Grab shot from the car (no I wasn’t driving!) on A11 on the way home from my mother’s last evening. I saw the picture but didn’t expect to get it across the traffic and from a moving car. Driving from Norwich to London in the evening is driving into the sunset — and East Anglian sunsets can be spectacular even on a grey day like yesterday.
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Memories Meme
Memories Meme, originally uploaded by kcm76.
This week’s Flickr Photo Meme is about Memories. As usual here are the questions and my answers:
1. What is a special memory of childhood? Hot summer days camping at nudist club; I would have been about 10; in consequence I’ve never been uncomfortable with my body or anyone else’s
2. A memorable romance with? Faith, when I was a postgraduate; I was 23. she was 32; she taught me a lot
3. What was the most memorable gift you have ever received? My first camera, a Halina, has to be up there near the top; I don’t recall exactly when I was given it but I must have been about 12 or 13; look where it has gotten me!
4. What place have you visited that had a memory attached to it? Rye, East Sussex; I remember it from camping with my parents when I was 4 or 5 and have been back numerous times in recent years with Noreen
5. What was a memorable occasion that you recently attended? Almost any meeting of the Anthony Powell Society; this trip to the Widmerpool area of Nottinghamshire was an interesting day!
6. What was the most memorable toy you ever had? My teddy bear and black cat, both of which I still have, must be very near the top of the list
7. Who is the most memorable teacher you ever had? There were many, but Bob Goss and Derek Beadle, who taught me Chemistry and Physics, respectively, in the 6th form were probably the stars
8. Do you have a special collection that is memorable? My Memories, of course! I’m not really one for collecting personal mementos
9. What is your most cherished memento? Noreen, for lots of reasons and not just because she married me!
10. What trophy, ribbon, award, certificate are you most proud of that serves as a memory of an important event? My PhD, not just for the academic stuff but for all the formative extracurricula things too
11. It would be wonderful if all memories were good, but some aren’t; is there a bad memory that you carry with you? Breaking up with my first fiancée, Jill, at the start of our second year as undergraduates; I nearly failed my Part I exams as a result
12. What is your favourite summer memory? Playing Cricket, not that I was ever any good
1. Mother & Son, 2. FAITH: Earth element focal art bead pendant/necklace 1, 3. Halina 35X, 4. Rye, 5. AP Soc Members at Wysall, 6. Little Black Cat, 7. is there a shark behind me? …is that a yes?, 8. memories collage, 9. Noreen, 10. Student Life, 11. Jack and Jill went up the hill, 12. Playing Cricket
As always these are not my photos (except numbers 1, 5, 6, 9 which are mine) so please follow the links to enjoy the work of the photographers who did take them!
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Says it all really …
This week’s self-portrait: 52 Weeks 52/52 (2009 week 08).
One week to go to get me back to the end of February where I started — yes this is a 53 week year!
Rusty, the Danish Bacon Hound
Ladies and Gentlemen! Let me present, at no expense to this august establishment, Rusty, the Danish Bacon Hound.
We must apologise for the state of his coat, he’s in need of a good hose down as he’s clearly been grubbing around the pig pens.
(Made from thin white card after a design by David C Mills.)
[Later] Noreen thinks he should be called Streaky rather than Rusty, this also being a characteristic of the coats of Danish Bacon Hounds.
…how to make Rusty the Dog…
…how to make Rusty the Dog…, originally uploaded by David C Mills.
Fun for all the family! Might keep the ankle biters out of mischief for five minutes. I’ve had a go and it took me two attempts to get the ears worked out — solid line on diagram = cut here; dotted line = fold here. Duh! 🙂
In a Small Closet
In a Small Closet, originally uploaded by kcm76.
This week’s self-portrait: 52 Weeks 51/52 (2009 week 07).
Valentine's Meme
Valentine’s Meme, originally uploaded by kcm76.
This week’s Flickr Photo Meme is, quite naturally, about Valentine’s Day. As usual here are the questions and my answers:
1. Type in Valentine’s Day and pick your favourite picture!
2. How old were you when you fell in love for the first time? I’m guessing about 11.
3. How many times have you been in love? Properly in love, maybe 3?
4. What is the most romantic moment you’ve experienced? The first time Noreen and I had sex
5. What is your favourite love song? Monteverdi 1610 Vespers. How’s that for eccentricity?
6. What movie has your favourite love scene? Nah, I only do stills; don’t get all this video stuff!
7. Where is the most romantic location/destination in the world? Anywhere, it doesn’t matter where; it’s the other person and the ambience that counts
8. What gift do you think is the most romantic? ,b>Oneself, surely
9. Which do you prefer – Chocolates or Flowers? ,b>Always flowers; I’m not supposed to have chocolates
10. What is the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for you? Say “Yes”
11. Who do you think is the most romantic leading lady or man on film, TV or stage? The young Bo Derek
12. Most romantic book you’ve ever read? Any truly old book will do; books are almost as magic as cats!
1. E’ville Con 2009 logo, 2. Eleven, 3. everyone needs to draw a skull or maybe 3, 4. Angel Wars 3: Choosing sides, 5. Monteverdi Vespers of 1610, 6. Two Months On Flickr…Thank You, 7. Anywhere, 8. ugly_dolls, 9. There are always flowers, 10. She Said Yes To A Single Yellow Rose, 11. bo derek96, 12. Old Books [2]
As always these are not my photos so please follow the links to enjoy the work of the photographers who did take them!
Created with fd’s Flickr Toys.
Thinking
Thinking, originally uploaded by kcm76.
This week’s self-portrait: 52 Weeks 50/52 (2009 week 06).
Out of time for a new picture this week, so here’s one I did earlier!
Abstract Tree Snow #94½
This is the cherry tree in the street outside our doctor’s surgery. It looked stunning against the blue sky; the shapes and contrasts were fascinating. I’m sure I could have found a better angle, but sadly I didn’t have time: work was calling. 🙁
People in Your Life Meme
This week’s Flickr Photo Meme is the first names of people in your life. So as usual here are the questions and my answers
1. Spouse’s name. Noreen, and yes that is her in the photo taken with an ultra-wide angle lens at short range.
2. Mother’s name. Dora
3. Father’s name: Bob
4. Brother / sister’s name: to quote Peter Cook “Tragically I was an only twin”
5. Pet’s name: The cats: Harry and Sally, no not our choices!
6. Best friend’s name: Suzy
7. Childhood friend’s name: Derek
8. Person who has most influenced you: that has to be Victor, but only by a short head from Faith and Barry & Julia
9. Neighbour’s name: Zaina, a luscious Lebanese beauty queen
10. Grandmother’s name: Flo; that’s my mother’s mother
11. Grandfather’s name: Alf; my mother’s father who I never knew as he died 2 years before I was born
12. Your name: Keith, but I have yet to understand why!
As always these are not my photos (with the exception of #1) so please follow the links to enjoy the work of the photographers who did take them!
1. Madam Noreen, 2. Dora was my co-pilot (04/2005), 3. Bob Staake – Toy Designs, 4. tragically i was an only twin, 5. PB120027-1, 6. Shy Suzy, 7. Derek, 8. Victor Bagging, 9. zaina, 10. say ah (iris ‘larry and flo’), 11. Alf Leila Wa Leila, 12. Keith Haring by Annie Leibovitz New York City 1986
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