Summer’s not over while the sunflowers still look this good.

Sunflowers at Spring Gardens Nursery.

My eldest, playing an iPad game: “10pm is about the time a grown-up goes to sleep.”

My wife and I: “In our dreams.”


Looks like there’s urgent security updates out for all the major Apple platforms this evening. Updateapaloza ahead.


A few images from the beginning of our holiday two weeks ago: Wightlink to the Isle of Wight, and setting up at the campsite outside Sandown. Oh, and charging the car off the electrical hookup on the campsite. 🚙 ⚡️ 👍🏻


I am faintly baffled as to why anyone would think that I’d like to run a piece about going commando on OM&HB. And yes, it’s “commando” as in “no underwear”.

I suppose it’s just someone blasting out them to a mailing list indiscriminately, and hoping for the best.


Hwæt!


I think it would be fair to say that my teenage record buying was not cool.

Singles of Doctor in Distress by Who Cares and Star Trekkin' by The Firm.

My youngest is enjoying a trip to the local Lidl far too much.


Finished reading: The Earth Beneath My Feet by Andrew Terrill 📚

Quite a remarkable book. It takes you deep into the highs and lows of an epic - and probably deeply unwise - hiking adventure.


Last early morning trip to the swimming pool before the Autumn. Rewarded with some lovely views.