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| ChristmasNewYear2011 |
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Kites On Ayr Beach
At last some more sun today. Just on cue a chance to take photos on the beach. Dozens of kite boarders surfing in the shallows. Some sort of competition.
I've not had such a good time taking photos in a while. Completely engrossed. My Fuji X100 never left my hand. The Nikon stayed in the bag. Pre-focused with a big depth of field. The 35mm equivalent lens meaning I was up close, right amongst the kites.
I don't have the lenses to reach the competitors on the water.
Had a good chat with Scott, Wendy and the boys who happened to parked near my car.
I've not had such a good time taking photos in a while. Completely engrossed. My Fuji X100 never left my hand. The Nikon stayed in the bag. Pre-focused with a big depth of field. The 35mm equivalent lens meaning I was up close, right amongst the kites.
I don't have the lenses to reach the competitors on the water.
Had a good chat with Scott, Wendy and the boys who happened to parked near my car.
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| 2011 |
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Maureen's Farewell from Supply Chain
Effectively Maureen's last week in Erskine before moving to work for Services in the UK Sub.
Many war stories from people in the room and on the phone. Excellent food cooked and supplied by Catherine and Moira.
Charlie "The Bard" Docherty provided the rhyming insight.
Many war stories from people in the room and on the phone. Excellent food cooked and supplied by Catherine and Moira.
Charlie "The Bard" Docherty provided the rhyming insight.
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| MaureensFarewell |
Friday, September 2, 2011
Adriatic Cruise: Venice, Italy
Jean was up like a shot at 6am for the docking in Venice. The ship passed St Mark's Square and over looked the main sites of the city.
We had been to the city before so decided to view the glass and lace making areas of Murano and Burano. None of the majestic building of the main city but worker housing brightly coloured.
Jean returned to St Mark's later to see what the atmosphere was like when the majority of the tourists had evacuated the city.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
We had been to the city before so decided to view the glass and lace making areas of Murano and Burano. None of the majestic building of the main city but worker housing brightly coloured.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
Jean returned to St Mark's later to see what the atmosphere was like when the majority of the tourists had evacuated the city.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Adriatic Cruise: A Day at Sea
Today was a day of eating. Could not stop. Breakfast, 11 o'clock, lunch, 3 o'clock, dinner and snack before bed!! We only missed out on the BBQ at pool side.
As everyone was on the ship all facilities were jammed. Sun loungers were at a premium. As we were initially in the shade our search was easier.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
As everyone was on the ship all facilities were jammed. Sun loungers were at a premium. As we were initially in the shade our search was easier.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Adriatic Cruise: Dubrovnik, Crotia
We decided to take the shuttle bus into the old town and do out own thing today.
I was surprised at the architecture and landscape of the area. It looked more Italian than Bari! No beaches and steep cliffs around the town.
We walked up to the cable car station and took a ride to the top of the hill above the old town. The cooler temperature was very welcome. On the way up the many steps to the cable car Jean was in a bad way. Looking very red!!!
Back down for an ice cream. Earlier we had stopped at a cafe which the tour guides used, a good recommendation. Milk shake, cake and cappuccino in a cool alleyway recharged our batteries.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
I was surprised at the architecture and landscape of the area. It looked more Italian than Bari! No beaches and steep cliffs around the town.
We walked up to the cable car station and took a ride to the top of the hill above the old town. The cooler temperature was very welcome. On the way up the many steps to the cable car Jean was in a bad way. Looking very red!!!
Back down for an ice cream. Earlier we had stopped at a cafe which the tour guides used, a good recommendation. Milk shake, cake and cappuccino in a cool alleyway recharged our batteries.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Adriatic Cruise: Ravenna, Italy
Our first excursion to view the famous mosaics of Revenna.
Had a guided tour of several churches in the town with walls covered in the finest mosaics. Many covered in gold leave.
Also passed by Dantes mausoleum.
