The Dawn Patroller had one of his days off and out. He went on a boat trip from Buckie, further up the North East coast.
He was hoping to see a White billed Diver.
Image from tinternet.
What he did see were lots of these instead.
Dolphins. I wouldnt complain!
Meanwhile I did my .59 of a mile which is from the car to the start of the sand dunes.
Although on this photo the dunes have encroached somewhat. This was taken after the last big storm, the council removed the sand. They have some amazing machines. But you cant beat people power. This lot turned up yesterday, and collected an amazing amount of rubbish from the beach. But the council were on hand to remove all the bags etc.
The sea was flat, calm today. There was no wind, it was warm. What this paddle surfer was doing out there I really do not know. Practising balancing?
I did see a seal off the rocks by the caravan site.
This photo was taken on a more normal weather day but thats where I saw the seal. Every time I took a photo as I clicked it sank beneath the waves. Hey ho.
But then I have seen these and the DP hasnt.
Not this day . Sunday, sweet Sunday.
Strange week.
Strange experiences of there being one topic of conversation wherever you went and whoever you were with. Independence. Scottish Independence. Mixed emotions.
Very interesting debates.
And despite the press reports - no death threats.
Not one person questioning my right to vote, albeit I am English.
Throughout my faith in human nature was continually renewed. People cared, cared about each other, their neighbour, their country.
Now the votes have been counted. The great vote is now history. In the past. One question remains - will the English politicians keep their promises? That is in the future.
Back in the present. Been struggling to find time to paint. Odd bits here and there.
Skurries (Herring Gulls.)
Pod of Dolphins.
Sussex Light Hens on a fence.
Love these two, almost finished.
I have been asked to exhibit in November at Archies Art. To raise funds for Aberdeen Childrens Hospital.
The list of artists whew. Proper artists...... I am honoured to be invited.
The ones I will be putting in are all away being framed. So thats the future. I will show you later, when they are done.
On Monday past I went for another assessment. With mixed feelings I learnt I had been awarded....
So in the future I will be able to go where I want to go.
What? Where??
Having lunch with the DP I had just said, " Its when the sea is like this you get to see things....."
And there is a 'thing'. A Dolphin.
And more.....
Including a baby!
Meanwhile further up the coast.
Three Hump Backed Whales.
No wonder I spend so much time in the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses Cafe!
