Five Days in Dorset

Hello one and all....how has your week been? Good I hope. We spent a fabulous time in Dorset, OH we did have fun! I've realised today when I finally sat down to take a look at my photographs that I didn't take nearly as many as usual. But nevertheless, its been lovely for me to have a little play with them and remember the days we spent away.

I'm pushed for time today, and it's taken me an embarrassingly long time to mess around with mosaic-making this morning, so words will be brief....hope you enjoy a little visual summary of our five days away.....oh, and by the way, please do click on any of the images to pop them up and make them bigger.....

Holiday Flowers :: stunning displays outside pubs and tearooms, and natures wild flowers on the beach and riverside.

Holidayish Activity :: beach playing, kite flying, carousel riding, seagull watching, cafe and tearooom visiting, picnicing.

Coastal Appreciation :: driving the coast road between Bridport and Abbotsbury, stopping at this viewpoint to eat icecream and ooooh and aaaah at the view of Chesil Beach and the Fleet. Our destination was St Catherine's Chapel for a wonderful picnic lunch with views that take your breath away.

Dorset Countryside :: in full Summer swing, it was truly beautiful.

Dorset Beaches :: we visited all of our favourite beaches, at various times of day, for paddling, picnicking, tea drinking, strolling, beachcombing and gernerally lazing around.

Carnival Time :: Bridport was in Party Mood at the weekend, with the busy streets all decked out with bunting flags in preparation for the annual carnival. We missed the procession as Little Lady was unwell that day, but we did make it down to West Bay the following night for the "Torchlight Procession". This is where hundreds of people walk the 2 miles from Bridport town to the beach at West bay, carrying wax torches. There are marching bands and much jollity as the procession winds it's way to the sea, with a huge bonfire being lit on the beach when the hundreds of burning torches arrive. Then at 10.30pm, a spectacular firework display from the end of the pier. Memorable and fun.

 

Day to Night :: One of our favourite things to do on a clear evening is to go down to Eype beach to witness the close of day. We take a flask of hot tea, chocolate biscuits and plenty of blankets, and watch as the sky changes from day to night and the first stars appear. Magical.

Hope you enjoyed that little peek at our week...sorry I don't have time to elaborate more. Right now I need to go and attend to the business of making clean all the dirty post-holiday clothes as we are off again tomorrow and have nothing whatsoever to wear.

Yes, tomorrow we are heading off for another week of coastal fun and frolics, up north to our beloved Northumberland this time.....see you when I get back.

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Comments

[Rachel]

Oh I do love to be beside the seaside. I really like it in winter too...bracing walks and a cosy pub. I need to head further south soon!

[apartments knightsbridge london]

Impressive picture work here, well done.

[Mihaela]

How are you, dear Lucy?
I hope everything is well.
I'm looking forward to good news for you!
All my best thoughts,
Mihaela

[Mama Syder]

Just wanted to say Hi and send you a big wave from sunny Essex...Love your blog, Fab!

[Rebecca]

Hi Lucy, thank you for your kind comments on my crochet bag. I have finally finished it!
I hope you had a great holiday with your family. Wonderful photos! They make me very jealous.

Looking forward to your next post! :)

[Anna-Karin, Sweden]

Hope you've had a lovely time in Northumberland (must look att the map to find out where it is).
After I've read this about Dorset, and looked at the map, I realized that it's not so far from Torquay, where I spent 3 weeks in the summer of '89. Remember it was this nice beach, Babbacombe (or something like that), that had an escalator or a lift down to the beach. Never seen anything like that since then. Anyway, I miss your blogging!
Anna-Karin xxx

[heleen]

lovely pictures.. looks like you had a wonderful time! Hope to go there next year too.

[ipukris]

Ouh I have been waiting for you to come back home already. Here I am already sneeking behind your back and searching for an idea for the next project.
I think this would like little alike attic24, what do you think?. http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/MMochi-CrochetFlowerGardenShawl.html

[Freydis]

Hi, just found your blog a few days ago and have spent every evening admiring the colors and creativity. Now I feel that I must do some crocheting to. Thank you very much for your blog it makes me feel that there is forever summer when I see all the sunny colors.

Thank you once again
Freydis, Iceland

[sherri]

Hey your MISSED! just so you know:)

[Jonna, 20]

Hi!
First: i am so IMPRESSED by all your crafty work! I am right now working on my very absolutly first blanket made out of "normal super duper basic"-squares (granny or afghan or whatever its called in english?).

Second: H E L P
Ive seen that you, on your hexagons and normal squares, put your square together, instead of spending boring time later on when all square are made. Eum.. i dont get it, and the guide you did on the hexagons is very easy to understand, do you think you could make a similar, but for putting the squares together.

Or if you know a good guide for it - maybe help a poor girl out, and mail it to me?

Thanks and keep up the good work ;)

[Sally]

Hi Lucy your photos are lovely and as colourful as ever. I have nearly finished my big ripple blanket - completely inspired by you - I will send you a piccy when actually finished. I thought I would use the leftover wool to make a round cushion. However, hope you don't mind me asking, but, do I have to increase on the rounds or is it just straight forward round and round. Sally x.

[Karen Sanders]

Great blog :)

[lulu]

glad you all had a marvelous time...Lovely place, wouldnt mind living by that beach..
take care,

[Claudia Virginia]

Hello, my name is Claudia, I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, discovered your blog, and just loved it!
You are the source of my inspiration in squares. After I saw your blog I started making squares. I know I have much to learn, but I would say that you are fantastic! Kisses and congratulations on your beautiful work.
I would be happy if you would see my blog

http://claudiavirginia.blogspot.com/

[Alison]

have a great time.

[Cate]

Aah, love the pics, they reminded me of my own childhood holidays.

Enjoy Northumberland.

Cate, x

[Jane]

Gods own country Northumberland but I may be slightly biased
Have a great week, its a bit chilly up here now though

Jane Purves

[Randi Buck]

Your gloriously colored crocheted bag inspired my sister to make one and now I am ready to start one as well. I see many happy hours ahead on this project, and look forward to your future posts!

[Randi Buck]

Just visited your site for the first time at my sister's reccommendation. What a delightful experience! You are such an inspiration and being able to share in your life through these amazing photos and charming writings has lifted my life. Thanks you!

[melmel]

How lovely that looks...I'm stuck at home while everyone is away.....my little holiday in Yorkshire seems so far away now!

Glad you had a lovely time!x

[Louise]

Oh - my - goodness!!! What a beautiful post!!! That was just amazing! Thank you :-)

[Mihaela]

Hi Lucy!
Your pics are the only way for me to view the beutiful places and landscapes of GB. So,I am looking forward to your Northumberland photos.
Thanks and have a nice trip!

[Mandy]

Leaves me wishing for a holiday myself. Looks like a lovely time. Love the pictures of the knoll of land and the coastal the most, wondering where closer to home here in Iowa I might be able to see something similar... stunning and inspiring.

[Stephanie]

It looks a lovely place... would love to visit it myself one day :)