Monthly Archives: November 2009

Joy in the Morning

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

Early Morning Oak It’s possible that an observant reader might have noticed that I like to steal my post titles* from songs or novels or ..well wherever inspiration strikes. This one comes from a Jeeves and Wooster novel. I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Berries, Birds, Books, Clouds, Fungi, Leaves, Leighton Moss, Lichen, Sunrise, Trees, Walking | 2 Comments

The Gentle Art of Blogging

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

Much of the weekend just gone was spent indoors on the seemingly interminable task of insulating the loft (still not finished). Actually, TBH did the bulk of the work, I was on hand to cut pieces down to size, pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, The Cove, Walking | 4 Comments

Talking Crow, Rising Damp

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

As ever – I’m a bit late with this one. Remembrance Sunday, whilst the rest of the family were filling a pew, S and I were out on a spree, storing up memories for our futures. He was happy, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Puddles, The Cove, Walking | 3 Comments

Rain Man

Posted on November 8, 2009 by

Posts (as you may have noticed if you’re still hanging in there) have been less frequent around these parts for some time. There are two principal reasons, the first is that I’m trying to find a balance between work, play, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, The Cove, Walking, Weather | 4 Comments

Puddle Plodging

Posted on November 5, 2009 by

Last Sunday. After some unseasonably mild weather, Friday night had brought payback: torrential rain, proper stair-rods; roads running with streams, huge new puddles in the drive. The weekend brought further heavy showers accompanied by strong winds. A brief bright spell … Continue reading →

Posted in Idle Pleasures, Puddles, Walking | Leave a comment

Donna Nook

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

  Whilst visiting my parents in Lincolnshire, we took a trip out to the coast, to a reserve (and bizarrely bombing range) where Grey Seals pup and then mate. This photo (heavily cropped) shows the only pup born so far … Continue reading →

Posted in Lincolnshire, Wildlife | 1 Comment