Its been a long wait but it will be so worth it Marci arrives at Heathrow on the 27th December we will have 3 wonderful weeks;)
Hi, I am Baz, Welcome to Oceans Loft I am a semi-retired Oceanographer from the UK. I also worked as a Professional Photographer. I studied Ecology, Geology and Oceanography at the Open University University and a Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Management at Surrey University.
Monday, 24 December 2012
Saturday, 22 December 2012
Masala-marinated chicken with minted yoghurt sauce and Cumin-crusted vegetables
Hi all sorry not to be around much these days life is just so darn busy. We have been preping for a really festive Christmas and I got the last of the food shopping early this morning before the rush, the Turkey is in the freezer at moms house as my freezer is full I will get it out tomorrow to thaw for a couple of days.
Last thing I have to do tomorrow is go to the Butcher and collect the two Pheasants I ordered for Christmas Eve Lunch and we will be ready to go, food always plays a key roll at Christmas in my house.
I have my relatives coming over after Christmas for lunch so I decided to do something different from a traditional roast. So Mom and I did a dry run on the meal below it was absolutely delicious and the whole house smelt of delicious aromatic herbs and spices, we willl be cooking it again when the realitives visit. Have a wonderful weekend;)
Masala-marinated chicken with minted yoghurt sauce and Cumin-crusted vegetables
Dieting or not, this is one of my favourite recipes. It’s mouth-wateringly good – the spicy marinade makes the meat really tender and full of flavour, while the yoghurt sauce sets it off a treat.
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp ground fenugreek
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1-2 tsp hot chilli powder (the more you use, the spicier the dish)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp flaked sea salt
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 40g/1½oz piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 100g/3½oz low-fat natural yoghurt
200g/7oz low-fat natural yoghurt
- To make the marinade, split the cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Put the cardamom seeds in a dry non-stick frying pan and discard the husks. Add the cumin and coriander seeds, cloves and black peppercorns and place the pan over a medium heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly until the spices are lightly toasted – you know they’re ready when you can smell the spicy aroma.
- Tip the toasted spices into a pestle and mortar, or an electric spice grinder, and pound to a fine powder. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the fenugreek, turmeric, paprika, chilli powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the garlic, ginger and yoghurt, then mix well and leave to stand while you prepare the chicken.
- Place the chicken on its breast on a sturdy chopping board and cut carefully either side of the backbone with good scissors or poultry shears. Chuck out the bone and cut off the foot joints and wing tips.
- Strip all the skin off the bird apart from the ends of the wings (which are easier to remove after cooking). You’ll find this simpler to do if you snip the membrane between the skin and the chicken flesh as you go. Cut off and discard any obvious fat – it will be a creamy white colour. Open out the chicken and place it on the board so the breast side is facing upwards.
- Press down heavily with the palms of your hands to break the breastbone and flatten the chicken as evenly as possible. This will help it cook more quickly. Slash the meat with a knife through the thickest parts of the legs and breast. Place the chicken in a shallow non-metallic dish – a lasagne dish is ideal – and tuck in the legs and wings.
- Spoon over the marinade and really massage it into the chicken on both sides, ensuring that every bit of bird is well coated – get your hands in there and really go for it. Cover the dish with cling film and put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for at least four hours or ideally overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Take the chicken out of the dish and place it on a rack inside a large baking tray, breast-side up. Squeeze over some juice from the lime and season with ground black pepper.
- Roast for 1-1¼ hours until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked throughout, tossing the lime quarters on to the rack for the last 20 minutes to cook alongside the chicken. They’ll be good for squeezing over the meat later. The juices should run clear when the thickest part of one of the thighs is pierced with a skewer. Cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- While the chicken is resting, make the sauce. Spoon the yoghurt into a serving bowl and stir in the mint sauce until thoroughly combined. Transfer the chicken to a plate or wooden board and carve into slices, discarding any skin. Serve with the sauce and some watercress or salad and enjoy!Cumin-crusted vegetables
- This is a lovely spicy variation on your classic roasties, using a small amount of oil and lots of tantalising tastes. Goes beautifully with masala-marinated chicken, or with plain grilled meat.199 calories per portion (if serving 4)160 calories per portion (if serving 5)
Ingredients
- 600g/1lb 5oz potatoes, preferably Maris Piper
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 medium red onion, halved and cut into thin wedges
- 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 4cm/1½in chunks
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 4cm/1½in chunks
- 1 orange pepper, deseeded and cut into 4cm/1½in chunks
- 2 medium courgettes, cut into 1cm/½in slices
- Preheat the oven to 190C/400F/Gas 6. Half-fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Peel the potatoes, cut them into quarters and lower them carefully into the water. Bring the water back to the boil and cook for five minutes – just enough to parboil them.
