- 16:49 Deerwatch: 2 deer this evening #
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tweets for Today
- 07:06 I see that the clear night sky has meant a frost and a sub-zero temp #
Monday, January 26, 2009
Tweets for Today
- 16:45 Deerwatch: 5 deer this evening #
- 18:02 Big garden birdwatch a bit of a washout. Only 2 blackbirds, 4 starlings, 2 collared doves, 2 wood pigeons and a dunnock to report #
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tweets for Today
- 10:40 Standing in queue at postal sorting office to pick up post that someone didn't put right amount of stamps on #
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tweets for Today
- 07:42 Call this a train service? Looks more like a failed piss-up in a brewery #
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
So Here's An Idea
I've said before that I need to post when the idea hits me or at least reasonably soon afterwards before I forget.
I used to keep a little notebook in my pocket to write ideas down in when they came to me, but back then I was a little prolific with my writing anyway. It struck me yesterday however when I was looking at the Lapwing on the playing field that I really ought to make a note of it, and having only my mobile phone with me sent a twitter. I know that sending a twitter will also (eventually) create a post here, but in twitter's 140 characters that isn't really much to say what I really thought, so hence my idea.
If I twitter something when the idea strikes, I could always come back at a later date, when I have more time and use that to prompt me into writing a post?
Well the whole lapwing sighting was (for me) quite exciting, mostly because I've never seen one on that field before. They're normally reserved for fields or shoreline and not sports pitches in the middle of suburbia. Evidently not. Which reminds me that I've been quite fortunate in the birds that I've seen within yards of my home just recently. Add to the lapwing, buzzard, and grey wagtail (in our back garden) in just the last week, and that's on top of all the extra activity in the garden because it's been so cold it's been quite a week.
I used to keep a little notebook in my pocket to write ideas down in when they came to me, but back then I was a little prolific with my writing anyway. It struck me yesterday however when I was looking at the Lapwing on the playing field that I really ought to make a note of it, and having only my mobile phone with me sent a twitter. I know that sending a twitter will also (eventually) create a post here, but in twitter's 140 characters that isn't really much to say what I really thought, so hence my idea.
If I twitter something when the idea strikes, I could always come back at a later date, when I have more time and use that to prompt me into writing a post?
Well the whole lapwing sighting was (for me) quite exciting, mostly because I've never seen one on that field before. They're normally reserved for fields or shoreline and not sports pitches in the middle of suburbia. Evidently not. Which reminds me that I've been quite fortunate in the birds that I've seen within yards of my home just recently. Add to the lapwing, buzzard, and grey wagtail (in our back garden) in just the last week, and that's on top of all the extra activity in the garden because it's been so cold it's been quite a week.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Tweets for Today
- 09:43 Lapwing on the playing field this morning. First time I've ever seen them there. #
Sunday, January 04, 2009
An Update of Sorts
Well I've not posted properly since the middle of September. Some days I've missed it terribly, others not at all. Put simply the reason for this latest hiatus (and probably most others), is lack of time.
At the moment time is taken up with work, looking after my gf, and doing many of the other things that I would like to sit and write posts about. I'm still down on the allotment, I'm still watching the comings and goings in the garden (today for example it's absolutely teeming in birds (probably because it was so cold last night - the garden sensor on the weather machine got down to -5.8 centigrade)). I still watch telly, read books, and watch films (although we haven't been to the cinema in months). What I don't seem to have the time to do is sit and write about them. For me, I have to post when the inspiration strikes, and this normally means when I don't have the time.
So whilst others are writing their reviews of 2008, and their resolutions for 2009, I'm giving you an explanation of what's not been going on here. Will it get better? Probably not in the short term at least. I've just had nearly two weeks work free and this is the first time I've managed to sit down and post that whole time, the day before I go back to work. I won't make promises, but I can't bring myself to close down the blog altogether either.
In the meantime I wish you all a very belated Happy Christmas, and hope that 2009 treats you well.
At the moment time is taken up with work, looking after my gf, and doing many of the other things that I would like to sit and write posts about. I'm still down on the allotment, I'm still watching the comings and goings in the garden (today for example it's absolutely teeming in birds (probably because it was so cold last night - the garden sensor on the weather machine got down to -5.8 centigrade)). I still watch telly, read books, and watch films (although we haven't been to the cinema in months). What I don't seem to have the time to do is sit and write about them. For me, I have to post when the inspiration strikes, and this normally means when I don't have the time.
So whilst others are writing their reviews of 2008, and their resolutions for 2009, I'm giving you an explanation of what's not been going on here. Will it get better? Probably not in the short term at least. I've just had nearly two weeks work free and this is the first time I've managed to sit down and post that whole time, the day before I go back to work. I won't make promises, but I can't bring myself to close down the blog altogether either.
In the meantime I wish you all a very belated Happy Christmas, and hope that 2009 treats you well.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Tweets for Today
- 16:59 Just discovered that Tontosgirl ate our dinner at lunchtime. She did note there was enough for seconds. I wonder why? #
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tweets for Today
- 06:59 Deerwatch: about 10 deer today, difficult to count accurately as they are so far away this morning #
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Does a Picture Really Tell a Thousand Words?
Occasionally I visit my own blog to check that everything is in order. That I haven't screwed everything up by adding a new widget to the sidebar, or that pictures of other elements haven't disappeared into the ether.
I've just done that and whilst mostly things seem to be in order I did notice that the last 8 posts are all video entries vlogs or vblogs if you will.
Now I have a question or two about this. The first is the subject line of this post. My answer to this is sometimes but not always.
The second questions is more personal (but don't worry it's SFW). What do you, the reader of this blog prefer? Written material or videos?
I'm asking because over those eight video posts I've come to quite enjoy communicating with you in that way. For me they are easier to do. Aside from the dodgey camera work, time it takes to upload, miss starts and interruptions that never make it to the post, that is. They're easier I think in the main because they are much more of the moment. Half the time when I have a great idea for a blog post, by the time I get around to sitting down and writing it, the moment has passed, and it's never quite as good as I thought it was going to be. They're also easier because I tend to write/type as I would talk, and the video means that I just have to talk, and cut out that middle keyboard phase.
All of that aside I am really interested to know what you think, so please post a comment (I'm also going to try and put one of those poll widget things up in a moment, so if you just want to vote instead of comment then please feel free). I'm asking because I'm interested. I know that not everyone likes video, and it doesn't always work, but then some of you might enjoy the video posts more, than these typed up ones.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Monday, September 01, 2008
Happy 10th Birthday
Someone is 10 years old today. Can you guess who? Watch the video below to find out more ;)
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