We’ve now had the results back from Arthur’s biopsy, and I’m happy to say that the lump on his chest is operable. He’s going onto a pre-operative course of antibiotics tomorrow, and the surgery is booked for Wednesday of next … Continued
This may not be the most exciting photo I’ve ever taken, but I was pleased to have spotted and snapped another species of butterfly which was new to me. It’s extraordinary how ignorant I was about insects before I became … Continued
Thanks to everyone who posted good wishes for R’s birthday celebration today. We have had a lovely family day, and I think that so far he’s finding being 60 pretty much like being 59, but with more presents. As the … Continued
This morning was warm and sunny – and yet there was a kind of edge to the air that made it feel as though autumn was just around the corner. I walked the dogs through a field where there was … Continued
I believe that this is Syritta pipiens, the thick-legged hoverfly. After gingerly stepping on the bathroom scales this morning, I sympathise with her – it appears that I ate all the food in London over the weekend, and it’s absolutely … Continued
This steward was looking a little weary at the Natural History Museum this lunch time, and I can’t say I’m surprised – the place was absolutely rammed. When we arrived at 10.30am we were directed away from the main entrance … Continued
We began the day at Tate Britain, which is a wonderful gallery – I could have spent half a day there with no problem at all. They also have a great cafe! Then we had an appointment to meet R’s … Continued
After breakfast (which is worth a mention – K+K hotels do a seriously good buffet breakfast) we tubed down to Westminster and took a river cruise out to Greenwich. The river trip lasted about 45 minutes, and the skipper treated … Continued
