Mark Stevens
@mark-stevens.bsky.social
Slight or moderate, occasionally rough. Showers. Good.
A view of Castell Maenorbŷr/Manorbier Castle from a less-used vantage point.
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A view of Castell Maenorbŷr/Manorbier Castle from a less-used vantage point.
A view of Manorbier bay from my earlier walk.
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A view of Manorbier bay from my earlier walk.
A view of Castell Maenorbŷr/Manorbier Castle, looking from the beach. I swear I once saw a Dartford warbler in the bushes here, even though it's busy with people, dogs and kids all year round.
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A view of Castell Maenorbŷr/Manorbier Castle, looking from the beach. I swear I once saw a Dartford warbler in the bushes here, even though it's busy with people, dogs and kids all year round.
The fire is going. My tea is in the oven. I have a glass of something agreeable to hand. And Ireland v South Africa is almost upon us. Marvellous.
November 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The fire is going. My tea is in the oven. I have a glass of something agreeable to hand. And Ireland v South Africa is almost upon us. Marvellous.
Currently showing on Film 4 in the UK is The Caine Mutiny, starring Humphrey Bogart.
Any Dwarfers know the connection between the film and Babysham adverts in the 70s?
Any Dwarfers know the connection between the film and Babysham adverts in the 70s?
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Currently showing on Film 4 in the UK is The Caine Mutiny, starring Humphrey Bogart.
Any Dwarfers know the connection between the film and Babysham adverts in the 70s?
Any Dwarfers know the connection between the film and Babysham adverts in the 70s?
Thought I'd start the day with some soundtrack music. According to the streaming service, the first song on the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings is Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison. I've seen those LotR films more than once, and don't recall this being on it. What's happening?
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Thought I'd start the day with some soundtrack music. According to the streaming service, the first song on the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings is Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison. I've seen those LotR films more than once, and don't recall this being on it. What's happening?
On this day in 1957, Лáйка (Laika), a street dog from Moscow, died in order to:
1) further Soviet space and military aims, and;
2) provide a line in a Divine Comedy song decades later.
RIP, Space Dog.
1) further Soviet space and military aims, and;
2) provide a line in a Divine Comedy song decades later.
RIP, Space Dog.
November 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
On this day in 1957, Лáйка (Laika), a street dog from Moscow, died in order to:
1) further Soviet space and military aims, and;
2) provide a line in a Divine Comedy song decades later.
RIP, Space Dog.
1) further Soviet space and military aims, and;
2) provide a line in a Divine Comedy song decades later.
RIP, Space Dog.
Sounds crazy, but here's the photographic proof:
November 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Sounds crazy, but here's the photographic proof:
Charity shop haul: CDs by Sh Crow and Seasick St, 50p each. Not bad, eh?
October 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Charity shop haul: CDs by Sh Crow and Seasick St, 50p each. Not bad, eh?
Just went outside to assess the weather. Lower-down clouds are coming in from the north, higher ones the west. Dark clouds, looking like they are bringing snow, are ominously covering a third of the sky. Meanwhile a rainbow is visible. No wonder weather forecasters have difficulties.
October 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Just went outside to assess the weather. Lower-down clouds are coming in from the north, higher ones the west. Dark clouds, looking like they are bringing snow, are ominously covering a third of the sky. Meanwhile a rainbow is visible. No wonder weather forecasters have difficulties.
Died on this day in 1537, the Queen of England and third wife of Henry VIII.
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Died on this day in 1537, the Queen of England and third wife of Henry VIII.
Here's where I paused for a breather on my jog round the lily ponds this morning.
October 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Here's where I paused for a breather on my jog round the lily ponds this morning.
Out and about earlier, I saw some low-key advertising for the next Gary Oldman/Apple TV series.
Doesn't sound great, TBH.
Doesn't sound great, TBH.
October 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Out and about earlier, I saw some low-key advertising for the next Gary Oldman/Apple TV series.
Doesn't sound great, TBH.
Doesn't sound great, TBH.
Last night we had one of the highest tides of the year. The signpost in the photo below shows where a bridleway runs. The second photo shows the route of the path to the village pub which was, unsurprisingly, cut off for a few hours.
October 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Last night we had one of the highest tides of the year. The signpost in the photo below shows where a bridleway runs. The second photo shows the route of the path to the village pub which was, unsurprisingly, cut off for a few hours.
Thanks to my neighbour, I now have plump, juicy, ready-to-be-used plums.
August 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thanks to my neighbour, I now have plump, juicy, ready-to-be-used plums.
Me finding that there's some lovely filth down 'ere, while you go riding by all regal-like.
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Me finding that there's some lovely filth down 'ere, while you go riding by all regal-like.
Died on this day in 1887, after almost 60 years in captivity, the remarkable 'Granny'.
August 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Died on this day in 1887, after almost 60 years in captivity, the remarkable 'Granny'.
My sister-in-law sent me this so that I don't go forgetting my roots, now that I no longer live in Derbyshire.
August 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My sister-in-law sent me this so that I don't go forgetting my roots, now that I no longer live in Derbyshire.
If they'd filmed the final scenes of The Italian Job in Pembrokeshire, this place would have been swamped with cameras and actors and make-up people and that.
August 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
If they'd filmed the final scenes of The Italian Job in Pembrokeshire, this place would have been swamped with cameras and actors and make-up people and that.
Inspired by a GCN video, I changed my routine and went for an early bike ride. I discovered that on Saturday mornings, last week's holidaymakers have gone home, and next week's haven't arrived yet. So you get the place to yourself. Apart from other cyclists. Swarms of 'em.
August 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Inspired by a GCN video, I changed my routine and went for an early bike ride. I discovered that on Saturday mornings, last week's holidaymakers have gone home, and next week's haven't arrived yet. So you get the place to yourself. Apart from other cyclists. Swarms of 'em.
Really? I've got these...
August 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Really? I've got these...
Plenty of fruits are mouthwatering.
August 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Plenty of fruits are mouthwatering.
Worst Dire Straits tribute act ever.
August 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Worst Dire Straits tribute act ever.