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

Yum Yum…

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Guthlac

More lens tests in the drizzle and damp. My type of weather. I have to say I like the close focus (Am I allowed to say Macro capabilities) of the new Zeiss lens?). Hopefully the start of a long and … Continue reading →

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Bargain Basement…

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Guthlac

Anyone who knows me will say I’m not really a bargain hunter. I know I should be but I’m not. Life is getting way too short to worry about such things. I never have been and teaching this old new … Continue reading →

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No More…

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Guthlac

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….

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Guthlac

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…

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Guthlac

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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