- While the potatoes are boiling, place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the mustard and cumin seeds. Toast for about 30 seconds, then stir in the oil, garam masala and turmeric. Sizzle for a few seconds and add the onion.
- Fry the onion in the spices for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Drain the potatoes in a large colander and toss several times to roughen up the surface of each potato.
- Tip the potatoes into the pan with the onion and spices, season with a few twists of ground black pepper and toss together until the potatoes are lightly coated.
- Tip everything onto a large baking tray and roast for 30 minutes.
- Take the tray out of the oven and add the peppers and courgettes.
- Toss lightly together and return to the oven for another 25–30 minutes until the potatoes are crisp and golden-brown and the vegetables have softened.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Monday, 17 December 2012
Futility!
I spent the weekend thinking about what happened in Connecticut on Friday, looking for reasons and excuses for forgiveness for a person who could perpetrate such an atrocity; I found none.
Anybody no matter what personal Daemons they fight who perpetrates such a crime against humanity is beyond redemption and forgiveness.
No man or woman should have to out live and suffer the loss of a child, loss at such a tender age is beyond imagining!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family's and friends of these poor Children and to all Americans at another tragic loss.
As a foreigner, but somebody with a love for and a vested interest in America, I look in from the outside and ask, regardless of your own Politics and your countries Constitution, is it not time to come together and protect your children, if nothing else?
Again Thoughts and Prayers for all those who endure such a grievous loss
Anybody no matter what personal Daemons they fight who perpetrates such a crime against humanity is beyond redemption and forgiveness.
No man or woman should have to out live and suffer the loss of a child, loss at such a tender age is beyond imagining!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family's and friends of these poor Children and to all Americans at another tragic loss.
As a foreigner, but somebody with a love for and a vested interest in America, I look in from the outside and ask, regardless of your own Politics and your countries Constitution, is it not time to come together and protect your children, if nothing else?
Again Thoughts and Prayers for all those who endure such a grievous loss
Saturday, 15 December 2012
December - Morning Sunlight
Hi all we had a beautiful morning before the rain came back in so I got out for a few hours early to catch the morning light, it was a quite beautiful day. Have a great weekend;)
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Monday, 10 December 2012
Hi All
Just back from a meeting about the health walks for the first 3 months of 2013, I will be leading 2 or 3 walks a week from the middle of January
I joined one of the walks as an observer today everybody had a great time even though is was still very wet under foot!
Mom and I just put up the rest of the decorations and the Tree, Seasons Greetings;)
I joined one of the walks as an observer today everybody had a great time even though is was still very wet under foot!
Mom and I just put up the rest of the decorations and the Tree, Seasons Greetings;)
Images And Words Week 188 - Toys And Games
Were I a philosopher,
I should write a philosophy of toys,
showing that nothing else in life need to be taken seriously,
and that Christmas Day in the company of children is one of the few occasions on which
men become entirely alive.
Robert Lynd
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Moors Lake in the December Evening Light
After a dull day the sky's finally cleared just before sun set, I took the chance to go back to Moors Lake and capture some reflections in the last of the evening Light, it was a wonderful shoot, it was the first time I have really been motivated to shoot for moths. I thought you might like to see some of the shots I hope your all having a wonderful restful weekend;)
Saturday, 8 December 2012
Images And Words Week 187 ' December
How did it get so late so soon?
Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June.
My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?
Dr. Seuss
Have a great weekend
Hi all,Sorry I am not around much at the moment, there is so much catching up to do at home, especially in the garden. I have been planting lots of new Spring bulbs, Daffodils, Tulips, Bulb Iris and Dwarf Iris. I have cleared the veg plot and spread the home made compost around.
I have trimmed back lots of the shrubs but there is still much to do.
I have also been doing the training for the health walks I have volunteered to lead for people who have been in ill health and their doctor has decided they are ready for a little vigorous exercise in the form of an hours reasonably fast walking for an hour twice a week.
I had to renew my first aid certificate to lead the walks and was surprised how much had changed, I completed the course and was re-certified last week.
