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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

Looking at Things…

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Guthlac

The other day I spent a great day at Compton Verney. It was hot but worth it. Strangely enough I don’t have anything else to write on the matter. Now there is a first!

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EV – 005 – Some Initial Thoughts…

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Guthlac

So I have now been the proud owner of an Electric Vehicle (EV) for two months. What are my initial thoughts? Before answering that I think it is only reasonable to point out I think EV’s are the way forward. … Continue reading →

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Oh the Buzzing of the Bees….

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guthlac

The crazy world of the garden is now in full swing. All around there is teeming life. The bees are a buzzing. Our first chicks have flown the nest. (That we know of) And we have a new visitor to … Continue reading →

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Certain Uncertainty…

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Guthlac

So they have started to Hust in Makerfield to the south east of Wigan. The Game’s is afoot and truly we are about to Cry Havoc and Let Loose the Dogs of War… (Thank you Shakespeare for setting the scene.). … Continue reading →

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Not Sure What To…

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Guthlac

Slowly getting back into swing of my normal life? What the hell normal is in this context is another matter.

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A.I. huh …what is it good for?…

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Guthlac

With apologies to Whitfield and Strong but who exactly does A.I. benefit? Yes yes I know that they’re many specific applications of A.I. that have helped greatly – although I suspect the families of the many people who have died … Continue reading →

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Not in Kansas anymore…

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Guthlac

Range anxiety – so last year! I know I know. There are plenty of charging stations on the way to Northumberland. Still when you’ve never taken a long journey in an electric vehicle (EV) it’s a concern where you’ll be … Continue reading →

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EV – 004 – The first long Journey

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Guthlac

Plans have been made. Routes laid out. Today is the day. I’m venturing out beyond the range of my car on one full charge. Wish me luck. Today I really do feel ‘range anxiety’. This is ludicrous as there are … Continue reading →

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Blithe Spirit…

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Guthlac

There are certain parts of England that are what everyone who has never visited England expect England to be. They are populated by characters from the great second world war film Blithe Spirit. The villages in and around Canons Ashby … Continue reading →

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EV – 003 – Zealotry

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Guthlac

Drill Baby Drill or Green God…you decide. There is a very silly political squabble doing the rounds at the moment in the right wing circles. It involves the granting of new drilling licences to two sectors in British territorial waters. … Continue reading →

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