flies – The Bald Birder

Day 231

Friday 06 November Today all eyes have been glued to the news coming from the US and waiting to see what has happened in the election. But this is a distraction from the craziness of life in the UK and across the world right now. Anxiety is rising amongst the staff and generally across theContinue reading “Day 231”

Day 188

Thursday 24 September Just a couple of days after the Autumn equinox and the weather has turned. On Sunday I spent a few hours in the hot sunshine getting a bronzed face and head in the process. Today the sky was thick with showery rain with allday precipitation. Only crows and rooks on my driveContinue reading “Day 188”

Day 153

Thursday 20 August GCSE results day and Adora has done brilliantly. It’s all a tad bittersweet though as there have actually been no actual exams sat, instead the grades have been based on teacher assessments alone. The actual term is Centre Assessed Grades or CAGs. Regardless, she has passed every subject with flying colours. TheContinue reading “Day 153”

Day 101

Monday 29 June Another Monday started nursing blisters from the walk the day before. I bought these new, leather walking boots as a birthday treat but they have been a nightmare. I’ve tried two different pairs of insoles but both have led to some pain one way or another. Next week, I am going toContinue reading “Day 101”

Day 98

Friday 26 June What a very different morning? Cool, overcast but equally as pleasing as the bright, warm mornings of late. The distant backdrop sound is a shallow rumble of an electrically charged sky. I heard the rain through the open bedroom window before droplets started to spot it. A subtle sound like someone rubbingContinue reading “Day 98”

Day 88

Tuesday 16 June The A12 is becoming noticeably busier each day. Lockdown really feels over, and now, with all of the shops open and schools going back…well…I can’t help but feel a little sad. As I am sure I have already written, I am going to do my absolute best to hold on to thisContinue reading “Day 88”