False oil beetles
I took the cameras and went on an invert hunt around the village this morning, so that R could do some recording without the risk of me absent-mindedly slamming a door or something, and ruining his work. By far my … Continued
Babe
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Speckled bush crickets are pretty strange little beasts even as adults, but the nymphs are so bizarre I find it hard to believe they’re real, even when I’ve got one cowering in front of me, wondering if I’m about to … Continued
Early to bed
R and I had a good day with the Boy Wonder today, though there were times when his insistence on being given something he couldn’t adequately describe or indicate, and his frustration at the grandparental failure to read his arm … Continued
Bluetail
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A busy day today saw me over in Chipping Norton first thing for a haircut, then zooming through to Stratford (roof down to dry my still-damp hair, which is why I now look quite a lot like Struwwelpeter) to insert … Continued
Fruitworms
I did quite a lot of gardening this afternoon, which seemed like a good idea at the time, though my back is now telling me that I’ll be sorry later. But at least it got me away from my desk … Continued
