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1964 – Busy doing Nothing

It is getting to a bit of a pleasant routine that would normally happen on a Monday morning, except it’s a day late this week. Having made a cup of tea and fed the cat, I come back upstairs and retreive Gilbert’s book from the office. I settle down to read the next letter fromContinue reading “1964 – Busy doing Nothing”

1963 – Letter to Steve VIII

Before we get to Letter to Steve, I just want to apologise for the 1-day delay to its publication, which was due to the post I really wanted to do last night about the visit to Powderham Castle, and Dawlish. Having said that, here is Letter to Steve VIII: Hi Steve, Before I start onContinue reading “1963 – Letter to Steve VIII”

1962 – Powderham Castle & Dawlish

Today’s trip out was to two locations, the first of which was Powderham Castle, which to my shame I had never heard of before this trip was organised. Whilst travelling to the castle this morning, I heard one of my friends describe it as a fortified Manor House, so I had no idea what toContinue reading “1962 – Powderham Castle & Dawlish”

1961 – Funny Pictures

One of themes for an upcoming evening at the camera club is humorous pictures. Now, I immediately have a problem with this, my sense of humour can be so dry (I was going to say that a desert is like a lake in comparison, but’s probably totally inappropriate, but you get my drift – hopefully)Continue reading “1961 – Funny Pictures”

1960 – Memories of the 1960’s

The River Frome, the lesser photogenic western side. Showing itself to be more than just memories. Today, I could if I were inclined to, and to be honest if I’d had the time I could have hired a rowing boat for an hour and just gently pootled (actually, I’m surprised that is recognised as aContinue reading “1960 – Memories of the 1960’s”

1959 – Another Trip in the offing

I thoroughly enjoyed the visits with the Gosport Shed to the Greenwich Maritime Museum, and the Fleet Air Arm museum at Yeovilton. On each visit, I felt that I had a good amount of time to look at the exhibits. The next trip is being planned to the Swindon Railway Museum at the end ofContinue reading “1959 – Another Trip in the offing”

1958 – Sometimes, I can be a Numpty.

You will know if you are a regular reader of this blog, or even if yesterday was your first visit (in which case welcome, I do hope you’ve returned for a second visit) then you know that it didn’t go stunningly well; in fact it was empty. I simply couldn’t think of anything to write.Continue reading “1958 – Sometimes, I can be a Numpty.”

1957 – It’s that Writers Block again.

I’m kiind of a bit stuck tonight. I’ve just spent the best part of the last hour looking at the screen, and absolutely nothing has come to mind. Also, it’s getting close to midnight so i need to publish this to maintain the count.

1956 – Butser Ancient Farm

On sunday, we paid a visit to Butser Ancient Farm. I’ve been wanting to visit this place for quite a while. As the visit got closer, I wanted to find out what we would be seeing. With a little bit of searching, I found a site map. This was interesting. Going in through the entranceContinue reading “1956 – Butser Ancient Farm”

1955 – Letter to Steve VII

I apologise for not posting last night. I decided not to do so out of respect for a family situation that I don’t want to talk about here. Hi Steve, As I read Gilbert’s Letter VII, it made me think about a land use today that causes controversy, perhaps not as serious as in hisContinue reading “1955 – Letter to Steve VII”