I have been doing the walks twice a week as an observer for the last 2 weeks and next Wednesday we have a meeting to allocate walks to leaders for the next 3 months.
I have also been looking at leading the health cycle rides for people at the next level of health development, but unfortunately these are going to clash with the walks so at the moment I will only be able to do the rides on the days I am not leading a walk.
For my part some good news I have got my weight down to my target weight for my age and with the additional exercise I have been doing my blood pressure has now dropped into what they call the "Optimal Zone" which means it has consistently been below the "normal" 120/80 and on average has been about 116/68, the doc cut my BP meds by 50% for the next 2 weeks if my BP stays in the Optimal Zone we are going to try cutting out the meds completely, fingers crossed LOL;)
With Winter well underway now and some very cold weather anticipated next week I have not been out shooting much but I am planning to wrap up and get out during the week if we get snow,
Mom and I have started to get the decorations out we always start with the fire place in the living room and we decked that out this week and also mad and put up the wreath on the front of the house.
Marci will be here on the 27th December and will be here for almost 3 weeks we are both very excited to be getting back together after a whole series of mishaps that have kept us apart this year.
Well thats my knews for now I will be blogging more from now on but I will not be spending as much time on line as I did before, since the demise of Multiply I have found a whole new raft of rich experience I am enjoying at the moment along with making some new friends in my local community.
Have a wonderful weekend and may your God be with you;)
Friday, 7 December 2012
Saturday, 1 December 2012
William Rufus - William II of England - The Rufus Stone
William II (Old Norman: Williame II; c. 1056 – 2 August 1100), the third son of William I of England, was King of England from 1087 until 1100, with powers over Normandy, and influence in Scotland.
He was less successful in extending control into Wales. William is commonly known as William Rufus, perhaps because of his red-faced appearance.
Although William was an effective soldier, he was a ruthless ruler and, it seems, was little liked by those he governed: according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, he was "hateful to almost all his people and odious to God."
However, chroniclers tended to take a dim view of William's reign, arguably on account of his long and difficult struggles with the Church: these chroniclers were themselves generally products of the Church, and so might be expected to report him somewhat negatively.
His chief minister was Ranulf Flambard, whom he appointed Bishop of Durham in 1099: this was a political appointment, to a see that was also a great fiefdom. The particulars of the king's relationship with the people of England are not credibly documented.
William was roundly denounced in his time and after his death for presiding over what was held to be a dissolute court, in terms which, in modern times, have raised questions over his sexuality. In keeping with Norman tradition, William scorned the English and their culture.
William seems to have been a flamboyant character, and his reign was marked by his bellicose temperament. He did not marry, nor did he produce any offspring, legitimate or otherwise.
He died after being struck by an arrow while hunting in what is now called The New Forest, under circumstances that remain murky, and was succeeded by his younger brother Henry.
The Rufus Stone
A stone known as the Rufus Stone marks the spot where he supposedly fell, The claim that this is the location of King William II's death appears to date no earlier than a 17th century visit by Charles II to the forest.
At the time the most popular account of William II's death involved the fatal arrow deflecting off a tree and during Charles II's visit to the forest he appears to have been shown a suitable tree.
In letters in The Gentleman's Magazine it was reported that the tree was cut down and burned during the 18th century.
Later in that century the rufus stone was set up. Originally it was around 5-foot 10 tall with a stone ball on top. In 1789 the stone was visited by King George III along with his queen and an inscription was added to the stone commemorate the visit. It was protected with a cast iron cover in 1841 after repeated vandalism.
The inscription on the Rufus Stone reads: Here stood the oak tree, on which an arrow shot by Sir Walter Tyrrell at a stag, glanced and struck King William the Second, surnamed Rufus, on the breast, of which he instantly died, on the second day of August, anno 1100.
King William the Second, surnamed Rufus, being slain, as before related, was laid in a cart, belonging to one Purkis[e] to take the king's body to Winchester Cathedral on his cart., and drawn from hence, to Winchester, and buried in the Cathedral Church, of that city.
He was less successful in extending control into Wales. William is commonly known as William Rufus, perhaps because of his red-faced appearance.Although William was an effective soldier, he was a ruthless ruler and, it seems, was little liked by those he governed: according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, he was "hateful to almost all his people and odious to God."
