So, despite the doomed forecast (remember the pink sky in my last post?) we headed to the coast for a change. There was plenty happening on the Solent, various sizes of yachts and dinghies racing, ferries crossing to the Isle of Wight, container ships on the move and tugs and pilot boats assisting them.
Colourful spinnakers, taken from a long way off!
The Isle of Wight in the distance (and hey, I seem to have the rule of thirds bang on in this photo!!)
No paddling today, the breeze off of the sea was quite cold and I could have done with gloves for the first time this autumn.
The beach huts at Calshot are many different sizes, some are huge, others traditionally small , something for everyone it would seem.
The high tides of late have brought all sorts onto the beach.
Luttrells Tower - taken from the beach - part of the Eaglehust Estate that has recently been up for sale,(if you happen to have a small fortune) for the Daily Mail article on Eaglehust, see here
In the car park were these uuicy fat rose hips and the white berries may be snowberries but I'm not sure.
Back on the beach, closer to the shore this time, a race was taking place, at this point the dinghies had just turned into the wind and things looked to be a bit of a struggle.
Finally, it is now 6.30pm, it's pouring with rain and it's been dull and miserable for a while, so maybe shepherds know more than everything sheepy - red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning seems to have been spot on today!
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