Today’s picture is from Dropscone. This is his cherry tree. Dropscone has not been discouraged by the savage attack on his bicycle and he presented himself punctually for the morning cycle ride. Because of the rather expensive sounding noises coming from my speedy bike, I got out the slow bike in the vain hope ofContinue reading “A very quiet day”
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Another day, another hundred
Today’s picture is two pictures, contributed by my sister Mary, from the South Bank in London where, stealing an idea from Paris, they have created a beach… …and added some beach huts too. The day was forecast to be foggy and still and, once again, the forecast was right. It was sunny in our gardenContinue reading “Another day, another hundred”
Lying down
Today’s picture, taken by Dropscone, shows Arthur beaming with pride at Langholm’s answer to Augusta. Arthur regards the Langholm golf course as his garden. Another boringly fine day dawned and in the absence of Dropscone, who was taking his bent bike down to the repair shop, I pedalled round the morning run in lonely splendour.Continue reading “Lying down”
Not again
Today’s picture is of Canary Wharf, sent to me by my sister Mary who was on a river trip. Even as we read this page, people in there are engineering the next great financial crash, coming soon to a venue near you. I have had an embarrassment of riches as far as contributed photos go.Continue reading “Not again”
Seeing things
Today’s picture is of a chaffinch but not in the garden. It was back to the fine weather today and the day would have been just right for a good cycle ride if I hadn’t felt very tired. For some reason my asthma was not at all good in the morning and I mumphed aboutContinue reading “Seeing things”
Goodbye to all that
Today’s picture is from Dropscone. He says that his garden is full of these beautiful flowers. Another dull day but fine for cycling so Dropscone and I went off on the regular morning pedal. After five miles, disaster struck Dropscone in the form of a puncture. I had a spare tube and although it wasContinue reading “Goodbye to all that”
Webbed feet
Today’s picture is of a drumstick primula which I first photographed a week or so ago and which is now almost fully out. It was pleasantly warm for April this morning and as there was only a light drizzle, Dropscone and I set out for the morning run in good heart. I had the slowContinue reading “Webbed feet”
Rained off
Today’s flower is another bergania. They spring unnoticed from beneath cabbage like leaves. We were greeted by howling wind and lashing rain when we woke and after a brief telephone consultation, Dropscone and I wisely decided that the day was not suitable for the morning cycle. As a result I spent some time after breakfastContinue reading “Rained off”
Better late then never
Today’s picture shows the crowning of our nearest lamp post We’re not getting too excited because they are not switching them on until next week. This will mean that they are just in time for summer as the clocks go forward this weekend. Owing to a glitch in the WordPress computer system, I couldn’t writeContinue reading “Better late then never”
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