Jazz in the winter, enough to brighten a dark day⬇️

“Autumnal tea at the Cottage” Oil on canvas

“Autumnal Beauty” Oil on canvas

“Boy & his Pal” Oil on canvas #dogs#artists#art

“Rainy day,a good book and tea” Oil on canvas.

Happy birthday.... wild guy 🍾🍾🥂🥂🔥

My poem How to See a Whale from my pamphlet Forest Girl. Photo from Jenevieve Carlyn. Many thanks. Some whales for you 🙂🐳 Did you know my publisher @dragonflyflight.bsky.social has 25% off all books on their website, including Forest Girl? Info on their page. Go support 🙂🌳

My take on Andrew Weyth’s famous 1965 picture of “Master Bedroom”

Another beautiful #sunset on the river

Down by the river

The progression of the day as seen from my rear window. Hitchcock would approve, probably.

Look at that deep fiery orange of a sunset

I'd freak out if I peek out the bedroom window one night and see a priest standing there with a briefcase in his hand!

Church bells ringing and old, repurposed buildings looking gorgeous. There's even a hint of sun.

Out for a walk up the chevin before the rain. Absolutely knackered after yesterday's run.

Going to get wet on the return trip!!!

Beautiful out there #trailrunning and very quiet

Last lot from me for today's #trailrunning escapade. I love this bridge, there's a real sense of stepping back 200 years.

Pictures from tonight's walkies. The town looked, clean and quiet.

“PUFFIN AHOY” Oil on wood panel.

Went for a short run, 4 miles round town, it was damp, humid, smelled like a damp dog's blanket, pavements were slippy, so I guess this is autumn. There wasn't much to look at in the gloom but it'll soon be spring 😎☔ Would rather be #trailrunning but I think I need to adjust to the dark!!

Time to pull up the drawbridge....brace for Monday, wave goodbye to a lovely day.

Who says you can't use baby new potatoes for roasting?? In lard. 😎🥓

A lovely autumnal afternoon, I'd rather have run it but a walk is always a good alternative.

“Ndovu” Oil on large canvases

The river is clear, the sky is brooding

Awake. Not intentionally either. Got a pic of the moon though. Now.... where's my sleep???

And....5.19am the moon is centre stage, curtain of clouds has parted and...it's still night time and I'm awake.

My painting NORTHERN SUMMER SKY

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Lovely out up top it the clouds are rolling in and it's a bit breezy

A blustery but dry 9 miles of road running. The first 6 miles were great, then turned a corner and bang straight into a headwind. Feels good to feel strong again. #running #trailrunning #knackered

A splash of russet and fading green autumnal leaves

Morning ☕ Not to you Storm Amy....you can go away.

Ah, so there's the sun...oh no it's gone.

Black clouds to the north, sunshine to the south. Photo from same spot

The silent guardian, the hunter, sees all, knows all. Just like my bloody neighbour 😅

Well the day turned out a bit better than it started, weather wise. But now it's time to put the feet up and chill.

No idea what these geese were doing in the sheep field. They don't look Canadian 🤔😅

Bit of #Trailrunning to kick-start the day. 5 miles, the tank was a bit empty but the sun was out.

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Out #trailrunning

What a fabulous night for getting out, 8 miles of blissful #trailrunning with some stunning views in the fading sunlight. I really think my running shifted up a gear tonight, feels promising.

Favourite photo from tonight's #trailrunning escapade is definitely the setting sun through the single tree on top of the chevin. It makes the slog up the hill worth it, it is a definite stop and stare moment, the light is perfect. Get outside and see for yourself. #Photography #Outdoors #sunset

For some reason there were loads of ladybirds out and about

Waiting at the bus stop...

And time for sunset as I count the minutes to finishing work at 7pm 😎

A few more from tonight's #trailrunning escapade. It was stunning, especially compared to Saturday's wash out but it's definitely getting chilly. It'll be time for the hat next week.