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

Garden, Garden….

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Guthlac

Some time ago we decided to give the garden a major make over.  It took several  years to finally get the garden the way we wanted it but now, with all of us in lockdown, the time and money have … Continue reading →

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Bad time of year for Werewolves…..

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Guthlac

I am pleased to say as I was walking around through the predawn mist I didn’t see or hear a werewolf.  Of course it is a bit of a cramp on a werewolf’s lifestyle this time of year as the … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts….

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Guthlac

There was a short window a week or so ago when it seemed that Britain might have started the healing process after the Brexit nightmare.  We all seemed ready for a new tomorrow together.   Well that didn’t last.  In its … Continue reading →

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Walk in the Sunshine….

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Guthlac

So this weekend should have been the May Day bank holiday (Public Holiday) however this year it has been moved to Friday so we can celebrate (?) the 75th anniversary of the end of the second World War of the … Continue reading →

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Can You Hear Me?…….

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Guthlac

Thankfully my moody moaning has passed and I have returned to quiet resignation of my lot – this is how life is going to be from now for a while yet and there really isn’t a great deal I can … Continue reading →

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I know it is for my own good but….

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Guthlac

So I have been in lockdown conditions since the 7th March this year (I started two weeks early because of a leg injury meant I had to rest).  I know I know the lockdown is for my own good and … Continue reading →

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Winner takes it all…

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Guthlac

“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Possibly Mark Twain Over the past few days more and more cries have been heard for the relaxation of the lockdown in the Britain.   I have sympathy for with … Continue reading →

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Out for a Walk….

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Guthlac

This lockdown is a strange thing.   For the most part we now live very small lives in small areas of the world where only we can visit.  Of course some people don’t stick to the rules but for the most … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Riverbank….

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Guthlac

Yesterday was the first day that I felt a bit sturcrazie.  It was a combination of things which we all go through from time to time so I had a walk down by the river and it helped to lift … Continue reading →

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An English Country Garden….

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Guthlac

How many sweat flowers grow In an English country garden? Phillip Guyler / Johnny Griggs / Traditional   So the song goes…however, it doesn’t say anything about hay fever aggravating asthma!   Just to add to joy it would seem … Continue reading →

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