Tag Archives: birds

Serpent! Serpent!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Gary

Today I watched a buzzard being chased off by a gang of crows. We were up the park prior to Day-z going to the vet for her foot, when I noticed the buzzard. They look quite magnificent as they swoop … Continue reading →

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The Big Bird Hat Boycott

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Gary

In the late 19th century, it became all the rage for women’s hats to be trimmed with bird feathers. This fashion even extended to hummingbird skins, which flooded the British hat market from America. As an example, in 1911, more … Continue reading →

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Inside out, outside in

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Gary

Back in 1799, the explorer Matthew Flinders was happily sailing along the Queensland coast when he had a problem with his sloop, the Norfolk. He pulled into a handy inlet, weighed anchor and rang for roadside assistance. Work on repairs … Continue reading →

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Three short of a meat tray

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Gary

Mirinda was sure we were going to win. If we’d had number 500 rather than 497, we would have won. It didn’t spoil lunch at the Burleigh Surf Club but it left Mirinda a little sad. It also meant a … Continue reading →

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Too hot and humid

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Gary

You know the weather is too hot when the lizard comes out and mocks you. While it’s been hot every day, today was the first time it’s been overcast and humid. Subsequently, I spent the day in a wet t-shirt. … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Stephen

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Gary

Stephen Hendry retired from International snooker competitions yesterday. He was knocked out of the world championship at the Crucible by Steven Maguire, a fellow Scot and he made the announcement almost straight away. This small event probably doesn’t mean much … Continue reading →

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Sore feet

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Gary

Today was about travelling. It started in Canary Wharf with a lovely ferry ride with Mirinda where we sat outside and enjoyed the morning Thames along with the other happy commuters. It really is the best way to travel to … Continue reading →

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Counting the birds

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Gary

This weekend was the time for the RSPCA Big Garden Birdwatch. The rules are simple. Choose an hour over any of the two weekend days and count the birds. You then record the most of each type of bird that … Continue reading →

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Dreary day

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Gary

Apart from talking to my mother for an hour and a half, today has been full of working out finances. Seriously dull which goes with the weather. It’s been a long day of rain and cold and grey skies. In … Continue reading →

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Feeling the cold

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Gary

It was -5 in our garden this morning when I woke up. It was pretty bad in my head as well. I am feeling awful. While talking to mum and dad on the phone this morning, my voice gradually started … Continue reading →

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