We are down in the west country, yipeeee, the lack of blog posts this week is directly related to the lack of Internet connection. As is the lack of an anticipated online supermarket delivery *sigh*.
The jet stream has taken the hint and headed north leaving us basking in much welcome sunshine. Tom’s friend Mr H, found a starfish yesterday, when they were swimming in the still chilly water just off the beach… A thing of beauty.
We tried very hard not to stress the poor thing, it was held under water until I’d got the camera sorted (I love that fact a Tom, all 17 years and six foot two inches can still come bounding up the beach proclaiming, ‘Mum, Mum look what we found!’)
after a few quick snaps it was released to the bottom of the sea again.
Underneath it was a seething mass of little glistening, rippling suckers
life is a beach.
July 21, 2012 at 10:32 pm
I’ve never seen a starfish down here before, and I’m always at the beach! Lucky you!!
July 21, 2012 at 10:41 pm
The first we’ve come across in eleven years…
July 22, 2012 at 2:12 am
Gorgeous and extraordinary. I love them but have never seen one.
July 22, 2012 at 8:41 am
Fascinating! I’ve never seen any here in the UK.
Have a good time. xx
July 22, 2012 at 10:14 am
Hope you’re enjoying your holidays! At least your “Mum, Mum” moment was something interesting – my last one was a call while I was doing the grocery shopping from an 18 year old panicking because the hairdryer wouldn’t work!
July 22, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I hope you enjoy your holiday and I’m glad you are enjoying some sunshine at last. This bodes well for our trip. Not to mention the Olympics.
July 23, 2012 at 11:54 pm
What a wonderful summer memory for all of you. What a good job you’ve done raising those boys. (Admittedly you’ve had a lot of help from Spud.)
July 23, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Wait, wait . . . that “you” was plural and included Mr. Uhdd. Oh dear Engllish is such a pestiferous language.
July 24, 2012 at 4:16 pm
We were down last week in May, and despite not having good weather, we had a very enjoyable time. Looks like you’ve chosen one of the best weeks. Enjoy!