Author Archives: Guthlac

About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

Variations on a theme…

Posted on October 28, 2020

I’ve been busy the last few days with other matters to think about making any photographs – in truth I didn’t really have any motivation. So yesterday evening and dawn this morning I put arse into gear and went a … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?….

Posted on October 26, 2020

We have just one week left of the American presidential campaign. One week left for Donald Trump to pull things around. Things don’t look promising for the incumbent and this is mainly due to his own shortcomings. Back in April … Continue reading →

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Autumn comes but once a year….

Posted on October 24, 2020

Up until last week autumn hadn’t really happened. Yes some of the trees were turning but not as many as there should be by now. (My measure of this is personal experience so not very scientific I know.) Now, oh … Continue reading →

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The future belongs….

Posted on October 20, 2020

I think anyone who has taken the time to read my blog will know that I am not a fan of Donald Trump. Whilst it is very important to me to express my thoughts on the man on this blog … Continue reading →

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Well Done HMG….

Posted on October 18, 2020

I’m that sort of guy. I like to see the data wherever possible, that backs up policy announcements. Since quite early on I’ve been downloading the UK Government’s Covid data and analysing the data myself. It has not always been … Continue reading →

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Nonesuch…

Posted on October 17, 2020

Does anyone really know anymore what the hell is happening? I fear we all know the answer to that. In Britain we have a government who try to pretend everything will be fine as they demonstrate a total lack of … Continue reading →

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Not I….

Posted on October 16, 2020
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Sometimes…

Posted on October 15, 2020

Sometimes this is exactly how I feel….

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Damp Day in the Glade…

Posted on October 14, 2020

Soggy underfoot and the leaves tired and damp. Welcome to October in England. One moment the sun shines then next it hides behind a layer of cloud. The acorns ripen and are consumed or concealed by Squirrel or Jay. It … Continue reading →

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Into the Grey Shire….

Posted on October 13, 2020

As October starts to bite deep into the year so the mists rise. Today found me out once more pursuing the sun as it peaked through the dampness of October. Over the last three years I had spent my time … Continue reading →

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