However, chroniclers tended to take a dim view of William's reign, arguably on account of his long and difficult struggles with the Church: these chroniclers were themselves generally products of the Church, and so might be expected to report him somewhat negatively. His chief minister was Ranulf Flambard, whom he appointed Bishop of Durham in 1099: this was a political appointment, to a see that was also a great fiefdom. The particulars of the king's relationship with the people of England are not credibly documented.
William was roundly denounced in his time and after his death for presiding over what was held to be a dissolute court, in terms which, in modern times, have raised questions over his sexuality. In keeping with Norman tradition, William scorned the English and their culture.
William seems to have been a flamboyant character, and his reign was marked by his bellicose temperament. He did not marry, nor did he produce any offspring, legitimate or otherwise.
He died after being struck by an arrow while hunting in what is now called The New Forest, under circumstances that remain murky, and was succeeded by his younger brother Henry.
The Rufus Stone
A stone known as the Rufus Stone marks the spot where he supposedly fell, The claim that this is the location of King William II's death appears to date no earlier than a 17th century visit by Charles II to the forest. At the time the most popular account of William II's death involved the fatal arrow deflecting off a tree and during Charles II's visit to the forest he appears to have been shown a suitable tree.
In letters in The Gentleman's Magazine it was reported that the tree was cut down and burned during the 18th century.
Later in that century the rufus stone was set up. Originally it was around 5-foot 10 tall with a stone ball on top. In 1789 the stone was visited by King George III along with his queen and an inscription was added to the stone commemorate the visit. It was protected with a cast iron cover in 1841 after repeated vandalism.
The inscription on the Rufus Stone reads: Here stood the oak tree, on which an arrow shot by Sir Walter Tyrrell at a stag, glanced and struck King William the Second, surnamed Rufus, on the breast, of which he instantly died, on the second day of August, anno 1100.
King William the Second, surnamed Rufus, being slain, as before related, was laid in a cart, belonging to one Purkis[e] to take the king's body to Winchester Cathedral on his cart., and drawn from hence, to Winchester, and buried in the Cathedral Church, of that city.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
River Stour in Full Flood November 2012
Hi all yesterday on the way back from the store I have to cross a bridge over the River Stour when I noticed it was in full flood so I pulled off the road and took a few quick shots with my ever handy point and shoot I hope you find them interesting have a great week;)
Images & Words - By the Seashore -186
Hi all sorry I am late with this one I am only just getting back into blogger after an 8 week bout of Acute Bronchitis, but I am up and running again now have a great week;)
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Flood Moors Lake
Hi all, the storms are Finally over here, but I know they only moved north a thought and prayer for people in Mitch's area who I know are still under threat of flood.
Mom and I ventured out for an hour yesterday as soon as the rain finally stopped. we headed up to the moors River and lake to see how things were.
When we arrived the river had just burst its banks and was flooding into the lake which in turn was over topping on to the flood plain. All the property in this area including the Rangers office is on higher ground so everyone was safe.
I took a few shots and we left as we could see the water rising as we walk and we had to back track as all the paths were under water, Its humbling to see the power of nature . here are a few shots from the day when the flood had just started.
Have a wonderful day;)
Mom and I ventured out for an hour yesterday as soon as the rain finally stopped. we headed up to the moors River and lake to see how things were.
When we arrived the river had just burst its banks and was flooding into the lake which in turn was over topping on to the flood plain. All the property in this area including the Rangers office is on higher ground so everyone was safe.
I took a few shots and we left as we could see the water rising as we walk and we had to back track as all the paths were under water, Its humbling to see the power of nature . here are a few shots from the day when the flood had just started.
Have a wonderful day;)
Monday, 26 November 2012
Hi All
Hi, I hope you all had a good weekend, absolutely nothing to blog about here its been raining and very windy for days now and the week looks the same.
The only good news at the moment I am fully recovered from an 8 week bout of Acute Bronchitis and the camera engineer was able to fix my 70 - 300 lens with out recourse to new parts.
Moms doing great and walking miles with me when the weathers dry.
Marci finally got everything sorted out at home and is coming to see me for 3 weeks on the 26 December.
I am heaqdin g off around your posts now while I drink my coffee have a great week;)
The only good news at the moment I am fully recovered from an 8 week bout of Acute Bronchitis and the camera engineer was able to fix my 70 - 300 lens with out recourse to new parts.
Moms doing great and walking miles with me when the weathers dry.
Marci finally got everything sorted out at home and is coming to see me for 3 weeks on the 26 December.
