On Saturday last, I went out for a ride, heading down to the harbour. I stopped at my favourite coffee shop and picked up my usual coffee from my favourite barista, taking it to go. I went down to the harbour to sit and relax a bit. There were people and cars everywhere, a dance recital apparently, in Meaford Hall. It was chaos until I got down there.
I was surprised to see a pair of swans out in the harbour, and as they tipped up in search of food, I realized our harbour must be pretty shallow from all the sediment the Bighead River brings down. They were a long way away.
After awhile they swam over quite close, as if they could recognize a person who might feed them. Mute Swans are an introduced species in North America, easily identified by their orange beaks. They mate for life and in this area, do not migrate.
Sitting there I was hearing music, and looking around I spotted a gentleman sitting on a bench on the far side of the harbour, playing his saxophne!
I was down there again yesterday, and found two municipal staff testing a nearby fire hydrant.
Then I heard a growl coming from down the dock at Richardsons. Watching I saw their big crane approach their dock carrying a small sailboat. gently lowering it back into the harbour.
And all the time I was down there on Saturday, I was serenaded by a good saxophonist playing some nice jazz! Always something interesting going on down at the harbour!
An entertaining spot to spend some time.
ReplyDeleteOutdoor entertainment on all levels. Your season is definitely on the up and up.
ReplyDeleteNot only a nice summer day but musical accompaniment too.
ReplyDeleteThe man playing the saxophone would make my day. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a place like that to visit regularly!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see the swans!! Haven't seen one in person in a long time.
ReplyDeleteThe swans are lovely, so graceful looking.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the sax player was very good, lucky you!
Spectacular! I can feel the happiness of that sailboat owner, getting his/her boat back in the water. And I can almost hear that sax. :-)
ReplyDeleteSwans are such elegant birds.
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a man, who I assume was a local, who would park his car by the Heath Extension (an extra bit of Hampstead Heath) and play his bagpipes. In the car. With the windows shut.
ReplyDeleteInteresting pictures, and I would love to have heard that sax. Glad you did get to.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to be by the water, and especially so, when there is so much to see and watch!
ReplyDeleteThat harbour sounds like a gathering place, for various reasons. A great place for a visit.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to hear a saxophone player.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What an "Happenin' place"! Great observations.
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