hordeofduck
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Nature and heritage. And probably churches. And possibly ducks. And maybe almost certainly gooses.
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Clearing of parents’ house continues. Today we found a set of 78 vinyl records of Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No 2 played by …… Rachmaninoff himself.
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Clearing of parents’ house continues. Today we found a set of 78 vinyl records of Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No 2 played by …… Rachmaninoff himself.
I always suspected house clearance was a risky business
Bomb squad called to charity warehouse after 'grenade' found
People were urged to avoid the area
www.leicestermercury.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I always suspected house clearance was a risky business
Someone I vaguely know has sent me an email with a photo in which was clearly intended for someone else. Nothing wrong with the photo just not meant for me. Do I a) tell them of their mistake (and potentially embarrass them) or b) pretend like it never happened? Such a British thing to worry about.
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Someone I vaguely know has sent me an email with a photo in which was clearly intended for someone else. Nothing wrong with the photo just not meant for me. Do I a) tell them of their mistake (and potentially embarrass them) or b) pretend like it never happened? Such a British thing to worry about.
Sitting enjoying a Saturday night film in our living room and got attacked by a giant wasp. Have retreated to the dining room.
November 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Sitting enjoying a Saturday night film in our living room and got attacked by a giant wasp. Have retreated to the dining room.
I was sorting some old 1930s photos of my family yesterday when this tiny photo fell out. It has an inscription on the back. I wonder who Robert Jessurun was. It’s not a name I’ve heard before. Anyone know what the last line says?
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I was sorting some old 1930s photos of my family yesterday when this tiny photo fell out. It has an inscription on the back. I wonder who Robert Jessurun was. It’s not a name I’ve heard before. Anyone know what the last line says?
I’ve seen this gravestone at Southwell Minister many times. Still makes me laugh every time. Keeping it real 1620s style
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’ve seen this gravestone at Southwell Minister many times. Still makes me laugh every time. Keeping it real 1620s style
Sending love to staff at the University of Leicester today (and other unis affected by redundancies). I know it’s been a rough day.
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Sending love to staff at the University of Leicester today (and other unis affected by redundancies). I know it’s been a rough day.
Another of my grandmother’s gems. Sadly, while I have the instructions, only two of the pattern pieces remain so I can’t make it
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Another of my grandmother’s gems. Sadly, while I have the instructions, only two of the pattern pieces remain so I can’t make it
October 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
More fabulous old knitting patterns of my grandma’s. Mostly 80s and earlier. Gotta love those looks
October 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
More fabulous old knitting patterns of my grandma’s. Mostly 80s and earlier. Gotta love those looks
My mum never was one to throw away useable plastic bags. Bless her #houseclearing
October 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My mum never was one to throw away useable plastic bags. Bless her #houseclearing
Enjoyed our visit to Mount St Bernard Abbey this morning. Glorious sunshine and a fascinating little shop, plus a nice walk.
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Enjoyed our visit to Mount St Bernard Abbey this morning. Glorious sunshine and a fascinating little shop, plus a nice walk.
There’s a large spider that has spun its web across the bedroom window. Can’t now open the window without disturbing this lovely creature and wrecking its web #spiders
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
There’s a large spider that has spun its web across the bedroom window. Can’t now open the window without disturbing this lovely creature and wrecking its web #spiders
Today’s house clearance find from my parents’ house is these curtains. They don’t seem too bad til you realise they’re made of a towelling material. Yep, you too could dry yourself on the curtains.
October 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Today’s house clearance find from my parents’ house is these curtains. They don’t seem too bad til you realise they’re made of a towelling material. Yep, you too could dry yourself on the curtains.
Nice to see my grandfather was keen on plants as I am.
October 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Nice to see my grandfather was keen on plants as I am.
There are of course many fascinating books in dad’s collection. They go back to the late C19th some of them. I liked these two first aid manuals I found yesterday
October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
There are of course many fascinating books in dad’s collection. They go back to the late C19th some of them. I liked these two first aid manuals I found yesterday
I hate throwing books away (i.e recycling). But with these there isn’t much choice. I’ve taken a huge amount to Oxfam and Age UK bookshops, but these are too old / dilapidated / out of date. My dad never could part with anything. Bless him.
October 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I hate throwing books away (i.e recycling). But with these there isn’t much choice. I’ve taken a huge amount to Oxfam and Age UK bookshops, but these are too old / dilapidated / out of date. My dad never could part with anything. Bless him.
The trees are starting to look autumnal
October 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The trees are starting to look autumnal
Last of the toms. It’s a pretty cold night tonight. Went to gather the last of the self seeded tomatoes from the bottom of the garden. Enough for a little chutney hopefully.
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Last of the toms. It’s a pretty cold night tonight. Went to gather the last of the self seeded tomatoes from the bottom of the garden. Enough for a little chutney hopefully.
Also spotted today on the side of a car up the road, the infamous Box Tree Moth. Glad I don’t have any box hedges.
September 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Also spotted today on the side of a car up the road, the infamous Box Tree Moth. Glad I don’t have any box hedges.
Visiting favourite uncle and aunt this afternoon. He has pigeons. Aren’t they lovely?
September 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Visiting favourite uncle and aunt this afternoon. He has pigeons. Aren’t they lovely?
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Autumn skies fill with honking Pink-footed Geese - kicking off our #AutumnArrivalSpotlight series! 🍂
As they return from Iceland and Greenland to grace our wetlands, who’s spotted their signature V-formation?
As they return from Iceland and Greenland to grace our wetlands, who’s spotted their signature V-formation?
September 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Autumn skies fill with honking Pink-footed Geese - kicking off our #AutumnArrivalSpotlight series! 🍂
As they return from Iceland and Greenland to grace our wetlands, who’s spotted their signature V-formation?
As they return from Iceland and Greenland to grace our wetlands, who’s spotted their signature V-formation?
Sorting through my mother’s old Enid Blyton books. This is the inside flap from the Mystery of the Secret room. Not sure that policeman would pass his DBS today.
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sorting through my mother’s old Enid Blyton books. This is the inside flap from the Mystery of the Secret room. Not sure that policeman would pass his DBS today.
Looking at the forecast for the next few days I see we’ve got to the time of year when the weather yo-yos around. 23 degrees on Friday, 14 on Sunday.
September 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking at the forecast for the next few days I see we’ve got to the time of year when the weather yo-yos around. 23 degrees on Friday, 14 on Sunday.