I am heaqdin g off around your posts now while I drink my coffee have a great week;)
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Shadowlands
Yesterday afternoon was a beautiful sunny window in the terrible weather we are having right now.
Mom and I headed down to the Avon Valley and took some shots focusing on light and shadow in the late afternoon sunshine.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American buddies and a great week to everyone;)
Mom and I headed down to the Avon Valley and took some shots focusing on light and shadow in the late afternoon sunshine.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American buddies and a great week to everyone;)
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Creative Challenge 228 - Brotherly love
He ain't heavy.................................................................!
The Long and Winding Road
Hi all I hope you have had a great weekend? Mum and I managed to get out again for a long walk, we both felt much better and walked for over two and a half hours at a trail at the Moors Valley Country Park we had not explored, I took some shots along the way and thought you might enjoy them.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of your weekend;)
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of your weekend;)
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Afternoon Delight
Hi all, still getting back on my feet but feeling 100% better than I was, I managed to get out for a walk yesterday afternoon and caught the last of the autumn colour in the last of the afternoon light, it was beautiful. Here are a few of the shots I took I hope you enjoy them.
I am planning on catching up on your posts tomorrow with my morning coffee, until then have a great day;)
I am planning on catching up on your posts tomorrow with my morning coffee, until then have a great day;)
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Good Morning All
Just a quick note to let you know I am back to full health and to thank you all for the kind words while I was sick. I have to admit 5 weeks is the longest I have ever been unwell in my adult life and I do not recommend it LOL;)
But now I have a huge back log of work to do around the house to get ready for winter particularly in the garden. So I am still not going to be around much for the next couple of weeks.
Here in Britain we have something called the "Heart Club" and they organize health walks for people who are recovering from heart problems or have been advised by their doctor to reduce weight and get more exercise I have volunteered as a health walk leader and was on a course at the end of this past week and am waiting to be advised when I lead my first walk I am excited about this as I can be doing something I love doing and also giving something back at the same time.
They also do health cycle rides for people who have progressed through the health walks to a point where they need more vigorous exercise. I am joining one of the rides tomorrow morning to see if I would be interested in leading some rides as well, group riding is something I have never participated in so I am undecided if I want to get involved, but the ride tomorrow should help me decide,
I hope you are all well and I hope I can get back into catching up on your posts over the next couple of weeks. Have a great week and msy your God be with you;)
But now I have a huge back log of work to do around the house to get ready for winter particularly in the garden. So I am still not going to be around much for the next couple of weeks.
Here in Britain we have something called the "Heart Club" and they organize health walks for people who are recovering from heart problems or have been advised by their doctor to reduce weight and get more exercise I have volunteered as a health walk leader and was on a course at the end of this past week and am waiting to be advised when I lead my first walk I am excited about this as I can be doing something I love doing and also giving something back at the same time.
They also do health cycle rides for people who have progressed through the health walks to a point where they need more vigorous exercise. I am joining one of the rides tomorrow morning to see if I would be interested in leading some rides as well, group riding is something I have never participated in so I am undecided if I want to get involved, but the ride tomorrow should help me decide,
I hope you are all well and I hope I can get back into catching up on your posts over the next couple of weeks. Have a great week and msy your God be with you;)
Sunday, 11 November 2012
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Hi all, feeling much better today
I think I will have shaken off this Bronchitis by the weekend.
I took a short walk at the Lake yesterday and took a few Autumn Reflections. I hope you enjoy them.
I cant wait to get my energy back and be outside again everyday, enjoy the rest of your week;)
I took a short walk at the Lake yesterday and took a few Autumn Reflections. I hope you enjoy them.
I cant wait to get my energy back and be outside again everyday, enjoy the rest of your week;)
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Happy Sunday
Hi all,
Thanks for all the Kind words yesterday. it is a slow process getting over Bronchitis, I felt exhausted again yesterday evening after just a short trip to the store for groceries, I guess its gona take its time ;)
Its very frustrating when your an active outside person like me being restricted, but I guess I have to accept that's how its going to be for the next few weeks.
I will have to get out for some air now and then but I just have to accept I will feel worse for a while afterwards, but that's what I need to do.
I will get around you blogs as I can I have started to feel more like sitting at the computer for a while. Have a great Sunday, Baz;)
Its very frustrating when your an active outside person like me being restricted, but I guess I have to accept that's how its going to be for the next few weeks.
