Mum was on Watchdog tonight about her terrible phone service. They restored it immediately.

Saw an excellent performance of War of the Worlds in Newcastle tonight.

Passing through Durham again, this time on my way to Bridge class. Taken through my passenger window.

Enjoying being part of a podcast on the poetry of Tony Harrison in Durham.

A leaf strewn path on our very windy walk this morning.

Heavy clouds looming over the road on my way to work, and they brought rain and heavy winds.

This little chap was making his way across a pavement and then onto a road, so I waited for him to slither onto my leaf and took him over to a nice hedge with lots of undergrowth. Cool and damp for him!

A rainbow just down from my house, during the sunshine and rain.

A rainy and chilly day. This was taken through my car window as I waited for roadwork traffic lights to change.

Oct 5, 2026

This was on the notice board at the Bridge lesson. It seems to be a very serious game.

​A cygnet decided a spot of bullying was required as our walking group looked on.

​I missed never seeing a proper greengrocer when I lived in America. This is a lovely one in Stanhope.

​I really like this job I’m covering at the moment. More chocolate brought to my desk, that’s twice in a week!

​Had a lovely meal with Peter tonight yet forgot to take a photo. But this was my pudding when I got home. With a big mug of tea.

​I managed to snatch this quick photo of this sweet little car on my way to work this morning. It made me think of Enid Blyton.

​Tricksie Treat loved her rhubarb yoghurt, but her tongue couldn’t reach the bit on her nose.

​Someone’s feeling happy with life this afternoon!

​My favourite hair clip, it reminds me of the colors and patterns inside a kaleidoscope.

​So many pretty little bridges on our Beamish walk this morning.

​I found this on my desk when I turned up for work this morning. How lovely!

Sep 23, 2026

​I went on a bat walk in Chopwell Woods last night. We saw and heard many bats, but did I manage to get a photo of any? Did I f**k…

​Scanpi and chips for tea, with mushy peas and tartare sauce. Yum!

​I went on a bat walk this evening. Too tired to check if I got any photos, but highly unlikely. We spent some of our time sitting by the river, listening and watching the bats swoop low.

​A member of staff asked me to look after his stuff for a few minutes. His coffee cup made me chuckle. 

​New Ariat boots from America. I’ve been wearing this brand for over 20 years. Shirts, jeans, jacket, they’re fabulous. Thanks Mary Lynn!

​Found this poor chap on the beach today. Been dead a few days, but did the responsible thing, and reported it to the CSIP.

​Hadn’t had these for about 30 years, and they didn’t disappoint. Exactly the same as I remembered. Lush!

​Coming out the other side of a huge cloud of ‘something’ thrown up by a farmer’s tractor in a field alongside this road. I kept windows closed and air flow shut down.

You may resume stroking me immediately.

​A brand new cinema in Bishop Auckland, and a free ticket to The Cycle of Love, thanks to a Facebook advert.

​Me Blue Skye looking totally cute as he dozes on my lap.

​A local bus museum opened its doors today for free. It was lovely to see the old buses of my childhood.

Mr McGregor’s vegetable garden from​Peter Rabbit, in the World of Beatrix Potter at Windermere.

​The dried up beck in Stanley Memorial Park. We desperately need rain.

​Late blooming chicory on our walk this morning. Despite the winds, there was still a bee on every flower.

​Tricksie Treat looking as though she’s at the end of the rainbow. There was no pot of gold under the chair though…

Sep 8, 2006

​Mr Blue Sky, looking over me, while I dozed after my tooth extraction.

​Sandwell Gate, a 14th century remains of Hartlepool’s defense against the Scots.

​At the orchid show in Durham. This has no leaves and insignificant flowers, and is incredibly rare. In the Ghost Orchid family.

​A private home in Scarborough, built with the towers copying the castle behind it.

​A damp walk this morning, since we’ve had rain, but nowhere near enough. The rivers are low, this is the River Deerness.

​I didn’t think I should be attempting any dancing when I looked at my feet…

​We found a sheep praying while we were out on the moors today.

​The ‘top’ crew that I mainly work with. We’re about to be super spun in the Spin Dizzy at our end of summer party.

​Saw this beauty at the Ushaw car show. I used to go in the Ford showroom every day after school, drool over the Capris, and collect the brochures. I ended up owning 5 of them. Best cars ever.

​Ex council houses in Sherburn Hill, looking across towards Belmont.

​Sometimes wonderful things are right under your feet. Spotted while wandering around a nature reserve near home.

​My view of Diggerland from the Ground Shuttle ride.

​Tricksie Treat wondering where her 7pm treats are. It’s 19:02.

​My spider plant babies being guarded by a dinosaur.