Seemed like I’d been in for so long, had very little time out over Christmas, so good to get along to the Folly Lake on the Medina this afternoon. Cue weak sunshine, lots of water and that white stuff …. DUM DUM DUM, DUM DUM DER DUM, DUM DUM DUM DER DUM….. yes, a case [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Stir crazy
Posted in Wildlife, tagged Birds, Isle of Wight, Medina on December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks Mum!
Posted in General on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks must go to Wighteye’s Mum for kindly loaning her digital camera so that the posting of photos can continue.
Going down fighting
Posted in Football, tagged Blackfield & Langley, East Cowes Vics, Football, Isle of Wight, Wessex League Division 1 on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Heads didn’t fall at Beatrice Avenue despite East Cowes Vics going down 0-4 to Blackfield & Langley in Wessex League Division 1. The result wasn’t really unexpected as the visitors reside towards the top of the league and sadly the Vics are approaching the bottom! The result belies the effort that the home team put [...]
A very quiet Christmas
Posted in Wildlife, tagged Isle of Wight, Medina, Turnstones on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Despite plans to be sociable with friends over the holiday period, sickness struck Mrs Wighteye, forcing us to remain largely at home; she was resting and I felt compelled to tackle the tin of Quality Street. Blue skies on Boxing Day led to a short drive out and the sighting of these Turnstones by the [...]
Picking over the bones
Posted in General, tagged Cowes, Isle of Wight, Unemployment, Woolworths on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Does anyone else feel guilty when they go into Woolies to check out the closing bargains? I entered the Cowes store today to see a sign saying 9 days to go, and the prices are gradually coming down, music and films reduced by 30%. Won’t be too many days before another 122 islanders [...]
Coastal Path right of way
Posted in Walks, tagged Coastal Path, Isle of Wight, Quarr Abbey on December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Over a period of the last year or two, I’ve been gradually making my way around the Isle of Wight Coastal Path. Progress has slowed in recent months, partly because I wasn’t looking forward to the section between Ryde and East Cowes which diverts inland and bears little resemblance to my understanding of a coastal [...]
A rush for the loo
Posted in Toilet Survey, tagged East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Toilets on December 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
According to a report in the County Press, there have been 23 applicants for the role of cleaner for the public conveniences on East Cowes Esplanade. Surely, this is a sign of the recession biting, but great news for East Cowes residents and tourists alike.
Weekend walk
Posted in General, tagged Island Harbour, Isle of Wight, Medina, Ryde Queen on December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As I look out upon today’s drizzle, I can’t help but contrast the weather with that of last Sunday; Blue skies, heavy frost and perfect for a walk along the Medina into Newport, returning along the cycle track to Cowes, home via the floating bridge. I was amazed to find Island Harbour [...]
A Cleaner East Cowes….
Posted in General, tagged East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Toilets on December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
…. Or should I say, A cleaner for the loos on East Cowes Esplanade. Good to see an advert in the County Press advertising the job on behalf of the Town Council, there’s nothing like local action!
Inspiration at the turn of a page
Posted in General, tagged borbonesa, Ian Helliwell, Isle of Wight, Quay Arts on December 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Had a great time today at Quay Arts, we visited a one day book art fair and although the type of work exhibited varied considerably, I found the creative buzz alive and well. I was particularly absorbed by the work of a collective whose work can be found at www.borbonesa.co.uk , so much so [...]
