Saturday, March 19, 2011
Sunshiny Day
We were out to the car this morning at just gone 7 o'clock, but our start was delayed by ten to fifteen minutes that were needed to clear the ice from the car.
It was minus 3 degrees. It had been finger numbing hanging out the washing earlier.
But we were promised sunshine and warmth.
Everybody was promised - and everybody was at Ford!
It was hard to park and at first the crowds were a bit daunting.
I bought lots - you can see pictures at the end of this posting.
It was 11 o'clock when we drove into Littlehampton, where we opted for fish and chips from the dinner menu at The Balaton to make a change. It seemed rather late for breakfast!
Then we took a walk.
Almost all the pictures today are mine. I will mark the three that are Bill's.
By the river - the tide was really high.
Sparkling river.
Red rope.
White rope.
A sunny Saturday treat - fish and chips on the wall by the river for this couple.
Time for a sleep.
We wandered into the fairground - just opening for business.
We both were attracted to this camel on a roundabout.
Camel and blue sky by Bill.
The Hungry Caterpillar switchback ride.
I call this "Red and Blue".
This building is also part of the fairground - don't know what goes on inside; but somebody is up there watching us! By Bill.
The castle is also part of the fairground.
Sparkling sea.
One girl and her dog. Bill.
Some of my purchases.
Glass ware on a little 1950s table. The art glass is quite modern, but I love it anyway. The little wine glasses are very 1950s.
I don't know who this is. He was my first purchases of the day. I couldn't resist such a charming hand crafted toy from the people who sell things for £1 - the same people who sold Bill a small digital camera for £1.
It was minus 3 degrees. It had been finger numbing hanging out the washing earlier.
But we were promised sunshine and warmth.
Everybody was promised - and everybody was at Ford!
It was hard to park and at first the crowds were a bit daunting.
I bought lots - you can see pictures at the end of this posting.
It was 11 o'clock when we drove into Littlehampton, where we opted for fish and chips from the dinner menu at The Balaton to make a change. It seemed rather late for breakfast!
Then we took a walk.
Almost all the pictures today are mine. I will mark the three that are Bill's.
By the river - the tide was really high.
Sparkling river.
Red rope.
White rope.
Masts in the sun.
There were 2 cranes today lifting yachts from their winter resting places back into the water.
There were 2 cranes today lifting yachts from their winter resting places back into the water.
The river was very busy today with all manner of boats.
A sunny Saturday treat - fish and chips on the wall by the river for this couple.
Time for a sleep.
We wandered into the fairground - just opening for business.
We both were attracted to this camel on a roundabout.
Camel and blue sky by Bill.
The Hungry Caterpillar switchback ride.
I call this "Red and Blue".
It is part of the fairground complex, so I called the man a "faux fisherman".
This building is also part of the fairground - don't know what goes on inside; but somebody is up there watching us! By Bill.
The castle is also part of the fairground.
Sparkling sea.
One girl and her dog. Bill.
Some of my purchases.
The doll is from a doll dealer and is a known 1930s/40s make. She has been "redressed" by the dealer. The vase is by Denby, as is the plate in the background - the plate is a Glynn Colledge design; the name normally attracts buyers. I must point out those original cards of hair grips - I was entranced by them.
Glass ware on a little 1950s table. The art glass is quite modern, but I love it anyway. The little wine glasses are very 1950s.
I don't know who this is. He was my first purchases of the day. I couldn't resist such a charming hand crafted toy from the people who sell things for £1 - the same people who sold Bill a small digital camera for £1.
By the time we got home it was time to rest and play with pictures and play games on the computer.
I have not sorted any of the purchases yet.
Ashley has spent time with an architect today.
It was a special day - full of activity and beautiful river and sea and countryside to drive through.
Some of my picture sorting was to deal with a posting for the Pilgrims Antiques blog.
