Wednesday was the last day of September and probably my last ‘straight from work’ seaside trip to Exmouth this year. Fish and chips as usual, but not much of a stroll as I have a sprained ankle. Sue and I found a bench out of the breeze, to watch the world go by.
We were in the shelter of the lifeboat station, and look what peeped out.
There’s been a lifeboat station at Exmouth for more than 200 years, and last year alone there were 84 launches and they helped 64 people. Just two days earlier the crew rescued a man cut off by the tide on the Exe estuary. Wednesday was an exercise night for the new Shannon class boat, R and J Welburn.
I’m sure they are very proud of this handsome boat, here it goes,
assisted by a tractor type thingy!
down the ramp.
Last checks and it’s gone into the fading light.
And there’s a boundary to keep you safe on the ramp.
The RNLI is ‘the charity that saves lives at sea’, so far today there have been 16 launches in the waters of Great Britain. Courageous men and women, thank you.
Watching the World go by is good sports😊
Especially with fish and chips in your hands!
Precisely 🙂
Great captures Gilly. Sorry to hear about the ankle, you have my deepest sympathy and I hope yours mends quicker than mine! That lifeboat equipment must cost an absolute fortune, seems wrong that it is a charity and not a public service organisation like the police and the NHS.
Oh my yes, it’s totally crazy, but the way the NHS is going it won’t be soon!
True. Even the NHS relies heavily on charities for a lot of things to be done. Our welfare state needs a damn good shake up!
Lovely photos for your last summer visit. Hop your ankle is soon 100%. I agree with Jude about the funding for this essential service. Have a great weekend. x
Thanks Sylvia, it’s mending now. If a few of the billionaires in this country got together they could fund it!
I just noticed my typo and the inadvertent use of the word ‘hop’ when referring to your ankle. 👯😄
Very interesting and inspiring, Gilly. I hope your ankle mends super fast.
Thanks Sandra, its nearly back to normal!
Doesn’t that tractor-like thingy make you think of a tank? Must be something heavy duty to move those big boats.
Wonderful pictures. Makes me nostalgic for days long past when we used to boat with friends, 🙂
Ahh maybe you’ll write about that Tess? 🙂
Ha ha. Then I will surely have nightmares afterwards. ❤ ❤ 😀
Oh, BTW. Your photos make me miss summer already–we still have it here although hints of spring are finally in the air. Magnificent pictures,Gilly. Thank you. ❤
Thanks Tess, I hope winter passes as quickly as summer did this year!
We always wish for something other. Must be a human thing. 😀 😀 😀
Hi!!! very georgeuses shots
ciao
Ciao Ventisqueras!
Ouch! Hope your ankle heals fast. Looks like a wonderful place to sit and watch the world. Glad you captured snd shared with us.
You would love St Ives Ruth, a very arty and photogenic town!
Also agree with Jude about the funding. We saw an attempted rescue at St Abbs last year for a missing diver (sadly found dead a few days later). Now RNLI has withdrawn the St Abbs lifeboat (I’m assuming for lack of money, though cold be wrong) and local crew are using JustGiving to try to fund their own boat. Very sad.
That’s all just dreadful, hope they manage to make it work!
So do I!
Beautiful pictures! I’d love to visit there sometime.
Thanks Phil, the south west of England is one of the loveliest places in the world!
I was in London about 17 months ago but didn’t see any of the rest of the country. I’m hoping to get back and see more some time.
How did you do that? 🙂 I thought you were going to produce a bench for Jude there, but they are lovely images and thank goodness it was just an exercise.
What my ankle? fell down the bottom step leaving the apartment for the airport, I was very lucky it wasn’t before!
🙂
Sympathy to you and your ankle. Mend quickly. I know how much you enjoy locomotion.
It’s pretty much sorted now Meg thanks, just the last bit of bruising and swelling.
Beautiful sunsets, how lovely to sit and watch and eat your fish and chips. Hope your ankle soon mends, use lots of ice…
Thank you, the sunset at Exmouth is a regular summer treat 🙂 I can’t do ice unless its desperate I’m cold enough as it is, but luckily its nearly healed!
Pleased to hear it is almost better.
Aww … it seems sad that it’s the last time for a visit this year. Perhaps, there’ll be a surprise warm day for you in the stars. Fish and chips … love them!!!
Gosh … I hope your ankle heals quickly and without any issues. Be sure to rest it.
The video is quite interesting. I enjoyed the mans voice and accent.
Great post, Gilly.
Toodles.
Issy 😎
Pretty cool! 🙂