Once again, the heathland near my home is burning.  This is a regular occurrence here in West Surrey because there is so much heathland all around us (our corner of Surrey is called Surrey Heath; the clue's in the name ( Read more... )

Hey gang!

How are you all? I miss your faces - and the rest of you, of course!

Please forgive my temporary absence.  I'm immersed into GISH madness, and it's been a crazy busy week for other reasons, other than GISH.

But anyway, I thought I'd drop by to impart some good news that we got today.

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I saw this sign in my local town this morning, and seriously, this sort of sloppiness makes me cringe.

I get that no-one is good at everything,  I'm a case in point - I'm crap at most things that don't involve words and creativity.  But for God's sake, if you're not sure - get a damn proofreader!!!


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I'm not someone that can just schlep off to the gym and work out for the sake of schlepping off to the gym and working out.  When it comes to exercise generally, I have the boredom threshold of a two-year old, and so I have to have a target; something to keep me engaged ( Read more... )

These last few days have really shown off the vagaries of the British weather ( Read more... )

Lockdown hair... the love child of a dead yak and a badger.
When my poor hairdresser opens, he's going to need a hedge trimmer and a rabies shot to get through this lot. 😳

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I was in the kitchen today and I saw a big old bumblebee in the garden, and while I was waiting for the kettle to boil, I stood and watched him pootling around ( Read more... )

I know what you're thinking... 'Dizzo's looking at pictures of Jensen again.  But alas, no.


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We've seen so much heartbreak in respect of Australian wildlife recently, so here's a bit of light relief.

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26th of December is a special day in the Lightwater calendar.  It's the day we head into our neighbouring village, Windlesham, for the annual pram race which is always fun and silliness, and raises around £10,000 for local charities and good causes ( Read more... )