Every picture on this website, with no exception, is taken from one place - our Dartmouth office garden
THE VIEW FROM THE DARTMOUTH OFFICE
01 January 2010 - 08-31-42.jpg
The Hauley lower ferry tugs get a well deserved lie-in. It is January 1st after all.
The Hauley lower ferry tugs get a well deserved lie-in. It is January 1st after all.
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All's quiet. The Higher Ferry is still sleeping off the excitement of last night's celebrations.
All's quiet. The Higher Ferry is still sleeping off the excitement of last night's celebrations.
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Glorious, if crisp, start to the new Year.
Glorious, if crisp, start to the new Year.
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This time it's the bulk of Kingswear blocking off the sun further up the Dartmouth embankment.
This time it's the bulk of Kingswear blocking off the sun further up the Dartmouth embankment.
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It's not a Bank Holiday on the high seas.
It's not a Bank Holiday on the high seas.
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This was the first and the noisiest boat on the river on New Years Day. It was also the only boat. However, if it was on the river during Regatta Saturday it would still have been the noisiest.
This was the first and the noisiest boat on the river on New Years Day. It was also the only boat. However, if it was on the river during Regatta Saturday it would still have been the noisiest.
01 January 2010 - 08-55-14.jpg
Light and shade and bloody cold water.
Light and shade and bloody cold water.
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No work for two weeks.
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Kittery Court arches
No work for two weeks.
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Kittery Court arches
01 January 2010 - 14-24-59.jpg
Hoodown woods looking autumnal at last.
Hoodown woods looking autumnal at last.
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Once again, the hill behind us, provides partial shadow.
Once again, the hill behind us, provides partial shadow.
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Little tufts of tiny greyish clouds stuck close to the land.
Little tufts of tiny greyish clouds stuck close to the land.
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Nothing special. But then again, maybe it is.
Nothing special. But then again, maybe it is.
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This time of year we only have the sun for about two hours. But we see it for longer - reflected in the houses of Kingswear.
This time of year we only have the sun for about two hours. But we see it for longer - reflected in the houses of Kingswear.
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No, that's not for me in January.
No, that's not for me in January.
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An extreme example of how the early sun is channeled down the river.
An extreme example of how the early sun is channeled down the river.
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Someone on the other side of the river has got into the routine of feeding this family in the mornings. They took a straight line and paddled like hell.
Someone on the other side of the river has got into the routine of feeding this family in the mornings. They took a straight line and paddled like hell.
02 January 2010 - 09-06-03.jpg
The hills and valleys supplying the selective lighting.
The hills and valleys supplying the selective lighting.
02 January 2010 - 13-50-26.jpg
Smoothest reflection we can ever recall seeing.
Smoothest reflection we can ever recall seeing.
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On the hill opposite is a single rall tree that it would be nice to frame inside a rising moon. I missed it. It's just to the left of the lunar outline.
On the hill opposite is a single rall tree that it would be nice to frame inside a rising moon. I missed it. It's just to the left of the lunar outline.
03 January 2010 - 12-21-26.jpg
Training session for the Dart RNLI crew aboard the Spirit of the Dart.
Training session for the Dart RNLI crew aboard the Spirit of the Dart.
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That shadow is the hill we live on getting in the way.
That shadow is the hill we live on getting in the way.
05 January 2010 - 09-37-12.jpg
Back on site, but too cold for laying any stone.
Back on site, but too cold for laying any stone.
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He suddenly popped up.
He suddenly popped up.
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You gotta admire them. Would you want to be out there right now?
You gotta admire them. Would you want to be out there right now?
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Themz sheep
Themz sheep
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It was a dark and stormy river. Oh, just dark then. And flat.
It was a dark and stormy river. Oh, just dark then. And flat.
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He's less than halfway there.
He's less than halfway there.
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No surprise that working at 4.30 on a January afternoon needs lights.
No surprise that working at 4.30 on a January afternoon needs lights.
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Long exposure - in fact it was darn near dark.
Long exposure - in fact it was darn near dark.
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This was the heaviest snowfall I saw, ie not very.
This was the heaviest snowfall I saw, ie not very.
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There was a lot of driving like that.
There was a lot of driving like that.
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You’ll not miss the Higher Ferry.
You’ll not miss the Higher Ferry.
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These Adirondacks are used to the snow.
These Adirondacks are used to the snow.
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In summer we call this a garden.
It's the Dartmouth Office Patio.
In summer we call this a garden.
It's the Dartmouth Office Patio.
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Billy. Super dog.
Billy. Super dog.
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Snow to the water's edge.
Snow to the water's edge.
06 January 2010 - 09-06-27.jpg
We can't really say we had much snow, can we?
We can't really say we had much snow, can we?
06 January 2010 - 09-11-36.jpg
The sun made a few attempts with a glancing blow on the Daymark.
The sun made a few attempts with a glancing blow on the Daymark.
