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Nov 24th, 2003 at 3:35pm

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Enough sunshine for now & back to this morning. This shot was taken from the shingle beach looking west from Goring Gap towards Ferring. We do have plenty of sand when the tide goes out. The large building is now a care home. On a clear day you can see the Isle of Wight from here. It was difficult to make out the horizon today.
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I drove towards the care home before heading north. At the top of the road I turned left into the village of Ferring. This is the first thing you see. There don't seem many names until you realise that Ferring was only a tiny village until it was developed after WWII. The poppy wreaths are still in place from Nov 11th as they will remain until they look tatty.
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Opposite the war memorial is this garage. The name will be familar to any motor enthusiast. Sadly, the great John Cooper died a couple of years ago. The business is now run by his son.
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This traditional brick & flint cottage is for sale if you're interested. Wink
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That's it for now. I then headed for some old childhood haunts.

PS. I forgot to mention that Ferring is unusual in that, except for on the main road through the village, there are no street lights.
 

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Reply #1 - Nov 24th, 2003 at 4:36pm

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I desperately want to visit Europe.

Seems to be a complete 180 degree from what I have seen here in the USA. Not knocking what we have here, but as a visual artist, olde countries like the UK seem to have such a romantic quality to them
 

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Reply #2 - Nov 24th, 2003 at 4:58pm

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Reply #3 - Nov 24th, 2003 at 4:59pm

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Thanks SaVas. I'm sure we can all do with a change of scenery once in a while. I've seen some wonderful sights in the US during several visits to different parts of your huge country. These are equally as fascinating to me.

Don't forget, I'm showing you the nicer parts of my home. There are plenty of sights like these if you know where to look. Taking these photos has helped opened my eyes to appreciate what I have even more. On the other hand, there's a lot you would rather not see.

PS. Oops. Sorry Pippin. Looks like we did it again.
I have no desire to upset anyone. I'll stop posting my photos if you wish. Wink
 

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Reply #4 - Nov 24th, 2003 at 5:55pm

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I just finished looking at your Out & about series.  Nice shots!  Smiley  It makes me want to go out there and take a look myself.  I like the Fish for Sale on the best.  8)  

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I'd also like to see the rest of my own country.  I haven't seen much outside of the east coast.  Undecided
 

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Reply #5 - Nov 25th, 2003 at 12:24am

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Seems to be a complete 180 degree from what I have seen here in the USA. Not knocking what we have here, but as a visual artist, olde countries like the UK seem to have such a romantic quality to them


haha rural areas of the uk and espec ireland are very nice but we got the same old cities just not as tall buildings and our taxi's are not yellow either Smiley
 

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Reply #6 - Nov 25th, 2003 at 1:32am

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How much is the cottage going for Hagar?

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Reply #7 - Nov 25th, 2003 at 3:13am

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I have no idea Ozzy. I shall make it my business to find out. You can bet your boots it will be expensive. In this area they could almost name their price.
 

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Reply #8 - Nov 25th, 2003 at 5:24am

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That's a lovely part of the world you come from Hagar old pal. Great photos.
 

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Reply #9 - Nov 25th, 2003 at 4:30pm

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Doug    Remember, in the future always take your camera when you go walkies.  Wait,  ???  that might be, always take your dog walkies,  Roll Eyes  whatever.  Really nice pics. Loverly country side.

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