Shadow Shot Sunday and children's art

Today was hot, hot , hot and then, as so often happens after this kind of day, there was a massive thunder storm. It was great! We all gathered in the bedroom, opened the blinds and turned off the lights. The storm was most entertaining although Lily thought it was a bit too scary to stay on top of the bed for long, and soon disappeared under it. Tiger is made of sterner stuff! Here are her ears in shadow against the window. This shot is from a few weeks ago. It was another lovely day and I had the urge to visit my favourite church around here-St Nicholas in Deptford, after work. We used to live near here and found this church when on a bike ride. It is just off the main road. It is very near to the river and we used to visit a bit of the shore near here. Over the years I have lived here it has changed around there a lot-new flats, the shore is closed off and there are even more developments springing up all the time despite the recession. But this church remains as lovely as ever.

This plaque commemorates Christopher Marlowe who was murdered in Deptford. He is buried in the churchyard in an unmarked grave

I have included my bike as it is a reminder to myself to get it ready to ride on Wednesday as the car is going for its annual MOT and general replace and repair session. It will be missed but is a good reason to get on my bike!
Lichen on one of the cut branches from last week's tree work-which I have not actually mentioned but it was most exciting! There are little shadows if you look closely!

Last of all this week is my plasticene man. I was really pleased with him and even more pleased when one of the children made her own version.

This is Jessica's painting-we were using cotton buds to paint (good for hand muscle development you know!) but this was Thursday and that had lost its attraction. Hand and finger painting is always so much fun! I thought the effect she got looked like the sky in one of those beautiful renaissance paintings with angels and other religious imagery.This is a boat that Bobbie made for me. I put the boat on my wall as promised but it looked empty. The next day I asked her to make me a person to go in the boat and here he is! He has special little cut out purple buttons. I think it goes well on the polka dot wall and the face looks like the sun. It is making me think of the owl and the pussycat.

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Deptford Second Hand Market

This was my Saturday morning adventure-finding this market, which I was told about by Steven . It was an experience! The man in the top hat labelled 'The Boss' was standing at the top of the ladder overseeing proceedings and giving out helpful advice such as 'Ladies hold onto your purses, Saturday is pickpocket day!' The tables were covered with a collection of stuff that had just been tipped there after being transported from the damp shed it had been stored in-I swear I picked up something with half a dead slug on it! Everyone in this half of the market was either related to 'The Boss'-or deferred to him. Everything cost 'two quid'. As I find parting with my money extremely easy I did manage to find some small purchases-2 old cotton reels(wood), a Barbie, a Ken and an Action Man, two Aliens and a piece of fur (all for school), 4 old bits of watches-for dolls or something, a book called 'Souvenir of the Ballet' with a lovely fifties cover, and a collection of lovely amber coloured pieces of glass. The Russian man who sold them to me (for two quid) recommended their use in a fire place, whilst patting me on the arm and commenting on my proper English accent! I took three photos and then thought better of taking any more in case someone took offence. There was a certain edge that you just don't get at nice safe Greenwich market. I will be back!

I hope this picture enlarges-there is The Boss! It didn't enlarge so here is a slight close up.

Lovely legs for sale.

A gnome getting ready for Christmas.

This is a really great cafe in Deptford-so I have been told-I just took a photo-will go back and try it soon!