PS Waverley

PS Waverley looking terrific with a new coat of paint and varnish

All this sunny weather is putting us in the mood for our holidays next week. Hope we're not getting the sunshine too early.

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Malaviya Thirty

Malaviya Thirty - Platform Supply Vessel

Quite an unusual site in the Clyde - she looks splendid in her bright red colour scheme

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Greenock Model Boat Club - Open Day

Went along to the Greenock Model Boat Club 'Open Day'

Another fine day weather wise with good wind for the model yachts, and comfortable for the enthusiasts and spectators alike.

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"Hush" - A short film - Filming - Day Two

Day two of the 'shoot' saw an early start on the Sunday morning, and a long day thereafter.

However, as always the cast and crew were in good fettle and another enjoyable - if tiring day - was had by one and all.

This photograph is 'Anna' in the 'Night Club' location - taken later in the day.

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Swans with Cygnets - Greenock

Swans with their cygnets at Murdieston Dam in Greenock, Inverclyde

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Lord Neslon - Leave Greenock on Youth Cruise

Lord Nelson - Sail Training Ship - prepares to leave Greenock

Departing Custom House Quay, Greenock, Inverclyde

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"Hush" - A short film - Behind the Scenes Stills

Today was the first day of shooting a new short film - "Hush" - an and around the Glasgow area.
I've been photographing the 'behind the scenes' media for promotion.
7 June 2009

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Day for the Garden

A nice sunny day today, and warm as well

Just pottered around the garden

Our cat 'Skipper' is obviously enjoying the warmth

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Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

While through visiting the Falkirk wheel with my mum, we also went to the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway where we had a great time.

Takes you back for sure, and the volunteers were very helpful and made our day out all the more enjoyable.

This is another attraction that I would heartily recommend. A great trip out for the kids as well as mums and dads.

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Falkirk Wheel

Along with my mum, we took a run through to the East Coast, and among other things, we visited the Falkirk Wheel

Weather was very good and it was someting to watch the 'wheel' in action

Overall it was well worth the trip, and the surrounding area was spotless.

Staff in the shop were also very chatty and helpful - Top Marks

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Cruise Ship - Black Prince

The - Black Prince - departs from Greenock Ocean Terminal for the last time

She is being retired and will no longer visit the Clyde

My friend used to sail on her regularly - preferring this to the hustle and bustle of the airport

End of an era

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Christening

Jason, Tracey, and Family at their daughter's Christening

We had a nice time and were privileged to see Jason & Tracey's daughter Leia christened today at St Ninian's Church in Greenock

Met up with quite a few of the team I worked with at T-Mobile before I retired - so it was a good day out

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SD Mars

New kid on the block

SD Mars has joined the Serco Denholm fleet at Greenock

She will be followed with further additions later in the year

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Busy Day on the River Clyde

Busy today on the River

Seabus - SPT Ferry that runs from Gourock to Kilcreggan

Talklift 7 - Utilised to drive in securing 'piles' for the - 'Valiant Jetty' - that will host 'Vanguard Class Submarines'. The Jetty is being being commissioned at Faslane after being towed from the Inchgreen Drydock

SD Adamant powers her way back to the Great Harbour from Faslane duties

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Valiant Jetty

VAliant Jetty being towed from Inchgreen Drydock to Faslane

The Jetty will 'harbour' Vanguard Submarines for maintenance

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Joint Warrior Exercise - 2009

Warships leaving to take part in Joint Warrior Exercise off the West Coast of Scotland

HMS Argyll - Royal Navy

USS Arkleigh Burke - US Navy

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Rhu - A Wee Day Across the River

A drive over to Rhu Narrows as some Naval activity expected

Rhu Church with Memorial Gardens

Submarine 'Walrus' makes it way through the Rhu Narrows on it's way to Faslane at the Gareloch

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Headin' Home

Ayton Cross heads back to James Watt Dock after a job at Hunterston.

8 May 2009

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Gourock View

A view of Gourock from McInroy's Point.

Better weather than of late - but more rain forecast.

8 May 2009

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Busy Ferry Terminal

A busy day for Western Ferries at McInroy's Point, Gourock

8 May 2009

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HMS Monmouth

HMS Monmouth slips down - and - out of Loch Long.

6 May 2009

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Flying a kite

3 May 2009

Lone Kite flies over Lunderson Bay, Gourock

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Early Morning on Greenock Esplande

A deserted 'Esplanade' - locally known as 'the splash' - early morning on a rather dull day.

It then went on to be a dismal and wet day.

1 May 2009

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Cold Morning in Greenock - 1st May 2009

'Twas a cold morning - after a promising start when the sun shone brightly.

It then went on to be a dismal and wet day.

1 May 2009

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Maritime Exercise

Exercise with Strathclyde Fire & Rescue, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Clyde Coastguard, Royal Navy Search & Rescue and Maritime Incident Response Unit.

Weather was awful - really heavy rain.

Rescue 177 - Sea King Helo at Battery Park, Greenock

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