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I was putting in a new door frame and came outside for a break. Saw these on the edge of the car park and had to take a picture or 10!
After a morning of indecision, I took the bus to Morecambe Bay. What a glorious afternoon it was.
Morecambe Bay has been described as a pit-stop for migrating birds that come from the Arctic to over-winter and feed on the millions of creatures that live in the sand, marshes, and salt marshes.
Try hitting 'L' and wander about the image - on the extreme left is a 'detectorist' who risks the quicksands in this area (a sheep was rescued near here only yesterday). Looking across the bay you can see Grange-over-Sands, Barrow-in Furness, and possibly a bit of Ulverston.
In the distance you can see the fells of Cumbria/Lake District.
Map, here:
My first picture shot in Raw format and developed with Snapseed.
You can see how the season is changing from the storm glass and buoyant floats in the thermometer.
But there's still one more flower bud waiting to bloom.
Sliced red skin potatoes
Sliced red onion
Grated red Leicester cheese
1/2 cup water
Aromat
Garlic
in an oblongs 8 inch dish
cover
20 mins in the microwave on full
enough for 5 or 6 servings
nice with a salad and glass of wine 😁
The bailiffs have been to a local hotel, which is now closed. 14 days to remove their property before it's disposed of.
A nice new lock on the door. I hope the locksmith was paid.
Charles Dickens stayed here once and remarked that with every meal they served "bride cake".
A pretty porcelain pedestal from around 1890, on display at the Crossness Pumping Station.
It makes a nice change from the ubiquitous plain white of today.
If you're interested, the label reads:
Porcelaine Anglaise Cauldon
E.P. concessionaire Paris
Grand Prix 1889
Cauldon was an established porcelain manufacturer based in Stoke, but like many businesses over time, it changed hands several times before disappearing. Cauldon made some charming tableware from around 1904, which is quite sought-after.
I took this on a Canon Powershot G10; I'm in two minds now about charging the battery - I am sure my phone takes a better picture.
Tēnā koutou Katoa,
Today is International Day of Multilingualism. The 27th March was chosen because 27th March 196 BC is the date mentioned on the multilingual Rosetta Stone (Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, demotic text, and Greek). By comparing the Greek date with the Egyptian text, it was eventually possible to decypher the whole stone.
Language is more than just words; it is the spirit of cultures. Learning new languages helps to communicate, as well as re-wire your brain, which is believed to help ward off cognitive decay.
Heoi anō tāku mō nāianei. Ka kite =]
Ciao, bis bald, a bientot, toodaloo =]
These naturally shaped stones are cobbles. Not many deliveries along here these days, judging by the amount of plants.
This lovely piano was built at the Bechstein English subsidiary, and not at Berlin, around 1930 (going from the serial number on the frame). Sadly, it has not been kept in concert fettle and the keyboard and action need to be overhauled by a technician. The Ivory Act makes it illegal to sell this on, so I shall look forward to returning next year to play it again.
Notwithstanding, it was a pleasure to play.
My favorite erstwhile apprentice baker is now working as a roofer, restoring historic buildings. "AI won't replace this job and everyone has a roof," he said.
This 19th century clock stands on the promenade, counting the minutes, and providing some seating, for the old, infirm, and hoody-clad ne'er-do-wells of the town.
This clock exists because way back when it was planned to open a public library in Morecambe. A councillor collected contributions from a variety of donors to build the library. The problem was the ongoing running of the place - it would require a halfpenny added to everyone's rates (local taxes) which was a step too far, apparently.
So, what to do with the accumulated donations? Easy - build a clock tower!