Another example of a kissing gate, except this one has been decommissioned, after the fence had been moved to make way for the footpath.

The soffritto was finished, so chopped (aka 'chapped'!) vegetables added, and covered to sweat for 10 to 15 minutes.

This morning demanded a steamy cappuccino - 80s style. But I don't have any suitable cups, so here it is in a glass.

Yes, it doesn't look like the proportions are right, but they are close enough for government work, as we used to say.

And it's my kitchen ... =]

How he did this I have no clue. It seemed to be effortless. The product of years of experience. Art that tastes good as well as being beautiful to look at.

When the falls of a pulley system have caused the blocks to be so close together that they can no longer move, they are said to be chock-a-block.

This drink is chocker with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Apple, lemon juice, ginger root, and water. Blitzed for 25 seconds.

And still this flower spike grows, and tries to follow the sun. It's developing a pinkish tinge now.

I bought some loose tea. carefully weighed and packed in a reusable bag.

Today was the turn of Russian Caravan tea, which is a long time fave.

Here are the lemons today after about 3 weeks. Looking healthy I'm relieved to report.

I've pickled some carrots today because i can.

I used to do things because i felt i ought to. These days i just do what i want to.

Who knew pickling could be so satisfying?

A row of linden trees lines the pavement beside the police station in Lancaster (not Berlin - but I couldn't resist this title).

The Wolf moon will set soon. It was deeply moving to see it in the light of early morning.

There's a new mobile Flickr app. Uploading directly from within Snapseed seems no longer possible. The workflow hasn't got easier. Indeed, the whole Flickr app seems to be slower. Adding tags seems to have changed, too. Only single words and no capital letters. What's your experience so far?

People take a break in the sunshine at the base of the Victoria Memorial

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria_Memorial,_Lancaster

Parking garage Groß St. Martin, Cologne

Around Queen Victoria's pedestal are bronze relief panels that show members of the great and the good of the time. Some are still recognizable characters, but others have fallen into obscurity.

All too soon the daffodils will fade and be gone. So treasure each moment now.

There's a whole branch of science that looks at packing things into the smallest space possible. 3-D computer modelling makes it easier to test out theories.

Pizza night. It's a team effort: they make it and I eat it -- what a team!

3 o'clock came and I was in need of a coffee. By chance I found myself here, on the Lytham Road in Blackpool. The place is wonderful and quirky, the owner is very friendly and kind, and the coffee was off the scale. If you are in Blackpool and need a decent, unpretentious brew, this is the place to go.

Thriving on neglect, the zebra plant flowers.

And the southern Fells in the distance. The whole place is a jewel of nature.

Side elevation of the Custom House at Lancaster.

Duties and taxes were a major source of income in the town.

Designed by Gillow.

Even when the tide's out this place is spectacular. But the tide is about to turn and the win will change; I don't like the look of the cloud bank to the north. Time to move on again.

Probably the safest place to walk as the bikes seem to ignore it.

Here's a recumbent trike made by Inspired Cycle Engineering in Cornwall. It looks seriously kitted out for daily use and indeed that's what it's for. I met the owner who was of mature years. "It keeps me mobile," he said.

The light this morning was almost turquoise. The moon reflected an extraordinary light. Such an early morning delight.

A Red Admiral soaking up the warmth from the stone wall.

Having been out all day I return to find a) some fool has left the lights on and b) the daffodils have come out - how lovely!

After cooking a batch of pasta sauce overnight, it's quickly cooled before being stored in the fridge.

Doom-scrolling in the park. They never look around. That's missing out, surely.

Old sign seen in London. I liked Meggezones but i think they have been discontinued.

La flor de clemátide

Pequeños zarcillos delicados, como manos suaves

Alcanzando como en oración, arriba y arriba se expanden

Buscando la luz …

Amira

Apparently, purple vegetables are good for aging. Doesn't this cauliflower look great?

I am not sure why this design was chosen for a church in Lancashire. Wales would make more sense.

Whatever, it's a handsome beast =]

I fancied a boiled egg and tried a method that I'd found on Reddit. When I cracked the egg it burst, as shown here. The key step of piercing the egg had been omitted. So, no egg today 😅

What to do with too many limes?

No more drinks till after Easter.

So make soup 😁

red pepper, kumara, chili, bacon, carrot, celery, beetroots,red onion, garlic, Cajun spice mix (MRE mix), veg stock, limes!

it made a spicy breakfast 👍

Taking a moment in the sunshine.

Lunch at one of Heysham's several charming cafes.

More pretty colors to brighten the late winter gloom.

Veggie soup ready to go.

Coralroot bittercress (Cardamine bulbifera) is a member of the cabbage family. You can see the distinctive bulbils growing up the stem. They fall onto the soil to produce new plants.

Old fashioned service and everything a household might need, and more!

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