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Driftwood


This morning we were out at nearby Rapahoe Beach, about 10 minutes drive from home picking up driftwood off the beach. We have been due for rain and thunderstorms (which have now started) but for a few hours the sun was trying to peek out from behind the clouds. Edited to add: for those who have asked what I am going to do with the driftwood; the smaller pieces will be kindling for the fireplace and the bigger bits will go in the garden.


The left hand side of the beach has a row of old posts leading out into the water but I'm not sure if it is the remains of an old wharf. In the end we filled up 3 shopping bags with bits and pieces of wood. Now I'm starting my week off from work today and no doubt I will get bored after 3-4 days.


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magiceye said…
Beautifully captured. Do you create arty pieces with the driftwood?
1 August 2023 at 12:53
local alien said…
It's lovely to walk along the beach finding interesting driftwood. What do you do with it!
1 August 2023 at 19:35
Fun60 said…
What will you do with all that driftwood?
1 August 2023 at 19:38
At Home In New Zealand said…
Hi Amy. Mind if I ask what you do with the driftwood?
Your video reminds me of how rugged West Coast beaches are :)
1 August 2023 at 19:39
roentare said…
Gorgeous beach!
1 August 2023 at 19:47
s.c said…
That first photo I like the best.
1 August 2023 at 20:45
Sharon said…
Thanks for that little glimpse of the ocean. I love it.
2 August 2023 at 02:11
Bill said…
I enjoy picking up driftwood too. We have a few pieces that we use to hang up some of my wife's fiber art.
2 August 2023 at 07:31
Tom said…
...I like to see driftwood on the beach, some looks like art.
2 August 2023 at 07:51
Klara said…
Curious to see what you plan with driftwood.
2 August 2023 at 07:57
NCSue said…
I love the way the sea weathers shells and wood and riffraff. It is a marvelous sculptor.
Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/07/rural-hood-ornament.html
2 August 2023 at 09:55
Iris Flavia said…
Nice new banner and wonderful photos!
2 August 2023 at 21:42
DawnTreader said…
Sounds like a good "something to do" at the beach in that kind of weather :)
2 August 2023 at 22:16
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