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Gwithian sunshine 20 Aug 2011 | 12:11 am
Yes, it does sometimes! This summer has been a disappointment, apart from the early bit so when the sun does come out, it's wise to make the most of it! Looking past the lifeguard hut towards St Ive....
Vintage Board meet, Lusty Glaze 30 Jul 2011 | 03:24 am
Looking across to Newquay from Lusty Just a few snaps I took on the 26th June of some lovely old sticks.... is it me/the angle of photo, but has that Surf Rider got a narrowed nose? Here's another S...
Jampot 14 Feb 2011 | 11:00 pm
We went for a nice Saturday morning stroll over Gwithian beach. The swell was heavy and waves were breaking high against the lighthouse rocks. One poor lady misjudged the waves as they broke on the be...
A Sunday Stroll 10 Jan 2011 | 04:18 am
What a lovely change from the vile weather we've had of late. Almost spring-like and a perfect excuse to get out for a stroll through the Towans and down the steep path to the sands of Gwithian. Par....
Boxing Day walk to Cadgwith 1 Jan 2011 | 05:56 am
Cadgwith is a picturesque fishing village nestled down at the tip of Cornwall, near the Lizard. A mecca for tourists with very un-vehicle friendly streets (unless you have a boat!). We parked in the f...
Snowy Troon 30 Nov 2010 | 05:07 am
Today we were treated to another dollop of snow, along with some quite meaty - sounding thunderstorms! Just a few pics taken on a short walk out of the village today, once it stopped snowing:
Back from the printers... 11 Nov 2010 | 10:03 pm
This year's Christmas cards. I have illustrated my own Christmas cards now, since 2001. I used to print them myself, on the old inkjet, but it took so long and cost so much, I ended up getting it done...
Our small front garden 9 Nov 2010 | 02:30 am
Well, we've been here almost a year now and at last the front garden is looking more like I envisaged. Originally a patch of grass, bordered by gravel paths, the lawnmower had to be lugged from the ba...
International Talk Like a Pirate Day 13 Sep 2010 | 07:23 pm
Yes, once again, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day on the 19th September. A chance to dress up in garb piratical, practice your "Arrrrr!'s and get some serious timbers shivered. Many take the opportunity t...
My local beach...a panorama 8 Sep 2010 | 04:34 am
Gwithian, Cornwall. A nice swell for the surfers and warm September sunshine. Husband's one of the surfing specks!