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My favourite of the month.
I love the layout of these fields from this angle.
My favourite of the month.
I love the layout of these fields from this angle.
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A gentle dusting of snow and light.
A gentle dusting of snow and light.
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The sprinkling of snow just adds to the beauty.
The sprinkling of snow just adds to the beauty.
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Sheep, a bit of snow, a hedge and some paths.
Sheep, a bit of snow, a hedge and some paths.
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One field has snow, the other doesn't. Explain.
One field has snow, the other doesn't. Explain.
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I was about to shoot this solitary mast in the light when suddenly the boat appeared out of shot and, I thought at the time, ruined the pic.
Actually it made it.
I was about to shoot this solitary mast in the light when suddenly the boat appeared out of shot and, I thought at the time, ruined the pic.
Actually it made it.
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Is this another new Agatha ferry to try and keep up with demand?
(I make these stories up - but then so did she)
Is this another new Agatha ferry to try and keep up with demand?
(I make these stories up - but then so did she)
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The solitary mast was joined by a few more.
The solitary mast was joined by a few more.
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Known to us as THE tree.
Known to us as THE tree.
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First week of the year and out for a gentle sail. Nice.
First week of the year and out for a gentle sail. Nice.
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Would could resist a flock at sunset.
Would could resist a flock at sunset.
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Acute sun. Cute sheep.
Acute sun. Cute sheep.
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That must have been bloody cold out there. What were they thinking of? 9.30am on a cold morning, one should be in Alf Rescos.
That must have been bloody cold out there. What were they thinking of? 9.30am on a cold morning, one should be in Alf Rescos.
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But things looked a bit strange as they rowed back.
But things looked a bit strange as they rowed back.
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Back end of a chopper.
Back end of a chopper.
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The Darthaven rescue crew set off.
The Darthaven rescue crew set off.
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When Dartmouth's Lower Ferry wants to be a super tanker.
When Dartmouth's Lower Ferry wants to be a super tanker.
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And meets its Nirvana (the name of the yacht)
And meets its Nirvana (the name of the yacht)
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This house intrigues us. Possibly the finest location ever. At 4pm on a bloody cold January day, it gets the warm setting sun head on.
This house intrigues us. Possibly the finest location ever. At 4pm on a bloody cold January day, it gets the warm setting sun head on.
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Red light on red trees.
That's Noss Marina at the bottom soon to become a huge hotel and apartment complex if developers have their way.
Red light on red trees.
That's Noss Marina at the bottom soon to become a huge hotel and apartment complex if developers have their way.
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There's a planning application in to turn this shed into a one bedroom self-contained unit.
There's a planning application in to turn this shed into a one bedroom self-contained unit.
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Oooh blimey, what do you think? A grand total of 8, 9 maybe ten millimetres.
Oooh blimey, what do you think? A grand total of 8, 9 maybe ten millimetres.
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Mr Rabbit Drew the dog. Star of many a painting.
Mr Rabbit Drew the dog. Star of many a painting.
10 January 2010 - 10-05-14.
The Boys from the white stuff worked indoors today.
The Boys from the white stuff worked indoors today.
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This is inside the rivermouth by quite a way and should be sheltered. But waves and a ring of dirt around the edge shows that the weather will get in somehow.
This is inside the rivermouth by quite a way and should be sheltered. But waves and a ring of dirt around the edge shows that the weather will get in somehow.
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The light and the mist both came together to produce a nice backdrop. The bird supplier however did not. And all we got was a scraggy old gull. Imagine how good that would have looked with the buzzard majestically taking in the view.
The light and the mist both came together to produce a nice backdrop. The bird supplier however did not. And all we got was a scraggy old gull. Imagine how good that would have looked with the buzzard majestically taking in the view.
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A few wispy bits start to mass around the trees of Kingswear
A few wispy bits start to mass around the trees of Kingswear
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But the main conglomerate has been lurking upriver and now starts its move on the town. With an initial a foray towards the Higher Ferry.
But the main conglomerate has been lurking upriver and now starts its move on the town. With an initial a foray towards the Higher Ferry.
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Trying hard to hide as it moves alongside the railway track.
Trying hard to hide as it moves alongside the railway track.
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Attractive stuff, mist.
Attractive stuff, mist.
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One complete valley full of fluff.
One complete valley full of fluff.
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The fog route marches its way to Kingswear
Au revoir, Kingswear.
The fog route marches its way to Kingswear
Au revoir, Kingswear.
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Cloud above. Cloud below.
Cloud above. Cloud below.
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And just to show it wasn't photoshopped. This is the wider view.
And just to show it wasn't photoshopped. This is the wider view.
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The following day it tried an attack from the sea. But it was quickly repelled by the chain being raised at the rivermouth.
The following day it tried an attack from the sea. But it was quickly repelled by the chain being raised at the rivermouth.
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Yet once the sun hit the College the town could breathe easy.
