This was the queue at the local farmer’s table this morning at 8:15 at Sedgefield market. My bag full of veggies was only £7, and when I left 30 minutes later, the queue was 3 times as long. His veggies are superb.

 Standing on a 16th century bridge overlooking Devil’s Water near Hexham.

 The morning light was interesting this morning, just outside Stockton-on-Tees. 

 I found this little chap going the wrong way in Bushop Auckland; the Christmas Market is behind him.

 A herd of Christmas deers on a roundabout in Durham.

 Walking towards the horizon with the Consett walking group this morning. 

 Taylors, our local butcher, showcasing their prime cuts in their Christmas window. 

 On a wet and muddy walk with a group this morning, with plenty of soggy and slippery leaves on the path. Our regular dog, Angus, loved the muddy trails.

 Due to everything being so expensive now, many cuts of. Eat have security tags on them. A sad sign of the times.

 It’s been a rough week, so I unpacked this little tree to cheer me up. The rest of the decorations will follow soon.

 I had to stop and take a photo of this street in Darlo as I walked across it. It reminded me of Philly, with the cars parked in the middle of the street.

 Some of my neighbour’s vintage Christmas cards. She has about a thousand of these.

 This is my Derek Fowler, Honey Bruins, lamp from my childhood. I’ve not found another one the same on the internet, only similar. I would stare at it for hours while lying in bed.

 I’ve never seen these before. This was in an A&E, likely because of the long waits people have.

 The sun setting from my attic window. Those clouds are settling in ready for the rain expected tomorrow. 

 Snow was still clinging to shaded areas on our walk around Harpley this morning.

 Checking out the beautiful library, at Ushaw Moor Historic House, usually closed to the public, but opened today with tickets. We weren’t allowed to touch anything, but it was incredible just seeing these fabulous ancient tomes.

 Another snowy day, and the setting sun’s colors were caught in the crystal hanging in my lounge window.

 The first snow of the season. This is the cherry tree in the little park by my house just after it began this morning.

 I’ve always loved this retro looking industrial tower in Middlesbrough, so had to stop and snap a photo, especially with all the smoke spewing skywards. 

 I can’t eat a single meal without having to fight off this heathen. His face and paws force their way into every plate. He has no self respect.

 Loved this veterans tribute at the church as I passed through Kirk Merrington today.

 Trying out an abstract photo on my phone. I think it worked pretty well.

 The U.S. Mint ended the production of pennies yesterday, so I’m glad I hung onto my glass bank brick jammed full of them.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

 At the Durham Lumiere Festival. This bicycle wheel installation was my favourite.

 Mr Blue Skye, absolutely disgusted that I had the cheek and audacity to offer him a bite of my banana. Obviously, I won’t dare do it again.

 Tricksie Treat, determined to catch my attention, since it’s gone past Treat Time, which should have been 7pm exactly. 

 The Bedburn Beck, running through Hamsterley Forest, looks lovely with the autumn colors reflecting in the water. 

 Exploring Blackhall Rocks beach, a few minutes from home. Found another handful of sea glass.

 A misty morning walk with a group at Sunniside.

 I never thought I’d ever be sat in a school staff room, but here we are, covering an admin assistant position for a day.

 A car light swung past the house, casting pretty shadows from my roses against the window blinds.

 A superb breakfast at the Flight Ranch this morning  with my brother.

 Mr Blue Skye had no intention of appearing grateful at being wrapped up like a burrito, but did realize after a few minutes that he was liking that ‘cozy feeling’. 

 A very windy day with showers, a perfect setting for filling up the slow cooker and making a pork stew. 

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

 At Whitby for their annual Goth Fest. There were hundreds dressed up, the streets were packed.

 I drove around Weardale today, stopping to walk around Stanhope, Frosterley, and Wolsingham. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous.

 The town hall in Ferryhill is beautifully decorated for Remembrance Day.

 A casual saunter this morning through the fields around Ushaw.

 Lovely homegrown parsnips from a friend. Made into soup with Parmesan cheese and garlic bread. Yum!

 Mr Blue Skye pushing his luck and insisting on more treats. Did he get them? Of course, and of course Tricksie Treat did too. 

 I love these woods at Hamsterley Forest. They look almost unworldly, as though an elf or mystical creature could silently step out from their shadowy depths.

 Velvet Shank, or Winter Mushroom, so called as able to withstand freezing temperatures.

 We walked a loop from Allensford to Castleside this morning. Really windy but beautiful scenery.

 The fish is humongous at the new chippy nearby. I only had the small portion, which was still huge, and shared it with Tricksie Treat and Mr Blue Skye. Mr BS is a walking waste disposal unit so he also cleared up the couple of chips left on my plate.

 I thought only Ford Anglias could fly, but I guess someone’s been drinking too much while reading Harry Potter books, and thought their Audi could too…

 A cracking sunset view from my office in the attic.

 A rainy and windy day, yet on a patch of wasteland along the High St, a single rose bloomed.

 Fog blanketing the valley just outside of Hamsterley this morning.

 High tide at Seaham Hall. It was really windy, yet I couldn’t resist a walk along the beach and then running up the steps to get a little cardio workout in.