Just finished the renovation of my Cinelli Superstar. A real beautiful bike to ride. Unfortunately my legs are far from superstar quality....more like Rochdale over 60s third team .... reserves!

Pictured this lunchtime on the regent's canal at King's Cross. Moments before this cormorant had it's wings stretched out in the sunshine. Just goes to show that it's not my impatience but that of the wildlife that has thwarted my ambition to become a photographer of the natural world..

Saxon burial ground, Everdon Stubbs. This is part of a managed woodland full of oaks and sweet chestnuts. Been coming here for over 55 years and it's still gorgeous! Unfortunately these pics don't do it justice. Everdon is near daventry in Northamptonshire. However daventry isn't worth visiting

My banner is taken from this painting by Doreen Fletcher. The Pubali Cafe used to be close to the junction of Commercial Road and Burdett Road in East London. If you are interested then Doreen's work can be found on her website doreenfletcherartist.com