the beautiful swans

[Nanny1086]

I think I mentioned the beautiful swans that we sit and watch from our lounge window ,and this morning they came right up to edge of the water for some food ,so I thought I'd share this photo with you ,

[Titchykath]

We have 3 swans at the back of house they sometimes walk out onto the road , they are very big swans 😀

[Nanny1086 in reply to Titchykath]

I love ,,, no I adore swans and we are so lucky that these return to nest every year right opposite us ,

[sassy59]

Thank you for sharing Nanny, they are such graceful birds. Xxxx

[Nanny1086 in reply to sassy59]

Soooo beautiful,x

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

What a beautiful photo xxx

[Nanny1086 in reply to Damon1864]

Thanks Damon ,,,

[Hidden]

How lucky you are Georgina, and it's a super photograph. They are incredibly beautiful birds aren't they. A pair of ducks hanging around for bits I think

Thankyou for posting.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Hidden]

Haha ,, the ducks come up to the front door for their food every day ,, ,,hope the swans follow them ,haha ,😀

[onamission]

oh you are so lucky to have water at the bottom of your garden I would love to live on the sea front who knows when Mr o retired

[Nanny1086 in reply to onamission]

Indeed we are lucky ,but like you I would love to live by the sea ,, I'll just have to makedo with summer holiday in Cornwall ,, , ,,looking for a nice cottage in Carbis Bay this year for a couple of weeks ,

[onamission in reply to Nanny1086]

we are looking at Norfolk for the granddaughters we did Cornwall last year

[Nanny1086 in reply to onamission]

Where did you stay in Cornwall ,? We are looking at south Cornwall,,,,,we love the Norfolk Broads to , we did Devon last year ,

[onamission in reply to Nanny1086]

I have never been to Norfolk we have a week every year with the daughter and granddaughters we took them to monkey world last year they loved it. When Mr o and I got married we went abroad every year and we have some beautiful places hear in England

[Nanny1086 in reply to onamission]

You will love Norfolk ,the lavender farms are love,y and the waterways, I remember going to monkey world a few years ago ,I think we stayed at Looe that year ,,,,,,Much the same as me ,we went all over Europe years ago ,then we became grandparents to our lovely Lois ,so then we holidayed all over uk ,now I really can't be bothered with going abroad ,,,like you I holiday with my daughter and granddaughter for two weeks of the holidays ,a girlie holiday it's quality time with my girls ...hubby has had enough of holidaying so stays behind to look after their dog,,,

[onamission in reply to Nanny1086]

Its fantastic getting to spend time with the granddaughters they are so funny with the things they come out with.

I also think its good for them to see this country before they go and visit others

[Nanny1086 in reply to onamission]

Lois was born in March and in the September we all went to Majorca ,,,✈️🏝🍹,,she hasn't stopped traveling since then she loves it many times 🏖holidaying in different parts of America ✈️😎 and the continent ,, and is going skiing in March for the first time ,❄️🎿⛷, she's so excited 🏔the opportunities for the youngsters today are far different to when I was a child ,I remember I was the envy of some of my friends as every year we spent 2weeks in Wales haha , ,

[onamission in reply to Nanny1086]

Mr o spends his life in and out of airports so having a holiday in England is a real treat for him 😊

[Nanny1086 in reply to onamission]

If you get the weather holidays in U.K. Are the best

[mmzetor in reply to onamission]

its ok living on the seafront till the bad weather comes and also your garden start shrinking

[Jessy11 in reply to mmzetor]

Talking about bad weather, just been reading on the news

About 100 soldiers have been sent to Lincolnshire to help issue door-to-door warnings, while the Essex village of Jaywick is set to be evacuated.

In a statement about the Jaywick evacuation, Essex's fire service said: "Police officers will be calling at addresses in Jaywick from 4pm this afternoon to advise people that a full evacuation plan will be implemented starting at 7am on Friday."

Preparations are being made ahead of a predicted storm surge in the east of England, as severe flood warnings are put in place by the Environment Agency.

This must be a nightmare for these poor people.

Hope none of our members are involved.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Jessy11]

I just saw that on the news ,it must be terrible for them year after year ,

[Jessy11 in reply to Nanny1086]

Yes it must be an absolute nightmare! I feel so sorry for them 🌺

[mmzetor in reply to Jessy11]

they had a big tidal surge in 1953 in east Anglia a lot of people were killed in it , homes washed away ect , so its good they are well prepared for this kind of thing now

[Jessy11 in reply to mmzetor]

It must be awful. I live on the coast, just across from the beach but have never had problems with flooding & I hope I never do! 🌺

[Nanny1086 in reply to Jessy11]

I hope you don't to,🤦🏼‍♀️

[Jessy11 in reply to Nanny1086]

Thank you 😊 it's good the people have been forewarned. I'm hoping & praying they don't get flooded. 🌸

[Nanny1086 in reply to mmzetor]

Good to see on the news they have warning and offered help ,

[Buzzytruk in reply to Jessy11]

We are in South !Incolnshire , with a river / landing stage only yards from our French doors. ..... Tucked away in a sheltered area of the Wash , although have been told this village was affected back in the 1950's. We have had no warnings at all .

Jo.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Buzzytruk]

Take care ,thinking of you all ,

[Jessy11 in reply to Buzzytruk]

Keep safe, hope you're ok 🌸

[PenelopeS]

How gorgeous & how wonderful to be able to see them regularly from the warmth of your house. They are so beautiful & graceful, really calming stress busters I would think.

Do you never experience problems with flooding? Penny xx

[Nanny1086 in reply to PenelopeS]

No problems with flooding at all ,thank goodness ,although the insurance premiums are quite high I suppose it's because of the close proximity,,I've lived in the area ( born 1/4 a mile away ) all my 70 years and never known flooding ,could be because it's the canal and not the river ? I'm not sure , but yes it's very peaceful ,

[PenelopeS in reply to Nanny1086]

Ah yes that makes sense. Shame about the insurance though, I can't say I have ever heard of a canal flooding but I suppose they must.

How lovely to live near one, there is one a few miles away from me & it was one of our favourite places to take the dogs for a long walk. At that time it was not navigable as it was silted up but over the years parts of it have been cleared & you can go on very occasional trips via the society that is clearing it up & that is a real delight. P xx

[Nanny1086 in reply to PenelopeS]

Our canal is quite well mainted by the waterways and there's a local voluntary group that pick up litter once a month along the towpath,

[hufferpuffer]

Lovely picture, it must be fun watching them with their cygnets 😁 xxx

[Nanny1086 in reply to hufferpuffer]

Hi hufferpuffer , ,yes it's lovely ,, xx

[Jolyn]

Gorgeous birds Nanny.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Jolyn]

Hi Jolyn ,yes they are gorgeous ,

[rubyred777]

Hi Nanny, What lovely swans. What a treat to have them so close by. You are indeed very lucky. What a good photographer you are! Jolyn . Would be proud of you.. Ruby🌹

[Nanny1086 in reply to rubyred777]

Thankyou ,I just happened to have my phone handy as I was leaving the house ,normally it's in my bag and the opportunity passes , 😀