Thursday 26 November 2020

November Day Drift catch up, Part 1

 The end of the month is almost upon us, and I find myself playing catch-up with all the photos I've taken in November.  It doesn't help that I keep taking more every time I go out and get my daily exercise, hence this post (and the next one).  However, rather than bore you with the same old scenes that you've seen a thousand times before, in each post will be photos of something new!

Sunday, 8th November

 I discovered a flying saucer construction zone while on my last walk along the cliff top to Sidestrand.  The two on the right are clearly in the first stages of development, while the one below looks like its nearing completion.  Then the two below that are ready and primed for take off!



From the cliff top in Sidestrand looking back west to Overstrand

From Sidestrand I walked inland to Northrepps
This is Northrepps church taken from near the Shrieking Pits

Saturday, 14th November

 It's been quite moist here lately.  Perhaps not quite as much as in Devon though - particularly this area (click, and scroll down for the picture).  Anyway, while I was bumbling along on the beach, the sound of running water - normally drowned out by the waves - caught my ears.  Yes, the cliffs were having a good old bawl, crying tears of... Joy?  Sadness?  Frustration?  Relief?  Who knows what emotions cliffs may feel?  

 Anyway, the fact is, the cliffs were crying, and creating waterfalls of iron-oxide-laden tears that cut into the moss-covered clay forming little caves and grottos, and red rivulets and streams as can be seen below.





Friday, 20th November

 Finally, from Friday last: the Sun.  Only two photos, as you've seen all this before.  Except...  I think the sun was having a bit of a struggle getting up, as rather than launch itself into the sky, it settled for rolling slowly up the cliff, squashing and scorching Trimingham as it did so.



  I might post part 2 on Sunday.  Maybe...

22 comments:

  1. Thank goodness I see now that was a mushroom. At first i thought you were revealing your wand!!!

    I though...very unusual a tall guy has a small wand....

    Love the pictures thought. Great close ups and detail. I see every ridge dear.

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    1. Every ridge? Oh, dear... I'd better get the industrial strength Oil of Ulay out!

      Oh, and fear not: wand-wise, everything's in proportion.

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    2. Maddie, you will recognize Mr. DeVice's wand by its wartiness. The wand in the photo is much too smooth.

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    3. Oh, no, not the wand again! How can I deflect this?

      Hey everyone! Look over there in the previous post: Beast has got two bananas up his bum!

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  2. "Rusty Rivulets!" Try saying that, Lucy Worsley... Jx

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    1. Thank you for sharing her blog, sweetpea! I also found her link to Facebook on her blog. I love her shows! xox

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    2. I'd not heard of her. But I have heard of Jonathan Woss...

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    3. I have always wanted to see/hear Lucy make a guest appearance on the Jonathan Ross show.

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    4. And for them to join together in a recital of "Round the Rugged Rock the Ragged Rascal Ran". Jx

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  3. Those mushroom photos are incredible! Why is the water so iron dense? Is it a natural occurrence or man-made? Great way to start my day, sweetpea! xoxo

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    1. I got wet knees, and Camera received a slightly damp undercarriage getting those mushroom photos - but thank you!
      If I remember correctly, I think there are several iron deposits in the cliffs - most natural, but I imagine there are some rusty old man-made items buried there, too.

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  4. Having a bit of a struggle getting up? One sympathises. Also I’m quite shocked learning today that the Pink Dame is never getting up again. Ever. I need to steady myself.

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    1. Perhaps a stiff one and a lay down is in order, 'Petra? Just make sure *you* get up afterwards!

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  5. That sounds excellent! Every morning should be started with a stiff one.

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    1. If only there wasn't social distancing to contend with.

      Wait a minute... Aren't more people getting to grips with DIY during lockdown?

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    2. Exactly what are you suggesting monsieur IDV?

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    3. Um... Putting up a new towel rail...?

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  6. Blimey, I have just been blinded by that last picture. You could have warned me, and I would have put my sunglasses on - after all, it's not often that I have an excuse to wear them.
    Crying cliffs - comfort them before they crumble.
    Sx

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    1. Oh. Yes. Sorry. You might need sunglasses for the last photo!

      I daren't get too close to the cliffs for fear they might cry on my shoulder - and all the rest of my body, leaving me buried under ten feet of eye goob!

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  7. Fungi are fascinating and your landscape photos really are fab. I particularly like the last one with the witch on a broomstick silhouetted by the sunset.
    ttfn

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    1. Thank you, Madam Arcati! But a witch silhouette??

      * peers closer *

      I might have known... It's that show-off Brittaline de Tarfth! And she looks like she's got a new hat.

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