Remembering the Sun

A couple of days ago we had some much needed sun and a lovely sunset.

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2009: Fun Monday-101 Bookworms
2008: Hooray for Integrity
2007: Good Neighbours

Fun Monday # 124 In the summertime....

Janis has found the perfect summer topic and she says:

Since the Lazy Hazy Days of summer are upon us now, tell us what activities you enjoy doing outside and how do you stay cool.

I don't think it will come as any surprise to those who know me that the best summer activities for me are those which involve my family. In a month's time Sam and Beccy will be coming to stay. Beccy will be bringing my two youngest grandchildren and we have lots of outdoor fun planned. For example: bike ride, a visit to Alton Towers (am I getting too old for this I ask myself...I can always look after the bags!!!! LOL), and a balloon ride.

As we will not be going on any exotic trips abroad this summer, one thing I enjoy is looking back on past summer holidays and all this water certainly makes me feel cool!

I think Ben (my youngest grandson) was too young to remember his first trip to Portugal.
I'm not even sure he remembers much about going to Florida!He certainly remembers his second trip to Portugal last year.
Much as I love the coast of Britain and we've spent many happy holidays in Cornwall over the years-you cannot guarantee good weather. However, despite the cold, I did manage to paddle last time we had a holiday there back in 2005 (if I'm wrong on the date I'm sure Beccy will put me right). Much of the summer when I'm home alone you will find me pottering about in my own back yard and if there is a good sunset I'm happy.

I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone else spends their summer

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2008: Blueberries-Home grown fruit is best
2007: Views of Niagara Falls

Silent Saturday-end of the day.

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2008: Meme-Music
2007: Witty Wednesday-8 The Dentist & Frank

Sunday's Sunset Sunrise Meme

I love taking pictures of the sky and in particular sunsets so this week I've decided to join in with this Sunday Meme established September 2008.
Here are the rules:

Rules:
1 -The photo MUST be yours. No online photos can be used that are NOT your personal files; otherwise copyrighted material of another source!!
2 -Either Sunrise or Sunset Photos only.
3 -Enter your Name & Link with Mr. Linky widget provided for each week!
4 -Use the Logo Provided -Link it to the meme's home page: Found above in your browser address/url bar
5 -If you have time VISIT others and enjoy the scenery and serenity!

I took the two photos below, a few weeks ago, looking out across the back of my house around dusk as the sun was disappearing into clouds.



So why not join me and share the sunrises and sunsets where you live.

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2007: Le Creuset

A house with two views

A couple of weeks ago I took this picture of the sunset looking out across the back of our house. At the same time the view across the front of the house was of huge dark clouds scuttling across the sky. It's hard to believe one can get two such different photos within the space of a few seconds!



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2007: Scattergories

Twin Peaks at Sunset

Before I went to visit Sam she ordered a new digital camera for me (early Christmas pressie from Embee) and had it charged all ready for my arrival. The problem is I am still learning all the features; many of the early photos I took are very poor quality. Sam decided to try out the video function the evening we went to see the view of San Francisco at sunset from Twin Peaks. Although not the best videos, I still wanted to share them and I hope it gives you an idea of the spectacular views we saw on that particular evening (both are virtually the same panorama so you can take your pick from either video~ should you choose to watch~but it comes with a quality warning sign, the second might be better of the two).


The city was just beginning to light up, on one side the sun was setting, remember this. The opposite views over the city show the moon and the buildings gradually lighting up as dusk falls.
Sam has lived in San Francisco for six years and she told me that she has rarely seen such a clear view of Mount Diablo which is frequently shrouded in mist. I actually think it would be a lovely place to visit as I'm sure the views from the top of the mountain would be even more spectacular.



Don't know who that person is getting in the way!! View below is Angel Island.

Postcard 4 San Francisco Sunset

 

I wish you had all been here last night to share this beautiful sunset from the top of Twin Peaks.

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November 24th 2006: S.A.D

Sunset

I have been enjoying the most beautiful sunsets all this week and I decided to try and capture one. I sat at a bedroom window at the top of the house where you can see Wales in the distance and you get a lovely view. I just took a serious of shots on my digital camera as I watched to sun sink below the horizon and playing with my new computer I made it into this little video. It is not that good but I decided to share it with you anyway and hopefully I will improve with more practise.