Wet and Windy UK


rainJust like many others, I’m sure, I’ve been listening to the wind for several hours. Apparently Lee on the Solent has been experiencing 60 mph winds and that is only a couple of miles away. Sometimes it sounds like an express train passing through a station at speed. The 80 foot high Beech Tree at the front of the house is perhaps the most vocal although the wall of smaller trees to the back are competing well. It’s as well that it is dark outside as I would probably become rather anxious if I could actually see the trees moving in the wind.

The gutters are also making quite a bit of noise.Or, rather, the water spilling out of them is. Forming an impromptu waterfall and pool by the lounge window.

Well I’m heading to bed now. Keeping my fingers crossed that the dawn is going to reveal any damage.

Good Night and Good Luck to the rest of my fellow UK residents.

Marigold Kaleidoscoped


Marigold Kaleidoscoped

I’ve been crawling through my old photo files. This was the result of messing around with PSP.

Barque Europa


Barque Europa

Dutch Sail Training Ship Europa – Captured off Southsea where she was participating in Trafalgar 200

STS Mir


STS Mir

STS Mir – Russian sail training ship.
Captured of Southsea (2005) where she was participating in Trafalgar 200

Dar Młodzieży


Dar Młodzieży

Dar Młodzieży – Polish sail training vessel. Captured off Southsea (2005) where she was participating in Trafalgar 200