Wednesday 28 September 2011

Aqua



Water Lane, Richmond,
living up to its name on this day of extremes.


A spring tide greeted us -
 an exceptionally high tide,


in exceptionally high temperatures


for the time of year.


And it was an exceptional mission
that brought me here.


A second opinion was sought about an exceptional purchase.


How appropriate then that aquamarines were involved.

5 comments:

  1. Heavens, was that today? I've never seen it so high - and I was there only yesterday. Only walked as far as the cinema, though.
    I think I know that aquamarine shop ... I'm sure your son chose something lovely!

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  2. That Richmond high tide! The number of times my husband has been 'delayed' at the White Cross due to the river!

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  3. I'm all agog! You do mean Richmond in Yorkshire don't you?

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  4. I'm almost certain I've had a drink in that pub - lower water level though on that particular afternoon!

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  5. Thank you for the photographs which make me very nostalgic. Richmond used to be one of my haunts but I don't get the chance to go south any more. It's good to see it again, even under water.

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