Yet once the sun hit the College the town could breathe easy.
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Back after a pause for the weather (any excuse).
Back after a pause for the weather (any excuse).
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The old greenhouse at Kittery Court is getting the chop.
The old greenhouse at Kittery Court is getting the chop.
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Greenhouse demolition at Kittery Court. There will be something smart to replace it.
Greenhouse demolition at Kittery Court. There will be something smart to replace it.
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The orchard at Kittery Court where sometime soon there will be a new contemporary house built. Not in the orchard itself, but above it.
The orchard at Kittery Court where sometime soon there will be a new contemporary house built. Not in the orchard itself, but above it.
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Slowly, slowly catchee monkey
Slowly, slowly catchee monkey
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Ramsgate's lifeboat pops in for a spot of lunch.
Ramsgate's lifeboat pops in for a spot of lunch.
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Big motor. Big noise. You can always hear them coming.
Big motor. Big noise. You can always hear them coming.
18 January 2010 - 07-21-28.jpg
The darkest hour is just before the dawn. Sang Mama Cass.
The darkest hour is just before the dawn. Sang Mama Cass.
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It was like the sun was shining through a golden veil.
It was like the sun was shining through a golden veil.
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Ten am and the lower ferry all docked up whilst the passenger ferry trundles past. Today's the day they repair the slipway.
Alternative ferries are available, see rowing boat at right of picture.
Ten am and the lower ferry all docked up whilst the passenger ferry trundles past. Today's the day they repair the slipway.
Alternative ferries are available, see rowing boat at right of picture.
18 January 2010 - 12-40-21.jpg
Not sure anything much has happened this week.
Not sure anything much has happened this week.
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More mist, but much more playful.
More mist, but much more playful.
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Coming in from the south, it soon enveloped Kingswear.
Coming in from the south, it soon enveloped Kingswear.
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And pretty much the entire sky.
And pretty much the entire sky.
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Strange things happened to the light, the sun got through in where it could
Strange things happened to the light, the sun got through in where it could
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But the end was in sight as it started to clear and we soon had: Blue sky thinking
But the end was in sight as it started to clear and we soon had: Blue sky thinking
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Heck, I was happy with this.
Heck, I was happy with this.
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In the mists of pine. Ouch
In the mists of pine. Ouch
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And on to the next arch.
And on to the next arch.
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He checked for worms. Found none. Flew off.
He checked for worms. Found none. Flew off.
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It’s what happens when the sun goes down over the yardarm.
It’s what happens when the sun goes down over the yardarm.
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It's a great boat but should be out at sea. The guy just takes it for a spin up and down the river.
Very fast.
It's a great boat but should be out at sea. The guy just takes it for a spin up and down the river.
Very fast.
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Five French Navy vessels arrive in Dartmouth at the back is Lynx (A751. In front is Guepard (A752) and about to berth is Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class,
Five French Navy vessels arrive in Dartmouth at the back is Lynx (A751. In front is Guepard (A752) and about to berth is Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class,
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Five French Navy vessels arrive in Dartmouth at the back is Lynx (A751. In front is Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). About to berth is Glycine (A770). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class,
Five French Navy vessels arrive in Dartmouth at the back is Lynx (A751. In front is Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). About to berth is Glycine (A770). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class,
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French Navy vessels arrive in Dartmouth, at the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, and drawing alongside is Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
French Navy vessels arrive in Dartmouth, at the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, and drawing alongside is Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
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Must not joke about foggy froggies. (Ten years on in Feb 2020 I have just reread this and cannot believe I made such an unfunny racist joke. It's staying here to remind me how crass it is possible to be)
Must not joke about foggy froggies. (Ten years on in Feb 2020 I have just reread this and cannot believe I made such an unfunny racist joke. It's staying here to remind me how crass it is possible to be)
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The All nicely parked. French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754).
The All nicely parked. French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754).
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French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
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French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
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A proper night shot of French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754).
A proper night shot of French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754).
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French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
French Navy vessels moored in Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), Glycine (A770, Eglantine (A771). In front Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754). The 75 series are Leopard class and the 77's are Glycine class.
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French Navy vessels depart from Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), and Glycine (A770, leaving from the front is Guepard (A752)
French Navy vessels depart from Dartmouth, Devon. At the back L-R :Lynx (A751), and Glycine (A770, leaving from the front is Guepard (A752)
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French Navy vessels Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754) leave Dartmouth, Devon.
French Navy vessels Guepard (A752) and Tigre (A754) leave Dartmouth, Devon.
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JANUARY 2010 TVFTDO
Highlights include:
A smattering of snow (rather pretty)
Five French Navy ship. Yes, five, all together.
Lots of luvverlu mist. As in luvverly to photograph.
A couple of Above Town pets including one very famous Rabbit
And the garishly coloured Severn Link Ferry.
There are 136 Photos in this album over 3 pages. Click on a thumbnail to see it larger and then if you want - start a slide show.