29 January 2018

Peed down all morning but brightened up at lunchtime. About 9ºC. Beautiful sunny afternoon. A trip to the barbers was in order so I took the opportunity to take photos of local buildings. Haven't checked any dates but they are not Elizabethan. One or two have interesting figures near the eaves.

28 January 2018

Trying to capture the sunset and sky again but went out a bit too early. There is a particular row of trees that looks good silhouetted against the evening sky.

27 January 2018

Photos haven't come out great but these were taken at the great annual Burns supper hosted by friends Stuart and Shelley.

'Chieftain 'O the pudding race' 

26 January 2018

Beautiful day. Another walk by the river.

Love the Lichen on the hedge. A sign of clean air.

Can't get enough of this barn, the colours and the vertical and horizontal lines 

25 January 2018

Broad Beans I planted in November are coming up. I planted them a bit late last year but they seem to be doing well.

24 January 2018

Arriving at the foodbank where I am a volunteer.

23 January 2018

After having flu and an infection for the best part of a month I wasn't sure I was going to survive until my Birthday but I did. Here's one of my birthday presents. Not sure if I'll be able to hack the language but I'm sure determined to try.

22 January 2018

Must. Not. Spend. So. Much. Time. Online.

21 January 2018

Another very grey day. Snowed in the morning but that has melted now. I'd rather still have the snow. Time to do some reading. These are on my current reading list:

20 January 2018

Planned a decent walk today but it's grey, miserable, raining and cold. Even the ducks look fed up!

19 January 2018

Beautiful morning, bright and sunny, if cold. After lunch, I decided to go for a walk by the river only to find it was cloudy with a cold breeze and the field was waterlogged! When I returned home it was bright and sunny again!

Still, managed to get a few shots of the locks and some wildlife including Swans and a Cormorant - though the pesky Cormorant dived several times when I tried to photograph it. As usual, every time it surfaced it was further away!

In case anyone reads this blog - I live in hope - the camera I normally use is a Nikon Coolpix I bought for £35 as an offer in Currys. I do have a Canon EOS 400D as well.

Vale Royal locks

River Weaver viaduct

Swans on the Weaver

Spot the Cormorant

18 January 2018

A quick cup of coffee then down the river to the Odeon.

17 January 2018

Rio.

16 January 2018

At the marina.

15 January 2018

Went for a walk down to the village shops. Squally showers with patches of beautiful sunshine. On the way back I took shelter in the Bulls Head and had a cup of coffee. I never usually buy the Guardian but decided to check out the new look tabloid.  It's always difficult to get a decent shot of the pub without parked cars intruding.

The new look tabloid Guardian

The Bulls Head

14 January 2018.

Not a very inspired photo. Feeling a bit rough again. Hoping I'm going to survive 2018 to complete this picture diary. But a least I have a nice warm fire to sit by.

13 Janaury 2018

Dexter the Allen's household cat

12 January 2018

Went to visit my friend Peter for a tour of Glossop's pubs and a curry

11 January 2018

The Oddfellows Arms - my local.

Oddfellows Arms. The other village pub - The Black Bull - is in the background on the left.

10 January 2017

Village War Memorial.

9 January 2018

The old village schoolhouse, now flats.

8 January 2108

Rio.

7 January 2018

Beautiful day. Clear skies and frost. Special sunset. Went for a walk to catch the setting Sun but left a bit too early. Also a quick tour of the garden.

Frozen pond, Eaton Lane

Barn, Eaton Lane

Field off Eaton Lane

Eaton Lane

Garlic I planted in November is doing well.

6 January 2018

Looking like there was going to be a very good sunset today but clouds
obscured the horizon.

Sunset on clouds, off Eaton Lane

5 January 2018

Filling up the log store.

4 January 2018

Feeling lousy today so a picture taken a couple of weeks ago -  the Weaver Valley where I go for regular walks.

Viaduct, Weaver Valley. This is the main line from Crewe to Liverpool. The River Weaver is 'canalised' and has a fair amount of narrow boat traffic. You can just see locks through the middle arch

3 January 2018

Feeling full of flu and travelling back home :(

Return trip - leaving Waverley Station

2 January 2018

Paul and I met up with Ian at his Upright Gallery in Tollcross to see the latest installation.

Upright Gallery

Ian and Paul

1 January 2018

Just after midnight watching the fireworks on the Water of Leith.