June 2009 Archives
Southern Comfort…
'Southern Comfort'
This lovely old Mississippi River Boat drew past ‘The Broadland Folk’ on it’s regular sailings from Horning on The Norfolk Broads along the River Bure, and returned in the evening decked with coloured lights and a Jazz Band. ‘Southern Comfort’ has a capacity for 100 passengers and offers an onboard commentary and a fully stocked bar.
My Name is Bond… James Bond!
I sat down this evening with a Scotch (By the way Scotch is a drink – not a nationality!) and watched my favorite Bond movie “For Your Eyes Only” And with Sir Roger Moore – that has got to be the best Bond Ever! When I first watched the film all those years ago… I just fell in love with Sheena Easton’s spellbinding Scottish tones, Ah’ Happy Days! Well, all these years on… nothing has distracted from the sheer enjoyment of the production… aside from three telephone calls this evening… that I duly ignored… and no less will suffer for in the morning! …
‘Heidi’ at Womack Water…
'Heidi'
‘The Broadland Folk’ continue their adventures around The Norfolk Broads with ‘Heidi’ making an early morning start from Womack Water.
Miles Per Heron!
This highly amusing picture from video footage by ‘The Broadland Folk’ is worthy of a second airing. Taken on The Norfolk Broads last year – the picture is completly unretouched and the subject perfectly relaxed!
The Royal Crown of St. James’s
The Royal Crown on the gates to St. James's Park
The Royal Crown sits above the gates to St. James’s Park in Westminster London – Robert Morey continues his travels around the capital. This Royal Park covers some 58 acres and is very popular with visitors. It was dedicated to ‘St. James The Less’ and from it’s small bridge across the lake, one has an excellent view of Buckingham Palace. At the edge of the lake, just under a large Weeping Willow, there is a wonderful view of ‘Duck Island’ and of ‘West Island’ and from there… abound a multitude of watchable wildfowl.
Right Everyone… Stay in Line!
This delightful family of Greylag Geese was pictured recently on The Norfolk Broads by ‘The Broadland Folk’ … The Broads are home to much varied wildlife and many forms of aquatic creatures. The Greylag Goose (Anser anser) known in the US as Graylag, is the largest of native British wild Geese and found in large numbers in the South East and Southern areas of England. It’s a friendly creature and mixes well with other species.
Strictly Murder!
The Grove Theatre
Nic Barclay as Peter Meredith was compelling watching in Brian Clemens ‘Strictly Murder’ at The Grove Theatre Dunstable recently, and Katie Funk was somewhat dramatic as Peter’s wife Suzy Hinchcliffe. The Half Wit Josef was full of reaction and enacted by David Rumelle. whilst Ross was played with a masterful upper class accent by Mark Moraghan, and Jasmine Darke gave a wonderful tweedy Hattie Jacques ’take-on’ in the character of Miriam Miller. The production was by Bruce James… You see, you don’t have to sit in front of Eastenders every night! Live Theatre is still alive… and kicking!
A Tree and a Post!
A Tree and a Post
When you get a shot like this in your viewfinder… You just can’t resist it! … Another most interesting picture from ‘The Broadland Folk’ …And by the way… Look at the size of those Lily Pads!
Repair work to The Norfolk Broads…
Repair work to The Norfolk Broads
It’s an ongoing task for teams of workers employed to repair the banks and dredge the waters of The Norfolk Broads. The Broads are a very busy waterway requiring constant attention all year round!
Top Marks to Primark!
The Devil Does Not Wear Primark! – Top marks to Primark retail… (See my blog on Plastic Bags! for the 27th of January 2009) The Primark Company now offers it’s customers Strong Recycled Paper Carrier Bags, O2 and CEX have also followed in this environmental measure. So lets Save the Planet in the proper way… Not just save the Supermarkets money with their excuse that plastic is not good for environment! After all, there is enough plastic used for food packaging on their shelves. Now, if they really cared about the planet - how about starting there! Primark can be found in Oxford Street and most major cities, O2 in most High Streets, and CEX spread across the UK with branches in New York… Americans have been using paper carrier bags successfully for Donkey’s Year’s!
