To The Sea

"I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying"

I just LOVE the above verse from John Masefield's famous poem "Sea-Fever".

Today I am frantically trying to get us all ready for the three hundred mile journey South to see my folks, we're off in a couple hours.

Tomorrow I'll be sitting in the exact spot above, drinking a frothy cappuccino and eating brunch, looking out over the harbour. Can't wait.

To the Sea we go................see you next week ♥

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Comments

[Rosie]

Hope you're having a lovely time!

I wanted to recommend an author/illustration to you - Clare Beaton (clarebeaton.com). I just bought my 8 month old baby a board book of nursery rhymes by her and it's wonderful. All of the illustrations are made using felt applique, ribbon, beads etc. So detailed and lovely. I thought of you straight away! If you check her out I hope you enjoy.

[Pati]

enjoyyyyy!!!!! xx Pati from London

[Andrea]

What a lovely perfectly blue sky!!

[Katherine]

Hmmm... I always thought the official version was -
I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sands and sky.
I left my vest and pants down there, I wonder if they're dry.

Enjoy your coffee!

[Jennifer W]

I am so enamoured by your blog! The colors you use for your hookie creations are such an inspiration to me to create something bright & cheery. I started hooking in Febr. & I'm addicted! I try to imagine what your wall of yarn must look like to have so many colors in use at one time! Keep it up & thank you for taking time out to write about it. Lovin' your life from Kansas!
-J

[jenny b harris]

Sounds absolutely divine! Happily picturing you enjoying your cappu, breathing in the salt air, and savoring that glorious view. Have a wonderful holiday!

[Emma]

I grew up in a seaside town and I miss it so much! There's nothing like the sound of crashing waves and the smell of salty sea air for me..
Have a wonderful time x

[Jami]

Have a great time!

[Helen]

I love the sea too
haven't actually made it this summer though but did manage to go swmming in the sea near Sligo in April!
perhaps its not too late

[Ali Hodges]

Hey, I live just 7 miles up the road from here, have a great time, hope the weather improves for you.
Ali.

[Terrie]

Enjoy! x

[Cida Comoti]

Oi Lucy,

sou brasileira, moro em São Paulo - Brasil e amo seu blog.
Visito quase todos os dias, e fico admirada em ver os lindos trabalhos que você faz.
Boa viagem, boas férias!!1

Beijos
Cida Comoti

[Kajsa]

Oh, I have just read two books by Gil McNeil about a woman who inherits a yarn shop in a small British seaside town, now I don't know what to do, I've run out of books and tea and have an urge to travel to see the piers and tides irl...! Lucky you :)

[The Garden Bell]

You have to tell me what your secret is. You keep popping up on my Blog Frog, like you are home and stopping by for a peek. But, I know your are at the shore, sipping on a grand old Ice Tea and have a bun.

[Dreaming Bear]

Looks divine! Enjoy!

[Annette]

Hi in the Attic,
Come and pick up an award at my place.
Xx Annette

[Crafty Mermaid]

have a great week! :D

[Haribote]

Je viens et je reviens..je ne comprends pas tout mais All is beautifull !!! J'adoore !!!

[Helen]

I love this poem too and have even stitched some of the words into my embroideries! Have a lovely seaside week - it looks like a gorgeous place. x x

[Jennifer]

loved your pic so much i am using it for my desktop background. hope you have a wonderful time, and by the way i finished my stripey baby blanket and it turned out beautiful, i also used your granny blanket edging on another baby blanket. we are going to have the warmest baby in town with all your wonderful patterns. thank you so much for sharing with all of us :)

[Martina Tierney]

Your baby's chubby legs are gorgeous! Have a great holiday down south. I remember the enormous effort of packing for 4 kids...

[Sarah west mids uk]

Dear Lucy all time favourite poem of mine.
My Dad taught this this one to me.
Words are just right with your photo.
Have a good holiday.
Love Sarahx

[becky]

Have fun! Thats a long drive with little ones - I know because its 250 miles to my parents and 4 hours can seem like a life time sometimes. Drive safely.

[Teresa]

Fabulous!!
Did Richard Burton ever read this peom? I couldn't help hearing it in his voice as I read it. Have a great time - I hope the weather is kind to you.
Teresa x

[Liz]

Have a lovely holiday!!!