Rummaging
R had to go to Stratford to run some errands today, and I tagged along in the hope that yesterday’s tufted ducks might still be there. Arriving at the Bancroft stretch of the river, I was surprised to find that … Continued
Victoria Park
Another day of fun and frolics for R and me, over in the Principality with Baby B. He was an absolute poppet, except when he wasn’t, but by the time we arrived home this evening we were almost too tired … Continued
Droning on
“Can you say ‘Eristalis tenax’?” I said to Baby B. He thought about this for several seconds, then said, “Uh.” And then a few seconds later, “Ay.” Good grief, I thought. The child is a genius! Is it too early … Continued
Striding out
This is Jacques – a Bedlington/whippet/deerhound lurcher, according to his owner, who is R’s cousin M. He’s the most utterly gorgeous hound, and I might well have contemplated stealing him if I hadn’t thought I’d probably get found out. We … Continued
Normal service resumes
My resolution never to leave home again didn’t survive R offering to buy me coffee and cake in Stratford today, and we had a pleasant stroll into town along the river. I took a few bird photos, most notably of … Continued
