Monthly Archives: January 2026

Something Old, Something New…

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Guthlac

Storm Goretti came and went. I had great plans: Get up at dawn and capture some heroic images in the local park of the snow covered trees. It was looking so good when I went to bed 3 or 4 … Continue reading →

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Awaiting Goretti…

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Guthlac

So I had plans. Good plans. Then I bottled out because of an oncoming storm. Over the past 24 hours I have consumed everything I could about Storm Goretti. I followed the advice. Canceled the aforementioned plan and now I … Continue reading →

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Welcome one and all …

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Guthlac

In life nothing is permanent. As Shelley wrote … “My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!” When I was growing up Coal was King. Now it is no more. In 20 or so … Continue reading →

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Be Very Careful…

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Guthlac

So at the start of December I mentioned that winter’s are not what they used to be. One month later it seems winter heard what I had to say and thought: ‘ you know what see what he has to … Continue reading →

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I’ll have to Play…

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Guthlac

So where were you when you heard the Americans had bombed Venezuela? It is the sort of question that has an historical sense of grandeur. An example is … where were you when President Kennedy was shot? The answer to … Continue reading →

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The Day After….

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Guthlac

So it is New year’s Eve. People are going out to parties or fireworks displays – all having fun. Not grumpy old me. Instead I was watching a bit of tele and doodling on my iPad. I had fun and … Continue reading →

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