It is not raining in this picture, but it has been raining A LOT.
No one is sitting by the river today.
Only a blogger or photographer would be stupid enough to walk here.
It is high tide.
Long ago this would have been swamp and flood plains, but humans like to tidy things up and build barriers…
No ferry today
Someone’s enjoying the water.
Time to cross the river…
…by bridge…
…and walk home up hill!
No words, just waves…
???
Few words and lots of carving.
What is this? Answer later.
No I didn’t try this, looked too complicated. Do you like your walks with or without augmented reality?
Will you have a sit down or go for a jog?
Bare winter trees reveal we are not far from town.
2025 has slipped down over the horizon and a quarter of a century has gone by.
Christmas is wound up – how many metres of lights on this reel? Answers at the end.
Time to blow the cobwebs away and head into 2026.
An alien or a jellyfish? Answer below.
Where are you if you have this view?
Who are you waiting for?
Whose garden shed?
Can you give a home to an unwanted Christmas soldier?
ANSWERS – NOT NECESARILY IN THE RIGHT ORDER
An ice plate, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 75 metres, the garden centre’s, Regent Centre Christchurch
Are you ready for the next quarter of a century?
‘Artist as Witness: The Impact of War
25 October 2025 – 8 March 2026
This thought-provoking exhibition explores the importance of the artist as eyewitness, providing insights not only into warfare but also the impact of war on those involved and the communities affected. It includes artwork from the First and Second World War, as well as recent work by award-winning artist George Butler of the war in Ukraine.’
If you have returned after yesterday’s visit to the Russell Cotes Museum have a look round the gallery.
https://tidalscribe.com/2025/12/28/sunday-salon-victorian-christmas/
https://russellcotes.com/event/artist-as-witness/
Are artists as important as ever in recording war?
Perhaps you recall visiting here before? After a sunny winter walk along Bournemouth promenade we are invited in for coffee.
Skip lunch, it looks a bit filling.
Nice views
Which room has the best view?
Back downstairs to find the gallery…
Oh dear, it’s closing time. Come back tomorrow to have a look at the exhibition.
https://russellcotes.com/about/
Do you like exploring other people’s homes?
No words, just sand.
Enjoy the Christmas lights with Storm Bram
Bournemouth Pier
Pier Approach
Nobody wants to knock the elf off the shelf.
This way for more fun…
Elves on strike
Just time to dash across the road before a bus comes along.
Be careful, The Square ( that’s round ) is very slippery when wet. Now you can slip into the Alpine Bar.
He’s Back!
When you get carried away with your Christmas lights…
A Heavenly message ?
Or a Harbinger of Doom?
It’s raining here, but thanks to digital magic here is my favourite brightest Christmas tree from Australia.
Don’t know how I managed that, the bottom 12 % must be really rubbish! Minutes spent includes being distracted, playing with your phone, answering the doorbell and falling asleep – discovering the next morning you are still in the middle of a lesson.
And finally – Home of the Week
Have you got any elves on your shelves?
What décor do you favour for your home?
Times and Tides of a Beachwriter 