A mute swan


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And even more ...

Yesterday involved:
- fresh cinnamon rolls for breakfast
- a trip to Sainsbury's and B&Q (conveniently located next to each other)
- cleaning of kitchen sink (fairly successful), shower heads (ditto), shower drain (don't know yet) and pans (not so successful)
- a walk to and from the library; we saw a kingfisher on the way back!
- finding out that not only can you go on whale watching trips from County Cork, but also (with a moderate amount of luck) see Fin whales while you are on them
- a belated Christmas party at the coffee shop.

And so far, today has involved:
- leftover cinnamon rolls for breakfast
- photographing a rebound 1st / 4th Hobbit, prior to sale
- a trip to the recycling centre
ETA:
- read Tom Shippey on Michael Saler, http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204409004577156860068204638.html
- been on a different walk

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Bilbo Baggins kidnapped!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-13729247

Dive-bombing buzzards!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-13725474

Killer kites!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/8553242/Pupils-banned-from-school-playground-after-attacks-by-red-kites.html

The 6 Most Ill-Conceived Weapons Ever Built
http://www.cracked.com/article_19233_the-6-most-ill-conceived-weapons-ever-built.html?fb_ref=like&fb_source=home_oneline

A female great crested grebe feeding one of her chicks, which is riding on the back of her mate.