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Daisies, Buttercup and Blue Skies

Daisies

Buttercup

Blue sky and new leaves

After our regular rehearsal this afternoon we went down to the Blue Bar to entertain the punters with a ‘Shout’, a public singalong which was brilliant. This was the view from the terrace where we were singing.

The moon in the blue sky above us as we sang

 

Singing by the Sea

The Ingleheart Singers met in the conference room at the Blue Bar again this week so we were singing with a view of the sea. We are so lucky! We sang March of the Women this afternoon to mark International Women’s day, to remember those who won the vote for women.

The altos

Porthtowan beach after singing

 

Sea, Jigsaw and Cake

Our singing rehearsal was in Porthtowan today with a view of the crashing waves – wonderful.

We’ve  finished our Shakespeare’s London jigsaw. It’s been good fun on the wet and windy days.

We have a beautiful Almanac which has a recipe each month. Today I made the one for February, Oat and Blueberry Crumble Cake and it is delicious.

 

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Primroses, Stones and A Mushroom

Primroses at the bottom of a wall

We met a singing friend in town today and were talking about the interesting stones that can be found at the beach, especially at Porthtowan. I was reminded of  a photo I had seen sometime ago and determined to look it up and here it is – An Alphabet of Stones. I suspect a few may have been chalked but love the idea. We have found a few –  an A, an X, an H and an O and are always on the lookout for more.

Thanks to the anonymous person who collected these.

Chopping veg for a stir-fry, I felt this rather beautiful mushroom needed a photo before it was sliced up.

 

Happiness Calendar and Waves

At Porthtowan beach yesterday with our eldest daughter visiting for Mr S’s birthday

 

 

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Celebration, Sea and Stones

We have been back in Cornwall for 17 years and today celebrated a few days late by having lunch at The Blue Bar in Porthtowan, just about our favourite place!

View from the cafe

Reflection of the clouds in one of the tidal pools

I love watching the waves and listening to them crashing onto the beach.

There were some beautiful stones as we walked down to the edge of the water.

 

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Wild Seas, Baubles and Christmas Trees

Our lovely Daughter No 1 has been with us today and we went down to the Blue Bar for lunch. Sadly, there was a power cut just after we arrived so after a wild blow  for a few moments of watching the waves and the sea foam we came home.

Our neighbours have some crazy bell baubles in their tree that are keeping us amused as they are buffeted by the winds.

Last night at the Pavilions there was the annual Christmas tree display , all decorated by local schools and other groups.

 

 

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Baubles, Primroses and A Gig

We’ve put lots of shiny baubles on our growing Christmas tree in the garden and  love the effect. I popped one of my glass angels at the top.

Primroses are my favourite flowers and finding them in the garden this morning was a delight. This photo is for Nancy.

Hope you will be very happy in your new home. 🙂

After choir this afternoon, we went to a local pub for our annual carol sing. It was brilliant, the crowds loved it especially our rendition of Fairytale of New York. We collect for our charities at all our gigs.

 

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Daffodils, Snow Globe and Theatre

I love that Daffodils in Cornwall start flowering before Christmas. We bought our first bunches today. I’ll show you them when they have fully opened.

There was an enormous snow-globe on Lemon Quay today, reminding us of the ones we saw in Lucca in the rain last summer.

We have had such a treat this evening, first singing to entertain the incoming audience and then being the audience for the funniest Christmas show “Christmas. Time.”  If you are in Cornwall and get the chance to see them, do go!

 

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Roots, Beach and Bubbles

There were lots of gaudy orange fungi  on the paths between the beetroots today, not sure what they are. I’ve looked here but not managed to id them.  It’s good to see some veggies almost ready to eat and other tiny ones being planted out in the poly tunnel.

We went to Porthtowan at low tide this afternoon for my lovely Mr S to have a walk in the restorative sea air.

Porthtowan beach

Just see the rainbows in this sea foam that came in on every wave as the sun came out and the tide turned.