Once in a blue moon, the North Sea off the North Norfolk coast becomes so warm and crystal clear, that it attracts a certain cryptid lifeform to its inviting waters.
Unfortunately, I didn't realise that today was one of those "blue moon days", and popped down to the beach here in Overstrand for a late-afternoon dip.
Things were going swimmingly until a sudden chill alerted me that something wasn't quite right...
Half past five and all's well |
Groynes extend into the startlingly clear sea |
At the risk of being branded a floozy, I chose a different groyne (from yesterday's) to sit astride while I prepared to get wet |
After getting out of my depth (but still able to see the bottom!), I returned to shore |
Yikes! Sea monster off the port bow! Oh, hang on... It's just my sister, Indescribable... Run away! Run away! |
She was probably making sure you weren't down their sunning nude on the groyne of another.
ReplyDeleteI think she was trying to swim away from her her husband, the Little Witch and Von Smallhausen so she could get some peace and quiet...
DeleteA fine figure of a woman too
ReplyDeleteHave you misplaced your glasses, John?
DeleteIs she a mermaid?
ReplyDeleteA sea-cow, more like.
DeleteWhat also floats in water?
ReplyDeleteA duck!
DeleteShe's a witch! Burn her!
It's a fair cop.
What awesome beach fotos! The sand and water look very inviting. It's a good thing y'all are taking advantage of the rare Indian summer to enjoy the beach and have fun in the water. I hope no groynes were injured (or will be!) in the production of this post.
ReplyDeleteNever mind the groyne getting injured. I nearly injured myself attempting to straddle it, such was its girth!
DeleteI was expecting you to be talking about a jellyfish...or possibly the other substance which floats in water.
ReplyDeleteA duck!?
Delete(I'm getting deja vu)
A duck? Where is the duck?
ReplyDeleteSx
Oh. You're a bit late. It was burnt at the stake for being a witch.
DeleteI've got a l'orange if you fancy a snack?