December 2022 – Jill Orme Photography

31 Dec 2022

Fond farewell

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

R and I went to Cardiff today, to meet up with our co-grandparents and help B and his parents celebrate his 2nd birthday. The Boy Wonder was on top form, and we had an excellent day. At the end of … Continued

30 Dec 2022

Coal tit

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I got a few useful things done this morning, then decided to reward myself with an hour in Hillers’ bird hide. The light was awful for most of the time I was there, but the site has been cleaned up … Continued

29 Dec 2022

Stratford

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

After my old camera gear had been collected this morning, R and I went off to Stratford. It was cold and blustery, but bright, and after the previous forty eight hours of rainy gloom there were many other people who … Continued

28 Dec 2022

Herding cats

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

“Quick,” I said, “before you go – let me get a photo of you all.” I can’t decide who needs a bit of a talking-to first: the trio on the left, who are old enough to be expected to behave … Continued

27 Dec 2022

Careful

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“Bauble,” said B. “That’s right,” said R. “Which is your favourite?” “Dis,” said B, reaching for a glittery red one. My heart was in my mouth, but R reminded him that he had to be very careful and gentle with … Continued

26 Dec 2022

Hygienic

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“Woss your hanz!” says the Boy Wonder whenever he sees a hand basin. (Or indeed, a bidet.) It’s good advice, obviously, but the emphatic tone he uses makes me think that it’s something he must hear every nursery day lunchtime, … Continued

25 Dec 2022

Christmas Day

by JDO | posted in: Miscellaneous | 0

R and I had a lovely, relaxed Christmas Day with H and S. After breakfast we went for a walk around Chipping Campden (getting rained on, which wasn’t part of the plan), then back at home R and I wandered … Continued

24 Dec 2022

Christmas Eve cactus

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants | 0

All are now safely gathered in for the first part of our extended Christmas celebration. Wherever you are, I hope you’re able to be with the people you love during this time, and I wish you peace and joy.

23 Dec 2022

Nom

by JDO | posted in: My garden, Wild animals, Worcestershire | 0

R and I were both up pre-dawn today – though that’s not saying a lot, as the Vale was trapped under a thick lid of cloud, and dawn didn’t really break till about noon – and off out to source … Continued

22 Dec 2022

Duck!

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

“More bed, Gandad!” R and I went to Cardiff today, to see our Best Boy for the first time in eleven days (our co-grandparents having kindly volunteered to do an extra day with him last week, while R and I … Continued

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