I Spy.

The beauty of Winters Wrath

Just one breath and the waters turn to ice,
Come - see the beauty of one such slice,
The cruel wrath of winter is almost over,
Then our fields will be carpeted with green clover.

Ice-Age

In this Photo - what do you see?

Is it

 A Frozen  waste land - far far away,

With Mountains - Trees - Sky and Sea,

Where beyond one breath - no hearts beat.

You tell me ---What You - See.

Young - Jessie Nevin

Born Jessie Nevin 1925 in Essex.

Here's my 3rd post of MIL Jessie - and what she got up to in her younger years.

My 1st photo shows Jessie practicing her Acrobatics,

Jessie joined an Acrobatic Team called The Elite Six and performed on stage around the Country, until an accident to her anckle, which stopped her performing.

My 2nd Photos shows Jessie dancing.

Jessie joined a Dance Group called Clayton-Jackie-Rona(Jessie) touring and performing around the Country also.

Jessie once belonged a dance theatre group who also had The George Cole as a member.

Jessie appeared around the Country appearing in a dance group which appeared in The White Horse inn - in 1939, where Little Jessie Nevin did a Speciality Dance - with the Boys and Girls.

Also appearing in the White Horse Inn was a young Lady called - Gretchen Franklin (Ethel in Eastenders).

My MIL was doing real well and knew a few famous folk.

(click the photo - of the White Horse Inn and see if you know any more folk that appeared with her.)

Jessie Joined a Ballroom Dance club and danced her way through the certificates to reach the Gold awards.

1967 jessie and her DH won a dance competition at Butlins for the News of the World Newspaper.

After Jessies DH died, she joined many groups in Canvey from Flower arranging -  dancing  and many more

also made lots of friends and was popular where-ever she went.

Jessie started to go on Cruises with friends and also with a Dance Group.

The Lady (one of the leaders of the dance group) appeared on the TV program called The Chase not so long ago.

Jessie took a very large suitcase and many bags with her on the cruises, with many outfits, this photo shows just one outfit.

Im proud to be Jessies SIL.

God bless you Jessie.

Thanks to blogging friends.

Header Challenge 23-02-11 "Just Now" + MIL post 2

Lanny's choice this week for our Header Challenge is "Just Now".

My Youtube music is my MIL fav,and shows her former spirit for a party and fun -  listen and enjoy.....

My "Just Now" is my MIL post 2.
Our World has been turned upside down just lately with MIL having a stroke in November
being in hospital then coming up to us in Lincolnshire - hoping to recover?
Having carers being put into place 4 times aday - and still not coping.
Hospital again back home - back into hospital.
More toing and froing
Having being told - what we expected - she has Vascular Dementia and needs 24 hour care.
At the moment she is in care down south - but we are going to move her to be near her family in Lincolnshire.

Thats why we have not been blogging so much and having to travel to and fro
Thats our "Just Now".
My Header says "Just Now"our world has been turned upside down

My Posts are of shots from Canvey - and portrays this illness of Dementia. (also my mother had this awful illness too).

1st post = That there is still Beauty in a stormy time.

My 2nd Post is Showing the mind trapped inside Beauty.

My 3rd Post is showing that there is Beauty altho dark clouds are gathering.

My 4th Post shows that there is still Beauty as the day turns to the evening --------.



Please visit the other members of the Headbangers and leave your comments - you will find these folk on my side bar, just under my Header.

Jessie = My Mother in Law - Post 1

Jessie, my MIL from Canvey Island. She loves her Garden and her Cruises, nobody can say - she didnt enjoy life when she could.

Jessie would visit us around 3 times a year - plus Christmas time, she would enjoy a healthy breakfast, go to Downtown - spend her money on skirts and tops for her cruises - "suit cases" full to take home.Sigh!! Jessie also really enjoyed her soaps on the TV - Plus the sub titles on as well Double Sigh !!!!( thats was the time for me to go into my little cupboard with the puter) she would also love a glass of Sherry with her dinner - or a glass of wine.

Jessie belonged several clubs and would also enjoy entering Flower Arranging competitions - and mostly coming away with awards for them too, also helping to decorate the Church with flowers.

Jessie loves to dress real smart - and "always" wore a hat - er - you should see the hat boxes stacked high -really loves her jewellery too - she is well liked by all and has many friends - loves to be in the centre of everything happening. I call her "Queen Sheba"

To be Continued.

Tracks is this weeks choice of our Headbanger Challenge by Tom F/G.
My 1st post pic is Tear Tracks and my youtube is Tear Tracks too, so if you have a min to spare - just go and have a listen.

My 2nd Postpic is Skid Tracks - whoops, slippery stuff is this, good job there was no other car around - when this person left for work.

My 3rd Post pic - is Kids stuff called Sledge Tracks, and there are a few elders enjoy this too.

My 4th post pic and My Header is Steam on Tracks, these 2 shots were taken from the North York Moors Railway.
Click HERE to see more info. If ever you are in the UK, then a ride on these trains is a must.

Please visit the other Headbangers - and leave your comments. - - You will find these folk on my side bar, just underneath my Header.
Lanny - Tom F/G - Gailsman - Dave and imac - this is the Headbangers Team = we are looking for a 6th Headbanger - are YOU interested??

Good Luck folks.

Water Reflection

I Spy?

Water - Wall

Near -N- Far

St Ives Cornwall.

Autumn Rain Ripples

Continuing the Ripple phase = A light Autumn shower - producing Ripples.
Belton House Grounds - top lake.

Header Challenge - 09-02-11 = How you see Yourself.

""How You See Yourself "" -- is my choice of theme for this weeks Header Challenge.

My Header is =  Thinking of Friday nights out with the lads (having a few Pints)

This photo was taken by BH - one of the lads and a great friend.

Also have a listen to the music clip for my Header - -

My 1st post = How I see myself  is = "The Photographer"

 My 2nd post - "How I see myself" is Enjoying Holidays.

My 3rd Post  - How I see myself is  =  A shy lad in my younger years

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My 4th Post "How I see myself is  =  One of my Insanity Moments

 My 5th Post of How I see Myself is (save the best till last) = The Old Romantic Chappie.

As its Valentines day on Monday 14th Feb

I would like to wish my Wife and  Soul Mate Julie

A very Happy Valentines day and send all my love.

xxx

Please visit all the Team of Headbangers and just see "How they see themselves"

You will find them on my side bar - just underneath my Header.

Ripples &Reflections 2

Same day - Same Lake, Belton House -Top Lake.

To see Ripples and Reflections 1 - go visit my other blog - Cream of the Crop --- on my side bar - click the Dandelion photo.

Belton House Lake

To see Ripples and Reflections = Please visit my 2nd blog - Cream of the Crop. You will find the entrance on my side bar.

Playing Catch-up

We are back in Blogland -- and I'm playing Catch-up.
Have posted my Header and Posted my pic for last weeks Header Challenge. - Cleaning.
Will be back to normal in a day or so.
My Header is "My Maid" and my pic post is keeping the streets clean.