Tandem
R and I both had eye tests this morning, which got us out to Stratford early, and after we’d finished at the optician’s and then had coffee, there was still time within our parking slot for a quick river walk. … Continued
Going for gold
I set off for Trench Wood again this afternoon, aiming to complete yesterday’s aborted mission. But once again I was deflected: as I approached Grafton Flyford it was sunny, and the thought of Willow Emerald Damselflies wandered into my brain … Continued
Small Copper
My records show that it’s a couple of years since I last came across a Small Copper, it’s about eight years since I last photographed one in the village, and I’ve never previously seen one in the garden, so it … Continued
Blue on blue
The giddy social round continues. This afternoon L and H made the trek from their respective cities to check up on their aged parents and each other, and we had a great afternoon sharing news, views, gossip, and laughter. I … Continued
Gatekeeping
This afternoon we had a short visit from the Family B, who (quite coincidentally) were also in Nottinghamshire yesterday, and called in on us to break their journey home to Wales and allow the boys to run off some steam. … Continued
