Category Archives: Gardens

Gazumped…

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Guthlac

Gazump is a wonderful word. So earthy. So full of meaning. For those who are not old enough to remember Gazump or its past participle Gazumped was a popular word in the 1970’s and 80’s. It’s meaning, according to Google … Continue reading →

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EV – 002 – kWh

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Guthlac

Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity Norman Mailer The Kilowatt Hour (kWh) is an unusual measurement. For a start it is a non SI Unit. The better measurement of energy is the Joule. One kWh is equal to … Continue reading →

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EV – 001 – Thank you Mister President…

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Guthlac

Every now and then something happens that will change the direction of your life. Such a thing happened the other week when I went to fill my then car (spoilers??) up and found the cost of diesel had jumped by … Continue reading →

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Getting Old…

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Guthlac

There are some days when you realise you are not as young as you were or think you are. They are randomly scattered amongst other days. On good day you forget or at least try and forget they are there … Continue reading →

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Almost Autumn…

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Guthlac

Insert an image to make a visual statement. WordPress editorial advice Autumn is almost upon us. Technically autumn starts on the 1st September but nature abhors such neat lines. The summer bedding plants on their last legs and the nights … Continue reading →

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A Few Days Reflection…

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Guthlac

So it has been a few days since the launch of the new Sony RX1R iteration. The reaction in my small corner of the internet is that it is overpriced. A view I agree with. However, I have seen, heard … Continue reading →

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Looking in the Wrong Direction…

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Guthlac

Is a glass half empty or half full? I guess that is what today is really all about. Are the nights drawing in or out? As with most things it depends where you on the planet. So I had plans … Continue reading →

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Busy…

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Guthlac

I don’t know where the time is slipping away to? I know I tend to procrastinate but just recently things are happening at a quicker pace than ever. Am I busier than ever? Not sure about that. It is just … Continue reading →

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We Stick Together…

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Guthlac

I suspect I am not alone in this but I do watch a lot of YouTube. The most fascinating thing I have learnt is that many many people think that they are right. Period. Usually, it is why you need … Continue reading →

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Hay Fever…

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Guthlac

Perhaps I should stay inside. Perhaps. However, the flowers in the garden are starting bloom and what is a photographer do? In my case wheeze and cough through my way through things.

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