The full thump of a Petters diesel engine alerted me to this boat before I saw it.

More birds arriving to spend the winter at Morecambe Bay, or just pause on longer journeys.

With a street light so close, I'm amazed that my Pixel registered anything beyond its glow.

Like an orchestra warming up before the performance, these snowdrops will appear soon.

All these little signets were cheeping along to remind mother that they were still with her. Dad was further upstream, keeping an eye on the bloke taking pictures.

Tied together with a metal staple.

Said Bear is enjoying all the autumn colors and gentle morning light.

HTT everyone.

Taking a break in the sunshine this morning I noticed how this sandstone block had been chiselled a long time ago. I liked how the light caught these marks.

One of several Grade II listed shelters on Blackpool promenade. Most of them are over 100 years old.

📷 Google Pixel 8 Pro - Telephoto Sensor - (12MP) - 30 x Zoom - Moonshot after Sunset

Arnside signal box was built in 1897 by the Furness Railway, it is a Type 4 design constructed from stone, possibly influenced by the architectural practice of Paley and Austin.

Mt Ruapehu, 6 years ago to the day. Seasons change and so do we.

Manuka, mud, water and steam. Ingredients for healthy skin. Just find a cool part!

From my archive - a chance conversation today reminded me of this place, which was established in 1974.

I would go here as a teenager with my friend after a night on the town. Fresh beigels at 5 am - no problem. Just get there.

These days we would have smartphones, and order online in advance:

www.beigelbake.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopxskDHoGkvuC2MACUJv5V...

Mirror Lab Pro on a Galaxy Note9. Cloud photo opened to preset filter number 4 called Glass Marble.

📷 Google Pixel 6 Pro - Yellow Dahlia

Make memories every day so you can look back on them.

Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris).

It's rare now to see these out in the wild. It is always a springtime joy to see these flowers when walking about.

This little colony is spreading, I'm glad to note. They are important markers of the progress of the seasons to me.

Arnside station has surprisingly long platforms.

A bit like my surprisingly long wait for a train.

In the grounds of Lancaster Priory. Good morning ahead 🙏

It's that time of year again. Just the job on a chilly morning.

Steam vents from a kitchen exhaust. Goodness knows what's cooking.

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, the first day of Autism Awareness month.

If you don't know about autism, or you want to know more, please search online for your nation's autism charities, where you will find out heaps of useful information that can help you understand what autism is, and how to make your workplace or whatever more 'autism friendly'.

The infinity symbol, sometimes in rainbow colors, is the international symbol for autism.

I made this yesterday for 40 and had some left over. Soup is always better on the second day! It is easy to make, and fairly cheap, too. This all took about 40 minutes to produce, including veg prep. I am blessed to have a food processor to do all the heavy chopping.

Ingredients

Sweet potato

Carrots

A can or two of good tomatoes

Onion

Ginger

Olive (or canola) oil

Chili flakes

Garlic

Stock )veg or chicken)

Garnish with anything - I used rocket because I had some in the kitchen; pepper and a dollop of yoghurt

How

In a big pan

Heat up a little oil

Add chopped onions and garlic and sweat for a while

Add ginger and chili

Stir and heat till fragrant

Add the rest of everything and cover with the best stock you have

Raise to a boil and then allow to simmer for 20 minutes or so

Use an immersion blender to render everything into a creamy pan of love

Add salt if you think it needs it.

Garnish and Serve.

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The footbridge at Arnside was installed in 1910. Network Rail overhauled the bridge and it's good to go for another century.

The trees at Williamson Park earlier this year.

📷 Pixel 6 Pro - Moonshot at night with clouds

on my walk to work