Phil Gilmartin
@pmgilmartin.bsky.social
Eclectic posts from a retired Professor of Plant Molecular Genetics, now enjoying life house renovating, dog walking, gardening, & travelling.
No Arurora Borealis tonight on Hannah’s walk, but a lot of light on the horizon.
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
No Arurora Borealis tonight on Hannah’s walk, but a lot of light on the horizon.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Jigsaw progress. Time for bed.
November 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Jigsaw progress. Time for bed.
That moment when you realise that the puzzle in the box does not match the picture on the box. 🧩 🤔
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
That moment when you realise that the puzzle in the box does not match the picture on the box. 🧩 🤔
The fabulous Lynmouth Cliff Railway. The highest & steepest fully water powered railway in the world. We walked up the hill, & rode down.
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The fabulous Lynmouth Cliff Railway. The highest & steepest fully water powered railway in the world. We walked up the hill, & rode down.
Verity, an incredible work of art by Damien Hirst that dominates the Ifracombe harbour.
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Verity, an incredible work of art by Damien Hirst that dominates the Ifracombe harbour.
Sunset on the North Devon coast last Wednesday. The lack of internet connectivity added to the sense of isolation.
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Sunset on the North Devon coast last Wednesday. The lack of internet connectivity added to the sense of isolation.
Some incredible prehistoric Wollemi Pines at the fabulous Batsford Arboretum.
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Some incredible prehistoric Wollemi Pines at the fabulous Batsford Arboretum.
If visiting the Cotswolds, I’d suggest prioritising the Batsford Arboretum over some of the vastly over-crowded tourist-swamped towns.
November 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
If visiting the Cotswolds, I’d suggest prioritising the Batsford Arboretum over some of the vastly over-crowded tourist-swamped towns.
The Sheep on Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold. A lovely hotel with a fabulous restaurant, & convenient parking (if you are lucky enough to
find a space!)
find a space!)
November 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Sheep on Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold. A lovely hotel with a fabulous restaurant, & convenient parking (if you are lucky enough to
find a space!)
find a space!)
Lower Slaughter, a lovely Cotswold Village.
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Lower Slaughter, a lovely Cotswold Village.
Just back from a week away. Started the trip last Monday with a visit to Brodsworth Hall in what appeared to be the sub-tropical South Yorkshire. So much still in flower in the amazing gardens.
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just back from a week away. Started the trip last Monday with a visit to Brodsworth Hall in what appeared to be the sub-tropical South Yorkshire. So much still in flower in the amazing gardens.
Dahlia Rejman’s Fire Cracker. From
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
October 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Dahlia Rejman’s Fire Cracker. From
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
2020 😍 I lost this tuber, & replacements have not matched the original in flower size, or the full double flower character.
Four coasters on an old oak chest.
October 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Four coasters on an old oak chest.
Friday night beams
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Friday night beams
The dahlias are starting to fade, but the medullary rays of the sideboard continue to glow.
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The dahlias are starting to fade, but the medullary rays of the sideboard continue to glow.
A bowl of fruit.
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A bowl of fruit.
MrsG has been on some of upholstery classes, my job is to dismantle the distressed objects of future renovation. This is going to be an incredible chaise long.
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
MrsG has been on some of upholstery classes, my job is to dismantle the distressed objects of future renovation. This is going to be an incredible chaise long.
Wow! Thank you. What an archive! . The trunk clearly has some history. Cheers🥂
October 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Wow! Thank you. What an archive! . The trunk clearly has some history. Cheers🥂
A fabulous travel trunk, now a coffee table with glass top. It sailed from New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary. From the luggage label
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
October 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A fabulous travel trunk, now a coffee table with glass top. It sailed from New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary. From the luggage label
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
I think the date is 1947. The first postwar sailing was July 31 1947, but I can’t read the full date; it doesn’t look like July, any ideas?
I took this photo of the pink McLaren 470S parked outside the St Pancras Hotel London in October 2023. I walked past it a few days ago & it doesn’t look like it has been moved, but someone is clearly keeping it washed.
October 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I took this photo of the pink McLaren 470S parked outside the St Pancras Hotel London in October 2023. I walked past it a few days ago & it doesn’t look like it has been moved, but someone is clearly keeping it washed.
Never had a #18 before, so tantalisingly close to the elusive #19 prize winning cork!
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
October 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Never had a #18 before, so tantalisingly close to the elusive #19 prize winning cork!
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
Never had a #18 before, so tantalisingly close to the elusive #19 prize winning cork!
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
October 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Never had a #18 before, so tantalisingly close to the elusive #19 prize winning cork!
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.
18. Incorrigible rogue who broke out of prison and persons reprieved from capital punishment.
Here, it’s just a quiet night in with a glass of #19Crimes.