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Unintended consequences when an alien species is introduced into the local ecology:
"The Harlequin Ladybird has been described as the fastest spreading invasive insect in Europe. It is a relatively recent addition to the United Kingdom’s fauna, first reported in 2003 from the south coast. This species originates from eastern Asia, but its route into the UK actually came from eastern North America, where it is equally invasive and is now recognised as the most abundant species of ladybird on that continent. Originally introduced into the states as early as 1916 as a means of biological control, specifically on soybean aphids, the species spread rapidly across the continent and indeed across much of the world wherever suitable climate and conditions occur."
www.fbog.org.uk/portfolio-items/the-harlequin-ladybird/
This, and one other, as far as I can see, has moved in to my apartment for the winter. At least there won't be any aphids on my plants in the spring!
The next train from platform 5 will take me to the dentist.
The rails on the other side have been taken up. No clue why. The buildings used to be a railways training center.
Even more wires. I picked up these old Bose speakers (at least ten years old) and sub this week for a song. It means there are more cables to manage but I can cope with that while the sound is so much better.
Volume is controlled by software or by using what looks like a hockey puck (mid right) into which I can plug my headphones if necessary.
youtu.be/bQQCPrwKzdo?si=NoL6_YEFuW33uH_f
Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
I last sang this with a friend in Amsterdam. Lots of Oranjeboom. It was a great weekend, what can be remembered, and we stayed in a houseboat. We went to the Rijksmuseum to see The Night Watch and weren't disappointed. We were picked up by some police who had us confused with someone else. Turned out we used to play football together when they had been stationed near our camp. So they let us go on our merry way. It's a funny old world.
To celebrate the end of the week this is puff pastry with apple, blueberries and flaked almonds. Greek yogurt dusted with cinnamon.
This crest was in the ground near Levens Hall - presumably it belongs to the Bellingham family. I will have to do a bit more research.
Walking along the Thames Embankment one day I came across this truncated lamp post. Odd. But look closely and you'll see a vent where the light should be. This is the work of Sir Joseph Bazalgette and Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, the engineers who sorted The Great Stink of 1858. This pipe vents the explosive gases from the sewer that runs just below. Usually these pipes are much taller.
Not quite sure how this happened. Same yeast, same recipe but a very energetic rise!
Time for breakfast.
I like how this drain pipe has been included in the overall design of the building, rather than as an afterthought that was bolted on.
In the late 1800s London was served by up to 300 000 horses, producing an average of 2 000 000 kg of manure each day. This was referred to as the horse manure crisis. Consequently many houses had boot scrapers outside the front door. This one is a fine, elegant example.
The acoustic under the bridge was wonderful. A gentle reverb without being a full echo. Just saying some lines of poetry here was a joy in itself.
It's a game to help with making sentences. Probably popular at the Old Bailey when the jury retires.
The post box appears to have been repainted. Again.
Meanwhile I should write to my MP about the state of the pavement. Health and safety law prevents me from putting myself at unnecessary risk and the pavement is clearly hazardous. So I shall write an email instead.
Fritillaria meleagris 'Alba'.
The gently nodding flowers of the white version of the snake's head fritillary. Delicate little things that prefer a bit of shade and damp soil. We have plenty of both here.
Another example of a kissing gate, except this one has been decommissioned, after the fence had been moved to make way for the footpath.