The leaves fall, the trees are nearly bare. Autumn comes to a slow close. Enjoy every little bit of the autumn that is left otherwise it will be a long winter.
24th November
(C) David Oakes 2020
The first really cold day of this autumn. It has been sunny, a sun trying to tempt me out, sadly other duties rather got in the way.
At least the end of the afternoon was rather tranquil as the light rapidly faded. A perfect evening stroll. The forecast is for mixed weather this week but becoming more wintery at the weekend.
23rd November
(C) David Oakes 2020
North Sea Oil was king……. for decades it has fed an economy, creating much needed employment in a part of the UK a region where it was much needed.
Here on the Cromarty Firth, Oil Riggs have been constructed, refurbished and maintained. Seeing so many Riggs at anchor in the Firth was a heartening sign of a strong economy.
Sadly the number have dwindled, economics make the industry very fragile. Many of these Riggs, once a testament to engineering skills, are now heading for the scrap yard.
It is an inevitable sign of the times, some say progress…. but looking across the Firth, I have a nostalgic wave of sadness at the passing of these giants.
23rd November
(C) David Oakes 2020
High Noon and the sun struggles to rise much above the horizon. A sure sign that the year moves along at a pace
As always…..
22nd November
(C) David Oakes 2020
By tradition, this Sunday, the last before Advent, is know as Stir Up Sunday. The day when the Christmas Plum Puddings and Christmas Cakes were mixed, steamed or baked. Again by tradition the younger members of the family were encouraged to stir the mix and make a wish. Not sure just how many folk continue with this Christmas custom.
What I can remember, is that my mother was rather dismissive of Stir Up Sunday….. “Far Too Late – one needs time, several months for the Puddings and Cakes, rich in Brandy, to mature”. It was a principle that many of the older generation adhered to and many still do…. and I can vouch for the rich taste that patience provided.
No matter when you Mix Up or Stir Up, the process and the baking always creates that special Christmas is Coming aroma. Anticipation.
As always…..
22nd November
(C) David Oakes 2020
Come view the world from my loft
Poetry/Poems, Photography, Travels, Musings, Quotes, Challenges, Awards, Reblogs, Uncategorized
"My Backyard Visitors" - All about birds - The world is my backyard!
Adventure at Home and Away
WRITER
Real stories about real people in Kamloops and beyond!
Enjoy Photography and sometimes Writings 😋
Fun, Fitness & Photography
Redefining life after the fledglings have flown
Random observations and unsolicited advice
Exploring American restaurants over the centuries
Photos, thoughts and stories
The Diary of a Retiree
Sailing, Photography, Wilderness
by PaulaB
Exploring Wisconsin with a camera and a muse or two
Mostly photographs with some words by this arty scientist...
Yousuf Bawany's Blog
ruminations on life at fifty ... or so ...
The Creative Zone for Making Art
To encourage, edify, and inspire
Notes from Near and Far
Because everyone likes pictures.
To thine own self be true
An Occasional Diary of Everyday Life and Travel in the U.K. and sometimes elsewhere
An exploration in human being after decades of human doing.
Caring About Our World Reflecting About Life
To See a World in a Grain of Sand...
It Is All About Me
Art, travel, and livin' the life
life through my lens, and in my words
Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Walks Stories and Nature
Food, Photography and Travels
images for a free world
irregular updates on family life, books & cross stitch. Lots & lots of cross stitch.
Andy Dow PhotographY
Opinion, photography & travel blogging from a small rural farm in Türkiye
Word(s) . Light . Life
My journey around the world