We had plans to say in the town and have a walk round other sites. Again the heat put a stop to further exertions.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
Had a guided tour of several churches in the town with walls covered in the finest mosaics. Many covered in gold leave.
Also passed by Dantes mausoleum.
We had plans to say in the town and have a walk round other sites. Again the heat put a stop to further exertions.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Adriatic Cruise: Bari, Italy
The sail back to Italy meant the we did not arrive until 11am today. We spend the morning in a minor bout of sunbathing - but more than enough for us in +30C heat.
Like the most of the Mediterranean lunch is a 2 hour shutdown. The recommendation was to wait until 3pm to leave the ship. By that time the prospect of tramping around another small town was not sounding a great idea. We retired to the Windjammer for an air conditioned lunch. Serious eating on the cruise had started!!!
We did book an excursion into Ravenna for the following day.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Like the most of the Mediterranean lunch is a 2 hour shutdown. The recommendation was to wait until 3pm to leave the ship. By that time the prospect of tramping around another small town was not sounding a great idea. We retired to the Windjammer for an air conditioned lunch. Serious eating on the cruise had started!!!
We did book an excursion into Ravenna for the following day.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Adriatic Cruise: Koper, Slovenia
An over night sail to Koper. A small town east of Venice. We were docked in the harbour which was very near the town centre, just across a minor road.
The town had arranged a small tourist market in the central square. It was not a large place and a gentle stroll got us back to the ship in the early afternoon.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
The town had arranged a small tourist market in the central square. It was not a large place and a gentle stroll got us back to the ship in the early afternoon.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Cruising The Adriatic: Venice
Today our cruise started at Venice on The Voyage of the Seas.
A long day starting with a 6am flight from Glasgow, check in 4:30. As it was a charter flight for Royal Caribbean there was no on-line check-in!
We were on board by lunch time. Just in time to experience an 'all you can eat' lunch in the Windjammer restaurant. Everyone was in the same position so the place was organised chaos as a ship load of passengers tried to find seating.
Spent the afternoon discovering what was on offer on the ship. We booked dinner for 6:30 so missed the sail out of Venice at 7pm.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
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| From Adriatic2011 |
A long day starting with a 6am flight from Glasgow, check in 4:30. As it was a charter flight for Royal Caribbean there was no on-line check-in!
We were on board by lunch time. Just in time to experience an 'all you can eat' lunch in the Windjammer restaurant. Everyone was in the same position so the place was organised chaos as a ship load of passengers tried to find seating.
Spent the afternoon discovering what was on offer on the ship. We booked dinner for 6:30 so missed the sail out of Venice at 7pm.
The full gallery of photos can be seen from the dedicated Special Events page "Adriatic Cruise 2011" at the top right of the blog.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Plum Jam
Jean has made some excellent plum jam. Only 3 jars in stock. They will not last long.
Our latest cook cook is on Mexican food. Already tried out the salsa using burnt toms and chillies -- great. The slow cooked chicken is in the oven for tomorrow's dinner.
After work in the garden taking in the last of the sun. Should have cut the lawn...... no chance. Reading and dozing in the warmth is a better deal.
Our latest cook cook is on Mexican food. Already tried out the salsa using burnt toms and chillies -- great. The slow cooked chicken is in the oven for tomorrow's dinner.
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| From JeanLes_2011 |
After work in the garden taking in the last of the sun. Should have cut the lawn...... no chance. Reading and dozing in the warmth is a better deal.
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| From JeanLes_2011 |
Monday, July 25, 2011
Evenings
With school holidays Erin and Rhys are often round to play with friends in the street. After a hard day.
And Rhys has a goof after dinner
Finally Jean in B&W
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| From Rhys's 7th Year |
And Rhys has a goof after dinner
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| From Rhys's 7th Year |
Finally Jean in B&W
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| From Rhys's 7th Year |
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Rhys at 6.
In Rhys's first year I took a similar photo to this. The same place with Rhys and Katherine. If I can find it I'll post it.
