I'm in a photo mood this week so here are a few more snaps for you fine folks to enjoy. These are of our dog, Ben or Benji, Benjamina, Ben10, BenBen and so on! I've been playing with black and white photos recently, removing the colour to concentrate on the actual image being captured. I'd …
Transition – Isn’t nature awesome!
Back at the start of February when we had a slither of snow, though some would call it a nightmarish blizzard, I stopped on my way to work and took this photograph. Best to click and enlarge it to see how good it looks. Since then I've cultivated a sort of relationship with this lonely …
NHS Direct – Comedy Hour!
I'd like to share a story with you, dear blog reader, about NHS Direct. This is partly due to my hurtie leg problem (see Owie, Ouchie or Hurtie post) but also my desire to share my general opinion of this service. I've called NHS Direct a dozen times over the last several years and the …
Owie, Ouchie or a Hurtie?
I've been trying to work out if I have an Owie, Ouchie or a Hurtie. Before I continue let me clarify my scale of hurtiness. The Owie. This ranges from a bruise, tiny cut, bump, knock, tiny splinter, even a spot. It doesn't hurt as such but it can be quite irritating. If you're a …
The Skank Plague
Yesterday when I popped into Cambridge to buy a pair of jeans I noticed the Skank Level was dangerously high. I'm well aware that this historic city is home to a plethora of different people, from rich overseas students and tourists to locals and the toffs from wealthy families. The streets are awash with a …
Dave Farmer 