A Winter Jaunt

Diminuendo

Diminuendo

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Went out this afternoon to get a bit of fresh air. God it was cold. Took the camera and got a few nature photos.

This one was taken high up on the coastal path about 5 mins from home.[Dawlish, Devon.]
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Again part of the coastal path, which is yonks old.
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There is always a robin about...
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The sea wall and railway line going to Dawlish.
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Looking back to where I took the photos
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A dried up plant!
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One for Krizon as I know she loves big loppy ears!!!
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A bit of colour on this grey day.
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Some sort of wild herby thing. I expect MarkEE will know what it is. Please tell Mark!
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Smashing photo's :) your very lucky to live where you are, dead jealous now ;) :lol: What kind of camera do you have?
 
Great photos Dim!

I have no idea about the plant in the last pic, but you've captured it very well. Nice colours for mid winter.
 
Beauuuuuuuuutiful, Dims - those bring back some marvellous Devonshire memories. Mum and I lived in Torquay, I worked in Brunel House at Newton Abbot Railway Station (2nd floor, overlooking the platforms) in the 1960s, and I walked with my (then) Italian boyfriend from Torquay all the way to the end of Dawlish Warren, about 22 miles, and still the longest single walk I've made! I've been back since, but not for ages. I DO want to kiss that darling sheep on its little smug, smiling lips! Isn't she adorable?

Your plant is BUTTERBUR - one of my favourite wild ones. It's from the Composite Family, Petasites hybridus. It forms large patches in damp places such as road verges and streamsides, where its huge rhubarb-like leaves, up to 1m across, are conspicuous in summer (so wait until then to see it at full stretch!). The brushlike rayless heads of flowers appear in early Spring (March-May, so a bit 'forward', but it IS mild Devon!) before the leaves, in two forms. In male plants the florets almost all have stamens only, in female plants styles; in Britain, female plants are found only in the north of England (so this is a Kevin or a Dennis!).

(Quoted from Collins Gem Guide to Wild Flowers - wonderful, truly pocket-sized full-colour guides which are a MUST if you're going to look for wild flowers, mushrooms and toadstools, trees, etc.)

The photos are a real tonic. You can see how high in oxides the soil is - like Julie's in Somerset, that fabulous red which makes the richest contrast with the gorgeous grass.
 
Originally posted by krizon@Jan 23 2006, 08:12 PM
I DO want to kiss that darling sheep on its little smug, smiling lips! Isn't she adorable?
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I never knew you were Welsh Jon
 
Originally posted by Ardross+Jan 23 2006, 09:10 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Ardross @ Jan 23 2006, 09:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-krizon@Jan 23 2006, 08:12 PM
I DO want to kiss that darling sheep on its little smug, smiling lips! Isn't she adorable?
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I never knew you were Welsh Jon [/b][/quote]
They don't kiss them :P
 
Thanks for the info Krizon. My family are from Torquay. I was born there and moved away [ well just a few miles away] when I was in my mid twenties.
I agree with you about those Collins books too, they are very good.

Have you offered your services to the Devon Tourist Board, yet, Dims?
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I don't want to be a Devon Tourist though! :P

Smashing photo's your very lucky to live where you are, dead jealous now What kind of camera do you have?
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It's a digi SLR Aldaniti.
 
No, I only want to give her an ickle tissie - that face is charming, I think you'll agree. It's the same with dogs and horses - I have to kiss their noses if I like them. Particularly kissable are the smooth-coated dogs like Staffies - rough coats are a bit like blokes with moustaches - you don't know what they've got caught up in those whiskers! :confused:
 
Lovely pics...I have some family in Dawlish so know the area fairly well, and only being in Exeter myself we sometimes have beach trips B). There's some stunning coastline in south and east Devon.
 
Dims - the ears are VERY appealing, I assure you! :D Do put some more pix up when you have time. I loved living in Devon. After the shenanigans with the Cornish always trying to rip off Mum and me, we found Devonians the kindest and friendliest people.
 
Yes, she does, as it happens: you shave and boil the ears, dry them, and seal off their ends with a couple of deft stitches. You then stuff the ears with a mixture of minced smoked ham , diced roast peppers, chervil, rosemary, and a good sprinkle of Stilton, before passing under a grill until the cheese bubbles. Garnish with shredded fennel, and serve with a warm baguette. Mmmmm... 'Oreilles des Moutons Sords' - just right for a wintry night.

Dims - exactly WHERE was that sheep? :brows:
 
Don't know that area too well, we went to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth a couple of years ago, had a lovely time there :)
 
Sadly this was to be the last holiday we had with our dog Ben :( he was diagnosed with cancer the week after & died 6weeks later :(
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Sidmouth is not very far away, just a few miles. I have passed the Donkey Sanctuary loads of times and have never visited. Did you like it?
Sorry to hear what happened to your lovely dog. I have kept dogs as pets before and one day I will get another one! One day.
 
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