Archive for September, 2008
I saw it
Bridge on the Thames in Cookham, England. Have you ever had a moment when you saw something that literally stopped you mid-stride? It happened to me on our walk on Sunday. We were on the last stretch of our hike by the Thames when we walked past a house where people were either having a [...]
Time Out Country Walk #24: Cookham (Round Walk)
Ah, a photo-heavy post. You’ll excuse me while I indulge in one. You see, I haven’t posted a lot of photos lately as I’ve been a little burned out with my camera. But this beautiful walk deserves these photos. I took 223 pictures yesterday and narrowed down my selection quite a bit as you can [...]
Such fine weather
`Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING–absolute nothing–half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,’ he went on dreamily: `messing–about–in–boats; messing—-’ Ratty, Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Photo taken by Mr. DJ on his walk two weeks ago. This is the River Wey near Guildford. This week [...]
A little homesick
The birds like to rest on telephone wires back home in Texas. January 2008. I’ve got a little of the homesick blues today. I’m sure I’ll get over it soon enough, but last night I realized that this is the longest I’ve been away from home–almost nine months. Anyway, this should help: some friends and [...]
A question for the locals
Sunset out my studio window three days ago. England. Was it really that bad a summer here weather wise? I’ve only been here two summers, but to me, it was very nice this year. Last year, I spent the entire summer in my fleece pullover. My neighbor came by for a chat this morning and [...]
Wherever you go I will follow… at least if you have a blog
Blogger has added a feature called “Following”. Have you seen it? It popped up a couple of weeks ago, but I had not paid too much attention to it. However, Sarah mentioned it yesterday in her comment. After giving it some thought, I think maybe it’s a good thing. My reasons for starting Just a Plane Ride [...]
My art blog
Where I Talk About Art went live today! There’s not much in it right now, but for those of you who were wondering, this is where I’ll post my art and other art related things I’m thinking about. I decided to stay with Blogger because it’s easy. I’ll figure out the portfolio site later ;-)
Time Out Country Walk 14: Gomshall to Guildford
Two Sundays ago, Mr. DJ wanted to go for a walk. When Mr. DJ says go for a walk, he means a long country walk that lasts at least four hours. Unfortunately, Roxi had not started her homework, so she and I had to stay home. However, Trudy was happy to volunteer to go and [...]
Bad Computer Karma and Catching Up
Another beautiful sunrise in England this morning. It’s getting cooler–lows in the mid-40s and highs in the mid-60s. We’re supposed to have four beautiful days in a row! That means sunshine :-). .1. Our print server/music studio/backup computer is dead. I don’t know if we wore it out with our 72-hour Hurricane Ike vigil, but [...]
Inspection of our rental and more Hurricane Ike musings
As I run the sweeper in my house today in anticipation of our leasing company coming over for an “inspection” of the property, I can’t help thinking about how much junk/papers we have accumulated over the last year and a half. I think about this especially today after seeing photos of my in-laws’ home in [...]
