Mercury by happypat

Mercury

A cold foggy afternoon on Blackpool beach at Stargate.
Was sorry to see the tide was in when we arrived but a walk along the promenade with a dog desperate to get on the beach.
Luckily we got to Stargate the tram terminal & where the coastline turns inwards. Here there was very welcome sand & Connies very favourite, sand dunes. She was off in a flash running up & down happy as a dog in muck!

Three good things:
1. So many dogs having walks but so many of them were Huskies. I googled when I got home & there seems to be a Husky club in Blackpool. Sadly they were mostly kept on the lead for some reason…I felt sorry for them.
2. Had a very nice evening last night with friends for a meal at our house.
3. Today is our youngest grandsons birthday.
Happy 8th birthday Finn, we miss you so much & seems so long since we have had a hug.
Let us in please New Zealand!
Ah good times. Lovely light.
December 19th, 2021  
Beautiful glistening light.
December 19th, 2021  
Connie would of been in 7th heaven.. Huskies need alot of exercise..
Hopefully it won't be too long it can be confirmed our borders open.. the new ormacon may slow it down.. grrr
December 19th, 2021  
Such an amazing scene - out of this world if you didn't know otherwise ! Love the gentle rays of the sun trying to break through the fog ( fog all over the UK today ,it seems !! ) It glistens and reflects beautifully on the ripply sea !
Pleased you had a good evening entertaining friends last night . fav
December 19th, 2021  
Lovely capture!
December 19th, 2021  
Fabulous capture!
December 19th, 2021  
@julzmaioro There is talk of another lockdown here Julz as the Omicron variation romps on but I do hope Boris resists, he is under a load of pressure from all sides for various reasons but he promised no more lockdowns….there is no evidence it’s any more dangerous & we are mostly all vaccinated. The business industry is almost on its knees & cost of living & interest rates going up. These scientists are scare mongers & we know from their decisions in Foot & Mouth times that they made the wrong ones then big time.
December 19th, 2021  
@floralchicknz Blackpool looking good Lesley!
December 19th, 2021  
@beryl I thought it was quite surreal Beryl…..a far cry from summer & all the holiday makers….completely different place out of season!
December 19th, 2021  
@carole_sandford @boxplayer @tinley23
Thank you for your lovely comments….a nice walk!
December 19th, 2021  
A stunning image! I was glad to read your response to Julia, Omicron is described as a bad cold. I can’t tell you how many times I worked when I was suffering from a bad cold. Good grief!
December 19th, 2021  
Love the textures.
December 19th, 2021  
@louannwarren I agree Lou Ann…no signs here that it is going to flood the hospitals with cases yet…hopefully I’m not proved wrong.
December 19th, 2021  
Perfect title for your photo. It's beautiful. Connie does get you out and about and you sound very amused by her antics!
I do know how how you feel about missing hugs from family in far flung parts. Evie is 6 months old today....I think we can plan quite soon but it's a thought!!!
December 19th, 2021  
A stunning image! I hope you can get to NZ sometime soon!
December 19th, 2021  
This provides an endless eye experience. Very nice
December 19th, 2021  
Good shot
December 19th, 2021  
Wow Pat I love it. fav.

Omicron has taken hold here too and I feel more and more cases will appear as Christmas gets closer. Summer here too and we have only just come out of the latest lockdown.

My sister in the UK has just been diagnosed with Covid. I spoke to her last night and as she lives alone she will be spending Christmas by herself.
December 19th, 2021  
Instant fav beautiful shot!
December 20th, 2021  
What a view! Great shot.
December 20th, 2021  
Beautiful, love the texture of the water!
December 20th, 2021  
This is wonderful Pat Fav
December 20th, 2021  
What a glorious shot, Pat. The silver and the texture of the water and the lighting. An instant favourite!
December 20th, 2021  
Fav. A perfect title to this shot.
December 20th, 2021  
Nice capture Pat and does look a bit misty. FAV
December 20th, 2021  
Such beautiful light in this image!
December 20th, 2021  
@onewing that’s a sad thought about your sister. Kind thoughts for a quick recovery.
Pat - what a gorgeous image. Fav. I’ll bet Connie loves racing around the sand dunes with her nose in overdrive! Hopefully you’ll be able to see those kiwi grandkids soon.
December 20th, 2021  
Great capture, very atmospheric.Fav😊
December 20th, 2021  
Pat, this is a fantastic picture! It looks like it was taken from high up. Aptly named. Fav.
December 20th, 2021  
@bkp Well it was taken from the promenade looking down onto the beach Barbara. Thank you.
December 20th, 2021  
@onewing I bet you feel quite upset your sister is going to be on her own. Hoping she is only lightly affected but it’s quite scary when you find out you have it especially on her own. It’s much milder when you e had the jab, I felt like I just had a cold but being in her own is sad. Hope she has good neighbours to keep an eye on her. She will be free after ten days!
December 20th, 2021  
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