In spite of the lack of rain here the grass hasn't stopped growing.
I was just setting up the mower when I spotted a movement nearby.
A common froglet, not much more than an inch in length
By the size it could well be one of this year's batch.
Sunday, 19 August 2018
Mowing Hazards
As usual I have to keep my eyes skinned when mowing the lawn.
In spite of the lack of rain here the grass hasn't stopped growing.
I was just setting up the mower when I spotted a movement nearby.
A common froglet, not much more than an inch in length
By the size it could well be one of this year's batch.
In spite of the lack of rain here the grass hasn't stopped growing.
I was just setting up the mower when I spotted a movement nearby.
A common froglet, not much more than an inch in length
By the size it could well be one of this year's batch.
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
A Free Electronic Read
It's only recently I have been getting back in the habit of setting aside a little time each day to read. Me being me, I prefer to use an electronic device to store and read books. I have an iPad which works well but find long reading sessions tend to deplete the battery relatively quickly. Also viewing the screen can be difficult outdoors in bright light. Years ago I bought a Sony ereader which uses E ink. A black and white system which resembles ink on paper. Unfortunately that also seemed to have short lived batteries. Things have improved since then and my latest Kobo E ink reader holds its charge well and lasts for ages between charges. E ink displays only use power when the page content changes and use a minimal amount (if any) to keep showing a fixed display. They do work slower than other methods of display in that page changes may take a second rather than being instant. It is high contrast and easy to read in bright light.
That leads me to my latest find. An internet site called obooko which lists a whole host of free ebooks. Many free sites only list classics which are out of copyright but these are more modern.
When I first investigated their site I was expecting to see lots of advertising to cover costs or other marketing strategies but no. One has to register with them to be able to download books but all they ask is first name, a password, email address and country of residence. They promise not to inundate with mail (so far true to their word) or to pass on or sell personal details to anyone. The books are copyright but obooko have been given permission to distribute them. Many are available for download in a choice of three different formats: pdf, epub and a Kindle format.
There are many categories of reading in fiction including crime, humour, sci-fi, romance, historical and poetry. Also available are a selection of non fiction titles on a variety of subjects. Well worth a look for ebook fans and it costs nothing but a little time. If you don't like any particular books you have chosen just delete them from your reader or computer. If you don't have an ebook reader then there are apps / programs available on the internet to enable them to be read on your tablet, computer or laptop.
At the moment I am reading One Clown Short by Linda C. Wright from the Funny and Humorous section. A strange story set in a weird company, staffed by weird characters, which supplies items to circuses. So far I have found it difficult to put down.
That leads me to my latest find. An internet site called obooko which lists a whole host of free ebooks. Many free sites only list classics which are out of copyright but these are more modern.
When I first investigated their site I was expecting to see lots of advertising to cover costs or other marketing strategies but no. One has to register with them to be able to download books but all they ask is first name, a password, email address and country of residence. They promise not to inundate with mail (so far true to their word) or to pass on or sell personal details to anyone. The books are copyright but obooko have been given permission to distribute them. Many are available for download in a choice of three different formats: pdf, epub and a Kindle format.
There are many categories of reading in fiction including crime, humour, sci-fi, romance, historical and poetry. Also available are a selection of non fiction titles on a variety of subjects. Well worth a look for ebook fans and it costs nothing but a little time. If you don't like any particular books you have chosen just delete them from your reader or computer. If you don't have an ebook reader then there are apps / programs available on the internet to enable them to be read on your tablet, computer or laptop.
At the moment I am reading One Clown Short by Linda C. Wright from the Funny and Humorous section. A strange story set in a weird company, staffed by weird characters, which supplies items to circuses. So far I have found it difficult to put down.
Monday, 13 August 2018
Monday Montage
Bit of a rush job trying to beat the electrical storms.
Close strikes tend to knock out electric power these days.
Either that or broadband disappears for some time.
Last week's WidsMob modified photo
was correctly identified by Adrian, Wilma, Ragged Robin, Betina, Allison M and Jinxxxygirl as
a toy rabbit. Hard luck Maree, wrong animal.
I had a bit of a problem photographing it. The rabbit had arrived that morning as a belated birthday present for Penny. She had not seen it before but a soon as she spotted it on the little table she came across and gently tried to remove and claim it as her own.
