Not one but two pine martens feeding on the nuts this morning. By the look of them they are probably a mother and one of this year’s offspring, as one of them is notably smaller than the other.

While I was in hospital, I made a decision about the future of my digital life. For many years now, I have been using the Microsoft Surface in many different incarnations. In fact, I was so keen on the brand, that the second one I bought I ordered specifically from the United states because it […]

That is me back out of hospital after a pleasingly uneventful stay. Actually, if you have to be in hospital at all, Ross Hall in Glasgow is about as good as it gets. Comfortable, quiet, private rooms. Caring and competent staff. Good food. Quite a nice view from the window this time. And even decent […]

I had a go at some digital art today. Unfortunately when I came back from Norfolk a few weeks ago, I decided to leave a load of stuff behind as I was having problems carrying a heavy bag. Because I thought I would be back in three weeks, I ditched about everything, including my precious […]

When I say “my last few days” – I don’t mean last days ever (or at least I hope not), but just last few days before Tuesday when I go into hospital. I’ll be back home on Thursday, but I’ll be off my feet in a wheelchair again for some indeterminate period of time, and […]

My trainer shoes were sadly retired to the flames today. Apart from a pair of sports sandals, these were the only shoes I have been able to wear for the last year. The sides had gone all saggy and the soles were worn right away – particularly on the left where they were worn right […]

It will be J’s birthday next week – in fact the day I get out of hospital after my operation. We were supposed to be having a little meal for him on 10th, but I am going to be far from my best that day – so we met up in Rhu today instead. As […]

It saddens me to say this, but the operation on my foot has not been successful. Basically it is worse than it was before the operation, and a CT scan taken at 3 months has shown that it is still tilted over to one side and is therefore going to continue to pain me if […]

Rowley has sprouted a pair of googly eyes, the better to see around the lawn. R did a first run right round with him and here is a shot of the result. Front and back took less than an hour. The cats looked on.

Spaghetti Carbonara has always been a favourite of both R and I. The other day (as he does) R had been trawling round the Internet and found a website where they sell the ingredients for “real Italian carbonara”. As a keen cook I had been aware that Italians consider the British take on the carbonara […]