It’s a stretch of the Thames river that doesn’t look like the Thames river at all. I think it shows how versatile everything can be. And all rivers lead to the sea, whether you connect with them or not. And water that isn’t moving isn’t really going anywhere. And that’s ok if that’s ok with you. And that’s not ok if that’s not ok with you.
It seems that movement is now more vital than ever before in my life. Or rather, in this body that holds the life leading to the shores of self discovery and beyond. Which could be just round the corner or just round the cape horn of plenty. Both grand landscapes of joy!
Very profound Nick. I would love to live by the seaside, but would need to borrow Dr Whos Tardis and maybe go back to the 1940/50s, A walk along the prom in my Sunday best to listen to the brass band play Pomp and circumstance then off for afternoon tea and a walk along the pier,” very twee very me any Sunday morning” have a lovely day folks
A passage from The Prospector by J.M.G Le Clezio. Yet to read the book, but may take the plunge after dipping my fingertips into this little pool of water:
“When the tide was very low, as it was early in the morning, the black rocks became visible. There were great dark pools, too, and others so clear you could almost believe that light came from them. At the bottom the sea urchins were violet spheres, anemones opened their blood-red corollas, and jellyfish slowly waved their long, hairy arms. I stared into the depths of the pools while the distance Denis prodded for octopus with the point of his stick.”
lovely words nick- photo reminds me of sitting by the thames in windsor as a child-watching the swirling under current and the reflections of the sun on the water-feeding the swans-the most majestic of birds- i feel like the river sometimes-calm and serene on the top but chaos underneath but still continuing on the most precious journey of all which is life (just taking a few deep breaths now)
Ah well, this is the place to ask!
It’s all about personal preferences really. I think once you’ve found a brand you like the taste of you tend to be loyal to it. I have Twinings Earl Grey as my defult tea – but I am regulaly unfaithful with various tisaines and a lovley decaf tea thats got vanilla in it for night time – wierdly enough it’s marketed towards kids , with pictures of micky & minnie mouse on the box & teabag tags (find that a bit odd) .
Having said that I’ll happily drink any tea – as long as its not too brewed & has the right amount of milk in it – fussy, moi?
Do you think I’ve started a storm in a teacup- he he.
The picture almost doesn’t even look like England… sort of tropical in a way – the greenery is really lush. I work right by the Thames but my bit of it looks nothing like this… unless I close my eyes I suppose. I might give that a go next week
Melinda Hill-Crabtree on 18th July 2010 at 11:25 pmpermalink
Thank you Ellie. I like Twinings Darjeeling very much and Chai Tea is very popular here and I enjoy it as well. You’re very witty and kind to respond to my question. I always think of tea when I look at Mr. Heyward’s photos. Coffee is still the hot drink of choice here, but I’ve been drinking tea since I was a little girl (my mother’s influence, I guess). I’m of English descent, so it makes sense. Oh, and I apologize for using my comment to discuss tea…I really do enjoy the photos! Thanks again you little tempest.
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is that in your neck of the woods Sir Nick ??
it’s a tributary to your lovely snap,crackle and pop Larkin
in this darling buds of July
Love rivers.
Did my A level Geography project on rivers.
This one looks a beauty.
Great sound.
Where have you been today,nice photo
Beautiful view! The blue sky, a white cloud, the sound that the water of the river flows through, sunshine, the green of the plant. Perfection!
Very serene and who can’t use a bit of serenity?
Looks like a perfect fishing spot. Looks like a perfect day.
It’s a stretch of the Thames river that doesn’t look like the Thames river at all. I think it shows how versatile everything can be. And all rivers lead to the sea, whether you connect with them or not. And water that isn’t moving isn’t really going anywhere. And that’s ok if that’s ok with you. And that’s not ok if that’s not ok with you.
It seems that movement is now more vital than ever before in my life. Or rather, in this body that holds the life leading to the shores of self discovery and beyond. Which could be just round the corner or just round the cape horn of plenty. Both grand landscapes of joy!
Well said.
Good luck with your journey.
: )
Very profound Nick. I would love to live by the seaside, but would need to borrow Dr Whos Tardis and maybe go back to the 1940/50s, A walk along the prom in my Sunday best to listen to the brass band play Pomp and circumstance then off for afternoon tea and a walk along the pier,” very twee very me any Sunday morning” have a lovely day folks
I think this clip is amazing. As sweet as any music I’ve heard. Mesmerising.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43w9B7uQjkQ&feature=related
my 18yr old son & i have been camping in the Alps; this is exactly the sound we went to sleep to, as the melt water rushed down from the mountains.
A passage from The Prospector by J.M.G Le Clezio. Yet to read the book, but may take the plunge after dipping my fingertips into this little pool of water:
“When the tide was very low, as it was early in the morning, the black rocks became visible. There were great dark pools, too, and others so clear you could almost believe that light came from them. At the bottom the sea urchins were violet spheres, anemones opened their blood-red corollas, and jellyfish slowly waved their long, hairy arms. I stared into the depths of the pools while the distance Denis prodded for octopus with the point of his stick.”
Beautiful. I can visualise that. Wonderful description.
They must have left out the word ‘in’
Hokey cokey?
“Exactly!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RED_7HNogDw
Ooh I do feel better for that!
Petula is such an underused name – I’d rather like a doggie called Pet.
lovely words nick- photo reminds me of sitting by the thames in windsor as a child-watching the swirling under current and the reflections of the sun on the water-feeding the swans-the most majestic of birds- i feel like the river sometimes-calm and serene on the top but chaos underneath but still continuing on the most precious journey of all which is life (just taking a few deep breaths now)
Is PG Tips Tea truly England’s favourite? We have it here in the states, thought I’d try it. I like Twinings, but could be persuaded…
Ah well, this is the place to ask!
It’s all about personal preferences really. I think once you’ve found a brand you like the taste of you tend to be loyal to it. I have Twinings Earl Grey as my defult tea – but I am regulaly unfaithful with various tisaines and a lovley decaf tea thats got vanilla in it for night time – wierdly enough it’s marketed towards kids , with pictures of micky & minnie mouse on the box & teabag tags (find that a bit odd) .
Having said that I’ll happily drink any tea – as long as its not too brewed & has the right amount of milk in it – fussy, moi?
Do you think I’ve started a storm in a teacup- he he.
The picture almost doesn’t even look like England… sort of tropical in a way – the greenery is really lush. I work right by the Thames but my bit of it looks nothing like this… unless I close my eyes I suppose. I might give that a go next week
Thank you Ellie. I like Twinings Darjeeling very much and Chai Tea is very popular here and I enjoy it as well. You’re very witty and kind to respond to my question. I always think of tea when I look at Mr. Heyward’s photos. Coffee is still the hot drink of choice here, but I’ve been drinking tea since I was a little girl (my mother’s influence, I guess). I’m of English descent, so it makes sense. Oh, and I apologize for using my comment to discuss tea…I really do enjoy the photos! Thanks again you little tempest.
Just having a lovely brew now & viewing todays activity. I’ll make one for you too.