Creations in the last few months

The cushions are for home, the scissors holder for Evie's birthday, the cardigan for Alyssa and the silver bags for the two little bridesmaids.

A few more photos from Dover Castle

When I came round the corner and saw this view, I thought I was in southern Europe. The red tiles I think. 

 Its a trebuchet! or a replica since it was used in the middle ages to catapult rocks into fortified castles.

 I liked this view as well. Its from one of the mediaeval tunnels - and looks out onto the moat I think. Can you see any of the strange sheep grazing there?

The autumn leaves on the grass caught my eye. They reminded me of the yellow planta genista (broom) sprig which the Plantagenet kings wore in their caps. Perhaps even when they built this interesting castle!

Dover Castle

I can't believe how many times I have been to France from Dover and never been in the castle before.
I suppose we had the long journey back to Scotland to think about.
Before we got to where I took this first photo we had already been in one of the underground tunnels. The one we went in was used as a hospital during World War Two. I'm glad I had Charis's hand to hold - it was scary when the sound effects started . . . the air raid siren, the bomb, the surgeon's voice as he prepared to operate on a Mosquito pilot - as we stood round an empty operating table!'
This was the innermost highest part.












Lots of hands on stuff

















The throne room.












The peregrine falcon waiting to swoop on the meat . .















Fish and chips - the grand finale - eaten while watching the ferries depart, and wishing we were on them!

Summer Scavenger Hunt - items 12,15,20,21

This was another hard one - lots of clouds but the one time I saw one that looked like something, I was on a train and just couldn't get to my camera quickly enough.
Anyway - here is a pale version of the Scottish flag - the Saltire.







Another Scottish flavoured photo - this is my god daughter's boyfriend.

















Dinosaurs were hard to come by this summer too!























 A police car outside Ilford Railway Station.
I didn't notice at the time, but now I am wondering about the man with his head on the railings,just behind the front of the police car . . .           

Summer Scavenger Hunt - items 3,5,18

 This is Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford

One of the many cafés I could consider a 'local'
This one is across the road from Finsbury Park Station.










This summer I never seemed to have a clear view of the sunset. I was always surrounded by trees and/or buildings at that time of day.

Summer Scavenger Hunt - item 8 - a tower

St Stephen's Tower (with Big Ben) and Boadicea or Boudica on Westminster Embankment











The Post Office Tower. London, UK
A friend very conveniently had her hip replaced in UCH last week. She was on the 10th floor - so of course I took the view, edging as close to the window as I dared!

Summer Scavenger Hunt 2013 - item 17 candles

This was a very easy one for me - just took a stroll along the road to my church and located the cupboard where there are lots of candles waiting for Christmas . . .