Friday, January 30, 2015
LITTLE ARMADA OFF MAIDENCOMBE
Seven cargo vessels currently sheltering in Babbacombe Bay. An impressive light display as I went on the Night Patrol with So Cruise, giving the impression of a little armada off Maidencombe.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
SQUIRRELS BRAVE THE HAIL
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
PERCY PARROT REMEMBERED VIDEO REMIX
The credit is:
Background music Creative Commons-license by Chris Zabriskie: Album Undercover Vampire Policeman, Track #1 The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
THE SAD SAGA OF PERCY PARROT - REMEMBERED
My beloved Percy went missing on March 4th 2012 after I let him outside in the garden. A true story and I had even lost the video appeal I made for his safe return (removed by the officious powers for sad background music copyright infringement). Mentioned by my old Mum to this day, Percy is still sorely missed. He was abducted by a squirrel in broad daylight whilst I was working on my PC. A huge parrot hunt was mounted - to no avail - and Percy's fate remains a mystery to this day, some three years later.
We have another parrot now, named Pedro and he will be going out into the garden in the next few days. Fingers crossed, he will not suffer the same fate as Percy ...
The remix video will also be re-aired on this site to tear at the heartstrings ...
We have another parrot now, named Pedro and he will be going out into the garden in the next few days. Fingers crossed, he will not suffer the same fate as Percy ...
The remix video will also be re-aired on this site to tear at the heartstrings ...
Saturday, January 17, 2015
POPULAR POSTS ON MAIDENCOMBE.NET
Just taken a look at some of the more viewed posts on here. I already knew that the 'Maidencombe Toll House at Solomon's Post' was far and away at the top of the leader board and, thanks to the Dutch shipping enthusiasts kustvaartforum, the various tug sagas were well represented. Rather a surprise was the interest registered by over 500 different readers viewing of the December 18th 2014 post 'Coves of Maidencombe Favourably Received by Teignbridge' in the past four weeks.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
RESPLENDENT IN RED
Well, the shocking (to residents as well) pink didn't last long, 24 hours to be exact. Now the Maidencombe Cross pillar box is freshly attired in a resplendent red with glossy black base. Somehow, I doubt whether the raised lettering will be outlined in gold, but never mind, our post box is looking very smart indeed.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
SHOCKING PINK PILLAR BOX!
Pretty in pink - our pillar box at Maidencombe Cross |
Monday, January 12, 2015
TALES OF THE COOMBE
A private little website has surfaced which we find greatly entertaining.
Now war has broken out and the Coombe is a dangerous place, full of malevolent creatures who will stop at nothing in their quest to rule over all.
(with grateful thanks for permission to post by the authors.)
TALES OF THE COOMBE
Far, far away lies the mythical Coombe, home to divers creatures. Uneasy peace has reigned for many a year since the arrival of powerful and influential creatures whose raison d'etre has always been to exert pressure to dominate what they see as lesser creatures.Now war has broken out and the Coombe is a dangerous place, full of malevolent creatures who will stop at nothing in their quest to rule over all.
(with grateful thanks for permission to post by the authors.)
Sunday, January 11, 2015
HMS MERSEY'S FIRST VISIT OF 2015
Our frequent visitor, HMS Mersey (P283 River-class patrol vessel) moored today directly off Maidencombe. As usual, on ops as her AIS (Automatic Identification System) is turned off. She is seen here, at dusk, just after turning her vast array of lights on.
Thursday, January 08, 2015
NO CHEER OR BEER IN THE COOMBE
With the annual closing of the Thatched Tavern and the Orestone Manor, all is quiet in the coombe. Until February, there will be little cheer and no beer in the coombe.
Hopefully, there will be more posts forthcoming after illness in my house right the way through the festive period.
Hopefully, there will be more posts forthcoming after illness in my house right the way through the festive period.
Thursday, January 01, 2015
A NEW YEAR
With my good old drinking buddy Andy Maltas enjoying a wee dram. |
The re-arranged timetable read: 9:45 pm film Ziggy's firework display from Gypsy field, south of the village; a quick drink in the Thatched Tavern and then back up to my house.
Unfortunately, I slipped and fell over coming back down the very muddy field and so had to go back home and change. I got a 'waiver' to have an hour in the pub and be back for 11:45 pm.
Worked out well and Mum (who hadn't expected me to keep to my word) was considerably cheered up - even giving me a high five as Big Ben began to chime. She then departed to bed and I was able to have a couple of New Year's drinks in the pub. A good result all round, I think. Happy New Year everyone.
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