather fond of this brutalist style – especially juxtaposed against the medieval walls and Tudor buildings. Whilst there have been lots of…
I feel like I’ve been so busy these last few days, easily as busy as this bee, but I don’t seem to have achieved anything (certainly no honey to speak of).…
Who couldn’t take comfort from this lot? I know I could – just give me five minutes alone with this lot and see the look of comfort and satisfaction on my face!…
This week’s Photo Friday challenge is The Beach, How fortunate is that? So many to choose from, but I rather like this one taken during a lovely sunset on Perranporth beach in Cornwall……
I like to tell people that I love city life and even though my family are all country people from deepest darkest Dorset, that I prefer nice even pavements, a choice of espresso outlets and 24 hour convenience over…