Still plenty of water in the environment despite the drier weather that we now have. Katharine took this shot from a train just south of Retford railway station while she was on her way to London this morning. Retford is said to be an attractive market town, and is located in Nottinghamshire, but I remember nothing of it since it was over 40 years ago since Katharine and I went there to a wedding.
The River Idle runs at the far side of the flooded area, close to the distant houses. The houses are at the other side of the river on land which is slightly higher - hopefully high enough to keep them dry! The area flooded is part of the flood plain, and is doing what nature intended.
Katharine's dash to London is because Lucy is unwell and spent time in hospital yesterday having tests, and is back there again today for more tests. She has a swollen face and blisters in her mouth. The consultant she saw yesterday pretty much rulled out an alergic reaction and thinks it is an infection. I am awaiting news.
I feel so sorry for people who live in low-lying areas like this where flooding is probably going to become the norm... And best of luck to Lucy, hope she gets a cure soon.
Great capture...I hope Lucy recovers. Allergic reactions to foods, medications, chemicals are some times tricky pinpoint. It just takes time and patience.
Fingers crossed for Lucy, hoping it is nothing serious. Life is always like that - when a child doesn't feel too good mama runs to make sure he/she is ok. Not that males aren't the same but mama is always mama. Having said that, I like this picture; hopefully the flooding didn't cause flooding in other areas.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated. No doubt Katharine will get chance to read your comments properly when Lucy's children go to sleep this evening.
There are still floods in various parts of the UK, but a period of drier weather means that most are now receeding. I will ask Katharine to get a shot of this area on her way back to York, though at the moment we don't know when that will be.
Lucy was admitted to hospital yesterday evening, while medical staff try and identify the cause of her rash.
All best wishes for Katharine. May she cure soon.
Wishing a fast recovery for Lucy.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated. No doubt Katharine will get chance to read your comments properly when Lucy's children go to sleep this evening.
There are still floods in various parts of the UK, but a period of drier weather means that most are now receeding. I will ask Katharine to get a shot of this area on her way back to York, though at the moment we don't know when that will be.
Lucy was admitted to hospital yesterday evening, while medical staff try and identify the cause of her rash.
Ian
Thank you both for your kind thoughts!
Ian