Last Day?

Officially in the UK this day marks the meteorological end of winter. In real terms that likely means we have at least another month of actual winter. I would suggest that maybe by the close of March we'll have seen an end to the perpetual rain. Then I'm reminded of April Showers LOL.

Game Changer

Momentarily putting my "tech head" back on...

(Pinched from elsewhere on the Interweb)

Too Soon..?

Do you think Spring might be just around the corner, in my little corner of the UK..?

Remake

Absolutely loving this "re-imagining" of the Frederick Forsyth tale. Eddie Redmayne stars in the role previously made famous by Edward Fox in the 1970's movie. This version made for Sky and split over 10 episodes, is pretty satisfying and it appears no expense has been spared with the production. Needless to say a second series has been commissioned, with Redmayne and co-star Lashana Lynch once again set to Tee-off against each other in an international game of cat and mouse.

Villain Of The Hour

Image of the public statue of plasticine crook Feathers Mcgraw being unveiled in Preston. (Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park pictured with his back to the camera)

Nuts!

Dog friendly (and safe) peanut butter, and brilliant marketing. At only £2.50 for 340g, many would argue it's a fantastic deal.

Showtime!

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin, this is gonna be good. Adults only, mind you.

Choc's Away!

Chococo's finest, all the way from the Isle of Purbeck. Multi-award winning and quite possibly the best handmade chocolates ever. Mmm!

Lock 'N' Load

Interesting the things you see whilst waiting inside the local chippy, The Tasty Plaice. 

It's not often you see several police cars zoom past on "Blues and Two's" (blue lights and two tone siren), with the final one stopping outside so the two officers can get their semi-automatic weapons from the lockbox in the boot/truck before continuing down the hill.

In the UK we don't routinely arm our police and those that do carry or use weapons are specially trained and licensed. Although they don't receive additional pay. Hardly seems fair but this is the norm in the UK, officers take on additional responsibilities or learn new skills so they are able to perform a better or different role. In the capital officers will often be seen on foot carrying guns but away from London and airports, police weapons are generally kept in locked boxes inside designated vehicles. These usually display a "*" symbol.

Obviously this unusual sight was- for a moment or two- quite exciting to see whilst we waiting for our takeaway.

Drips

This split in the lead flashing may well be responsible for all the water coming into my conservatory LOL.