Officially summer is here. Not by virtue of the weather as I fear the week at the end of May might well have been it. No - I know that summer has arrived when I see the Waverley Steamer making its way up and down the Firth of Clyde.
hello Celia: And, what a splendid vessel the Waverley steamer looks to be!
When we lived in London our apartment was in a building on the banks of the Thames and, like you, one knew that summer had come by the pleasure boats which made their seasonal appearance.We were particularly pleased when the 'Dixie Queen' paddle steamer and her jolly cruisers came out to play!!
Would I have seen this when I visited Glasgow years ago ? I'm sure my Scottish friend...who taught me words such as drookit and oxter taked about the Waverley Steamer. It looks so beautiful, timeless....
hello Celia:
ReplyDeleteAnd, what a splendid vessel the Waverley steamer looks to be!
When we lived in London our apartment was in a building on the banks of the Thames and, like you, one knew that summer had come by the pleasure boats which made their seasonal appearance.We were particularly pleased when the 'Dixie Queen' paddle steamer and her jolly cruisers came out to play!!
On my to do list is to take a trip round the islands on this. As I'm informed that a very merry time can be had.
DeleteThere was a worry last year about funding to see it through the winter 'dry dock' however all has turned out well.
Would I have seen this when I visited Glasgow years ago ? I'm sure my Scottish friend...who taught me words such as drookit and oxter taked about the Waverley Steamer. It looks so beautiful, timeless....
ReplyDeleteYes - its been going for years and I'm sure there are lots of tales it could tell.
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This is big! You have a lovely view of the river, Celia - I've really enjoyed your photos of what floats, sails or steams passed. Axxx
ReplyDeleteI consider myself very lucky.
ReplyDeleteAnd here we are in the depths of our winter - but it is very fine at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Carole's Chatter - glad you liked "Blessings and Lessons". Have a great day.