It seems I'm what is known as a 'Slow Blogger' (I would have said 'Idle Blogger, but that's not the official term!) because I don't 'blog' very often.

Why is that? Is it because my life is a frenetic whirl of interesting events and social commitments? Or because I travel almost non-stop, pausing between trips to fabulous destinations only long enough to re-pack my suitcase? Maybe work is so absorbing I can't stop?

Well, the answer is none of the above. I'm just a bit lazy, is the truth (Oh all right, you knew that already, aren't you the clever one). Sadly, the grey cells have become more of a rust colour.

However, I'm going to try harder. No, really, I am, I promise.

So please stick with me!

And while I get myself a bit more 'in gear' by administering a swift kick up my own backside (now there's a vision that should entertain you) here's some more photos taken last year (2008) from around where I live on the South coast of Britain.

Here's the beach at Boscombe (above), looking towards Bournemouth. I think this was the only sunny day of the summer. Look at those brave souls in the chilly water. They're all mad.

I forgot, there were actually 2 sunny days this year and this was taken at one of my favourite places to go for a walk, Hengistbury Head. It was an Iron Age settlement and port and is now a nature reserve. Love it.

See the storm clouds gathering?

These beach huts cost more than most houses- they're over £200,000. That's if you can find one for sale. And they don't even have running water! But they are in a lovely place at the far end of the Head, in a protected area. It's the old story; location, location, location.

And this was how the day ended. Hailstones the size of baseballs (I may be exaggerating just a tad, there) and ankle deep water. Only nice if you fancy a paddle. But at least the car got washed for once.