Who doesn't like puffins?

This is one of several in an otherwise unremarkable car park.

the Morecambe art trail is worth exploring. Details here:

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I arrived at work today - a different place from normal - and these were waiting. The flowers come from a lady's garden, and she likes to make table decorations and other arrangements just for fun. I think it's a wonderful expression of joy.

The former cooperative society building in Lancaster. An interesting mixture of classical and arts and crafts elements.

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.

Buddleia removed from the stonework; roof replaced; other major work ongoing. I don't know what this church will be used for, but as a religious building is unlikely. It's fine, large open space inside.

The capstones on this canal bridge are rounded and tied with iron staples. This allowed the tow ropes to pass over the canal bridge, under tension, without dislodging the stones and fraying.

Pillar boxes with GR on the door were made from 1910 to 1936 during the reign of King George V.

1958 edition. Found today. Written when she was 18. First read when i was 15. Looking forward to re-reading. Will i laugh or cry?

In the courtyard of Lancaster Cathedral.

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.

This pillar box was painted gold to celebrate Andy Murray's tennis performance at the 2012 Olympics.

I think this could be a Nettle Tree butterfly but can't be sure. It's pretty and good to see, whatever it is.

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.

Originating in the Himalayas, Luculia gratissima can be found in many Commonwealth countries. This example was in New Zealand. Pretty, eh.

Thames side cobbles at low tide

Part of my early life. An amazing place. Seemingly always open.

A goods train laden with ballast waits at Lancaster Station.

Today is one for looking back fondly and reflection.

If you shop at a 'social supermarket' you never know what you will come home with. So, today's tea consisted of bacon, mushrooms, scallions, black-eye beans, capers, and cheese. With spices that I already had.

How:

Chop the bacon and cook in a wok

Add some chopped scallions, and cook some more

Remove and reserve

Add the chopped mushrooms to the fat in the wok and cook

Add the rest of the scallions

Add spices (I used cayenne pepper, ras el hanout)

Salt (a wee bit - the bacon is brined already)

Cook for a few minutes

Return the bacon

Add grated cheese and combine

Stir, cook, and remove from heat

Rest for a couple minutes

Serve

When I put these ingedients into Gemini, before posting this picture, it suggested this could be "Southern-Inspired Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea & Bacon Skillet". I'll let you decide.

Late for work but coffee must come first. Here's a happy accident.

The beans I'm using today have been described as having floral notes, so I guess this was inevitable.

Aka Great Willowherb.

A pretty wetlands plant that makes its home in towns, too.

Used in old medicine as an anti inflammatory and to treat skin problems. As a tisane it's useful for sore throats.

Street in Blackpool. I liked the repetition.

Some harmless whimsy that made me smile.

The kitchen is not the best place for flowers but I can't be doing without them.

Lancashire Day is on 27 November so I'm preparing to celebrate it early.

Orange and yellow canvas.

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I just liked how these looked together.

A Mercedes hearse, looking very tidy. The spotless windows were impressive.

I've organized my own funeral. It will save anyone wondering how I want it done when the time comes. Not being morbid; just practical, and meant kindly.

Walking along the canal yesterday, I noticed an otter here. But I just missed the shot; he dived and swam away. Check the ripples on the far bank.

The water must be reasonably clean and full of fish to sustain an otter.

It's a simple message.

Usnea is a form of lichen that's an indicator of clean air. It has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. I like how it looks.

The trees are full of birds singing their hearts out. Joy.

I was searching for a recipe for caelacanth soup. I had confused the ancient fish for the ugly-looking root vegetable, celeriac; for some reason, I can seldom remember what it's called. In any event, caelacanth is inedible.

Of course, I wandered off the thread while trying to recall what this vegetable is called and I found a whole bunch of pictures on my G drive, labelled 'partially uploaded', whatever that means. It does mean that the file is quite small, so I thought it would be fun to have a play with it, using Nomacs Image Lounge. While Nomacs is an open source viewer, it has some embedded tools for image manipulation.

As you might notice, this is from 2019 - I have always been intrigued by cranes. This is a construction site near Kings Cross Station in London.

Buddleia grows out of the wall.

124 St Vincent Street is one of many grand buildings in Glasgow that have been restored and refurbished, providing commercial premises in the thriving business district.