hordeofduck
@hordeofduck.bsky.social
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 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
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?
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.
Was collecting @legionofllama.bsky.social from his literal marathon in aid of historic churches on Saturday when I spied these amazing carved pew ends in Croxton Kerrial church. There are lots there. Visit if you can. #woodensday
September 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Was collecting @legionofllama.bsky.social from his literal marathon in aid of historic churches on Saturday when I spied these amazing carved pew ends in Croxton Kerrial church. There are lots there. Visit if you can. #woodensday
An award winning thick trunk today for #thicktrunkTuesday from the grounds of Castle Kennedy in southern Scotland. Enjoyed my visit there last week.
September 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
An award winning thick trunk today for #thicktrunkTuesday from the grounds of Castle Kennedy in southern Scotland. Enjoyed my visit there last week.
Stopped briefly in Castle Douglas today on the way home. Always enjoy a stop there. They’re just finishing off their new sculpture. Do love a belted Galloway cow.
September 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Stopped briefly in Castle Douglas today on the way home. Always enjoy a stop there. They’re just finishing off their new sculpture. Do love a belted Galloway cow.
Not AI. Not an illusion. But a genuine castle on the edge of a cliff. Thank you Greenan Castle.
September 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Not AI. Not an illusion. But a genuine castle on the edge of a cliff. Thank you Greenan Castle.
Visited Turnberry lighthouse today. Walked through *his* golf course to get there. Rich people everywhere. Pissed in his beautiful loos and didn’t pay for the privilege. #smug
September 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Visited Turnberry lighthouse today. Walked through *his* golf course to get there. Rich people everywhere. Pissed in his beautiful loos and didn’t pay for the privilege. #smug
Another stunning location I got to visit today; Kirkmadrine chapel. Famed for its early gravestones, some of the oldest in Scotland, dating to c 500AD. But the setting is just divine, up a long avenue to a small hilltop with a view across the sea. Magic #scotland #galloway #rhins
September 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Dunskey Castle near the beautiful Portpatrick, looking amazing in the sunshine today. No entrance fee, no gift shop, no visitors guide but also no warning signs, no safety rails and open doorways to a cliff edge. And boy was it stunning.
September 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dunskey Castle near the beautiful Portpatrick, looking amazing in the sunshine today. No entrance fee, no gift shop, no visitors guide but also no warning signs, no safety rails and open doorways to a cliff edge. And boy was it stunning.