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No, No, not the stuff, oh dear, nor being one, just the normal garden variety that gets cut every weekend. We’ve been through a fairly long session of dry weather, not long enough to be officially be classed as a drought, but long enough to seriously parch the grass. Our lawn was looking a hayContinue reading “762 – Grass”

We went for a short, 90 minute cruise along the Chichester Ship Canal, constructed in the 1800s as a spur to the canal that ran from Portsmouth to London, to allow the transport of materials for the navy. The spur was paid for by a business man to allow him to bring merchandise to Chichester.Continue reading “761 – Interests”

I read a piece in a paper saying that people were getting upset that our members of parliament were being given priority passes that would allow them to jump the queue, along with four guests. I almost feel sorry for them, it not quite. Surely some better system could have been devised, say for exampleContinue reading “760 – Out for a walk”

Here’s a link to Lee’s wiki page; https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Lee+Miller&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari In summary, Lee Miller was found by Vogue, and became a famous model in the 1920’s It’s worth reading her full story, she had a talent for photography, and became a wartime photographer. And so to the exhibition. The exhibition was housed in Newman’s Gallery, Petworth. OnlyContinue reading “759 – Lee Miller”

The Economist had an article about writing non-fiction. the article recommended a number of books and an essay by George Orwell. The essay “Politics and the English Language” is freely available on the Orwell Foundation Website; https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/politics-and-the-english-language/ makes for a very interesting read. I thought it surprising that an essay by George Orwell would beContinue reading “758 – Littlehampton day out”

We drove in to Bognor Regis. I must admit that I have been wondering when the accolade Regis was granted. The term Regis means “of the King” a Latin term. In simplistic terms, the Monarch can choose to award the status of “Regis” because the town does something that supports the crown. Bognor gained theContinue reading “757 – A day out and about”

Spent a little bit of time here today. It really is a very serene area, stuffed with wildlife. I must admit I haven’t seen much today. We just sat there, soaking in the sun, and relishing the peace. Not even the planes passing overhead disturbed us. Now, there’s a thing – wildlife photography. I’d likeContinue reading “756 – Pagham Harbour”

I’m reading the current issue of B&W Photography. South America seems to be a very popular place for photographers. It’s understandabe the pictures are very good. One of the featured photographers, Lee Miller has a big exhibition on at the gallery next to Petworth House. I think I might try and get there as itContinue reading “755 – Photography”

I bought my iPad around the beginning of 2019. I bought the case at the same time. I liked the case, it was slim and light and comfortable, and the keyboard worked really well. Over the last month or so, I have had a bit of a problem with it. It has started falling toContinue reading “754 – iPad Case problems”

I think I knew that at some time during my life I would write those words. Today is a sad day. I can’t think of any other person who, for more than my life has so utterly dedicated their life to the service of the people. If you were born – where were you whenContinue reading “On this Day -8 September 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Dies”