Thank you for all of your comments on my last post. I really do appreciate them and my belated new year's resolution is to try and reply more in future.
As temperatures have dropped this week, though we've yet to have had any snow here, I have had a really quiet time and it's been so nice. Sitting down in the afternoons, knitting and crocheting every day, while catching up with some daytime tv you would think I would have got lots of work done.
For all my efforts, there is nothing really to show. I've made little progress with a knitted baby jacket and the blanket that I started on Tuesday seems to be growing oh, so slowly!
Kate's baby is due at the end of March, I need to get a move on.
Next week, I'm hopeful I'll have made more significant progress and I'll be able to show you where I'm at.
Despite the cold weather I've had a lovely day today. We decided to head off early stopping at Jimmys Farm for breakfast which was very nice and then drove on to Felixstowe as Michael wanted to try out his new camera.
We parked next to the docks and Landguard Fort.
My photographer did take an excellent photo of the docks but not unfortunately of the historic fort!
The day was mainly overcast but the sun did try to glimmer through the clouds as we walked towards Felixstowe Pier.
It was nice to get out, stretch our legs and chat as we wandered along.
We returned to the car eventually and then drove along to Felixstowe Ferry quite late in the afternoon. There is a foot ferry that crosses the River Deben between May and Sept/Oct and takes you across to Bawdsey Quay. Here you will find Bawdsey Manor which in 1936 became a top secret research establishment for the MOD and it is where they developed the then new radar technology.
Michael is quite fascinated by the place as his late father worked there for a while but for what reason, he doesn't really know.
As we walked along here by this martello tower the daylight hours were dimming, but we are definitely going to return and venture a bit further afield, perhaps catch the ferry!
Fortunately this cafe was warm and inviting and we popped in for a cup of tea and cake before returning home for dinner.
Now home, the fire is lit, the smell of roast lamb is wafting from the kitchen
and a small bunch of daffodils brightens even the darkest corner and reminds us that Spring will be eventually on its way.
I hope you have all enjoyed a great weekend!
I've not been to Felixstowe in years, maybe somewhere to venture for a change. Just cleared up from a roast pork dinner so back to the knitting. Keep warm
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough Sue although we're only about an hour from Felixstowe we rarely go there and neither of us could remember ever going to Felixstowe ferry. It made a nice change.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, looks like a good day out :) I am also looking forward to spring returning x
ReplyDeleteI think we may have to have a few turns on the winter roller coaster before spring though!
DeleteSounds like you both had a great day. Looking forward to seeing your knitting/crochet. Hoping to finish my Cosy blanket by Lucy this week, then I can carry on with my Chevron blanket.
ReplyDeleteYou must send me a picture Diane when you finish your cosy blanket, can't wait to see it.
DeleteThat looks like a fun day out, and I love the look of that little ferry cafe. Very cosy. It's freezing here too, but like you I don't seem to be achieving half as much as I should. x
ReplyDeleteIt really was a lovely day out and that little cafe was a great find. Much chillier here today!
ReplyDeleteReading this I found myself itching to get out into the fresh air for a decent walk ... only one problem it's dark outside and -3 degrees ... maybe at the weekend!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just feel that you want to get outside for a walk. If you do go at the weekend, enjoy it, I did!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline, I've just stumbled across your blog and you had me at 'Blackwater'! I used to live in Danbury, then South Woodham Ferrers!! So going into Maldon each weekend and watching the boats on the river was a regular haunt. No walks for me today, I am having another lazy day before my trip into London next week - I hope the weather keeps fine. Take care. Chel
ReplyDeleteHi Chel. Thanks for dropping by my blog. We really love living here by the river and as well as my knitting & crochet creations I do often post photos when we're out and about walking. How strange that you used to live nearby, a small world!
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