Stratford upon Avon – Page 3 – Jill Orme Photography

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

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

31 Dec 2025

New Year’s Eve

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

R and I like to have lunch out on 31st December, because this lets us pretend to celebrate an occasion that seems to be important to most of the rest of the world, while ensuring that we’re safely tucked up … Continued

29 Dec 2025

Same old

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

Same old pain. Slightly better, perhaps, but not much. Same old beat, round Stratford between the bridges. A little quicker today than yesterday, maybe. Same old birds on the river – no chance now of getting out somewhere to top … Continued

28 Dec 2025

Angelic

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

Day 5 (though it feels more like 105 – to me, and probably by now to you too) since I tried to turn the flexible but protective box of my rib cage into a postable delivery envelope, and I’m still … Continued

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