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32 not out

I made my 32nd consecutive Christmas Eve ascent of Moel Famau earlier today, accompanied, once again, by Carolyn and her clan. More photos here. While I’m at it, compare and contrast… Tempus does indeed fugit. See also: 31 not out 30 not out 29 not out 28 not out 27 not out 26 not out… Continue reading 32 not out

Published 24-Dec-2019
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn, carolyn's children, christmas, compare and contrast, moel famau

I know you should never reveal a lady’s age…

…but my friend Carolyn is 20,000 days old today. She seemed quite impressed I’d bothered to work it out.

Published 21-Nov-2019
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn

Book review: ‘The Good Bee’ by Alison Benjamin & Brian McCallum

The Good Bee

A celebration of bees and how to save them.

Published 21-May-2019
Filed under: Uncategorised Genres: Nature Writing Tags: bees, carolyn, reviews

Bee Movie

In which I meet some very bad bees.

Published 16-May-2019
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: bees, carolyn, videos

31 not out

31 not out

I made my 31st consecutive Christmas Eve ascent of Moel Famau earlier today, accompanied by Carolyn and her clan.

Published 24-Dec-2018
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn, christmas, moel famau

30 not out

I made my 30th consecutive Christmas Eve ascent of Moel Famau earlier today, accompanied by Carolyn and her clan. More photos here. This seems to be coming something of a habit. See also: 29 not out 28 not out 27 not out 26 not out 25 not out 24 not out 23 not out 22… Continue reading 30 not out

Published 24-Dec-2017
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn, carolyn's children, christmas, moel famau

Carolyn texts

Fancy going to a circus teacher on Thursday?

Published 06-Oct-2017
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn, conversations

Wearenotamused

I woke up this morning to find one of Carolyn's random text-message queries awaiting me.

Published 05-May-2017
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn, conversations, language

29 not out

I made my 29th consecutive Christmas Eve ascent of Moel Famau earlier today.

Published 24-Dec-2016
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn, carolyn's children, christmas, moel famau

Carolyn shows me her clam

Who doesn't love a bivalve?

Published 27-Oct-2016
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: carolyn

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