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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

I just don’t understand phone coverage

From our bedroom I can see the phone mast – it’s about half a km away and the phone coverage is crap. I can sit by the beach with no line sight and further away and the coverage is excellent. Why? Still does mean that you have a womderful view whi… Continue reading →

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An evening by the sea

I have no idea if this ever get posted as the signal is really poor in west Wales. The breeze is cool the light enchanting and the relentlessly washes up the beach. It is neither warm nor cold and overhead a raven flies by. Oh I do like to be besi… Continue reading →

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iPad – oh dear….perhaps I shouldn’t have believed all the hype

Well I have finally got my hands on one of the blighter’s and the first impressions aren’t great. When you use the iPad you quickly realise that this is just an iTouch on steroids (more of this latter). The screen is clear and bright and it does d… Continue reading →

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Not every adult is a paedophile, a terrorist or a mass murderer | Simon Jenkins

As usual Simon Jenkins is pithy and right on the button. Risk is part of our lives and we shouldn’t let it ruin our lives.http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jun/03/politics-fear-security-lobby-moneySent via the Guardian’s iPhone applicat… Continue reading →

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Pembrokeshire, grumpiness and the iPad – what a strange combination.

I’m off to Pembrokeshire next week so the wheels are in full motion at the moment – by that I mean my wife is being her usual efficient self and I am keeping out of the way. I have learnt over the years that when it comes to packing I am not in th… Continue reading →

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Getting all impressionist

Perhaps it knocking around with painters – well sort of – but I seem to be getting all impressionist. I have been messing about in the garden and making photographs of the trees and plants. One of the things I have been trying to do is create some… Continue reading →

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The morning after the night before

It is three o clock in the afternoon and I am having great difficulty getting going. I have done a few chores and pottered around a bit but nothing too stressful. In short I am knackered. The only reason for this I can think of is that my creative… Continue reading →

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First reflections on the RPS Contemporary Weekend.

I know I blogged from the seminar but that was too close to the proceedings – I suspect this is too close as well – but I did say first reflections so that is my get out jail card. So first thoughts. After much reflection, well not much reflection… Continue reading →

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Lectures

Oh back to university! Still at least the subject is interesting. I’m on line at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guthlac http://simonmarchini.blogspot.com http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk I hope you enjoy Continue reading →

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Interesting conversation

Lunch is over and now is the time to let the buffet and conversation sink in. Now for the afternoon. I’m on line at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guthlac http://simonmarchini.blogspot.com http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk I hope you enjoy Continue reading →

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