Monday, 12 September 2011

Portsmouth

The Spinnaker Tower and of course we had to go to the top.


Wow a rare shot of the two of us together.


 John stood on the glass floor.  It sounds brave but I did it too and it wasn't really scary. Lots of school children felt they had to scream none the less. 


The photographer.


Mottisfont Abbey

 While down south we gave the National Trust card a bit of an airing.
More like these to follow. 




There was a reason for the cupcake displays but I don't remember what it was.
Very impressive though.

Catching up with Pamela, Chris, Rachel, Rebecca and their new arrival Daniel

And of course I couldn't resist a cuddle.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Most of you will know that John and I are real motor racing fans.  The timing of our trip south was to coincide with the Goodwood Festival.  Here is just a small sample of the many photos I took.  There are plenty of empty track photos in the archive, where I missed the cars as they sped past!






This is the one that I wanted to take home.  I just love the shape of the fear windows.and the long sleek bonnet......ahhhh maybe one day.


The concept car tent was great for good photo opportunities. The futuristic shapes, white back drop and amazing reflections just add to the atmosphere.




And we managed to be within in feet of greatness - Sir Stirling Moss.  Still managing to flirt with the ladies while he had some official photos taken. Not with me though I hasten to add - the girls he was flirting with were all a lot younger than I am!

Catching up with Jeni, James, William and Isobel

Back in July we spent a week on the south coast and managed to catch up with friends.  We spent a lovely day with Jeni and James but it was only when I got home that I realise almost all the pictures are of their adorable twins William and Isobel.
At least there are some featuring Jeni.  Sorry James you didn't get a look in. 



Saturday, 25 June 2011

The Red Arrows.

Edinburgh hosted armed forces day this weekend and yesterday we were treated to an amazing display from the Red Arrows over the Forth.  For half an hour we were wowed as they swooped over Edinburgh.




Wednesday, 22 June 2011

PUFFINS! (on the Isle of May)

Two years ago we went to Bempton Cliffs to see the puffins.  
This was our only sighting....



This year we visited the Isle of May on a mission to see the puffins and get a more convincing photo.  Here are the results.....



The Island

Puffins!
Flying Puffin!

More Puffins!

Cliffs
Good drying weather.

Seal