Life & Times

We drove to the Cotswold Water Park yesterday for a bit of R and R. It was bright, but there was a cold wind if you weren't in a sheltered spot. Didn't stop a few hardy souls from venturing out on (and in) the water, though.

photo of a lake

Sony a6300, Sony E 16-70 F4 ZA OSS, processed in Lightroom Classic 📷

We've got new neighbours.

These ladies arrived in the field at the bottom of the garden today. Parker wasn't too impressed.

cows in a field

photo of a black dog and some cows

iPhone 11, Lightroom app, processed in Lightroom Classic 📷 🐕

Another cold Saturday morning ride.

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It's times like this that I wish I'd stumped up the additional cash for the iPhone 11 Pro to get the longer lens. I spotted these two in the field opposite our house whilst walking the dog this morning.

two deer in a field

iPhone 11, Lightroom app, processed in Lightroom Classic 📷

The pear tree in the field opposite is full of blossom. We’ll be picking pounds and pounds of fruit in the autumn. 📷

photo of a very large pear tree

I was pleased to get my Co-Pinter through the post today, which means I can brew one and drink the other. This is a great way to enjoy freshly brewed beer at home. My wife bought it for me at Christmas and it works well. Take a look at The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co. for more info.

pinter photo

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Currently reading: Hitman Anders and the Meaning of it All by Jonas Jonasson📚

Spotify or Tidal?

I’ve flipped between both over the years, but currently using Spotify as I got a free six-month subscription when I bought a Sonos sound bar before Christmas. That’s about to expire, and it’s time to stump up £9.99 a month.

The question is, should I go back to Tidal or stick where I am?

I listen to …

Spotify or Tidal?

Goodbye Evernote, hello Craft. I’ve done what I thought was unthinkable. After using Evernote for over a dozen years, I just cancelled my subscription and started using Craft as my full time note taking application. I tried to stay loyal to Evernote, but feel they are slipping behind and I …

I love the early morning light.

I took this whilst out walking the dog about 7am today. The light coming between the trees made this shot.

early morning landscape photo

iPhone 11, Lightroom app, processed in Lightroom Classic 📷