Monthly Archives: June 2010

On The Rocks (136/365)

On The Rocks (136/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Woolacombe, second evening.

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U-Drive (135/365)

U-Drive (135/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. The first evening of camp, at Woolacombe

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Pruning The Brockwood Cedar (134/365)

Pruning The Brockwood Cedar (134/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. The rotting top branches of the iconic Brockwood Cedar were cut down today. We watched the surgeons at work during lunch. They cut off 40cm chunks of branch and let them … Continue reading

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Under The Handkerchief Tree (133/365)

Under The Handkerchief Tree (133/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. When the breeze came, falling hankies.

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Portsmouth Harbour (132/365)

Portsmouth Harbour (132/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Iris Murdock (131/365)

Iris Murdock (131/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Subdued (130/365)

Subdued (130/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Found on the ground at the Morton’s Real Flower Company rose tunnels

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TDK SA-X60 TDK SA90 Compact Audio Cassette

TDK SA-X60 TDK SA90 Compact Audio Cassette, originally uploaded by :Duncan. Charcoal grey case with shiny black strip level with window. Gold and silver lettering and horizontal patterning at bottom. I used these (90 mins version) in the early 90s.

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New favourite album!

The Time and Space Machine – Set Phazer To Stun Great video too: And super nice cover of After The Goldrush:

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In the field of barley (129/365)

In the field of barley (129/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. At the end of the farm tour.

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The Krishnamurti Centre (1986) (128/365)

The Krishnamurti Centre (1986) (128/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. A retreat centre in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. A place for quiet study and inquiry, with no set schedules or agenda, and no road noise. The architecture of the … Continue reading

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BP Oil Leak: Corexit 9500

They are using millions of gallons of this stuff to disperse the oil: Corexit 9500: The safety data sheet states “The potential human hazard is: High.” According to the Alaska Community Action on Toxics, the use of Corexit during the … Continue reading

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Carpet (127/365)

Carpet (127/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Well, I missed the rhododendrons in full bloom in the Grove, but look at them on the ground!

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Mother and Her Nippers (126/365)

Mother and Her Nippers (126/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. She has ten ducklings. They were born in the courtyard last week and she led them outside over the weekend.

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Bunny and the Bull

If you like Mighty Boosh, this film is by the same director, and therefore suitable weird. This clip has a cameo from Julian Barratt, the tall Boosher. A very inventive film, with hand-drawn/made sets and props. Reminded me a little … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 16 – Duncton to Amberley (South Downs Way)

Today I went up on the South Downs again, reaching the half way point at Amberley in West Sussex. A very warm day. From Littleton Farm south of Duncton, up onto Bignor Hill and across the Arun Valley to Amberley. … Continue reading

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The Tree Is Dead (125/365)

The Tree Is Dead (125/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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IKEA Southampton (124/365)

IKEA Southampton (124/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. The price tags and reflection in the mirror give it away.

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Bloom (123/365)

Bloom (123/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Oi, if you don’t clear off I’ll punch you, coz I can: I am the Handfish

Photograph courtesy Karen Gowlett-Holmes Using its fins to walk, rather than swim, along the ocean floor in an undated picture, the pink handfish is one of nine newly named species described in a recent scientific review of the handfish family. … Continue reading

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