Apologies to the great city of London (and Mr. Johnson). I’m sure it will be fine. It’s been knocking around for about two thousand years. But I wait for Stitchworts each Spring, and when they arrive, it’s a balm to the soul. Anyway, your botanical mileage may vary. The plants above are Rapeseed; a brassica … More When a man is tired of Stitchworts, he is tired of life…
Just a couple of runs to report since the Paddy’s Day half. But of more interest has been the upswing in the weather. True, it is forecast to get cooler again next week, but the trend is positive. Can’t say the same for global politics, but let’s not spoil it, shall we. On Thursday, I … More Blossoms and blooms
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens‘Great Expectations’ I have no doubt in some esteemed academic circles, paraphrasing Dickens is a sackable offence. We have no fear here, dear reader, at … More Summer in the sun, Winter in the shade…
IN WHICH WE BID FAREWELL TO OUR OLD BUT RATHER EXPENSIVE ‘LEISURE CENTRE’, WATCH QUITE A LOT OF FOOTBALL, AND KEEP THE MILES TICKING OVER… We welcome a new blender into the house. In a recent post, we lamented the loss of our much beloved and reasonably well-used smoothie-maker. I say lament, and no; one … More Stats, cups and blenders…
‘Twas a year ago to the day when I sat down at this computer and decided to start a blog. The blog was triggered by a rather rash decision to do an ironman. Now what triggered that may require a few sessions on the couch, so we won’t go there. But certainly once that decision … More Happy Blogiversary
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