An early online college finish for Hawklad and off we went for an adventure. Into the mist and drizzle…
We found ourselves by the famous old fishing town, Whitby. As the light faded, the weather closed in…
Definitely felt a bit more Gothic Dracula than Festive Cheer, but still fun. On nights like this you can imagine how Whitby inspired Bram Stoker to write the famous horror masterpiece.
Finally a few signs of the festive period…
Could the diet survive walking past one of the countries finest Fish and Chips restaurants…
NO…..
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
Merry christmas Garry! Fish and chips yummy! Hope you enjoyed them! X
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merry Christmas ❤️
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I love the photos. There is something about dark, wet nights and swirling mist and lights reflecting off the wet roads that inspires…stories! Is that a whale bone?
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just adds to the atmosphere
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Na’then, tha’s nowt li’ eur propa bag o’ chips t’keep ‘an’ warm ‘n stumack ‘appy.
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nights like that, the chips went soggy so quickly.
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How beautiful and intriguing! Merry Christmas to you and your Son❤️
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merry Christmas ❤️❤️
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Oh these pictures are amazing. Love the eerie feel of the place and the festive look too. Hope you both had a wonderful time eating fish and chips
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it’s a place with so much history and a definite atmosphere
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Lucky for to be close enough to visit
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Yeah. I reckon I would be calling in for fish and chips too. Especially if I am going to smell them before I see them. 😊😋
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they are beautiful there
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Is the arch made of whale ribs??
The rain definitely changes the atmosphere!
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yes.
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Thanks for this reminder of the Anglo Irish author Bram Stoker! My husband, as a boy, grew up very close to where Bram was born in Clontarf, Dublin. (In a different era of course ☺️) Like Whitby it’s close to the sea too and can look a bit spooky in the misty rain. He also attended the same University as Mr. Stoker… where the latter is remembered to this day.
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I’m going to look that place up right now
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Enjoy the fish & chips!
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always do 😊
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Really good night shots. I especially like the compositions of number 6 and the last one. How is Hawklad getting on with the on line college course?
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it’s up and down. It’s isolating and some of the online video elements are tough for him. Finding a place to sit his exams is a challenge
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So misty and so cool!
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it’s a scary place at night
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😊
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Oh fabulous… almost Christmas, yay! I used to love Whitby (a bit too far from me now). And yes, I remember The Magpie – haddock, chips, mushy peas and white bread & butter, with a big pot of tea!
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Such a friendly place as well
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The fog does add quite a bit in terms of ambiance, Gary!
I didn’t realize Hawklad is doing college online. How wonderful. And congrats on finishing his (first?) term early!
Hope you both have a wonderful holidays season ahead!
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his first year, definitely up and down. But he’s sticking at it. ❤️
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My little heart sings whenever ‘Whitby’ is mentioned. We had such a wonderful time there. The sun was shining and all was well with the world. Yes, Bram Stoker must have been so inspired by everything that is Whitby!
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it’s a wonderful place with so many options for memories
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Is the arch made from whale bones? Gothic Dracula indeed! Here’s to less mist (we’ve got it here too) and more festive cheer. Raising a half pint of cider to you and Hawklad!
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yes it is.
thank you ❤️
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A peculiar kind of place indeed! The fog’s been heavy in Wisconsin lately, and I’m ready for it to move on. Blech!
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Hope it does for you. ❤️
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These photos are drenched in Atmosphere. Gorgeous!
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it’s that kinda place.
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That last but one photo – I feel like I am there! So real. Stunning.
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it’s a place with so many sights, smells and sounds. Special place ❤️
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Merry Christmas to you and Hawklad, Garry! I’m sending lots of prayers and hugs, always. And, Dracula wouldn’t stand a chance with me. He’d refuse my blood, I know! I’m safe to take into these places, tee hee.
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merry Christmas my friend ❤️. I think my blood would have way too much Yorkshire and coffee for his liking ❤️
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Thank you, dear friend. Merry late Christmas. I sent prayers and hugs to you both (and to the 4 legged cutie, too!). I’m glad we’re safe with our choices, lol! Happy early New Year, my friend. ❣️❣️❣️
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wonderful atmosphere! i’ve only been there in the summer.
Happy Holidays!
💫✨🌟🎄🌟🪩🌟🎄✨💫
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