First Snow

We had our first snowfall of Winter 2011 today, only a very light covering.



This time last year it had been snowing for 2 weeks and was pretty deep.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Ribble Steam are running their popular Santa Specials again during December. They have got off to a very damp start this year, as it has been a very rainy weekend here. This years the trains are bigger than ever, I counted 5 carriages, all full of happy faces.

Around the Dock

The dock is a pleasant walk and always something to see, no matter the time of year.



There is never a shortage of pigeons around the dock, but I never count them, or watch them. I wonder if other birders do?



There are people at work on their boats, doing essential maintenance jobs during the winter layup.



Where there are people there are usually swans, looking for a handout.

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

It has been a lovely weekend after a somewhat wet week. A Dockland walk in autumn sunshine is a real pleasure.

It's good to see working boats visit the Dock, as well as the pleasure craft. There have been two commercial craft in the log last week, though one had departed before I was able to get out with a camera.





Repair work is still going on at The Waterfront, let's hope it will re-open in time for the Guild celebrations next year.