Last weekend I arranged to meet up with a fellow blogger Marcia from Birds,blooms and books We chatted for a couple of hours before Marcia and Dan were on their way to Heathrow.
So Marcia, this is the reason I was a little late for our chat. Tower Bridge was raised so I couldn't get across the river, but it made for a great photo.
Why was the Bridge raised? Just look at the height of the mast on this catamaran.
Sharing with James at Weekend Reflections
Why was the Bridge raised? Just look at the height of the mast on this catamaran.
Yes that happens with bridges, sometimes they mnake you stop. Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, So glad that you and Marcia were able to meet --even for a short time. A couple of years ago, she sent me a couple of plants for my garden (and I sent her some) ---and every time I pass by those plants I think of her..
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good day. We are enjoying the 4th of July today --and are having a near-perfect day in every respect...
Hugs,
Betsy
That must be thee best excuse for being late yet and you got the fantastic shot to prove it. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful option to meet a blogger friend. Photo of Tower Bridge lovely.
ReplyDeleteDid she fall for that lame excuse? ;O)
ReplyDeleteI used to live very near a drawbridge that almost invariably delayed whatever plans you had for the day. Oh well, the charm and perils of life on the river. :-)
ReplyDeleteIf you did not have an appointment, you were in the right place at the right time.
ReplyDeleteI think meeting up with fellow bloggers is so much fun! I have gotten to meet two so far. That is a wonderful shot of the bridge! janey
ReplyDeleteI had already visited the other blog post with your picture, so this is a pleasant addition. And yes, that bridge being raised makes for a great picture! :-)
ReplyDeleteI always hope it will open when I am nearby. No luck yet! I like the reflection in the very still river.
ReplyDeleteWow - you certainly were in the right place at the right time. A rare sight, I imagine. Well caught and thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely reflection of the Tower bridge opening. Been there so many times, but never when the bridge is open.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex
Looks like a lovely outing. While the catamaran caught my eye, so did the architecture behind it. Terrific series of photos.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite London bridge! Never saw it being raised - lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteI thought I recognized Tower Bridge, just from the little thumbnail at the Weekends Reflections linkpage. I have a painting of it on my living room wall - also with raised bridge! - which my parents bought on our first family holiday to England/London back in 1969 when I was in my early teens. (I'm from Sweden. Hi!)
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to meet a fellow-blogger. That catamaran had a huge mast to have the London Bridge open only for one ship.
ReplyDeleteMarie - it was a pleasure meeting you. I hope I can return the favor if you come State side. I only wish I'd noticed the bridge being up and caught that photo too. I guess we were too busy gathering our things to be out of the apartment (that had a lovely view of that bridge) by 8 am.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reflection, that is an extraordinary bridge!.
ReplyDeleteYou had a good excuse for being late ... that's a tall mast on that boat. We have to wait for bridges quite often in FL ... it's rather fun for me, but I seldom have to be anywhere at a certain time and we love looking at boats. Neat to meet a fellow blogger.
ReplyDeleteI think in all my years I have only seen the bridge open, with my own eyes, once... lucky you to capture it
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
You are on the best way to become a Blogger Guide of London, lol ! Last week I saw the preparations for the "Tour de France" near Buckhingham Palace, now I could watch it. I asked a lorry driver what he was preparing as his truck was loaded with loos !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great excuse for lateness, and with the photos to back it up. Not that I imagine Marcia would have doubted you. She seems, both from her photo and from her blog, to be a reasonable and kind person :) How nice that you managed a meet-up with her. Tell her, please, that the name of her blog intrigues me :)
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