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

Strange Old Day….

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Guthlac

Most of the day I’ve been trying to capture the resident Wren singing and failing spectacularly! I know this sounds paranoid but I could swear they little bugger is doing it on purpose…in fact I write this I can hear … Continue reading →

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There Goes the Neighbourhood….

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Guthlac

Perhaps they’re a happy family – it’s just that they’re so loud! Or perhaps they’re a right pain in the neck with the kids tuning on the adults. Either way you know it when a family of Starlings descend on … Continue reading →

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Something Strange in the Neighbourhood….

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Guthlac

So there I was sitting in the garden on this glorious first day of summer waiting to see what birds might come along when I looked up and noticed something strange – a jet aircraft on a very unusual flight … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Spring….

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Guthlac

As the last day of spring draws a close to this year’s collection of crazy weather it seems I am transferring my interest to different fauna in the garden. ‘Tis the season to pollinate….

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Life Does Tend to Throw You a Curve Ball From Time to Time…

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Guthlac

Well this has been a bit of an interesting weekend! Fortunately, the weather has changed and it is nice again to sit out in the garden.

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Busy Busy Time!…..

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Guthlac

Last week i felt a bit becalmed – not quite sure which way to move next. Now I’m rushed off of my feet – just too much to do. Why is that? In part it is because the spring is … Continue reading →

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Out of Practice….

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Guthlac

Didn’t we have wonderful time – the time we went to Cambridge…As the song nearly said. Today was my first day out of the the closed cocoon I’ve been inhabiting in since November last year. We visited the Alfred Wallis … Continue reading →

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Leave a Comment, Like and of course Subscribe….

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Guthlac

In the world of the influencer; the YouTube video beast or Tick Tokers thumbs up and subscriptions are the lifeblood of their 21st century industry. I have to say I am not driven by such urges. Should anyone come across … Continue reading →

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Spring’s Soggy Edges….

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Guthlac

What a strange spring we are living through this year. Early spring was all warm and promise but as the dog days of the season come along we endure overcast dampness. Yet all around the garden is alive with life. … Continue reading →

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Strange May…

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Guthlac

Snow in May – who would have thought that possible? That is what we had the other day in Manchester during the Champions league semi final and it has been cold in these parts as well but could enough for … Continue reading →

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