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10 Jan 2026

Incompetence

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

Yesterday, on my way from the river to meet R for lunch at BTP, I nipped into White Stuff on Henley Street and bought a jumper in their January sale. Some time after we arrived home, I realised that I’d … Continued

9 Jan 2026

Dappled

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I hadn’t been expecting to make another trip to Stratford today, but the optician has done a sterling job for R and crafted his new glasses in just four days, so late this morning we went off to collect them. … Continued

8 Jan 2026

Narcissus

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire, Weather | 0

“You’re gorgeous, you are. Mwah….” The cold, clear weather of the last few days disappeared overnight, and we were left with drab dankness. Or dank drabness. Either way, it was horrible to be out in. But I really hate being … Continued

7 Jan 2026

Splendid

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

Today it was my turn to have to go to Stratford, for routine check-ups with my dentist and hygienist. To my genuine surprise, I passed both exams with flying colours – dedicated oral self-care having been pretty low on my … Continued

6 Jan 2026

High-key

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire, Weather | 0

R had a couple more appointments in Stratford this morning, and as he’s currently not driving I had to go along too, as chauffeur. I didn’t mind though, because there had been another light fall of snow overnight, and the … Continued

5 Jan 2026

Snow

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire, Weather | 0

We got up this morning to a light overnight dusting of snow. It was still bitterly cold, and as R had to be in Stratford this morning for an appointment with his optometrist, I thought it would be a nice … Continued

4 Jan 2026

Crystalline

by JDO | posted in: Family life, Flowers and plants, My garden, Weather | 0

Today the family descended on us again, but this time in joint celebration of the grandsons’ birthdays – the Boy Wonder having achieved the grand old age of 5 a few days ago, and the Baby Brother turning 2 in … Continued

3 Jan 2026

Cracked ice

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Gloucestershire | 0

I managed to get my trip out today, leaving for Slimbridge as soon as I’d polished off my Saturday morning chores, and returning home mid-afternoon very sore and tired, but quite pleased with myself. I recorded 50 species for the … Continued

2 Jan 2026

Grumpy

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I’d been hoping to get out for a day’s birding today, but I was in so much pain when I woke up that it took me about an hour even to get up and dressed. Then some other bits of … Continued

1 Jan 2026

New Year’s Day

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Worcestershire | 0

Having ended the old year with a surfeit of steak, R and I decided to begin the new one with some healthy exercise, so we went to Croome for a walk – down to the lake, along the river to … Continued

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