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More Strange Sights up North

Holy Island's 
Redundant Herring Fleet
 ~
 Boats turned up-side-down, 
now making 'shabby chic' sheds.
Recycling has been going on 
for ages here,
'make do and mend',
still smelling a bit 'fishy' though!

I was overjoyed at the sight
of these up-turned boats on the seashore, 
they are relics from the past 
adding enchantment to the island,
an atmosphere of ancient times still lingering on.


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Noelle Clearwater said…
Oh I love them too! They are wonderful old boats. Why they are so weathered and worn. I cannot imagine how old they are! I adore the dog in the foreground. It just makes the photo. Great sightseeing Sue! You offer us so much history we would never have known about.
Noelle x
23 June 2011 at 06:55
Meri said…
The sheds are wonderful -- quirky but practical. But the adorable pup really brings a spot of joy!
23 June 2011 at 13:39
Dawn Elliott said…
The boat sheds are absolutely wonderful and get my imagination going full force! And what an adorable pooch!
23 June 2011 at 20:32
gma said…
Wow! Love these photos! Still smelling a bit fishy is fantastic!!!
23 June 2011 at 23:27
Carola Bartz said…
This is gorgeous, Sue. I love these beautiful sheds, even though they might be a bit "fishy". What a clever idea!
26 June 2011 at 00:38
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