... and it snowed

Today we were treated to very heavy snow falls - the worst November snow in 17 years according to the news.

So, a mixture of dread and appreciation with this weather.

Travel is nigh on impossible, but it's all so white and quiet making it hard not to enjoy.

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 Overlooking a Snow Covered Clyde

 Christmas Trees

 Snowy

 Many Winter Berries

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HMS Ark Royal - Heads Out of the Clyde

Well today HMS Ark Royal departed after off-loading her munitions at Glen Mallon.

Sadly she left in atrocious weather conditions on this, her final voyage in the Clyde.

So sad to see her leave as part of the savage cuts that our military are enduring at this time.

We wish her well on her final tour.

 HMS Ark Royal Canting off Glen Mallon Jetty

 Ark Royal passing Portincaple - Outbound on her final Visit

Ark Royal passing Portincaple - Outbound on her final Visit

 Tugs Returning from HMS Ark Royal Duty

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"Shoveler" - Heading Up to Glasgow

On a nice still winter day - 'Shoveler' is heading up to Glasgow.

These images show her passing Port Glasgow in the low, late, winter sun.

 Shoveler Heading to Glasgow - River Clyde

 Shoveler - Passing Port Glasgow

 'Anglegarth' Assisting 'Shoveler' as she heads to Glasgow in late Winter Sunshine

 Shoveler Heading Upriver to Glasgow

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HMS Ark Royal - Final Visit to the Clyde

HMS Ark Royal - Royal Navy's Flagship made her final visit to the Clyde today.

She transited Loch Long and berthed at the Glen Mallon jetty where she will unload her ordnance before heading North on Wednesday.

A sad day indeed, and the weather today did not give her a calm welcome.

Many enthusiasts (like myself) gathered near Glen Mallon to record what is now a historic - though very sad - occasion.

 Ark Royal - Arriving at Glen Mallon

 HMS Ark Royal - Loch Long

 HMS Ark Royal - Final Visit to the Clyde

 SD Impetus Assists Ark Royal to Berth at Glen Mallon

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Greenock Model Train Club - Exhibition Day Two

The second day of the exhibition and as busy as ever.

Great to see the kids enjoy this annual spectacle.

As always 'Thomas and Friends' was a busy corner.

 Intricate Interior - Award Winner by Rachael

 Maurice and Friend

 

 World in Miniature

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Myths & Legends Firework Display

The fireworks were part of Inverclyde's 'Myths & Legends' festival weekend.

I have to say the festival - in my view - has gone down every year from it's original concept a few years back.

It was a cold night and I was totally underwhelmed with the fireworks. Others around me echoed the same sentiments -one young lady saying it was 'rubbish'.

We could see Helensburgh's display across the river and it looked much more impressive.

Let's hope things are given fresh start next year and it all gets back on track.

Myths & Legends Fireworks

 Myths & Legends Fireworks

Myths & Legends Fireworks

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Greenock Model Railway Exhibition

The Greenock Model Railway Club held the first day of their annual exhibition today.

It seemed very well attended and the displays were very busy with kids of all ages enjoying the fun.

 Final Touches 

 Behind the Scenes

 Craiglang

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(HMS) Duncan - First Sea Trials

Dragon heading to open water to conduct the first of her trials.

She doesn't get her - HMS - designation until handed over to the Royal Navy.

Weather and conditions were very poor for getting good images.

HMS Dragon Heads Downriver on Trials

 HMS Dragon Heads Past Greenock on Trials

 HMS Dragon Off Cloch Lighthouse on Trials

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