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What to do on a half rainy afternoon. From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (2 days old)

"I like to stand here meaninglessly and hand out leaflets of an irrelevant nature." That will be the text of some A4 sheets that I will print up and hand out to a few locals outside the shopping ce… more

Lakeland rainbow From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (4 days old)

This was a special moment! Near the end of a very soggy walk by Derwent Water, a shaft of sunlight...and a beautiful rainbow, its colours reflected clearly. Made all the trudging through mud and p… more

You haven't lived until... From Znethru ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (5 days old)

This is more a meme than a question, but the idea is that you fill in the formula in your own unique way. You haven't lived until... My contribution? You haven't lived until you've eaten your… more

Has the film started yet? From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (5 days old)

Have you ever put on a film to watch on the telly and there were a few adverts to watch first, but the film had such little 'presence' that you could hardly tell when it had started, and so little hap… more

What is bigger, the Universe or Infinity? From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (5 days old)

What is bigger, the Universe or Infinity? Find out by clicking below which leads to another Znethru & Mr B video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwzo3fLefhw… more

Ready for bottling From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (6 days old)

This damson gin is now a lovely colour and well ready for bottling. Hopefully, a nice warming tipple for cold winter nights. All you have to do is to strain through some muslin, into a jug. Put in a… more

Hot meals for cold nights From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (8 days old)

Can't beat the aroma of a beef casserole on the timer and cooking slowly when you come in from work. A good slug of red wine, plenty of mushrooms and a bay leaf or two...give it two and half/three … more

The way things panned out today From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (9 days old)

Today had a kind of intense vibe to it. I wonder if the atmospheric pressure just seems to go up on days like this. Can't really think of anything mindblowing that happened today although I did go … more

? From Znethru ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (11 days old)

Should you do what people tell you to do or should you do the opposite?… more

Do things happen instantly? From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (11 days old)

I expect things to happen instantly, but what I've discovered is that the only thing that seems to happen instantly are auto-reply emails usually from email addresses that are no longer working. I've … more

Too cute From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (11 days old)

We spotted these in Llandudno and they were friendly, obviously used to much passing attention. Aren't they cute, though...think they know it! … more

More writing stuff From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (15 days old)

Today was only notable inasmuch as I have made a decision to buy an extremely expensive pen (probably from eBay). I have whittled it down to about three choices including a Mont Blanc and a Montegr… more

99% Inspiration (for a few seconds) From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (16 days old)

I am having a purple patch of inspiration. However it is 00.30 which is not the hour normally associated with inspirational moods. Listening to Schubert's String Quartet in A minor on CD and genera… more

A new addition From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (17 days old)

Didn't expect to come back with a Westie from our local antiques/flea market...but you never know what you'll find. Already looks quite at home on our mantelpiece.… more

Are post offices open tomorrow? From Znethru ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (19 days old)

Keep in mind that I could be asking this question yesterday.… more

Or.....should I walk From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (20 days old)

This train does from Llanberis to the summit of Mount Snowdon. What a wonderful exhausting experience that walk/climb is. And no, I didn't do it this time...too late in the day to start out (well, t… more

So that's how they do it From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (22 days old)

This afternoon I am having a cup of tea without a biscuit.… more

The usual please From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (23 days old)

An interesting dream last night. I dreamt that I went out for drinks in a top London Hotel with Brooke Shields, Michael Jackson and my friend Mr B. Brooke was in town, so I phoned her up and ask… more

Finished at last From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (25 days old)

At last the two wardrobes are done...complete with door catches...always seems to be the one job that's left for ages. Shame the rest of the house isn't looking so good...sorting out the plumbing a… more

Police dogs go live on 'puppycam' From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (26 days old)

Link - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/8324793.stm I know. I couldn't believe it either.… more

Odd From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (26 days old)

Can anyone guess what gift/present I received wrapped up in this novelty wrapping paper?… more

Alison and Emily From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (27 days old)

Spotted at a local ploughing match...Alison and Emily. Aren't they magnificent?… more

A note from 00.45 From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (28 days old)

I think that ultimately we are never happy with things. We keep on trying to perfect and perfect. It's simpler to give up all hope straight away and do some cleaning.… more

What can't you buy on eBay? From Znethru ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (28 days old)

I just thought of a slogan for eBay which is - "If you can't buy it on eBay it's not worth buying". This is a bit jokey and I don't suppose they'll go for it, but I can't remember a time before eBay w… more

had you noticed? From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (28 days old)

Ever since the invention of the dishwasher, men have no place in the kitchen.… more

Can you get this application free? From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (29 days old)

If so, from where? I am talking about the mail/email facility where you get email sent directly to your computer instead of having to pick it up from gmail or ymail or wherever.… more

squirrel/rat From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (29 days old)

Just a footnote from today. Pest Control. If you think you've got a squirrel in the loft you need a different man from the normal rat executor.… more

Thanks for Birthday wishes. From Znethru ^Pro in Aardvark Blog (30 days old)

I'd like to thank those of you who took the trouble to wish me a happy birthday. I spent the evening watching a rather offbeat eccentric film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" at the Phoenix, F… more

Cosmos From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (32 days old)

Most flowers in our garden have faded by now. But a few cling on well into autumn...not least these cosmos. Sown from seed, they've definitely been worth it. Next year I must remember to sow th… more

Chocolate Brownies From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (33 days old)

3oz, 75g self-raising flour 6oz, 175g good dark chocolate 6oz, 175g butter 6oz, 175g unrefined sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Melt most of the chocolate, by putting into a bowl over a … more