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We went to see a tribute band tonight. Not something that I would normally do. They featured Brian Adam’s and Bon Jovi. We had about ninety minutes of music. Now, I have to say that in my highly unqualified view, they are an excellent band. The problem is that apart from a few tracks thatContinue reading “1470 – Out of my comfort zone”

It started snowing here this morning. It was coming down quite heavily, with large flakes. But the ground was wet and not frozen, so it didn’t settle. Within an hour or so it had all gone. I could have got up for a walk this morning, but ended up not doing so, for no otherContinue reading “1469 – It Snowed”

I managed to get up this morning and go for a walk. It was a good opportunity to give my new winter jacket a tryout. Which it passed with flying colours, I didn’t feel at all cold. Except my ears. Even though I had a flat cap on, my ears were exposed. It’s been quiteContinue reading “1468 – Ships coming in”

The topic at the club tonight was portraiture. I can’t show you any of the results of tonights efforts as i haven’t transferred them across from the main camera – probably tomorrow. But it dies give me something to write about. There were two setups; a diffused light with a built in flash, against aContinue reading “1467 – Tuesday at the camera club”

Last week when we went to Chichester, I bought a new coat. I think it was quite a good deal a 50% reduction in price followed by a further 20% reduction due to my having a voucher. I haven’t worn the coat in anger yet. I made the decision not to wear the new coatContinue reading “1466 – Monday Morning Walk”

This is not a 100% accurate inglenook layout, but it will do for my needs. Amongst other things, that is learning how to lay track, and will include installing points motors, and wiring for a DCC network. I have a choice of do I put cork under the track, or not? Should use track pinsContinue reading “1465 – The Model Railway”

I had several opportunities to take pictures today. Unfortunately, they weren’t really on my mind. No particular reason, they just weren’t. It was a fairly active day, I think I did more steps that I have doe for the previous five days. Not doing anything particularly special, just walking in to town, exploring the charityContinue reading “1464 – Saturday”

This is a bit of a placeholder. With the exception that I was going to use the header picture in our upcoming abstract competition in the camera club. But not after the judge gave us an education on “abstraction” (is that a word)? It’s quite clear in the picture that the base object is aContinue reading “1463 – At the moment”

It’s just over a month before winter formally begins on the 21st of December. These last few mornings, the temperature has been in single figures. Plus when there’s a bit of a breeze the windchill felt negative. I’m bleating – none of that helps me get up for a walk in the morning. In mostContinue reading “1462 – Cold”

Back in September Elayne and I joined the Gosport Camera Club, mainly because this is an activity we can do together. The Club season runs from September to May, culminating in the exhibition in the Discovery Centre. The pictures that are shown in the exhibition are chosen over the 8 competitions (4 print and 4Continue reading “1461 – 9.5 & 8.5”