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Yesterday's volunteering went well - there was a lot of having to sweep up the autumn leaves before we could do any planting though; it was a chore, and I did intend to do a run after work, but then saw that colleagues were going to the pub and decided to join them instead, I'll usually choose the pub over a run, its just how I am ( Read more... )

Today I'm doing some volunteering through work; I'll be spending much of the day planting bulbs in a garden; it will make a change from the usual day at work ( Read more... )

Yesterday, I spent a lot of the day at work on learning events; a course on designing towns with women and girls in the morning, and then a photography course in the afternoon. We did a bit of a walk around and put into practise some of the skills we'd discussed, like using the grid option on the phone camera to help keep photos straight; I liked ( 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 met a friend for lunch yesterday; we queued for Porterford Butcher; I can hardly believe this was my first visit there; they do very good deli style food as well as operate as a regular butcher.


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The weather continues to be bad at the moment; I'm going to try and be optimistic about it, and that it will change soon. I'm hoping to go for a run after work; first time in several months.


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On a miserable wet day, we start Optimistic October.


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