1 EAGLETON NOTES: Two Days; Two Views

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Monday 3 January 2022

Two Days; Two Views

From my kitchen window on New Year's Day

Today

Of course it wasn't like that all day on either day. 

Posted by Graham Edwards at 18:47
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36 comments:

  1. Yorkshire Pudding3 January 2022 at 18:54

    What a contrast! It's almost as if New Year's Day was in black and white while today was in technicolour.

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 08:33

      That, YP, is a very good way of expressing it I think.

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  2. Salty Pumpkin Studio3 January 2022 at 20:51

    Beautiful landscape photos
    The stormy sea sends thoughts of cold, gives me the chills.
    The sunshine, still having thoughts of cold, but no chills.

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 08:35

      Ironically, Maywyn, New Year's Day was about 5ºC warmer than the 3rd January.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,3 January 2022 at 21:25

    Quite a contrast! And quite a view from a kitchen window!

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  4. Tasker Dunham3 January 2022 at 21:50

    I'd walk there on both days. Is that the landing pad for your heli on the hillside?

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 09:08

      If I'm honest, Tasker, I don't walk there very often these days because I prefer to walk in the relative shelter of the woods in Stornoway. I don't mind the pouring rain but when it's combined with 40/50 mph winds it's less pleasant. Mind you walking out into the moors behind the house on a beautiful day I can see from the Arnamurchan Peninsula to Cape Wrath.

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  5. Red4 January 2022 at 01:32

    Awesome photos. Too very good comparisons.

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  6. Cro Magnon4 January 2022 at 04:38

    Both very beautiful in their own ways, but I think I'd stay indoors to admire the first one.

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 09:10

      That's what I did too, Cro. Mind you I've been confined to the house since before Christmas anyway.

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  7. Tigger's Mum4 January 2022 at 07:38

    What a kitchen window! What a fabulous wild place to live. My Mrs human would love it, my Mr human not at all. Tiggers don't care so much as long as there is someone to pen the catfood tins and light a fire in the grate. I could watch that from a window every day of the year. Happy New Year from Tigger, F and Mr B

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 09:29

      Well, Tigger, you'd have to be very well-behaved because I have lots of birds in my garden and they are not too fond of cats.

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  8. Librarian4 January 2022 at 08:17

    It is never boring, that view from your kitchen window. And both these are beautiful.

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 09:30

      That's true, Meike, boring it is definitely not.

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    2. Jill4 January 2022 at 21:17

      I enjoy the views from both your kitchen windows!

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  9. Ellen D.4 January 2022 at 15:07

    Wow! Your kitchen window view is amazing! How lucky you are to see that everyday! Beautiful, Graham!

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 20:18

      Thank you, Ellen. I believe that I am very fortunate.

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  10. Beatrice P. Boyd4 January 2022 at 17:34

    You have a great view, Graham, and both of these shots ere great with widely different water views. it's always a joy for us to see the river views through our mill apt windows. Sending best wishes for a better and good 2022.

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 20:19

      Thank you, Beatrice. The close proximity of water, be it river or sea, is essential to me.

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  11. At Home In New Zealand4 January 2022 at 19:49

    That is what I loved about living near the sea - it can look so different each time you peer out the window :)

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    1. Graham Edwards4 January 2022 at 20:20

      That is absolutely the case, Margaret, from hour to hour and minute to minute.

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  12. Mary4 January 2022 at 20:26

    I can relate. What a difference a day makes...

    Here (mid-Atlantic US) on Saturday: Sunny, 18c

    Here on Monday: 15" (38cm) of snow (initially predicted only 7-15cm); high winds. Last night temps went down -10c. 26 hour power outage--just back on this afternoon. Luckily, we have a wood stove so at least had some heat. :)

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    1. Graham Edwards5 January 2022 at 19:52

      Mary we never have quite such extremes because we are an Island with the influence of the sea on temperature. However winds are quite another thing and they vary like your temperatures.

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  13. diane b5 January 2022 at 06:07

    What a beautiful view what everday to have from your kitchen window.

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    1. Graham Edwards5 January 2022 at 19:53

      Diane, I am thankful every day for the views that I have.

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  14. Nikki - Notes of Life5 January 2022 at 23:03

    What a wonderful view to look out over!

    Happy New Year!

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  15. Pauline6 January 2022 at 00:27

    I love looking at wild seas - from the comfort of a kitchen window. But perhaps the serenity of the second view might be more comforting when one is not feeling on top of the world. Hope you are up to venturing forth to Woodlands soon.

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    1. Graham Edwards6 January 2022 at 22:41

      Pauline, I ventured forth to The Woodlands today. It was supposed to be this morning but the sea was so wild that The braighe joining Point to Stornoway was closed for well over three hours so I went this afternoon. It was good because after two weeks I felt quite isolated. It was different to full lockdown when everyone was in the same boat.

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  16. Share my Garden6 January 2022 at 21:39

    The second serene photograph is the one for me. I hope you are now starting to feel much better. I've recently read a book, "The Summer Isles" about a journey in a sailing boat up the west coasts of Ireland and Scotland. Wonderful! As an island dweller I think you might enjoy it.

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    1. Graham Edwards6 January 2022 at 22:45

      Share my Garden, I passThe Summer Isles mentioned in the book every time I go on the ferry. Having said that I'd not heard of the book so I've made a note.

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  17. Debby6 January 2022 at 22:17

    What an amazing thing! The view out your kitchen window changes. You are a lucky fellow!

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    1. Graham Edwards6 January 2022 at 22:45

      I am indeed, Debby, and I'm the first to admit it.

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