The nest has fallen out and two of the three baby blackbirds have died; here's the survivor a few days later, still being fed like crazy by his Dad. He couldn't really survive on the ground either, and died a day later. One thing we noticed ... (more)
This nest is right outside our back door, overlooking the sandpit. Remarkably, the children don't know about it. Mother bird holds her nerve while our 3 kids play almost directly under her nest, but Dad bird flies off as soon as he sees us ... (more)
Google UK is raising awareness of the initiative by showing an inverted search homepage. They also have a page on Earth Hour which mentions their carbon calculator and reducing computer electricity consumption. (more)
This is a guide to updating your Linux server for SSL-enabled, IPv6-happy email transmission using sendmail! Here are the things you need to have already: An IPv6 address for your server. Your internet hosting provider will be able ... (more)
The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)
Four generations: William Gooch, his eldest daughter Ses (Sarah) Gooch Parrish, her daughter Ethel (Parrish) Wilson and Ethel's baby daughter, Bernice. I believe this was taken about 1907. (more)
I am led to believe that Jane (Man), Bessie's daughter, has a more complete diary. This is just a snippet: Starts Weds 1 Jan 1913, LOTS of Cycling! Mentions of Violet, “Aunty Annie” – I think she means Aunty & ... (more)
PICTURE RIGHT: (Left) Blanche Alice (Renfrow) McKay and (middle) her daughter Merwyn (McKay) Bergquist, taken ~1980 From what I can make out, the Renfrow and Mahurin families both settled (briefly) into poor rural Kentucky in the late 1700s ... (more)
George Washington Stout (1837-17 Jul 1916, pic taken ~1890), and his daughter Rachel Ann Stout (1871-1956, pic taken about 1897). Toddler Martha with George & Fern (taken about 1905). Rachel's four children: Fern, George, Martha and Hazel ... (more)
I happened to be in Ipswich on the day that the Tour of Britain passed through on their way out from Felixstowe, but was on my way to London for my daughter's graduation ceremony so couldn't hang around to see the riders on the return leg ... (more)