Thoughts and condolences go to Jenson Button and his family following the death of his father John.
John Button, aged 70, died of a suspected heart attack whilst at his home in France.
View From The Conservatory
Now I know what is causing those holes !!
I had noticed several holes around the garden. Now I have caught the culprit, in the act.
Does he look contrite ? I don’t think so.
Sorry about the picture quality. I had everything going against me. Time, shooting position, through double glazing with reflections etc. etc. I didn’t dare move to a position where I could brace myself. I had already spooked him once as I moved closer to the window.
As it happens, I only had a few seconds after this last shot. The neighbours cat came skulking round the corner and sent the pecker zipping over the fence. All that was left was his laughing call of derision.
I’m not sure if it was aimed at me or the cat.
You can’t beat a train !!!
Don’t run the crossing. It’s not worth it.
Cams Mill – Fareham
Had a super meal, last evening, at Cams Mill, just outside of Fareham. We met up with some friends there after a big recommendation.
This is a brand new building, constructed in the style of the original tidal mill that stood nearby, around a century ago. I think they have struck the right balance. This place has old, rustic appeal and a friendly atmosphere. Definitely not one of your ultra modern, noisy, plastic pubs. This is a place to meet and enjoy the social event, have a conversation without having to shout. Top it off with good food and drink.
Our small group started with Crispy Hampshire Hog (Breaded pork belly)with Cox’s Apple purée, London Porter Smoked Salmon Terrine with Cucumber, Quail’s Egg and Tomato Bread. For the mains we tried the Steamed Mussels In Seafarers & Lemon Sauce & Fries, Steak & Ale Pie with Mashed Potatoes, Winter Greens & Gravy, Pan-fried Calves’ Liver & Smoked Bacon served with Mustard Mash, Roasted Carrots in a Forest Mushroom Sauce and, finally, a Lamb Rump Steak served with New Boiled Potatoes and Minted Peas.
The food was well cooked, well presented and really tasty. All in our party commented on how tasty it was. Portion sizes were about right, especially for me, since I am on a diet. If it hadn’t been for that “Vintage Ale & Molasses Sticky Toffee Pudding ” I would have met my daily target. Ah well !! As they say, you can’t have your cake and eat it.
The staff at the Mill are friendly and attentive without becoming obtrusive. Once we had finished our meal they left us to chat at our table with no pressure to move on. This was a Saturday night. When asked they delivered the bill promptly.
All in all a very nice experience. Not bad for £90 including the drinks.
What happens when you blow bubbles in 16° weather? How about some really cool shit
Well done Mum for having the idea. Brilliant.
Formula E Electric Race car debuts at 2014 CES
Good god that sounds awful. I hope that this is not the sound of things to come. Anyone who has ever stood track side, as a pack of twenty plus F1 cars blast past, will tell you that a large part of the appeal of motor racing is the sound and the feeling generated by race tuned internal combustion engines running at full tilt. The sound that the Formula E car makes really does set your teeth on edge.
The worlds first Formula E all-electric racing car was driven in public for the first time Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the International CES in Las Vegas. Video by Benny Evangelista/San Francisco Chronicle
A Man and his Tree
Fabulous work of art. This is what the word awesome was created for.
One tree, four years of work and an indescribable amount of talent: that’s what it took to create this incredible masterpiece. A famous Chinese wood carver chopped down a single tree and tirelessly worked on it for over four years to make this piece. Your jaw will hit the floor when you see what he created. It all started out with a simple tree trunk.
Then Zheng Chunhui, a famous wood carver, spent over four years creating this masterpiece.
The carving is based on the famous Chinese painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” The original artwork was created over 1,000 years ago.
The piece won the Guinness World Record for the longest wooden carving and measures over 40ft (specifically, it is 12.286 meters long, is 3.075 meters tall at its highest point, and is also 2.401 meters wide).
The intricate carvings of daily life in ancient China are…
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Three worst Chinese tortures known to man …
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Is Life Enough ?
Rapist locked up for life is branded danger to women – Portsmouth News.
Alexander Bell is behind bars after being found guilty of robbing and sexually assaulting a woman in her teens in August last year, also for twice raping a woman on the same night in October 2012.
During sentencing Judge Price described Bell as one of the most dangerous men he had seen at Portsmouth Crown Court in 18 years.
At least the sentence reflects the nature of the crime, three concurrent life sentences for a predator who has ruined the lives of the women that he attacked.
Physical wounds may be repaired but the effects of such an assault, on the minds of Bells victims, are immeasurable. One thing is certain these women will carry the memories for the rest of their lives.
The question that springs to mind is “What does “Life” actually mean ?”. Will Alexander Bell be considered for parole at any time ?
Anything less than whole life would be sacrilege, and an insult to those that Bell assaulted.
I am, you are, we are Australian …
Re-blogging for those antipodean rellies of mine down there in WA
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