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| From Rhys's 7th Year |
Sunday, July 3, 2011
At Last A Summer Weekend
Great weekend. Not the absolute hottest but certainly warm enough for shorts and reading the papers in the morning sun. During the afternoon most of the kids of the street were in our garden.
After all the high tech games that they are now used to making a tent out of towels, sheets and pegs kept them amused for hours.
Jean and Erin in from the hottest of the sun.
After all the high tech games that they are now used to making a tent out of towels, sheets and pegs kept them amused for hours.
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| From Erin's 10th Year |
Jean and Erin in from the hottest of the sun.
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| From Erin's 10th Year |
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| From Erin's 10th Year |
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Waiting Of the Sun
The forecast is for sun but it's not arrived in South Ayrshire as yet. Time for Wimbledon, F1 and MotoGP.
A lazy lunch --
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| From 2011 |
A lazy lunch --
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| From JeanLes_2011 |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Visit To Durham
Took a trip from Darlington to Durham today.
Found the park and ride just off the A1(M) far better than scrambling for parking nearer the City.
The weather was not that good and heavy showers came rolling in. We dived into Cafe Nero instead of our intended walk along the river.
We were back in Darlington to collect Ethan from school in the middle of a down pour.
And finally a bedtime story with Ethan.
Found the park and ride just off the A1(M) far better than scrambling for parking nearer the City.
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| From 2011 |
The weather was not that good and heavy showers came rolling in. We dived into Cafe Nero instead of our intended walk along the river.
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| From 2011 |
We were back in Darlington to collect Ethan from school in the middle of a down pour.
And finally a bedtime story with Ethan.
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| From Ethan's 6th Year |
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Ann and Geoff's 40th Anniversary & Ann's 60th Birthday
Ann and Geoff booked Bistro 21 at Durham for a celebration dinner for the whole family. A big thank you for your generosity. The meal was unbelievably good!!! Our lamb was perfectly cooked, with a beautiful pink colour in the centre. Everyone was having a good time with plenty of laughter around the room. The 5 hours to midnight flew by.
The kids were very well behaved , a credit to their parents.
ps - Sorry Laura you got out voted on the photo list - its still a good photo you rejected.
Click below to view my photos of the evening.
The kids were very well behaved , a credit to their parents.
ps - Sorry Laura you got out voted on the photo list - its still a good photo you rejected.
Click below to view my photos of the evening.
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| AnnGeoff6040 |
Friday, April 1, 2011
Centre Parc 2011
We had our annual trip to Centre Parcs at Whinfell Forest. Weather forecast was not great but the worst of the rain occurred during out last morning. So I only had one wet bike seat to contend with!
It was Andrews's birthday so we had the essential chocolate cake when the Darlo gang arrived later in the evening.
It was Andrews's birthday so we had the essential chocolate cake when the Darlo gang arrived later in the evening.
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| CentreParcs2011 |
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Jean's Birthday
It did not start well with Jean having forgotten that she had thrown all the birthday banners out. We had no milk, eggs and worst of all -- no candles.
Today was the warmest of the year and with the nights stretching out Erin and Rhys managed their first dive on the garden swings.
Here's a few photos:
Today was the warmest of the year and with the nights stretching out Erin and Rhys managed their first dive on the garden swings.
Here's a few photos:
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| JeanLes_2011 |
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ethan's School Holiday Visit
It's half term in Englandshire. Ethan is staying until Friday.
And loves to be the best at Mario Winter Games.
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| From Ethan's 6th Year |
And loves to be the best at Mario Winter Games.
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| From Ethan's 6th Year |
Friday, January 7, 2011
Erin's 9th Birthday
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| Erin's 10th Year |
Erin's 9th Birthday celebrated with Ann's sisters and niece. By request a Chinese take away was consumed. Particularly chicken balls!!!
Erin did manage to play her new Nintendo DS the whole time. The bike would be for milder weather.
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