How?Did a bit of bird watching today over Weald when walking the dog.
And then I was told to **** off in no uncertain terms.
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How?Did a bit of bird watching today over Weald when walking the dog.
And then I was told to **** off in no uncertain terms.
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I knocked a peg in but it wasn’t quite right so I persuaded it with the shovel, it slipped off and I banged my head on the pile of slabs at the side of me
Did my daily dog walk between my two nearest High Streets. Upminster first and into my local dog-friendly department store. They have just started a loyalty scheme so I joined that. A quick walk through Upminster park and popped in the loos for a wee. Good job they had some instructions telling people where to stand!
I mean, if those two end positions were in use, I’d never squeeze in between - I wouldn’t want two men to feel inadequate!
A quick walk up to check on progress of the restored windmill - coming on fine, just the car parking to be sorted and perhaps the fitting out of the visitors centre.
Then on to Hornchurch to find some wag had knitted and fitted a beret to the post box.
Might go out for a cycle ride over the allotment to water my seedlings later if the sun stays out.
I mean, if those two end positions were in use, I’d never squeeze in between - I wouldn’t want two men to feel inadequate!
A quick walk up to check on progress of the restored windmill - coming on fine, just the car parking to be sorted and perhaps the fitting out of the visitors centre.
Then on to Hornchurch to find some wag had knitted and fitted a beret to the post box.
Might go out for a cycle ride over the allotment to water my seedlings later if the sun stays out.
Well certain people sure have a habit of taking the p*ss
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Managed to get out on the bike today. Did a couple of miles each way to the allotment to do a bit of watering. Might need to get a more comfortable saddle though.
Starting to rack up the miles now - this is the total mileage I’ve done on it since buying it in 2014. I did 13 miles in one day once!
Starting to rack up the miles now - this is the total mileage I’ve done on it since buying it in 2014. I did 13 miles in one day once!
Birdwatching isn't my thing; i'm not a 'Twitcher': but i do like to watch the birds and see what they get up to around the garden. The usual visitors are the blackbirds, currently busy gathering moss for the nest they're building in next doors conifer; a pair of woodpigeons who scuttle about eating anything they can find, although they're very busy stripping next doors damsun tree of buds at this time of year. The robin is a welcome visitor any time of year, his perky call brightens the day no end and, my favourite visitor the wren paid a call the other day, her cheery warble is unmistakable even if you can't see her amidst the undergrowth.
However today something very special happened in the garden when a rare sighting took my breath away - usually i see her high in the sky, slowly circling like a U2 spyplane, watching for prey...last year she took an unwary woodpigeon right off the fence. I missed the fight as i'd just gone inside but when i went back into the garden i found a huge pile of feathers on the top step and startled the wren who clung to the fence, almost screaming with terror.
I looked up to see the pigeon being dragged by its nemesis, obviously dead, under the shade of an apple tree where the choicest morsels would be consumed in peace.
It was a sparrowhawk.
Today she was simply resting on the railing beside the steps that lead up to the garden, coldly watching to see if the pigeons would make a wrong turn. They didn't. When hawk hunts everything else hides. She's a beautiful bird, though deadly. Her beak will give a brave man pause for thought and after about ten minutes she leisurely stretched her wings and glided across the rockery in a display i'll never forget.
I've admired that bird from a distance for years and to see her sitting so close was a privilige.
Did i take a picture? Sadly, no. I didn't want to risk running upstairs and coming back to find her gone, and since she had her back to me the only snap i'd get would be side-on from the living room where the glare from the window would render any picture useless.
So i simply stood and stared, comitting her to memory.
What a day!
However today something very special happened in the garden when a rare sighting took my breath away - usually i see her high in the sky, slowly circling like a U2 spyplane, watching for prey...last year she took an unwary woodpigeon right off the fence. I missed the fight as i'd just gone inside but when i went back into the garden i found a huge pile of feathers on the top step and startled the wren who clung to the fence, almost screaming with terror.
I looked up to see the pigeon being dragged by its nemesis, obviously dead, under the shade of an apple tree where the choicest morsels would be consumed in peace.
It was a sparrowhawk.
