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Photo-a-Day  (Saturday, 13th February, 2021)

View across to Blackrod from Toddington


View across to Blackrod from Toddington
A view across to Blackrod from Toddington, Haigh.... plus a view from last year of New Springs bridge as a reminder of what a sunny summer day looks like.

Photo: Dennis Seddon  (Sony DSC-WX500)
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Comment by: f on 13th February 2021 at 01:51

We'll soon come out of deep freeze,
In body and in mind,
Encased in frozen boxes,
from trapped we will unwind.
Summer will surround us ,
and lift our spirits free,
far above the meadows,
as far as eyes can see.
We'll come from hibernation,
into warmth we yearn,
and even more so celebrate,
but more important learn...

Comment by: Julie on 13th February 2021 at 07:32

Beautiful and lovely Dennis, another one of my favourite places once again, you can see Blackrod and Rivington Pike. Thankyou Dennis for cheering me up.

Comment by: Poet on 13th February 2021 at 08:17

It landed round the dotted red column at night ,
Quietly moving about the poles and wires
And lay blue all evening above Anglezarke .

Only a few knew of it . Just some engineers
Who had nipped out at two for a quick cigarette
We're aware it had come , silently in the dark.

Only at first light was the ghostly visitor seen
By the people in the town below , gazing up at Winter Hill
Dazzling white with the mast in her back
Like a harpooned whale on the snowy horizon .

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 13th February 2021 at 09:31

Beautiful photo and lovely thoughts of Summer. And memories of Good Friday walks to Rivington Pike.

Comment by: Veronica on 13th February 2021 at 10:23

Beautiful snowy vista, even if you had shown a 'then' photo there would hardly be any change to today's offering. Thanks Dennis you capture some real good ones.

Comment by: Maureen on 13th February 2021 at 10:47

I love this shot,and also love the poems by 'f' and 'poet'...thank you Dennis.

Comment by: Julie on 13th February 2021 at 11:15

That is a beautiful poem f.

Comment by: Veronica on 13th February 2021 at 11:59

When I see the name Toddington, I always think of Benny Hill for some reason -with his naughty rhymes - 'Two Ton Tess from Toddington'...or was it Teddington ? .;o))

Comment by: Garry on 13th February 2021 at 12:24

It was "The fastest milk man in the west" Veronica, "Two ton ted from teddington. Great laugh.
I need a sherry.

Comment by: Wiganer on 13th February 2021 at 12:26

Too ton tess from Tessingtin.

Comment by: Alan on 13th February 2021 at 12:29

I think it were two tone tess from Tottenham. Benny Hill song.

Comment by: Helen of Troy on 13th February 2021 at 12:38

I think its Teddington Veronica.....
Yes, some talented poets on WW Maureen & photographers

Comment by: Alex on 13th February 2021 at 13:20

It was Ernie the two tone tess from teddington. Beny hill song.

Comment by: Edna on 13th February 2021 at 13:35

This photo brightened up my Saturday.We could see this scene from the first house we got, in Blackrod when we had just got married.Lovely memories, thanks Dennis. We have some good poets on here as well!!

Comment by: Maureen on 13th February 2021 at 13:41

Up until last year we used to go to Rivvy,park up,walk down to the barn,set off to walk down to the chapel,have our butties and coffee in the church yard,then walk up Sheephouse Lane carry on to the top barn,the walk back to the bottom barn have a toot in there..we would have a chat with lots of people including the gardener at the chapel..sorry for going on so long but they are lovely memories of lovely times.

Comment by: Veronica on 13th February 2021 at 14:08

Eeeh! I never expected a reply... well done all those who like to watch Benny Hill. He would probably be banned these days of political correctness.
Cherish your memories Maureen .xx

Comment by: Arthur on 13th February 2021 at 14:58

Only Garry is right though, veronica.

Comment by: Veronica on 13th February 2021 at 15:34

Yes I noticed Garry got it in a nutshell. I bet he passed many a milkman in the early mornings in his coal wagon.

Comment by: Edna on 13th February 2021 at 15:46

I agree with Veronica, Maureen, "cherish your memories" I have exactly the same memories of Rivington. No one can take those away. We only spent 2 yrs in Blackrod, but spent a lifetime from our courting days up Rivvi. Your memories will carry you through,I think of you often. xx

Comment by: Maureen on 13th February 2021 at 16:18

Awww,thank you so much Edna.i keep thinking I'm getting better then writing that comment on Rivington set me off again. xx

Comment by: Edna on 13th February 2021 at 18:27

I know what you mean Maureen, I'm the same, it doesn't take much to set me off.A song, a piece of music.Or a place we've been to.But they are all happy memories.Take care.xx

Comment by: Garry on 13th February 2021 at 18:35

Yes Veronica milkmen like Coalmen were plenty up and down almost in every street in and around Wigan back in the day. That reminds me, more coal on the fire and fill my glass with sherry, cheers.

Comment by: Pat McC on 13th February 2021 at 20:25

Such a beautiful photograph Dennis, thank you, and moving, lovely poems - you are so very talented 'f' and Poet.

Comment by: Maureen on 13th February 2021 at 22:00

Awww,thank you so much Edna.i keep thinking I'm getting better then writing that comment on Rivington set me off again. xx

Comment by: Alan (on Vancouver Island) on 13th February 2021 at 23:41

Garry, you often mention putting more coal on the fire. Is coal still available in the UK ? I thought Maggie Thatcher did away with the mines. I approve of your sherry, it will warm you up inside.

Comment by: Garry on 14th February 2021 at 09:27

Yes Alan, Coal is still available from some suppliers but not as it were. I think a roaring coal or Log burner is great to look at and is lovely and warm, the down side is making the bloody thing each morning, but in my opinion worth it, and nothing is more better that a roaring coal fire that's well lit and a glass of sherry relaxing in the chair watching TV especially with this bitter cold weather we have at the moment. Cheers.

Comment by: Edna on 14th February 2021 at 12:53

Garry, I agree, a coal fire is lovely. I remember when I was a teenager coming in, freezing and gazing into the flames, day dreaming.Listening to Radio Luxembourg's top 20.Then when the flames died down, gazing into the embers to see what I could see, not old enough for a sherry though: Have one for me.

Comment by: Maureen on 14th February 2021 at 19:12

I couldn't have worded it better Edna.x

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