​This herring gull was hit by a car, and left injured by the curb. Cars rushed past without stopping. I took the poor little chap to Wilson’s vets but his legs were too damaged, and they had to put him to sleep. RIP and fly again in a better world, little one.

​It’s a pretty few steps from my gate to my back door.

​Ravensworth Castle, built in the 14th century, and mostly demolished in the 1930’s and 1950’s, due to ground subsidence caused by underground coal mines.

​We had a good drenching at work today, but most of our customers stayed on. It just meant more mud to splash through!

​Very chuffed to see that I got a fab review at work, likely on the Safari Ride.

​Driving the 3CX JCB to the car park at the end of our day at Diggerland.

​I passed about 40 travelers buggies and ponies on the way to meeting a friend this afternoon.

​Paul, on our walk this morning, pushing through the beautiful, but invasive, Himalayan Balsam.

​This group were great fun on the Safari Ride today. We had a lot of laughs and I was amazed that I managed to return them all to the start since we had such a bumpy ride!

​On our walk this morning, we came across a couple of small fields that had suffered wildfires. 

​The cherries in the park next door are ripening wonderfully. I grabbed a handful, and threw a few on the ground for the birds. I’ll get more in the next few days.

Aug 11, 2026

​It’s incredibly dusty at Diggerland. I don’t think my boots and jeans have ever been this grubby!

​My ride today, the Joyrider. Teaching kids under 17 how to drive. A little harrowing at times, but rewarding.

​A short stroll along Easington beach this afternoon.

​Red Lake on Blast Beach.

​An action packed birthday finishing with a sheep shear tournament. 

​This cherry tree is a few feet from my back door. Last year, I missed the cherries, they were gobbled up fast. Today, I managed to scoff a good handful, and will visit daily until they’re all gone.

​Tricksie Treat looking very comfy as we all hang out in the lounge.

​An environmental group with Durham Council at the SSSI quarry near home, are removing the invasive willow herb. They were on their lunch break as I passed through.

​Driving the Safari Ride at my part time job through the school holidays.

​I saw the new Capri today, what a horror. I had 5 of the originals, and this revival model has zero similarities to the original Capri. Probably why there’s so few on the road…

​Julie and Malcolm admiring a boat flower bed, which resembled a bath to me, on our morning walk in Hexham.