Haircuts, avocados, allotments, scones, and buying undies

I gave Daniel a haircut today. His hair was annoying him and he's been asking for a haircut for several weeks. I don't think he's going to be a grungy musician when he grows up. Here's the before and after photo. Many months ago I ate an avocado and decided to grow a plant from… Continue reading Haircuts, avocados, allotments, scones, and buying undies

All humans must self-isolate by order of the Daleks

I saw this on Twitter yesterday. I don't know where it was taken but it's obviously somewhere in the UK - the scenery, the sky, the houses, the signs, and the Dalek on the left side of the road all point to somewhere in the UK. https://twitter.com/Jamin2g/status/1246145580402966528 It's school holidays this week and next and… Continue reading All humans must self-isolate by order of the Daleks

Aurora hunting, vegan treats, and made in Scotland

We went aurora hunting last night because every newspaper said we'd see a magnificent light show when a solar storm arrived, supposedly sometime between 6pm and 9pm. But it turned out to be a non-event because there was no aurora. We drove to Dunnottar Castle thinking it would be a good spot because it's away… Continue reading Aurora hunting, vegan treats, and made in Scotland

Is this a scene from a horror film?

In keeping with my earlier proclamation about not giving a rat's arse about what anyone else thinks, behold the uninhibited Rachel looking like a dork and wearing pyjamas. I ate all that green stuff just after the photo was taken. It's produce from my plot at the allotment which is where I went in the… Continue reading Is this a scene from a horror film?