Saturday, October 16, 2010
Feeding Frenzy by the river
So, what happened to all that toast from our breakfast plates in Wetherspoons?
It certainly was not going to be wasted.
We knew where it would be enjoyed.
Pub sign between Wetherspoons and the river.
And yes, the sky really was that blue.
The swans were out of the water down by the lifeboat station, sunning themselves.
"Come on lady - nothing frightening about our mighty beaks!"
"What have you got there, lady?"
"Yes, yes, you are very beautiful - and hungry"
"Come on, Mister - no teasing!"
"Who wants some toast?"
"I do - and I want it now!"
"Bad luck swans - all gone"
Swans didn't have to wait long for more food.
There is an old recipe book of soups by Countess Morphy.
We have one of the fresh soups from the supermarket later - carrot and coriander. It was bought in August and frozen.
Bill also bought some display airplanes.
It certainly was not going to be wasted.
We knew where it would be enjoyed.
Pub sign between Wetherspoons and the river.
And yes, the sky really was that blue.
The swans were out of the water down by the lifeboat station, sunning themselves.
Mighty red beak.
"Keep on eye on the people - they might have something for us"
"Ah toast! Can't wait for her to throw it on the ground!"
"Come on lady - nothing frightening about our mighty beaks!"
"What have you got there, lady?"
"Yes, yes, you are very beautiful - and hungry"
Congratulations to Bill for these photos - very much better than the ones I took of him.
I didn't think to extend the telephoto lens.
"Come on, Mister - no teasing!"
"Who wants some toast?"
"I do - and I want it now!"
"Bad luck swans - all gone"
See that grey cygnet - we have been watching him/her grow all spring and summer. You may remember past pictures.
Swans didn't have to wait long for more food.
We drove home for a restful afternoon. Our purchases from Ford must be organised for sale.
There is an old recipe book of soups by Countess Morphy.
We have one of the fresh soups from the supermarket later - carrot and coriander. It was bought in August and frozen.
It cost the princely sum of 20p.
Do you see the tin with the picture of the man on - a blast from the past that.
My Mum used to shop at Teetgens sometimes, in the old Crawley High Street (1950s). I think it was bit more up market that other food shops - she probably just bought coffee there for my Dad.
It was a funny name, but I didn't query it.
The tin depicts Augustus Teetgen.
It seems his grocery empire was begun in 1834 in Bishopsgate, London.
Bill also bought some display airplanes.
Hopefully people will come in the shop and sigh with relief that they have found something for Dad's, Uncle Bob's or Grandfather's Christmas present.
Now to settle down to the crazy world of Saturday evening TV and a rest.
Labels: shop and stock, Sussex
