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The Beauty and the Beast
I see you're still adding your magical touch to your fairy tale web pages. This one is wonder-filled. Thanks for listing other similar fairy tales and their countries of origin. Fascinating!
cmoneyspinner, on 04/14/2018
Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
My late mother-in-law suffered a transient ischemic attack some months ere she died [well over a year ago now.] During the attack the doctor present thought that she was speaking gibberish, but my wife recognized that her mother had reverted to ...
frankbeswick, on 04/13/2018
The mystery of Flannan Isle
In Cornwall, in South West Britain, there have been anglers who have ventured onto exposed rocks off Land's End to get the best of the fishing and have never been seen again. The best explanation is that they were surprised by waves larger than ...
frankbeswick, on 04/12/2018
The mystery of Flannan Isle
A rogue wave sounds like the best explanation here. As you mentioned, people have lived after experiencing them and can attest to the fact they exist.
dustytoes, on 04/12/2018
The mystery of Flannan Isle
They have been reported in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Antarctic, and the stormier seasons are the ones more apt to get them. A dangerous one is known as a growler. It need not be large, but it comes sometimes at right angles to other waves, ...
frankbeswick, on 04/11/2018
The mystery of Flannan Isle
Rogue waves are no myth, too many accounts have been given over the years.
blackspanielgallery, on 04/11/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
No, for we ate out at night only once. I did mention homity pie, which was tasty.That was part of a light lunch
An interesting historical detail about Mousehole. It wass destroyed by the Spanish in 1589 as revenge for the Armada,but they left ...
frankbeswick, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
Ty for this lovely post. I hope you two had a well-deserved rest down there over Easter.
Although I have never been to Cornwall, I have been interested in Mousehole for a long time because of the children's book based on local legend " The ...
Veronica, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
Wise thoughts
frankbeswick, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
Photos cannot provide adequate coverage. A better camera will not solve capturing nature adequately, it is an impossible task. If you take many pictures to show what is there you will not finish the walk.
I recently went through a garden, ...
blackspanielgallery, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
I really should get myself a better camera.
frankbeswick, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
Wow, 10 miles! That is a long walk. Thanks for the additional photos too.
dustytoes, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
I have added more photographs. The walk took about five hours, including time spent eating food. The distance was ten miles.The area is very touristy, especially in Summer. We met a few people on our walk.
frankbeswick, on 04/09/2018
Mousehole to Lamorna: on the South West Coast Path
I often wish for more photos when I read your pages about hiking, but your traveling description is quite vivid. This sounds like another beautiful area to enjoy the great outdoors. Were you pretty much alone on this walk or were there others ...
dustytoes, on 04/09/2018
Baby Owl and The Vulture
The photos are absolutely magnificent. I love to roam the desert and have seen so much wildlife. It is great that you can bring a sense of the "family life" of the desert to folks who are not familiar. Thank you.
john111, on 04/08/2018