THE EDGE OF THE SADDLE
- Yesterday's Views -
My trusty flatbar steed "Alexa" took me for a spin through Seaton Park yesterday.
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Alexa couldn't resist stopping to admire the sunny smiling faces of the daffy dils.
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The bloomin' daffies were everywhere!
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This royal shower of flower power was on King Street enroute to...
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The always panoramic Aberdeen Beach.
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Where there were lots of beachy-keen sights to see...
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...Like these "plane donuts" in the sky.
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Or check out this brave Scot taking a plunge into the North Sea.
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And he was not alone.
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Although some woofers took more convincing that a dip in the North Sea in April was a good idea.
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Accent on the "North".
Brrrrr.....
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And that was yesterday's views....
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...From the edge of the saddle....
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Just leaves you with a smile, doesn't it...
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