Last Friday was spent photographing all the damage done to our furniture and bikes - quite significant damage! (83 photos!!) I will be writing more about this later, but currently waiting on a response from the removal company.
Saturday the weather was starting to look decidedly miserable as Storm Dennis approached. I spent the day working in the house. One of the neighbours popped round in the afternoon and we had a cuppa which was a nice interlude as I was getting rather bored with my tidying and sorting!
Sunday was a very lazy sofa day. I think the previous 10 days caught up with me. Late afternoon/early evening I spent some time watching the sea.
It was rather choppy
I watched some ships
It was very dreary out at sea indeed.
A regular seagull perch.
The sky in the late afternoon was amazing and glowed red.
One thing I love about living here is how quickly the sky and sea vista can change.
Late Monday afternoon after a rather wet and dreary day it cleared up so I went for a walk
It was very windy still and the sea wild.
You can see the way this ship is rolling on the ocean just how choppy it is out at sea!
Certainly glad I wasn't on it!
This place is gradually losing their garden down the cliff. The slips aren't far away from their shed/garage now.
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Yesterday I went for a lovely morning walk. I am very fortunate to have so many lovely places to walk straight from my doorstep. So I set off for the Botanical Gardens in Ventnor. They certainly didn't disappoint.
Their magnificent Magnolias were in flower.
What a treat they were.
We even had some blue sky yesterday which was lovely as well, and made the perfect backdrop
I enjoyed a lovely wander round the garden
A carpet of daffodils.
Camellias.
Love the bright red berries against the green.
I then headed down to Steephill Cove.
I had a little walk round the cove.
I then walked along and back up across the top and headed back to the Botanical Gardens and treated myself to a cup of tea and a scone.
I decided to walk back home via the coastal path which was absolutely wonderful.
Looking down at Mount Bay
Such fabulous scenery. It was windy and fresh, but fortunately not too cold.
Lovely photos.. thankyou.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the insurance claim. Such a pity that many removal companies are not as professional as they claim....and they are not cheap.
Thank you. They are not cheap, and the repair will definitely not be cheap! But will focus on the positive.
DeleteHow wonderful to have so many beautiful walks right outside your door. The magnolias are gorgeous, as was the carpet of daffodils.
ReplyDeleteThe Magnolias are wonderful. I am wishing I brought my NZ magnolia down here with me...it is currently in a pot, so will be asking my husband to bring it down.
DeleteSuch beauty with so many choices for an amazing walk right on your doorstep. I loved the gardens, it was spectacular. I so hope you will take us on a walk through each season.
ReplyDeleteOh I will for sure. These gardens are forever changing and there will always be something different to look at I am sure.
DeleteLove the photos of the water and ships. Reminds me of my childhood in northern Minnesota and growing up on Lake Superior. John
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