(2) First went there in 2005'ish. I was over 50 before I came out as trans, so quite a weird venue for an old fart. Very trans friendly people and customers. Felt like a very, very safe space to form lifelong friendships, which I did. Photo is me, drunk as a skunk, in about 2006.

🙂 You've got some dodgy friends....

I need a break from the madness that appears to be Politics right now. I have a neglected grassy bank that I've been strimming back regularly over the last year. Last week, Nature said "Thank you - have a present"

Seems pretty much in keeping with with Imbolc, which seems a brief pause before the bringing of the Light.

My customary Halloween shot.... Having got booted off Facebook, it deserves a new home.. 🙂

According to my records, I started on these things just about a year ago. Too many other things to do, heatwave that made the workshop impossibly hot, and lack of funds meant it took that long. A pair of SU H2 carburettors that are at least as old as me. Total rebuild. Took 4 to make 2 good ones.

What a palaver just to avoid trick or treaters. Our front door does a much better job

2/ Some new planting and trellis just outside the back door. It's a clematis and it's doing very nicely.

Much garden work this year... 1/ A bog garden build by draining an old pond and filling it with soil

A couple of my 'my fruit trees are in blossom' photos from this year. Greengage and cider apple...

Thanks Clio! Really enjoyed that. My Mum was in the WRNS. Petty Officer wireless mechanic, worked on Spitfires and the like. Aged 18..... Here she is...

There are times when you've just got to do your own stuff, just to keep your sanity... First run-over with polishing compound and the buffing wheel. These will look better after another session.

Rules for old car renovation... 1/ It's only original once 2/ Repair & renew rather than buy new, if possible It's taken weeks to do #2 with a pair of 70 yr old carburettors and I'm only just starting. Main assemblies are clean. Next stop - polishing machine........