I will have to get out for some air now and then but I just have to accept I will feel worse for a while afterwards, but that's what I need to do.
I will get around you blogs as I can I have started to feel more like sitting at the computer for a while. Have a great Sunday, Baz;)
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Have a great weekend
Hi all still not feeling great but improving each day, I found a few shots I took when I went out for a breath of fresh air the other day.
I managed to get out yesterday for a short walk as well, felt tired afterwards but enjoyed the fresh air and managed to get some shots of the wonderful Heathland Autumn Colours
Have a great weekend;)
I managed to get out yesterday for a short walk as well, felt tired afterwards but enjoyed the fresh air and managed to get some shots of the wonderful Heathland Autumn Colours
Have a great weekend;)
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Just got bad from the Doctor
Hi all,
Just got bad from the Doctor, the good news is I am already on the mend, the bad news I have Acute Bronchitis and it has a 6 - 8 week duration so it could take another 4 weeks to clear up, its a virus and there is no treatment other than reducing the symptoms and rest. So its continuing with the cold and flu drinks with decongestant and rest and keep warm for the next few weeks.
It looks like mom just had a bad cold so that's good news as well.
Doc said I am lucky because of my underlying good health and fitness, and it could have been much worse than than it is.
He said that not re-hydrating enough after exercise could have left me vulnerable to the infection as 10% de-hydration can suppress the immune system by 25%!!!!
Sorry not to get around to your posts but to be honest I do not have the energy to sit here and type.
I hope all is well in your worlds thanks for the kind words, thoughts and prayers to those friends who have endured one of the worst storms in living memory, I hope the road back to normality is a quick one;)
Be safe and may your God be with you;)
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Hi All
First off thoughts and prayers to all my friends in the Eastern States may you all be safe and your property undamaged as this huge storm subsides.
As its been going, this bug eased over the weekend and came back with a vengeance on Monday. I called the doc and so many people are sick I cant see him until tomorrow morning, its frustrating, because I am not really ill and not well either its like constantly having a head cold and cough and no energy.
Mom seems to have it as well she stayed in bed yesterday and feels better if my doctor gives be antibiotics tomorrow we will call her doctor and tell him what treatment my Doc has put me on.
Be safe wherever you are have a great week again thoughts and prayers for those enduring the storm
As its been going, this bug eased over the weekend and came back with a vengeance on Monday. I called the doc and so many people are sick I cant see him until tomorrow morning, its frustrating, because I am not really ill and not well either its like constantly having a head cold and cough and no energy.
Mom seems to have it as well she stayed in bed yesterday and feels better if my doctor gives be antibiotics tomorrow we will call her doctor and tell him what treatment my Doc has put me on.
Be safe wherever you are have a great week again thoughts and prayers for those enduring the storm
Friday, 26 October 2012
Hi all
This bug is driving me nuts if I sit around and rest I am fine but as soon as I make an effort to do anything even light exercise the cold type symptoms come back, I did 30 mins on the bike yesterday and have the sniffs and am congested again today. If its not clear by Monday I guess I need to see the Doc and see if I need antibiotics.
Anyways the good news is its the weekend have a great one and I will get around some of your posts in the morning with my coffee;)
Anyways the good news is its the weekend have a great one and I will get around some of your posts in the morning with my coffee;)
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
A Two Year Tale
Marci and I first met in October 2010 in Washington DC, its been an amazing time. I made a video to celebrate the adventures we had along the way and in anticipation of many more to come ;)
Hi all
Wet and miserable here still not feeling 100% and totally uninspired to post or shoot at the moment, but I will when I have something worth posting have a great week;)
Monday, 22 October 2012
Happy Birthday Sweetheart xxxx
Happy Birthday Marci have a wonderful day I am sorry I cant be there with you today xxxxxxxxxxx
Saturday, 20 October 2012
In the Early Morning Light
Hi all, thanks for the kind words yesterday Mom and I are both feeling a lot better today. I have to go to the store to get Watercress for Sherpa, on the way back I stopped at the overlook to get a few early morning Autumn shots here are a few, I will get around some posts later. Have a great weekend;)
Friday, 19 October 2012
Good Morning all, its OK I am still alive LOL;)
Hi all, sorry if I worried a few of you by not being around, I had some emails from you so I know I have.
Everything is OK, just a lot going on and not much interesting at the same time LOL.
If you remember I had what I thought was a cold a fe weeks ago, well its hung on and keeps coming back so I think its some sort of mild virus, anyway Mom seems to have it as well so we have not been very active the last couple of weeks.
