After putting it off for way too long, we now have a new front door (-ish).
It needs some work, but it’s already miles better than its plastic predecessor.
Apparently, the door shall be green.
Its neighbour too, most likely.
Monthly Archives: August 2018
In the garden with a friend
While enjoying a hard earned beer or two in the garden, the woodpigeon arrived. He sat on the fence for a few minutes, looking at the bread, in his tray, on the table next to me. He bottled it and flew off.
And returned a few minutes later.
Then, he jumped onto the table next to me.
We’ve noticed for a while that he recognises us. He hangs around for food when he sees us in the garden, or through the kitchen window, so we’re clearly associated with pigeon food.
He’s putting on a bit of weight, so I guess we should get him back on porridge.
Render
After hacking plaster off and digging out the debris inside the shed, much of this afternoon was spent rendering.
While there’s a lot more to do, I’m happy with the result.
I’d set myself a target of the end of summer to finish the shed, so it’s going to be touch and go.
Graffiti
Sometimes, just sometimes, graffiti is good. Like this example from Newcastle.
And, more appropriately from my perspective, this fine example.
The subways of Washington
A few years ago, I considered writing a book, a pictorial book, about the subways of Washington (T&W, not DC). I have lots of pictures of Washington subways, but I’m now actually considering an alternative publication; one based on shopping trolleys.
I’d run with the title: the Shopping Trolleys of Washington.
I’ve already begun work on illustrations.
More may follow, in advance of my book.
Unless, of course, I revert to the original subway concept.
An old favourite and a new
Exploring new music is an important part of going to a festival. For example, we came across Augustines (or, at the time, We Are Augustines) at T in the Park. While the band split up in October’ 16, they remain a firm favourite. I’ve mentioned in the past that we’ve been to Billy McCarthey’s (the former Augustines’ front man) solo gigs and his was a welcome addition to this year’s Kendal Calling festival.
And his performance was as good, if not better, than expected.
He played some solo material, but there was a really nice selection of Augustines’ songs too. It was good to hear a lot of Augustines followers singing along.
A new discovery at this festival was Felix Hagan and the Family, who were a great, unique experience.
They’ve a couple of albums, so I’m going to check out Amazon. We’ll also be watching out for any gigs in the Northeast. Interestingly, they’re playing at Bi Nuu, Berlin, where we saw William McCarthey last year.