Some Local Zigzagery

Posted on August 2, 2014 Posted in England, Weekly Photo ChallengeTagged England, Exeter, Exeter Cathedral, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge, Zigzag23 Comments

There’s no need to look very far to find zigzags, most towns and cities will have architectural features that meet this weeks photo challenge.
Apart from some natural zigzags, mine are all photos taken in Exeter Cathedral and surrounds.

Twiggy zigzags

Zigzag skyline

I’ve always liked the style of this building opposite the cathedral

Zigzag vaults

Exeter cathedral’s new nave altar

You can join this weeks challenge here, http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/zigzag/

An English Country Show

Posted on July 31, 2014 Posted in Devon, PhotographyTagged Bug Hotel, Ceylon Curry House, Devon, Kalash Tribal, Mid Devon Show 2014, Photography, Pretty Cow, Widecombe Wag25 Comments

Saturday was one of those steamy July days when a craft marquee isn’t the best place to spend the day. Luckily for me, I was able to escape at regular intervals and check out some of the goings on at the Mid Devon Show. There’s always lots to see, but I only ever manage little glimpses. Here are some of them, starting with some classic cars.

Classic sports car

Rows of Minis

A splendid 1913 Rover

An old local fire engine

Being a country show there are always plenty of flowers.

Cottage garden plants

Lots to choose from

Bugs hotels are very popular

Add some rural crafts.

Willow basket making

Spinning a yarn

Bobbins for Honiton lace

Tasty treats.

I’d better not linger here

But the Ceylon Curry House do the best lunch!

Found it!

The odd tractor is a must

And I’d love one of these.

A burst of Kalash Tribal is a must see.

‘The Widecombe Wag’ interviews Kelly

Dynamic and feminine

Mesmerising

What would a country show be without some livestock?

So, that was the Mid Devon Show 2014, and I’m already looking forward to next year, maybe you’ll be there too?

Lazy Poet’s Thursday Haiku

Posted on July 31, 2014July 30, 2014 Posted in haiku, Photography, PoetryTagged Haiku, Lazy Poets Thursday Haiku, Nature, Photography11 Comments

Seaside Flora

blue sky framed teasels

parched dry in the coastal breeze

stately perfection

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 30, 2014July 29, 2014 Posted in PhotographyTagged Photography, Wordless Wednesday24 Comments

Summer Lovin’

Posted on July 29, 2014 Posted in Weekly Photo ChallengeTagged Babies, Birthdays, Family, Smart Trike, Weekly Photo Challenge42 Comments

Yesterday was Scarlett, my granddaughter’s first birthday.She had a lovely party with lots of family and friends the day before, all very exciting! I was very lucky to be able to stay for the actual day and after a morning opening presents we had a seaside stroll.