Wednesday 19 August In yesterday’s post, I mentioned about walking in my local area. How these walks during and since lockdown, and since having Mabel, have helped me appreciate the world on my own doorstep. Also, importantly, to know where I can and cannot walk. The other week a friend mentioned how his collection ofContinue reading “Day 152”
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Day 151
Tuesday 18 August It’s been a mixed up day today. I have only been outside to chuck a few balls for Mabel in the back garden and then for a short local walk with her and the family this evening. The Great Spotted Woodpecker paid a few visits to the peanuts this afternoon after theContinue reading “Day 151”
Day 142
Sunday 09 August A quieter day today as we returned home after our eight nights away in Norfolk. The usual post-holiday chores on our return; washing clothes, putting cases back in the loft. We spent some time in the garden this afternoon and evening. I had a go at the grape vine which has spreadContinue reading “Day 142”
Day 136
Monday 03 August 9.00am I think those mysterious carcasses found on the beach at Cley yesterday were young deer. Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis inermis) are reed bed dwellers that are on the at risk list globally, but have a fairly healthy population in East Anglia. I had never heard of them before, but theyContinue reading “Day 136”
Day 131
Wednesday 29 July A beautiful summer day. A gentle breeze and non-stop sunshine with plenty of big, white, happy cumulus clouds. Although they are generously scattered across the sky they never seem to block the sun. One of those days. A good day. We decided to go for a midday, midweek walk at one ofContinue reading “Day 131”
Day 113
Saturday 11 July Yesterday, I felt a little down about the end of the spring-summer sprint. Back in March, nature’s bottle of fizz gets shaken vigorously then, POP! The cork flies and spring comes frothing out all over the place. This spring-time effervescence continues to flow for quite a few weeks, months even, cascading intoContinue reading “Day 113”
Day 107
Sunday 05 July I love this part of the world. It’s a home from home and a place that never stops giving. As a family we have been visiting at least once a year (but usually more) since the kids were in nappies. So, this was a leg I was really looking forward to. WeContinue reading “Day 107”
Day 89
Wednesday 17 June So, if you put to one side the fact that, globally, we are in the grip of a viral epidemic and facing years of economic and social turmoil. And, that the earth is warming at an alarming rate whilst we also struggle to reverse the environmental impact of thousands of years ofContinue reading “Day 89”
Day 86
Sunday 14 June I went on another wonderful walk with the Gents Film & Leisure Club today. We drove to North Norfolk to complete the final leg of the Peddars Way. I’m writing this part of the blog sat drinking a beer, eating a chicken roll in the sunshine, and sat opposite my good friendsContinue reading “Day 86”
Day 85
Saturday 14 June We love Saturday morning. A more lazy start to the day with croissant and coffee. It’s another beautiful sunny and warm day. Me and Lisa went into Manningtree this afternoon, then on to the local garden centre. Apart from the occasional face mask you wouldn’t think there was anything different to normal.Continue reading “Day 85”
The Bald Birder 