I don't think I've ever cooked using cockles before, so here's my attempt at Jack Monroe's "cockle spaghetti", made tonight.


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It seems that I had an unread copy of TalkGIS magazine at home for ages, so I had a flick through this morning; all about use of GIS (I re-read the article about how the National Trust use it to make them aware of issues like climate change ( Read more... )

My three priorities at the moment are:
1. Sort out drafting some new GIS datasets, which I hope to do this morning
2. Attend today's photography course; and
3. Do a 15-mile recce around town for the Stag Walkers.


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Today, I'm just remembering how it's my choice what I prioritise. I've been trying to edit the book that I've nearly finished writing, but this morning I decided not to get carried away with writing this, and got on with some routines, including indoor fitness, and decided to have a walk before I did half an hour of editing ( Read more... )

Here's one of my best shots from yesterday's tour.


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I took that walk yesterday evening; I spotted a lot of tiny butterflies, but they were too small and too fast to get a proper look at and maybe log for the Big Butterfly Count.

I spotted this on my way into work this morning; must be related to menopause awareness.


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One of those days when everything seems to be ready to drive me a bit crazy; train issues in the morning, and then finding myself unable to log into the Costa app, so not bothering (accepting it as probably a bigger problem because another man was having problems ( Read more... )

International GIS Day at work today; it will be good for discussions with colleagues. I'll see if I can build on new ideas by saying: "Yes ... and what if ...?"


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