It’s been a busy writing week for me (always a good thing!) so I’ve saved Jake’s Sunday Post till today. After all, it’s New Year’s Day, so it fits the subject. Apart from a few sore heads, I’m hoping it’s going to be a beautiful new year for you all.
What will the New Year hold for me? I’ve barely started to plan yet, but there are a few certainties. The first will be my daughter’s wedding in early February. Oh, the photos of that are going to be so much fun! Steampunk/historical- can you imagine? And of course, I’ll be back in my beloved Tavira, and have some Polish family to visit.
In the meantime, let’s welcome the New Year.
Our first snowdrop, sparkling in the sunshine
Yesterday was just the weather for a brisk walk in the lengthening shadows
The houses on Seaton Green are still traditionally decorated
With interesting details, like the postbox
It was a little “fresh” on the prom
But some families still braved the beach
It was bright and cheerful yesterday, as it is again today, and the camera’s just itching for some more fresh air. Me too!
The Museum of Hartlepool was peaceful.
Just made it round the marina as the sun started to set
Don’t you love to look at boats? I can’t help myself.
Especially unusual ones!
This isn’t at all the post I meant to write for Jake, but it’s how I spent the time this New Year when I wasn’t cooking, so I guess it qualifies? I’d better hurry and post it. Already in New Zealand it’s another day.
Please come and look at Jakesprinter’s Sunday Post with me. He puts so much work into them. Just click on the flying dragon or the link.
restlessjo 
so beautiful. Thank you. Happy New Year, love, nia
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Thank you. lovely Nia.
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Lovely photos! It’s so nice to see some sunshine, isn’t it, after all this rain we’ve been having? 🙂
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Yes, just the odd day or two helps, Elaine. (grey again today- ah well!) Thank you.
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We have actually had a more-or-less dry day today – there was even a fleeting blink of sunshine!
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That museum shot is a winner! Can’t wait to see those wedding pictures 😀 Wishing you good health and much happiness in the year ahead Jo.
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Thanks, Madhu. Amazing what’s right under your nose! Happy travelling to you, too, hon.
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Great pictures, especially of the unusual boat! It sounds like you have some fun travel plans this year 🙂
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I hope so, Meg. And you?
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What wonderful pictures and a beautiful scenery! Looks so nice thinking of our rainy London…. 🙂
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Thanks Ute. Yes, that’s my home- a day and a half of sunshine and back to rain. Nice while it lasted. Many thanks for following me.
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Beautiful images!
I know I’ve said it before, but I’m so envious of your proximity to the sea, to be able to wander along the coast on such a beautiful day in winter must be amazing.
The nearest coast to me is over two and a half hours away….hardly a spur of the moment thing 😦
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I would never get there, Vicky! The husband would just shake his head. Bit like your dogs, he knows what he does and doesn’t like, and driving me endlessly isn’t one of them. Oh for the days when he was young and keen to impress! (smiles)
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So your start was a quiet one too? What are your plans Jo? 🙂 I mean apart from marrying your daughter, going to Tavira and hosting your Polish family :D. You are one busy lady. Sending you happy smiles ….
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Quite exciting when the year is still full of potential, Paula. Trouble is, my dreams far outpace the possible. But that’s what dreams are for, right? Hugs and a happy, fulfilled new year to you.
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Wonderful photos. Happy New Year and I wish you and your family the best in 2013.
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It was a good start. Back to normal this morning- it’s raining. New Year wishes to you and your folks too.
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I love your photograph of the lengthening shadows on your walk.. something about that photo just creates such a mood for me. I love the homes in Seaton Green.. your photo makes me so want to vacation there!! Happy New Year!!! xx
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As we walked round the Green I kept taking shots and couldn’t decide afterwards which one to use. You nearly got them all! They are lovely old houses, and look towards The Headland (my header photo- must change it one of these days!). On the prom, if you look in the other direction it’s all industrial, which is a shame.
Happy New Year to you, too Smidge, and the family.
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The light in these pictures is lovely, Jo! I love looking at the boats too, and the pompom-looking tree on the promenade. And how exciting about your daughter’s wedding! Can’t wait to hear all about your coming year! Happy new year… 🙂
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Thanks, Cathy. I finally got my wedding outfit sorted so can concentrate on other things (travel!)
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All right!! Can’t wait to see you in your dress. 🙂
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Sounds like another fascinating year for you, full of many photo opportunities and happy memories. Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials of your daughter, looking forward to seeing those pics.
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Thanks, Sam. Last year was a good mix, this one an unknown quantity. I quite like that.
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Nice pix. I like the prom tree 😉
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Deserted on that prom, Gem, but it was a little cool. If you look too far, you can see all the industrial smoke on the horizon , but I try not to.
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Great pics Jo … just wanted to stop by to say Happy New Year … and good luck with the upcoming family wedding.
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Thank you, sir. Yours was off to a flying start. Hope it gets better!
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Hi Jo,
Great shots, but the one I found particularly intriguing was the one of the museum framed by the chains in the foreground.
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That anchor has sat there almost as long as the museum, Naomi, but it was only in passing today that I noticed how well it framed the museum and the masts of the Trincomalee. Thank you.
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Happy New Year Jo! Sounds like you have a lot of great things planned for the upcoming year especially your daughters wedding. How exciting!
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Thanks, Nicole. You home again? Survived the bugs and the snow? Guatemala next? Now that’s exciting!
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Yes I’m finally home but only for a few days. I leave for Honduras on Saturday. But we are all feeling better now. It will be good! 🙂 It is cold here too so a little sunshine and soulshine will be good for me.
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Knew it wasn’t Guatemala, but couldn’t remember where!
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No worries Jo! Hard to keep track of me and it is Honduras’ next door neighbor! 🙂
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Congratulations and best wishes for your daughter 🙂
I too love t watch boats… I especially like painting them as well 🙂
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Many thanks! I don’t have a shred of talent that way, so lucky you.
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Thanks for taking us along much prettier than the 22 inches of snow we now have 🙂
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Can you see over it? Sounds like a stay at home and write week to me!
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🙂 That’s a thought we shoveled the yard twice then the ceiling above us made a horrible cracking sound then we shoveled the whole roof off(small home BIG SNOW 😦 )
I am trying to decide how much to write and where to begin 🙂
Eunice
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That’s the hard part- but once you start, stopping becomes hard!
Poor you! Will be over to yours to view snow pictures soon.
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lol OK that will make me POST 🙂
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I agree with Viv that shot of Hartlepool Museum is a stunner!
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Thanks Suze. I don’t know how many times I’ve walked past that anchor, but today the shot just presented itself to me. A New Year’s gift! Hope you had a good one?
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Lovely thanks, hope you did too x
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I love those houses at Seaton, and the photo of the Museum with the masts and chain is an absolute winner.
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Thanks, Viv. Glad you can “see” me today! WordPress collapsed on me seconds after I posted this, and I was bereft, so I know how you felt. Soon back up again though- phew!
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Great photos
Happy New Year. I hope 2013 is a good one for you
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Bless you, Alastair. I started off quietly at home, but I’m making plans! Hope 2013 shines for you.
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