In the blink of an eye!
I haven’t been very mobile this week- a combination of injured foot and the dreariest of weather. So there was real joy in my stride as I set off, on a glorious sunny morning, to meet an old friend in Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Normally we bundle into the nearest coffee shop and just talk, but it was much too lovely to be indoors. I suggested we walk down to The Quay and the vibrant riverside. We arrived just as the siren was sounding at The Eye, otherwise known as the Gateshead Millenium Bridge. At midday the bridge tilts open, or blinks. What a wonderful sight!
Click on a photo to see the bridge in action.
We sat outside The Pitcher and Piano with a perfect view, but some of the time we barely noticed it. The important thing was our friendship and just being there together.
You all know that I love a good walk, but I’ve never mastered the art of bicycling. Someone who has is The Cycling Scot. Colin is a gifted travel writer with a great fondness for cake. He’s written some great stuff over the years but his blog is fairly new. I’m sure he’d appreciate a few visitors, so please do say hello. He recently received the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, which he has kindly passed on.
As usual, I’ve far exceeded my six words. Perhaps I really should abandon this challenge. Next Saturday I won’t be here as I’ll be visiting my lovely daughter in Nottingham. Thanks Cate, for all your tolerance, and for being my hostess at Show My Face.
restlessjo 
Great pictures…cool bridge! So glad you had a nice walk with your friend! Happy Saturday!!!!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
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Thanks, Linda. Hope yours was good too. 🙂
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Amazing bridge — I’ve never heard of it before, don’t know why, because it is truly awesome! Thanks so much for sharing it, and all the images of your lovely day 🙂
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It’s not one you can take for granted, is it? So glad you enjoyed my visit. 🙂
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I always enjoy your six words and more! Remember, Cate says “Feel free to explain or not explain.”
Is the Sage Theater the shiny building on the right side of the picture? It reminds me of “The Bean” that is in Chicago, at Millennium Park.
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Yes, it is, Mlissabeth. Thanks for the moral support. 🙂
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Maybe the 6 words should be what you use as your title. It is always interesting to read more than just the 6 words – for me anyway.
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That’s pretty much how it goes on here, Colline. I pick a title and off I go 🙂
Thanks for being interested.
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Extremely beautiful photos! 🙂
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It’s great subject matter. I love being up there on the Quay. 🙂
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What a beautiful bridge!
I hope your foot is better soon. Have a wonderful week. ☺
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Many thanks, Dana. It’s a load better now. 🙂
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What a strange bridge. I would never have thought such a thing was possible.
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It is a triumph of engineering, Suzanne, and beautiful to look at. 🙂
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What amazing pictures these are, Jo. I just love that bridge.
I hope your foot is feeling better soon 😦
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It’s pretty good again, thanks Dianne. The bridge is an absolute beauty, even on a grey day, and we were very lucky with the weather. 🙂
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That’s a fabulous bridge. I’d love to see it someday. Also the London Millennium Bridge.
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It’s just up the road, Tilly. Did you have a great time with Janet? I’ll be over later to check. 🙂
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Sure did!
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Now that it one bridge I hope to see one day. Artistic with a view so awesome I will likely forget where I am suppose to go.
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Your little boy would be amazed! Maybe with his love for Lego, he’ll grow up to be an engineer. 🙂
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Yay you’re on your feet again. And I love these pics too.
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Thanks, Soulbrush! Can’t keep a good(?) woman down. 🙂
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What an awesome bridge, Jo! Surely it’s one of a kind. So glad to hear you’re mobile again because there’s nothing better than a good walk! 🙂 ~Terri
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It is a bit special, Terri. The quayside at Newcastle really hums with life too. There was a hen party in full swing at 11.45am (or maybe it was the morning after!) 🙂
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Sorry about your poorly foot, Jo. Newcastle/Gateshead is a good place to be these days.
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What a marvelous feat of engineering! Looks fabulous too. Glad your foot is better Jo. Enjoy your time with Lisa 🙂
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Thanks, Madhu. It’s going to be fun. 🙂
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Love the way you presented the pictures showing us how the bridge opens.
Dropping by from 6WS
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Many thanks, Suzy. It’s a great bridge. 🙂
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I didn’t know the bridge blinks – why is that?
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To let slightly larger craft through, Rich, though the other answer is “because it can”. It’s done as a showpiece at 12 every day. 🙂
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That bridge is incredible, haven’t seen anything like it before and what a gorgeous day! Have fun in Nottingham with your daughter Jo 🙂
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I was happy as a skylark, Sam! It will be interesting next weekend- I’m going to a book launch (in costume) for Lisa’s friend (and matron of honour) Jema. 🙂
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🙂 I look forward to seeing those pics, is there a theme for the costumes or do you just pick any costume you like?
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There is, but I can’t remember except that it’s Steampunk based. I haven’t had time to think much but I can always accessorise from Lisa’s amazing wardrobe. 🙂
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that bridge looks like a sculpture, hope your foot is better soon!
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Thank you! It’s one of our proudest sights here in the north east. 🙂
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One lucky lady Jo. You had the weather and also managed to see the bridge in motion. Just love that bridge.
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It is an amazing thing, isn’t it, David? The pride of the North! 🙂
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Glad to hear you’re out and about again Jo. Just love that bridge, would really like to see it one day 🙂
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Thanks, Suze. I always love to see it, be it from bus, train or down there on the Quay, but I’ve only seen it open a couple of times. It’s beautiful. 🙂
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