Looking for Somewhere to Hide From arctictern in The Dustbin of Life (44 minutes old)

Sparrows looking for somewhere to hide for the winter iunder our eaves. Last year they found a tiny hole and nested inside our loft. We don't have a header tank in there so it is not much of a problem… more

Starting a new book....Part I From tylluanpenry in Writers (1 hour old)

My publishers were really pleased with the way my second book sold on its first day. So they've asked me to write another (my third). That means putting the book I was working on (about Runes) onto … more

Witchfest International 2009 - Protective plants workshop From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (1 hour old)

It's always tricky doing a workshop rather than a straightforward talk. Partly because when you have a large group of people you want to get everyone involved and doing something in a workshop - but … more

The Pencil Museum From arctictern in The Dustbin of Life (1 hour old)

I've been looking at the scenes of floods and damage in Keswick, it's worse when you know the place. It's terrible to imagine that the cafe where we waited 30 minutes for a toasted bacon and cheese ci… more

I dreamed a dream From la_spice in The Wide Awake Club (3 hours old)

I love this one Enjoy ....... night night everyone :yawn: … more

Blasphemy From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (4 hours old)

I see that a group of 56 Islamic countries want the international community to implement laws making blasphemy a crime. This won't do. While I can respect people having belief they must not be allo… more

Pudsey Police From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (5 hours old)

They were round this morning going from desk to desk with their little bucket. Look I have nothing against charity but it pisses me off when people are coerced into it by exerting peer pressure at… more

Fishy Friday From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (6 hours old)

There's definitely something very fishy going on today... Fresh Fish ...well it is Friday after all ;)… more

Obscene trade From jenray ^Pro in Armchair Revolutionaries (7 hours old)

Hi to everybody...when some in the world have sunk to this level, something is seriously wrong with us...and the buyers are as guilty as the perpetrators!...the police believe as many as 60 people hav… more

I need glasses! From arctictern in The Dustbin of Life (11 hours old)

I was going to go to Birmingham tomorrow to see the last F1 stockcar meeting of 2009 then I saw the weather forecast. Rain, rain and rain with a spot of rain in between showers. So thats it, no more s… more

Coming out fully From jenray ^Pro in (12 hours old)

Hi to everybody...my amaryllis are coming out fully now and the perfume each night is very powerful...quite beautiful but knocks you out when you open the door first thing in the morning...LOL...still… more

How will you be remembered? From la_spice in Captain's Blog (13 hours old)

I've recently starting meeting up for coffee on a Thursday morning with some people I met at French class. This gets me out of the house and helps me keep in touch with a very nice bunch of people. Ye… more

Good morning and LOL From jenray ^Pro in WELCOME TO JENRAY'S TIME OF LIFE (13 hours old)

Hi to everybody...had a very good night indeed, and got up around 10 as it was dull and very grey outside...now it's trying to brighten up and give us the promised sun...still in my dressing gown beca… more

Update on Twilight From jenray ^Pro in WELCOME TO JENRAY'S TIME OF LIFE (13 hours old)

Hi to everybody...found out why Twilight was such a pile of dog doo...written by a woman who doesn't believe in sex before marriage and there are fifteen damned books about these characters...The bloo… more

Crusty old Usky From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (16 hours old)

I have often been accused of being a tad 'crusty' and have to admit it's a fair cop... I can be somewhat stiff around the edges |-| I'm not as thick skinned as a decapod crustacean though... :)) … more

They all look the Same To Me From SeasideMan ^Pro in Seaside Man (16 hours old)

Is this a Greenfinch? I think it is. Really good birdwatchers amaze me. When I was out on Borth Bog with my camera a few months ago I met a serious twitcher who asked me "Have you seen anything in… more

Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana From Usksider ^Pro in Anti-Weight Watchers (17 hours old)

Since I mentioned it here, I thought I'd share a recipe for Clams Cataplana :yes: Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana with White Wine and Tomato Sauce: Almeijoas Na Cataplana Ingredients * … more

........ and breakfast? From la_spice in The Wide Awake Club (17 hours old)

Good morning - do help yourself Orange juice, cranberry juice or bucks fizz? Cereals, full English or continental? French toast, toast and preserves or fresh fruit? Tea, coffee… more

A timely release? From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (17 hours old)

Don't clam up Little Clams Let yourself go and let it all out :)) Now I know shellfish aren't to everyone's taste, but I love fresh seafood and these little clams (similar to cockles) are reall… more

Code Red... From TheBozzer in Real Tart (1 day old)

God, it’s hot. At 6am this morning it was 24C and today the fire service has issued their Catastrophic – or Code Red, as they’re calling it – warning for this area, with the temp here expected to peak… more

American Animals From arctictern in The Dustbin of Life (1 day old)

We all know the American idea of hunting is to find an animal that is standing still then blow the poor bastard to smithereens. Very big, very brave, very macho...NOT. Just very stupidly American. The… more

Oh, you're still here....good. From smb1982 in Mindbulbs (1 day old)

I have been lazy. So much going on (excuse) over the last few weeks (excuse) I just havent had time to write anything (big excuse). First off an offering of beautiful music: I love this… more

Time to hit the sack... From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (1 day old)

G'night Blogland... :yawn: ...time old Usky toddled off for the night... :zz: ...see you all tomorrow. :wave:… more

Time for bed From la_spice in The Wide Awake Club (1 day old)

Take your pick..... Which one would you choose? Don't all pick the same one or it might get rather crowded! Night night :yawn: Last one to bed switch off the light!!! :idea:… more

Great discovery From jenray ^Pro in Armchair Revolutionaries (1 day old)

Hi to everybody...here's another really interesting discovery... http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/prehistoric-masterpieces-the-swimmers-and-the-beast-1823637.html… more

Back to the shopping trip... From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (1 day old)

This almost seems like one of those movie sequel things now... but what the heck ;) Remember we went shopping yesterday? Well there were some really hot deals to be had in that market... :yes: H… more

Smartest Rat around From jenray ^Pro in Armchair Revolutionaries (1 day old)

Hi to everybody...here's a little bit of news you might find interesting... http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/meet-hobbiej-the-smartest-rat-in-the-world-1823651.html… more

Bloody Microsoft! From Usksider ^Pro in Usksider's Photo Blog (1 day old)

A couple of weeks ago Microsoft killed my laptop... I recovered said lappy by deleting everything on my hard disk and installing a Linux operating system. All was well with the world, except I missed … more

Twilight From jenray ^Pro in WELCOME TO JENRAY'S TIME OF LIFE (1 day old)

Hi to everybody...there wasn't much at all on the TV last night, so thought I'd give 'Twilight' a go...it's being raved about...the story of a teenager who falls for a vampire, who goes to her school … more

I'm a Celebrity Get me in Here From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (1 day old)

where the expenses will be brill. Call me Dave's latest idea is to put Carol Vorderman in the Lords so that she could be Minister of education in a Tory cabinet. Is he having a laugh, at this ra… more