Monthly Archives: September 2024

No More…

So that is that. Britain no longer generates electricity by burning coal. No more getting up before dawn on frosty mornings to capture the dawn through the steam of the cooling towers. No more looking to the north and seeing … Continue reading

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Back to the Future…

For reasons too boring and first worldly to mention I took my veteran A6000 out for a spin yesterday.(BTW Sony are still selling this camera and actually as a starter camera its very capable!). It took a few snaps and … Continue reading

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At a Glance…

According to the WordPress data this is the 3897 th post. Has this any significance? NO none at all but I thought I would mention it! Our AI overlord is not happy with what I have written… I particularly like … Continue reading

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But the Sun’s Been…

Everything Internetish appears to be coming with added AI just at the moment. Everytime I post something to this very small blog I am assaulted by AI suggestion on how I could make this post better and therefore drive traffic … Continue reading

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I Wish Those Days….

Well thank you Storm Boris – you wet me well! Talking about Storm Boris I understand the other Boris is flogging his new book by giving a talk together with Waterstones at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Now seeing as this … Continue reading

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One More Day…

Only one more full day of my self imposed seclusion. Hurrah! I have used the time well I think having pulled together my yearbook for 2023. What I didn’t notice until after finishing the book and sending it to the … Continue reading

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Housebound…

I’m sort of housebound for the next week which gives me time to pull together my 2023 Yearbook. Will I manage it? I’ll let you know next Thursday. Note from Editor: I tried the WordPress AI generated titles: way too … Continue reading

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Things Not Working…

Some days are good and others less so. Yesterday was very much an autumnal day. My very good friend and I spent an enjoyable day wondering around the more empty parts of the Leicestershire, enjoying each other’s company and putting … Continue reading

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What a Difference a Day Makes…

24 little hours…Also a much better camera and lens; light; weather…I could go on. Suffice to say walking along the River Trent at Sawley this afternoon was a much more pleasant experience than yesterday in the damp, strangely warm atmosphere. … Continue reading

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Different View…

All the interactions I have ever had with Ratcliffe on Soar power station is from the southern bank of the River Trent. Today, just in time for its closurer, I have crossed the Trent to see things from the other … Continue reading

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