Sweeps Festival Rochester

Hi folks,

The other week Sue, Margaret, Gillian and I attended the Sweeps festival, a very colourful event, just a few to get you in the mood.

The high street was full of colour, music and dance.

Load of fantastic costumes as well.

Love this one, the boy (girl really) with her can of coke.

That's a taster, a few more to follow later.

Best regards, Mike

Lulworth Cove

Hi folks,
well this is the last of out trip to Dorset, back across to Chichester and then home along the coast.

First off this magnificent cove and although a bit cold the scenery was lovely and dear Sue came with me this time.

Stair Hole, arches cut in the Portland stone.

This cottage was just by the cove.

Shall we have a drink, heck no the sun was too nice to go indoors.

This place was just in view as the foliage was not too thick.

Lastly back on the beach before an ice cream and back to the campsite.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

Best regards, Mike

Durdle Door

Hi folks,

nearly at the end of our holiday and at the end of April, I am beginning to think this was the summer.

From the camp site at Corfe we decided to take Winnie to see the door on the Jurassic coast not far from where we were staying and see the natural limestone arch that goes into the sea.

I parked up and set off down the rugged path on my own as it was too much for Sue with her poorly back.

As I got further down the cliff path I was amazed at the colour of the sea just behind the door which is on the other side of the cliff.

A bit further on there she was, the door which I thought looked like a dragon drinking from the sea.

Looking across the white cliffs that stood out proudly facing the sea.

Finally looking the other way you can just see the cliff starting to fall into the sea and on the night before we arrived another 20 meters of cliff fell into the sea taking the footpath with it.

Back at the van we had lunch and went on to Lulworth Cove.

Thanks for looking.

Best regards, Mike.

Lymington Salt Water Baths

Hi folks,

whilst away on holiday last month we came across this swimming bath with a difference.

The poster on the left tells the story of the baths, unfortunately we went on a dull drab day and it was closed. Below the ticket office was obviously quite new.

Detail of the weather vane.

Across the baths seating all along the back with the masts of the Yachts in the sea over the wall, I expect there was a gate to let sea water in but stop it going out as the tide turned.

On the right are the yacht club premises which early in the baths life was owned by them. In 1929 the council purchased the baths from the yacht club.

The baths after a long closure were opened in 1929, look on the balcony and you can make out the dignitaries and even a chap with a wig. (Picture taken from the board by the ticket office).

Same shot today and the baths are still used in the summer, the first aid building is an addition

Different angle, must have looked great with the blue fountains going.

well that's different.

Thanks for looking.

Best regards, Mike

Leeds Castle Super Car Seige

Hi folks,

Saturday Sue, Ian, Daisy and I attended this event at the castle although the weather was supposed to be bright it was as usual dull and overcast for most of the day, at least the rain held off, just.

Here are a few I managed to get.

I just loved the pretty TVR's and their pearlesent colours.

What a number plate!

My favorite the Corvette.

Interior beautiful red interior.

This was a bit of fun.

Pretty Toyota Celica

More TVR's

Towards the end of the show.

A great show, last a Ferrari, thanks for dropping by.

Best regards, Mike

Corfe Castle, my view

Hi folks,
busy day today and a bit tired but thought I would show Corfe Castle from my angle.

We arrived at the campsite as I set off to photograph the castle in the evening light

Normal shot from the base of the castle at ground level, taken on route from the campsite about a mile away. The hill I climbed is in the foreground.

At the site there are three mounds in a row so I thought if I climbed the first one I would get a straight on view of the castle, this shot is a third of the way up,

At the top you can see the whole castle.

Finally from the top, the castle and the town.

Thanks for dropping by, I was shattered after that climb.

Best regards, Mike

Winnie on the Water!

Hi folks,

after the New Forest we continued down towards the sea and into Dorset parking up at the unique beach location which reminded us of America.

After parking Winnie up we went for a stroll along the Promenade although a bit breezy and cold the sun was shining.

Typical USA beach scene in the UK.

Parking was expensive but at least our little van could get in a standard parking spot.

We then queued up and paid £3.50 for a short trip to Swanage.

Sue kept a check on the van whilst I........................

........ran up stairs to get this shot of Winnie on the Ferry

Once back on land we headed towards Corfe Castle.

Tune in later to see more, thanks for dropping by.

Best regards, Mike