Today she was simply resting on the railing beside the steps that lead up to the garden, coldly watching to see if the pigeons would make a wrong turn. They didn't. When hawk hunts everything else hides. She's a beautiful bird, though deadly. Her beak will give a brave man pause for thought and after about ten minutes she leisurely stretched her wings and glided across the rockery in a display i'll never forget.
I've admired that bird from a distance for years and to see her sitting so close was a privilige.
Did i take a picture? Sadly, no. I didn't want to risk running upstairs and coming back to find her gone, and since she had her back to me the only snap i'd get would be side-on from the living room where the glare from the window would render any picture useless.
So i simply stood and stared, comitting her to memory.
What a day!
First beer of the year today, took my lad for a scoot/ride into town and had a cheeky pint at the beach side bar, spent many a Saturday/Sunday last year doing similar throughout the summer, I should point out that there's usually an hour or three of scooting/park messing about prior to any refreshments, looking forward to a similar summer .....
Had a lucky escape when I dropped my phone today. Thought I’d ****ed up yet another screen but luckily, the screen protector, well, protected my screen by taking the impact. Already replaced - I bought a pack of four for less than £8 on Amazon. 6 months ago. Two down, two to go.
This afternoon, I cycled to my local Halfords store to pick up some brake cable ends and by the time I’d got there, I had a very sore bum! I treated myself to a gel saddle while I was there, fitted it on outside and cycled home. No bloody difference but maybe I’d already done the damage and I can muck about adjusting it forwards or backwards and tilting it when me bums a bit better. It has a 30 day comfort guarantee so I might even take it back if it doesn’t work out. I dread taking my pants down later - you know when a magician pokes a silk hankie into their fist? Well, I had the same effect with my pants and my bum hole! I’m seriously considering an electric conversion kit for it but I need to use it more - up to 74 miles in total now since purchase in 2014.
The seat looks softer and more comfortable that the one that came off. Perhaps I need to harden up the old bum cheeks?
Right, a cup of tea and then I’m going to do a batch cook of Bolognese sauce. Spag Bol tonight.
This afternoon, I cycled to my local Halfords store to pick up some brake cable ends and by the time I’d got there, I had a very sore bum! I treated myself to a gel saddle while I was there, fitted it on outside and cycled home. No bloody difference but maybe I’d already done the damage and I can muck about adjusting it forwards or backwards and tilting it when me bums a bit better. It has a 30 day comfort guarantee so I might even take it back if it doesn’t work out. I dread taking my pants down later - you know when a magician pokes a silk hankie into their fist? Well, I had the same effect with my pants and my bum hole! I’m seriously considering an electric conversion kit for it but I need to use it more - up to 74 miles in total now since purchase in 2014.
The seat looks softer and more comfortable that the one that came off. Perhaps I need to harden up the old bum cheeks?
Right, a cup of tea and then I’m going to do a batch cook of Bolognese sauce. Spag Bol tonight.
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I have been climbing over, under and in a large boiler to wire it.
Its very painful climbing under something when you have a trapped nerve in your neck and a constant tingle in the fingers.
Now I get to play some Minecraft and chill.
Its very painful climbing under something when you have a trapped nerve in your neck and a constant tingle in the fingers.
Now I get to play some Minecraft and chill.
I went to the dentist this afternoon -emergency appointment after a weekend of toothache.
Dentist took an X-ray, said "oh yes you have a big cavity, it needs booking -soonest appointment, 9th June"
I cant say Im looking forward to 2 months of toothache! -Ive refused to take painkillers all day, but Its hurting now so Ive succumbed to Ibuprofen.
Dentist took an X-ray, said "oh yes you have a big cavity, it needs booking -soonest appointment, 9th June"
I cant say Im looking forward to 2 months of toothache! -Ive refused to take painkillers all day, but Its hurting now so Ive succumbed to Ibuprofen.
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checking in on my Ospreys, this Dyfi female sat on an egg just now
I had a similar problem last lockdown - had to have root canal work. Be careful with the ibuprofen, don’t take them on an empty stomach!
Was your appointment at 2.30? Clove oil works, taste foul but needs must.I went to the dentist this afternoon -emergency appointment after a weekend of toothache.
Dentist took an X-ray, said "oh yes you have a big cavity, it needs booking -soonest appointment, 9th June"
I cant say Im looking forward to 2 months of toothache! -Ive refused to take painkillers all day, but Its hurting now so Ive succumbed to Ibuprofen.
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