Author Archives: Guthlac

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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

John Wayne….

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Guthlac

Batteries are the pain of modern life as well as making modern life work.  Without the battery many of the functions we take for granted in the rich world would not be possible so we should embrace them.  What we shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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All good things….

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Guthlac

So autumn is really truly upon us.   Today we expect things to be golden in the autumn but it wasn’t always the case as many of the ‘autumnal’ trees and shrubs have been imported from around the world. Damn … Continue reading →

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Charnwood – No More

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Guthlac

As British Summer Time is replaced by GMT so the nights draw in and another project starts to come to an end.  The final photography sessions for Playground of the Midlands has taken place and now I have to start … Continue reading →

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Movin’ On

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Guthlac

The realisation that you can only move forward through time rather than backwards and when you do try to relive things from the past never really works has given me certain amount of clarity.     Move on don’t keep … Continue reading →

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Oh Digby…when in a hole…

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Guthlac

Because I’m that sort of person I watch the late night political programme This Week – I really shouldn’t but is an insomniac to do?   In truth the programme is just a little past its best and something new … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damn Lies and the Canon Battery Indicator

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Guthlac

Always check your equipment the night before has been a mantra that I have lived by for many years.  I haven’t always achieved this and have paid the price from time to time.   So last night I checked the … Continue reading →

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Hello Fall…

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Guthlac

Not too long ago I thought that Fall was yet another Americanism that has entered the English english.  However, if Wiki is to be believed on this matter the term Fall is actually an English term and the word Autumn … Continue reading →

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Drink or Drive

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Guthlac

“It’s not Romania or Estonia who are leaving. It’s a big contributor so we have a lot of unanswered questions – and no good answers.” – Indrek Tarand This would be music to the ears of all those Brexiters who think … Continue reading →

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Let it burn

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Guthlac
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Sunshine on a cloudy day…

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Guthlac

‘I know’, I thought, ‘Why don’t I try and make a Jack Vettriano painting?’ Well an hour later I have decided I can’t take anymore and I accept that this is very unfinished but there is a soulless feel to … Continue reading →

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