I get a lot of pleasure from lots of things that I never used to these days – but one that continues to surprise and
Category: birds
Canal kittens
I’ve been lucky with the weather this week – although this morning appears to be doing all it can to buck that trend. I’m layered up
Fitness and life
I’ll be honest – I’ve felt a bit off my game this week. I’ve had a fair bit on my mind and combined with some
Plumping up the pillows for birds
I had a lot planned for the day when I started writing this post – and it started really well despite some very disturbed sleep. I
Another bin liner full
That’s it. I give up. Short of having the heating on 24×7 (something I consider extremely wasteful) I think I’ve resisted the inevitable for too
The Snipe
Whereas I used to be the undisputed Jedi Master of not doing much at all, these days (despite probably needing to rest a little more
Wyken Slough nature walk
Today was supposed to be more inclusive of gradients and hills – and I was originally planning another exploration of the hills and tracks around Ilmington –
Introducing friends
This morning I’ve been out with a couple of firm friends, who only met each other for the first time this today… Initially they were
Snowdonia part 2
(The story so far) Our intrepid hero was lying in an unfamiliar bed in an unfamiliar hotel room listening to the gentle snoring of his
Brandon Marsh
I’ve been in gentle exploration mode today – with the emphasis on stopping to look at things rather than clambering over stuff and moving quickly.
Draycote Water and fresh Apples
Today started well. VERY well in fact. A knock at the door early on revealed a smiling UPS courier and a small package. Inside was
Chair repairs
I feel somewhat re-energised this week. My feet are almost recovered after their Sunday shredding and it’s becoming a bit less onerous to go for
Allotment ivy
Although I have come to hate it with a passion there’s absolutely no denying that ivy is great for relieving stress. Not content with working on
Banded demoiselle
Yesterday I walked into Sainsburys to get a coffee and unexpectedly walked out with a bag of clothes that I’d purchased because they were half
‘It’s a boy!’
My companion were sitting quietly in a bird hide discussing the view in front of us. In particular we were focusing on the two families
