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Thursday 20 September 2018

Para Gliders on the Solent

Jan and myself had a drive up to Barton-On-Sea Hampshire on Monday afternoon. As you can see it was the most glorious September day.The Barton Cliffs, when weather conditions permit, are a favourite place for Para Gliders. We sat on the grass enjoying the late summer sun, and were treated to a wonderful and colourful flying display. One thing we agreed on, we are far too old, and well past the time, we want to jump off a cliff for kicks. Eddie 


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The Cliffs at Barton-On-Sea looking across the Solent to the Isle of Wight


Para Gliders cruising along the Cliffs


Free as a bird

29 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful photos, but I agree with you, at my age I don't want to join in! Hugs, Valerie

Tom said...

...fun to watch, but not for me!

riitta k said...

Glorious blue sky indeed!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Stunning photos. I've NEVER had a desire to para glide. I get vertigo and am afraid of heights. But I loved the way you captured the people and those beautiful cliffs.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, awesome photos and a beautiful view. The Para Gliders are brave, I would be scared.
Enjoy your day!

roughterrain crane said...

This is a very rare chance to enjoy the sea and the sky at the same time. The breeze of this day gave the tremendous generosity.

NatureFootstep said...

I would love to try one of these. :) Seems like much fun to me.

JFM said...

Gorgeous photos! I won't even get on a plane so you won't see me hanging in the air :)

Christine said...

Beautiful photos, oh those blues.

Sami said...

Beautiful photos Jan. I admire all those that do radical sports, I've always been scared to try anything remotely dangerous.

Pam said...

Wow....beautiful. Such an amazing blue sky.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

Cool outing!!

Iris Flavia said...

I was too old aged five for that ;-)
But it looks beautiful.

Elephant's Child said...

Wow, wow and wow. I am too old as well, but refuse to say never...

Iris Flavia said...

I had problems finding a receipe for a cake I don´t have to use an oven for.
It´s hubby´s Birthday next week - can you help?
Salty or sweet? Or both?

Iris Flavia said...

OH! No oil, either.... he can only have it cold as in salads...

William Kendall said...

What a beautiful spot for it!

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Good to look at; but too frightening to participate in.

God bless.

Bill said...

That's one beautiful spot. Lovely blue sky and a wonderful view from the cliff. I would be staying on the cliff and not jumping off. :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Iris Flavia … has asked for birthday cake recipes, not using an oven or oil
(see her comments above)

Hello Iris
A few suggestions:

Black Forest Gateau the Low Carb way
http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-perfect-cup-of-coffee-and-slice-of.html

Coffee and Walnut Sponge Cake : Low Carb
thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/2015/09/coffee-and-walnut-sponge-cake-low-carb.html

Watermelon Cake
https://thedeliberatemom.com/watermelon-cake/

Low Carb No Bake Jaffa Cheesecake
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/low-carb-no-bake-jaffa-cheesecake-2/

Hope these may help

All the best Jan

Adam said...

I always wanted to try that one day.

sage said...

Sounds like a fun trip and a beautiful place.

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The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Oh wow, what a glorious day you both enjoyed! The photos are so lovely. I don't think I've ever been the age to want to jump off a cliff. Thank you for sharing your beauty. ♥

Amy Purdy said...

Beautiful photos! I glad you enjoyed your day.

Lisa said...

We took the train to New Milton once and walked down to Barton, the children were disappointed not to go in the water as as soon as we got there it got colder! We saw a para glider that day too and in the end our two managed a paddle!
Lisa x

Carol Blackburn said...

Looks like something I could have tried about 30 years ago before I began falling apart at the seams. LOL

Magic Love Crow said...

Amazing photos! Wow!! Thank you!! Big Hugs!

italiafinlandia said...

What a glorious weather! September has brought autumn to Finland too.

carol l mckenna said...

Awesome photos! Love the hang gliders!

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