Brighton Day by Day - a city daily photo

Taking a break

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:27:00 +0000

Maybe I'm lightweight, but after 70 photo posts in 71 days I need to take a break. Respect to all those who've been going a year or more. Never underestimate the commitment needed for a City Daily Photo Blog.

I may return in a few days - or a few weeks - not sure yet. But my head is full of too many things and I need some time away from my lap top.

Thank you to all those regulars and everyone who has made a comment over the last few months. Enjoy your blogging and have fun.

I'll be doing a bit of this . . . and a bit of that . . . and of course earning a living in between ;) - Hilary

Sky Watch Friday - the seagull

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

A beautiful summer's day caught with one of Brighton's seagulls. Click here to visit other Sky Watch Friday participants.

ABC Wednesday - V for Viaduct

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

The Brighton Viaduct was built in the 1840s and as you can see is still in use. It has 27 arches and about 10 million bricks and is listed as Grade II for its historical and architectural significance. This status is given to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest". It is one of 70 Grade II-listed buildings and structures in the city of Brighton and Hove.
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Fusebox with a difference

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

No switches, no tricky wires, nothing that will cause damage. I spotted this drawn on a wall. Just hope number 75a has a real fusebox too :)

Towards the Marina - in monochrome

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Taken at the weekend before the rain came. There was also a Classic Car Ralley on Brighton Seafront and this one was heading home just at the right time. This view is towards the Marina with the two piers behind me. Check out other Monochrome Maniacs here.

Roses At Number 6

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:26:00 +0000

This very pretty house is in Steyning where we had tea (see yesterday's post). Steyning is 12 miles from Brighton set in the beautiful South Downs and has 125 listed buildings. I'm not sure whether Number 6 is one of them but it's certainly an old property which has kept much of its historical character. The roses make a stunning welcome for anyone visiting the house.

Anyone for tea?

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

We had tea in a little teashop - sometimes you just get a mug of tea, sometimes it comes in a stainless steel teapot. But this was very sophisticated! Plus we had meringues which we ate before I thought of taking a photo! Piled high with fruit and cream, they were delicious :)

Sky Watch Friday - Stormy Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Watch out - the rain's gonna get ya!
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Man with orange board

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

I'm not very good with my water sports so I'm not exactly sure what this guy was about to do. By the time he'd walked to the sea, I'm moved on! But I hope the people sitting on the beach enjoyed whatever he was about to do! I just liked his orange board :)

ABC Wednesday - U for Umbrellas

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

What's the point of sun umbrellas when there's no sun??
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The Lifeguard on Brighton Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:14:00 +0000

A bit of a dull day - not much going on. Certainly no-one to save!

Mellow Yellow - Brighton Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Sitting on Brighton beach in the evening light

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Scenic Sunday - across Wild Park

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

We had a lovely dog walk during the week with amazing views. Here's Jessie standing above Wild Park in Brighton with the view towards Seven Sisters and Eastbourne on the South Coast of England. Visit other Scenic Sunday participants

For more photos of this wonderful dog walk, pop across to my Dog Blog at Out And About With Your Dog!

Behind the wind breaker

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Wind breakers are a welcome piece of kit on British beaches. And I think there's a barbeque happening behind this one.

Sky Watch Friday - in the field

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Here's Georgie our Golden Retriever, completely unaware of the drama above her.
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And s-t-r-e-t-c-h

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

While you're waiting, you might as well be stretching.

ABC Wednesday - T for Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:28:00 +0000

I'm sure they'll be a lot of trees today but I saw this in Stanmer Woods where I walk our dogs and thought it was pretty dramatic. Whether it was the wind or simply old age, I'm not sure. But it must have made quite a c-r-a-c-k when it went.

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Ruby Tuesday - the wedding party

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Spotted on Saturday evening on Brighton seafront - a very lucky wedding group (lucky with the weather that is; it could so easily have been howling gales and rain!)

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Sleepy Feet - for Feet Theme Day

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:12:00 +0000

One evening - both asleep - my husband took our photo!

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Vegetables in a jar

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Seen in the window of a Brighton vegetarian restaurant!

Trees near Devil's Dyke

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Sat, 30 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

The country roads around Devil's Dyke have wonderful views although there's not much space to stop your car. Everyone drives quite fast as well, so I risked life and limb for this shot! I've always admired this line of trees and thought I'd get a photo.

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Sky Watch Friday - British Museum Courtyard Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

During the week, I visited friends in London. We met in the British Museum Courtyard Cafe and this is the remarkable roof.

The courtyard employs state of the art engineering to create the largest enclosed courtyard in Europe.

Dominating the scene is the circular rotunda/Reading Room, with stairs leading up to the upper levels.

If you're in London, be sure to visit. The museum itself is free - it's an amazing place.

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Carousel - Brighton Seafront

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

This Carousel is a very popular attraction on Brighton Seafront - whatever the weather! This was a particularly grey day but the children don't mind :)

ABC Wednesday - S for Seed

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Wed, 27 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Mark and I are experimenting this summer with planting some crops. This patch had a little disruption a few weeks ago on account of the honeysuckle collapsing and me planting a plum tree in its place. It means that some of the seeds got mixed up and my tidy rows are now all higgledy piggledy.

This I believe is a courgette plant still with the seed attached and I'll need to give it a bit more space very soon. We've also planted radishes, tomatoes, carrots, runner beans, red peppers, strawberries and blackberries as well as our new plum tree.

Our plot is not big but hopefully we've used the space wisely. Below you can see the cane barrier that protects the seeds from our dogs. The picture also gives you some idea of the size of our outdoor space. This is why Georgie and Jessie get such good walks every day - there's just enough room for a pee and awhatsit, a lay out in the sunshine and a gentle wrestle as the photo shows! But playing ball and being exercised? No, not enough space for that!
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Seagull on the car

noreply@blogger.com (Hilary) — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Living by the sea is lovely but you do have to get used to the seagulls. They tear open the rubbish bins, #@*t on your car and make a lot of noisy early in the summer mornings. But hearing them during the day still makes us feel like we're on holiday.

I saw this seagull the other day pecking at this windscreen. I'm not sure why. Maybe there was a sandwich on the dashboard??