A grey day on the Quay
On Tuesday our luck ran out on the north east coast, and grey replaced the blue. Was I down-hearted? Not at all! The Blacksmith’s Needle in forged steel still looked great, but when it started to rain I hot-footed it over the Millennium Bridge to Baltic Centre of Contemporary Art.
“Missing Time” by Serena Korda is inspired by the healing potential of sound and the Dark Skies of the Northumberland landscape. You are invited to sit on a chair and listen to ‘the sound of the stars’.
Idea of North explores the sense of community, place and collective belonging, connecting historical moments with individual stories. Partly inspired by Peter Davidson’s book, “The Idea of North”(2005), it poses some interesting questions. Debbie’s a little slow with her Six Words this week but I’m sure she’ll be along later. Meantime, enjoy her great photography and have a happy weekend!
restlessjo 
I am back to the grey tomorow!
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Sunny tomorrow Andrew. But maybe just for a day x
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hoping to get home despite French air traffic control strike.
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Oh no! I’ll try to hold on to the sunshine for you. 🙂 Granada as lovely as ever?
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Granada was wonderful!
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Love the sculpture at the beginning, and the art museum sounds wonderful. I love exhibits that invite the visitor to sit down and engage with the art using multiple senses. Hope the weather cooperated today and you ended up getting to see those hot air balloons, Jo!
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Not a good day in the life of a hot air balloon, Susan. We saw a couple trying to inflate but none in flight. Better luck next time 🙂 🙂
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That’s the problem when you’re dependent on the weather, I guess! Better luck on the rest of the weekend, Jo!
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I’m always fascinated by the idea of “finding True North”
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I guess you don’t have to go far north of here, Carol. 🙂 🙂
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😀 sometimes you’re already there 👍🏻
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Even gray days can be eye-opening!
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We’d been spoilt for a week or two, Noelle, but it’s back to normal now. 🙂 🙂
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The quayside is amazing, when I think what it eas like when I was young.
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There were some newspaper cuttings showing it in the old days, Anabel. I agree. A whole new lease of life. 🙂 🙂
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I think the grey sky suits the beautiful sculpture.
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I kind of agree with you xx
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What a wonderful collection of intriguing and inspiring visuals! Hope you get some warm weather soon but good for you forging ahead and not letting the weather stop you!Love the photos!
Peta
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In Durham waiting for a hot air balloon festival to get under way. I’m in the pub but don’t tell! Flying is limited by the weather xx
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Do you ever stay at home?
I am intrigued to know what the sound of stars is like. Can’t say I have noticed much noise from the sky, though it is the month for the cattle orchestra so ear plugs at the ready.
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Only if I have to Jude. 10 minutes to decision time whether the balloons are flying tonight. See my answer to Pauline xx
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Poor man. Give him a break. Imagine all the traffic!
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Too late! We’re in the pub waiting for lift off. What else to do on a Saturday night? X
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Well I hope it is a lovely evening for you. Raining here now, which is good because I planted a load of flowers this afternoon.
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A bit of a non event if I’m honest but I still enjoyed it. We were home by 8 and he was watching ‘the match’. 🙂 🙂
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The first part of the post sure is grey. Interesting grey, not ugly grey at all. Then, some more colors entered your day, and a roof above your head as well. It looks like you made the best of your time and the weather. Have a wonderful weekend as well, Jo!
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Thanks darlin! In the pub in Durham waiting to see if the hot air balloons take to the sky. Hope you’re having a good one xx
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Now, I’m intrigued – what do the stars sound like? The Millennium Bridge always looks so appealing and I’m sure if there I’d walk back and forth across it – stopping each time at the striking statue. The photo of them both is wonderfully dramatic and atmospheric!
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I still don’t know Annika. See my answer to Pommepal. Intriguing isn’t it? XX
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Hmmm…great explanation whilst leaving it up to the imagination. I really must plan a long trip up North! So much to see!
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A wonderfully brisk and artistic walk today, Jo — thanks so much. Your adventures always inspire me to look around and walk and keep moving.
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On the move again today Jet. In search of hot air balloons! Lovely to have your company xx
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You always find great places for a mooch around, Jo!
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I do try, Sue. 🙂 🙂
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😊😊 a restful weekend?
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Sensitive subject. 🙂 There are hot air balloons at Durham. The weather disrupted this morning’s flight but if it’s not too windy they will launch this evening. Mr. Grumpy doesn’t want to be trailed round Durham on a wild goose chase. 🙂
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Oh dear, I’ll keep schtumm next time….😳
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🙂 🙂
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That sculpture is incredible…so much detail. I wonder how long it took the artist to create the piece. Thanks for sharing your fantastic photographs, Jo! Happy Saturday!
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I had an interesting and totally unplanned couple of hours, Jill. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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So Much detail on the sculpture, some I imagine rather hard to see, you need binoculars. Modern art i find can be head scratching sometimes. Now did you sit and listen to the stars. The mind boggles at what that would sound like, I never thought stars would have a sound
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Binoculars would have been a good idea, Pauline. I didn’t have a pair of steps with me either. 🙂 🙂 Yes, I did sit and listen. According to the programme it’s only audible with specific radio devices, and the pre-radar acoustic sound mirrors dotted along the north east coast. I knew nothing about them and might have to do a bit of research. The music I heard was a sequence of overlapping sounds.
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Well maybe listening for ET!!!
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What a sculpture!!!!!!!!!!!! Send you a huge hug!!!!!!!!!!
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It’s fun 🙂 🙂 And thank you!
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And didn’t you make the most of the day – sea horses, mermaids and that fantastic Baltic Centre (inside and out).
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Mick had a last minute job up there. I had half an intention to go out with a walking friend but was easily dissuaded when I saw the weather. 🙂 🙂 It worked out well, Tish.
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Sometimes we need the grey skies to make us look at other things and in other lights. You’ve certainly come up with something good here. Love that sculpture.
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Mick was working up there and I needed to amuse myself. Easy to do xx
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I’d happily sit here for a while and listen to the sounds of the stars, exactly what i need at the moment 🙂
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Sunshine has arrived. Just need wind to drop. Time you had some time off before Square June! Booked a week in Tavira to brighten us up xx
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You might find me in your suitcase!
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PS really hope all is ok. Sounds like we need a good catch up xx
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Brilliant photos, especially the first ones.
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It’s an unusual sculpture. I had to find it on Google out of curiosity. Thanks and happy weekend, Margaret x
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What an interesting sculpture that is, with so much detail. I think you would see a new figure every time you looked. It’s very striking against the overcast sky.
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Could do with a step ladder to get a better look x
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That’s true.
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