It's been a very, very long winter. Not the coldest, although it's had its moments. But ever so long. We'd forgotten what sun was. October was drearier than usual. November, December, January and February the usual bleak and miserable winter. March should have seen the first signs of spring, with trees shooting new leaves. But … Continue reading Exbury Gardens
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Save the Flag
You may accuse me of bias if you wish, and you may have a point, but I happen to think that the Union Flag is the best looking flag in the world. All flags are unique, true, but the Union Flag is more unique than most. For a start, it's not simply three stripes. Far … Continue reading Save the Flag
The Great Flood
When I arrived back in the UK in February 2011 the country was stricken with drought. That changed about a year later, when it began raining. It hasn't stopped since. The country has been stricken with flooding for the last year as a result. A nightmare for insurers and home owners. The photo below is … Continue reading The Great Flood
Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean UK Update
If every you venture onto tech forums, you can't help but notice that there seems to be an ongoing, and never ending, Apple v Android v The Rest flame war that rages between fanboys, and fangirls, of the competing eco systems. I wouldn't describe myself as a fanboy. I like Apple products. But I wouldn't … Continue reading Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean UK Update
The Good, The Bad and The Brilliant
One is, usually, one's harshest critic. With me, this would be my photography. I often feel I didn't get a killer shot when reviewing my snaps. I surf Flickr a lot and see what a real killer shot is like. They usually look better than mine. Take these photos for example: That photo up there … Continue reading The Good, The Bad and The Brilliant
The Great British Fuel Fiasco
I needed a fill up today. My scooter isn't a thirsty beast, but it works better with petrol than without. A £10 tankful of about 7 litres keeps me going for a week, with a return of about a hundred miles for a gallon. That's a uniquely British oddity. We buy in litres, but measure … Continue reading The Great British Fuel Fiasco
The Sense of Spring
The seasons are a changing. I can feel spring - the warm sun burning on my face after so many long months away. I can smell spring - the aroma of freshly cut grass. I can hear spring - the orchestra of birds singing in the early morning with the rise of the sun. I … Continue reading The Sense of Spring
The Mexile 