Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Wednesday

A cool and grey morning has given way to a very pleasant afternoon... 71F with clear skies and lots of low sunshine.

Alfred stands against the Vikings.

Monday, May 29, 2017

Moist Memorial Day


Showery and cool, 54F.

Crisp went off to work this morning at the club, but I can't imagine that the snack bar is open... maybe they've put her to with in the main kitchen for the day?

Sad to hear of the death of John Noakes this morning, but happy that he is no longer suffering. Another part of my childhood gone- Get down Shep!

Hadrian and his wall.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Sunday

Another quite nice day, 59F and mostly sunny, though it's supposed to rain a lot tonight.

Decided to get a book Dad's reading this time... so I've gone for Simon Schama's History of Britain, vol. 1 :)

So far we're taking about Skara Brae in the Orkneys.

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Saturday

A bit overcast, bit still warm and a bit sticky, 71F.

Not chosen a new book yet, so, as it's just a few days off its 50th anniversary, I'm listening​ to Sgt Pepper :)

Friday, May 26, 2017

Friday


Quite a lovely day, breezy and sunny and 70F :)

Just finished Hillbilly Elegy.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Thursday

Cool, wet and blustery, 56F.

Graduation from Yale Law.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Wednesday

Still a bit sticky and overcast, 66F.

2nd year at Yale Law.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Tuesday

Warmer and overcast, 67F, and more humid.

A chat with London (the obligatory check in when some awful event has taken place on either side of the Atlantic), and then back to my book- Yale law school.

Monday, May 22, 2017

Moist Monday

A bit rainy and cooler, 55F.

A fascinating explanation of why white, working class Americans feel as they do politically.

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Sunday

What a nice day, 66F and sunny :)

Out of the Marines and off to Ohio State.

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Saturday

How nice to have a simple, quiet Saturday with no funerals or fundraisers :)

Cooler and overcast with occasional very brief showers, 59F.

The Marines and letters from home.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Friday

Hardly a day off as we had a funeral this morning and then I had to do some work choosing pictures for the Parish Profile that will go out to prospective rector recruits.

Another hot one, 88G and overcast.

Life with Memaw.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Thursday

Crazy weather! It's 94F and sunny! Hopefully it will cool of a bit for tomorrow's funeral (yes, another one!).

High school and a new step-dad.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Phew, what a scorcher!

84F and sunny :)

Papaw's death.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tuesday

Warning up a little, 73F and overcast.

The confusion of surnames.

Monday, May 15, 2017

Monday

What a nice day, quite windy and mostly sunny, 64F. We're supposed to get up close to 90F by Thursday​!

3rd grade science fair.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Happy Mother's Day!

Church and another funeral this morning, this afternoon we're just going to hang out and binge-watch the first season of Orphan Black :)

A nice day with lots of people out to enjoy it (giving Mom a break?), Mostly sunny and 58F.

The 50s and the family moves to Ohio.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Soggy Saturday

Pissing down! I'm posting this from the car before driving home. Wet and cool, 50F.

New book- Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance, a memoir about the American poor that I heard about a while ago and have wanted to read. Just started so I'm hearing about the members of the Kentucky family.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Friday

A busy weekend- we had a funeral this morning, we have another tomorrow, and then another after church on Sunday! So Holly and I are taking advantage of this lovely weather (sunny, breezy and 57F) to do the long loop as it's going to rain the next couple of days.

Just finished The Pillars of the Earth, really enjoyed it! May do the next in the series, or may do something else as a palate cleanser, will look online when I get home ;)

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Thursday

A little cooler and windier, 58F, but still nice.

Did a fun photo-shoot this afternoon for a parishioner who is building a website- I've yet to edit them but I think I've got quite a few good shots :)

Thomas is murdered in his cathedral.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Wednesday

Another pleasant day for a walk, not to warm, 60F with a light breeze and dappled sunshine.

Wallerran tries to discredit Thomas.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Tuesday

56F and a light breeze, mostly cloudy too.

Philip goes to France to see Thomas Becket.

Monday, May 8, 2017

Monday

Another pretty day, 55F mostly sunny and still.

Wallerran tries to make his case that Jonathan is Philips son.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Sunday

A very successful Confirmation this morning, after a very successful fundraiser last night :)

A bit grey today and cooler, 54F, but a nice enough day for a brisk walk followed by a nap!

Wallerran plots to discredit Philip at the consecration of the cathedral.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Saturday


An absolutely stunning day after all that rain yesterday- sunny and breezy and 62F and everything is very green :)

Busy this morning setting up for the fundraiser tonight and the bishop tomorrow. Back for a quick nap and a shower after this and then the fun begins!

William comes to arrest Richard for Alfreds murder.

Friday, May 5, 2017

What a difference a day makes!


Absolutely tipping down! I mean rain of almost biblical proportions :) windy too and 53F

I was already wet from having to go up on the church roof to clear a gutter after this mornings funeral, but this phone (Moto G5 Plus) is not quite as waterproof as the last one, so this is taken through the sandwich bag I had it in in my pocket.

William becomes Sheriff.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Thursday

Another perfect day for a walk, 58F and sunny with a nice breeze.

An early walk today as I've taken the afternoon off because I will be working most of the weekend.

William is back in his little village after Richard takes his castle.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Wednesday

Another lovely day :) windy and pleasant, 61F with lots of sunshine.

Aliana returns to Earl's Castle.

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Tuesday

Another nice day, 72F and sunny with a stiff breeze.

William meets Richard at a mill.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Monday

A lovely afternoon for a walk :) 63F, mostly sunny and a bit breezy.

Richard considers raising an army of outlaws against William.