It is getting difficult finding suitable new things to use but here goes for this week's effort
As always, if you think you know what was photographed then leave your guess in the comments.
They will be revealed, along with the original photo, next Monday.
Close strikes tend to knock out electric power these days.
Either that or broadband disappears for some time.
Last week's WidsMob modified photo
was correctly identified by Adrian, Wilma, Ragged Robin, Betina, Allison M and Jinxxxygirl as
a toy rabbit. Hard luck Maree, wrong animal.
I had a bit of a problem photographing it. The rabbit had arrived that morning as a belated birthday present for Penny. She had not seen it before but a soon as she spotted it on the little table she came across and gently tried to remove and claim it as her own.
It is getting difficult finding suitable new things to use but here goes for this week's effort
As always, if you think you know what was photographed then leave your guess in the comments.
They will be revealed, along with the original photo, next Monday.
Saturday, 11 August 2018
Hibiscus
The Hibiscus bush is at about its best at the moment, or was before last night's thunder storm soaked all the flowers. It has been a bit of a relief as it produced very few flowers last year and looked dead in the Spring.
Lots of bees visiting but so far no butterflies.
A bit of slow motion video.
As usual it may need 'forcing' to show in HD
All photos and video taken with an iPhone 6s
Lots of bees visiting but so far no butterflies.
A bit of slow motion video.
As usual it may need 'forcing' to show in HD
All photos and video taken with an iPhone 6s
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Monday, 6 August 2018
Monday Montage
Last week's WidsMob Montage modified photo was
which was correctly identified by The Weaver of Grass, Ragged Robin and Adrian as
a Sunflower. B nextdoor grows the most marvellous large Sunflowers.
I wonder how you will get on with this one
If you would like to make a guess please leave it in the comments.
They will be revealed next Monday along with the original photo.
which was correctly identified by The Weaver of Grass, Ragged Robin and Adrian as
a Sunflower. B nextdoor grows the most marvellous large Sunflowers.
I wonder how you will get on with this one
If you would like to make a guess please leave it in the comments.
They will be revealed next Monday along with the original photo.
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
I Didn't Jinx It, Honest
I decided to visit the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on a steam running day. The idea was the get there in time to travel on the 11:45 run. I though I had timed things so I could video the train arriving back from its 10:45 run. At first there was no sign of the train so I waited on the North platform to get a clear view of it arriving. Eventually it slowly came in view, very slowly, but before it reached the platform it come to a stop.
There it stayed as a few of the staff went to see what was happening. After some time there was an announcement that a diesel shunter would be started up and sent to the rescue. While we waited for that I watched a combine in the field next to the platform doing its job on the Oilseed Rape.
Lots of people on the South platform waiting for their ride on a steam train.
Eventually the diesel shunter came in view and went to the rescue.
Sorry about the wind noise on this video:
As all this had taken so long the 11:45 was cancelled, the next being at 12:45.
Once the train was back at the South platform I was able to have a look inside the cab:
Not much room for the driver in those small locos.
I waited patiently for the 12:45 to set off and took this piece of video:
This train was well and truly full with passengers and I decided to postpone my train journey for another visit. The 10:45 train was only half full so I'll arrive in time for that one next time. I still enjoyed the visit though. The weather was just right. Plenty of Sunshine but not too hot for standing around.
There it stayed as a few of the staff went to see what was happening. After some time there was an announcement that a diesel shunter would be started up and sent to the rescue. While we waited for that I watched a combine in the field next to the platform doing its job on the Oilseed Rape.
Lots of people on the South platform waiting for their ride on a steam train.
Eventually the diesel shunter came in view and went to the rescue.
Sorry about the wind noise on this video:
As all this had taken so long the 11:45 was cancelled, the next being at 12:45.
Once the train was back at the South platform I was able to have a look inside the cab:
Not much room for the driver in those small locos.
I waited patiently for the 12:45 to set off and took this piece of video:
This train was well and truly full with passengers and I decided to postpone my train journey for another visit. The 10:45 train was only half full so I'll arrive in time for that one next time. I still enjoyed the visit though. The weather was just right. Plenty of Sunshine but not too hot for standing around.
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