Except for getting the garden ready for winter and this really is the busy time of year in a garden like mine getting all the shrubs cut back and shredding the waste.
I was joking about the Tortoise he is not much bother just been spoiled by my cousin with hand feeding which I believe he does not want or need! So he is not getting that here and seems to be loving his new freedom. He is living in my conservatory as its already too cold for him outside and he has been very ill in the past and is not heavy enough to hibernate so he is kept active through the winter.
He is a "Golden" Greek Tortoise - Testudo graeca. They are found in southern Spain, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and parts of Asia especially the Middle East. They are found in a variety of environments from seashore dunes to rocky mountain steppes but usually in very hot, dry and arid regions with high summer temperatures.
They inhabit areas of sparse vegetation where they browse on grass and plant growth.
This tortoise is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: VU - Vulnerable and is listed on CITES: Appendix II.
The Greek Tortoise or Spur-Thigh Tortoise is small with most reaching only about 8 inches (20 cm), though there are occasional specimens reaching up to 12 inches (30 cm). Their coloration of the is not overly bright, but it is variable and attractive. A primary characteristic, as indicated by the name, are the 'spurs' found on their thighs; two small tubercles, one to each side of the tail.
I still have a lot of work to do it the garden and with this bug its slow going.
Also I guess I have having one of those "My Muse has gone walk about" moments, probably because my camera is broken, my long lens auto focus stopped working after the trip to Monkey World and I am expecting to be told I either need a new lens ( which now cost £500 / $1000) or it will be very expensive to fix, so I am not a happy bunny about that right now.
To be honest I have not been blogging so much because I realized I was wasting so much time when we were back over on Multiply that I was neglecting things I also enjoyed in the "real world" and before the bug I had got back to a really great level of fitness out on my bike, so I doubt that I will ever be back posting at that level again.
I have some bulb planting to do in the garden today and if the weather holds we may head out to one of the country parks for a few hours and I might take a few shots with my other lenses.
Anyways, I hope your all well, have a great weekend, be safe and may your God be with you;)
Everything is OK, just a lot going on and not much interesting at the same time LOL.
If you remember I had what I thought was a cold a fe weeks ago, well its hung on and keeps coming back so I think its some sort of mild virus, anyway Mom seems to have it as well so we have not been very active the last couple of weeks.
Except for getting the garden ready for winter and this really is the busy time of year in a garden like mine getting all the shrubs cut back and shredding the waste.
I was joking about the Tortoise he is not much bother just been spoiled by my cousin with hand feeding which I believe he does not want or need! So he is not getting that here and seems to be loving his new freedom. He is living in my conservatory as its already too cold for him outside and he has been very ill in the past and is not heavy enough to hibernate so he is kept active through the winter.
He is a "Golden" Greek Tortoise - Testudo graeca. They are found in southern Spain, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and parts of Asia especially the Middle East. They are found in a variety of environments from seashore dunes to rocky mountain steppes but usually in very hot, dry and arid regions with high summer temperatures.
They inhabit areas of sparse vegetation where they browse on grass and plant growth.
This tortoise is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: VU - Vulnerable and is listed on CITES: Appendix II.
The Greek Tortoise or Spur-Thigh Tortoise is small with most reaching only about 8 inches (20 cm), though there are occasional specimens reaching up to 12 inches (30 cm). Their coloration of the is not overly bright, but it is variable and attractive. A primary characteristic, as indicated by the name, are the 'spurs' found on their thighs; two small tubercles, one to each side of the tail.
I still have a lot of work to do it the garden and with this bug its slow going.
Also I guess I have having one of those "My Muse has gone walk about" moments, probably because my camera is broken, my long lens auto focus stopped working after the trip to Monkey World and I am expecting to be told I either need a new lens ( which now cost £500 / $1000) or it will be very expensive to fix, so I am not a happy bunny about that right now.
To be honest I have not been blogging so much because I realized I was wasting so much time when we were back over on Multiply that I was neglecting things I also enjoyed in the "real world" and before the bug I had got back to a really great level of fitness out on my bike, so I doubt that I will ever be back posting at that level again.
I have some bulb planting to do in the garden today and if the weather holds we may head out to one of the country parks for a few hours and I might take a few shots with my other lenses.
Anyways, I hope your all well, have a great weekend, be safe and may your God be with you;)
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