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July 10th – big bug

Today’s picture is of a bug with what looks like a needle coming out of its backside. I have no idea what it is (possibly giant wood wasp or giant Horntail), but I certainly wasn’t going to upset it. It was more than twice the size of a wasp. Thankfully it buzzed off 🤣…..

July 5th – Zumba….

Today’s picture is of my wife doing on-line Zumba to raise money for our local gym that has been badly impacted by the Corona virus lockdown. The gym is brilliant, and treat customers like extended family. It is not for profit charitable trust. What ever your political view, I don’t envy politicians trying to balanceContinue reading “July 5th – Zumba….”

July 8th – Telephones

Remember these?

July 6th – Goodbye summer house…..

Today’s picture is of our summerhouse, minus glass and doors, just prior to demolition. It was here when we bought the house 16 years ago, and has lasted well, but has now started to rot, and rodents have also been munching it. I am going to build a workshop in it’s place so that shouldContinue reading “July 6th – Goodbye summer house…..”

July 7th – Au Revoir

Today’s picture, is of our dear friends Clive and Sarah, who have been our drive guests for a few weeks due to their year long trip, being put on hold due to the Corona Virus out-break, and having rented out their house. Thanks to travel restrictions being lifted, they are on their way again. WeContinue reading “July 7th – Au Revoir”

July 4th – Walking

We were up early and headed down to Exford (2 hours away), a little village in the heart of Exmoor, for a 7 mile socially distanced hike with friends and our 4 legged children. The weather wasn’t the best, being quite breezy, and drizzly, but it wasn’t cold. The route we chose was pretty mixed,Continue reading “July 4th – Walking”

July 3rd – Moth or Butterfly?

I have never really known the difference and had assumed that moths only come out when it’s dark to eat light bulbs….. But apparently, whilst this is true for many moths, it isn’t for all. Other key differences are that moths ‘generally’ rest with their wings open, whilst butterflies close their wings, and, butterflies have long,Continue reading “July 3rd – Moth or Butterfly?”

July 2nd – Wild Orchid

Today’s image was taken near Priddy, on the Mendips. Whilst out with the dogs we came across this lovely plant. It is great to have wild spaces still available for plant life to survive. Let’s all hope future generations will be able to report the same

July 1st – “This way Dad!”

Woodland walk

June 30th – look back or forward?

Well, I like to do both. The picture today is of our calendar. Each year I create a calendar which has photos of a year ago in that month. As we hit 100 days in lockdown (in the UK), and say goodbye to June, I reflect on last year’s trip to Scotland from the calendarContinue reading “June 30th – look back or forward?”