A surprisingly busy weekend
Jan. 22nd, 2012 11:31 amYesterday 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
- 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
Awww so cute!
Jun. 14th, 2011 07:08 pmShelducklings ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khDkr3BB73Q&feature=player_embedded
ETA: Less cute, but (in a way) v funny:
http://www.itv.com/news/cameron-ordered-out33095/
ETA2: Best retraction ever:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/hygiene/home/article190130.ece
ETA3: Fake Cricketer released by Worcestershire!
http://www.slcricket.com/general-cricket-chat/27562-fake-cricketer-released-worcestershire.html
Two of these via http://www.badscience.net/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khDkr3BB73Q&feature=player_embedded
ETA: Less cute, but (in a way) v funny:
http://www.itv.com/news/cameron-ordered-out33095/
ETA2: Best retraction ever:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/hygiene/home/article190130.ece
ETA3: Fake Cricketer released by Worcestershire!
http://www.slcricket.com/general-cricket-chat/27562-fake-cricketer-released-worcestershire.html
Two of these via http://www.badscience.net/
More links ...
Jun. 10th, 2011 04:14 pmBilbo 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
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
Birds and animals on holiday
May. 6th, 2011 05:08 pmLinnet (Acanthis cannabina)
Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Skylark (Alauda arvensis)
( Cut for length )
I make that sixty-one species of wild bird.
Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Skylark (Alauda arvensis)
( Cut for length )
I make that sixty-one species of wild bird.