• Martello Tower D

    Martello Tower D – one of several Martello towers on the east coast of England. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved

    one of several Martello towers on the east coast of England. They were constructed to defend the country against invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte and his armies. In total, 103 Martello towers were built between 1804 and 1812, 74 were built between 1804 and 1808 along the Kent and Sussex coast from Folkestone to Seaford, and 29 along the east coast between Point Clear near St Osyth and Aldeburgh from 1809 to 1812. The south coast towers were numbered 1 – 74 and the east coast towers were lettered A – Z. Three other east coast towers are known as AA, BB and CC. (Wikipedia).

    This is Tower D – source: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016553 (I’m citing the source because the information is currently wrong on Wikipedia)

  • Rock ‘n ripples

    Rock ‘n ripples. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved

    Seen on the beach near Martello Tower D, north of Jaywick.

  • Groyne

    Groyne. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved

    No need to say anything else…

  • Travelling (365: 164)

    Travelling (365: 164) — Off on the road for a few days. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Balance (365: 163)

    Balance (365: 163). Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Aftermath (365: 162)

    Aftermath (365: 162). Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Denouement (365: 161)

    Denouement (365: 161). Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    This morning I told Elaine I wanted a divorce.

    After the shouting and the tears, I was finally on my own. I mopped up the drink spilled and splattered on the walls when the cup was thrown, and I sat; stunned. Stunned at the reaction, and stunned that I had actually done the thing I’d wanted to do for years, and never until now had the courage or resourcefulness to do.

    It is strange when I feel the need to take a picture. This was one of those times.

  • Good Morning… (365: 160)

    Good Morning… (365: 160) — And it is Friday! 05:55:55 Waking up in the garden. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • While I’m waiting (365: 159)

    While I’m waiting (365: 159). Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Domestic chores (365: 158)

    Domestic chores (365: 158) — I need to practice more… Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Flickr Light (365: 157)

    Flickr Light (365: 157) — Last minute picture by Flickr light. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Dreaming (365: 156)

    Dreaming (365: 156) — On my bed in the garden, winding down ready for sleep. Just daydreaming. Ten second exposure, lit by oil lamps. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Sea Cabbage (365: 155)

    Sea Cabbage (365: 155) — Eastney Beach. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    The title refers to the plant, not me. I just wanted to get that clear.

    Signs of addiction: you go out for a walk with a mini tripod in your pocket.

    Connections: Interesting New Scientist article on the ability of objects to help you make new connections, generate new thoughts, and revive old memories. The Sea Cabbage is such a simple plant with pretty white flowers. It evokes such strong memories for me.

    This connection is private.

    I also wrote at the time:

    I get a special dispensation to leave the house on my own if I’m a good boy! 🙂 This is nowhere near as desolate as Dungeness, which is a shame. I was probably fifty feet from the prom and the same [distance] from twenty sunbathers further down the beach.

    Note: I have since discovered that this plant is more often referred to as Sea Kale (Crambe maritima).

  • Beach Flowers — Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)

    Beach Flowers — Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris). I’ve lived in Portsmouth for over thirty years. This was just a shingle beach when I first arrived. Over the years plants have been reclaiming it.Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Beach Flowers

    Beach Flowers — I’ve lived in Portsmouth over thirty years. This was just a shingle beach when I first arrived. Over the years plants have been reclaiming it. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Gary in the Cumberland Fort Rose Garden

    Gary in the Cumberland Fort Rose Garden, Southsea. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea

    Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea

    Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
    Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea

    Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
  • Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea

    Rose Garden, Fort Cumberland, Southsea. Copyright © 2007 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
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