light splits through the window

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.

Light dilution of water and vinegar to clean the skins

The trees at Williamson Park earlier this year.

One of my favorite baristas brought out her camera. An actual camera! I had a play with it and was heartened by how easy it was to use.

Over edited from Raw, I loved the contrast between her red hair and the green wall and plants.

Camera Fuji X100T.

Hat by Kangol.

Coffee machine by Conti.

Daffs on the windowsill

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.

I see the sea.

taken with my old Samsung Galaxy S7

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

Evidence of a hedge that was laid and then neglected. To watch a skilled hedgelayer at work is a rare joy.

I thought these geese were heading off for the winter but it transpires they are arriving to over winter here.

I can't understand how a shop window is allowed to become so rotten!

So let's face the music and dance 😄

Mobile shot

Said Bear seems happy to see my latest find: a brand new set of what I used to call 'Manchester', but locals here call it bedding.

I think the change from 'white over white' will make a nice change as we prepare for summer.

There are several types of hydrangea. This is one of my faves.

Fog in the 'Fax.

A host of narcissus thalia daffodils enjoying a last hurrah in the afternoon sun.

Brightening up an overcast spring morning.

Arnside station has surprisingly long platforms.

A bit like my surprisingly long wait for a train.

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.

📷 Pixel 6 Pro - Moonshot at night with clouds

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.

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

No matter the season this tree makes me think of cascading fireworks

Just playing with the editor.

This is not a nice place to walk. It reeks.

Rising in the Lake District National Park as a series of streams, it flows rapidly downhill to the north of Kentmere where the River Kent flows into the Kentmere reservoir. The reservoir was built to regulate the river flow, which benefited the mills located further downstream.

No work yesterday, so I spent an hour peeling and pickling a surfeit of garlic.

It needs best to sit for a week before use. I often feel that way, too.

Wine vinegar

Water

Sugar

Sea salt

Black pepper corns

Pink pepper corns

Dried chili

Chili flakes

Bay leaves

Dill

and my secret spice mix

Peel, trim, blanch the garlic

Sterilize jars

Bring mix to boil then simmer 2 minutes

Put bay leaves, dill and pink pepper into the jars

add the garlic

pour over the mixture, having cooled for 5 minutes

Put lids on

Cold water bath for 30 mins

Store in fridge for up to 30 days

Blue and green garlic

Sometimes garlic changes color when pickled. It's normal and not poisonous or harmful.