Relaxing

I could have gotten a much better picture if I’d got the camera out earlier today. I didn’t. Church this morning was at Camp Shawio followed by burgers and conversation. I enjoyed the informal service and had a great time catching up with people afterwards.

Encased staircase with Floor 4 marking at the Tate Modern, London UK

Floor 4 – Tate Modern.

Visitors to the Tate Modern (London UK) study a huge pile of porcelain sunflower seeds

Porcelain Sunflower Seeds – Ai Weiwei – I wish I’d been able to see the full installation.2 pictures

Fishing (365:101) – Today I went fishing with Tom on Table Rock Lake. Video: 1 minute. 3 pictures.

Gary and Ginger Allman at Truman Lake, Missouri, wildlife and lake watching

Camping at Berry Bend – This weekend we tried out our backpacking gear. Two-minute read. 3 pictures

Ascend FS10 Kayak on the shore of Stockton Lake, Missouri

Kayaking and Fishing on Stockton Lake. 1 4

Pre-Dawn at Table Rock Lake. We were up late watching the Perseids meteor shower, which we did by laying in the warm waters of Table Rock Lake. 2 pictures

Still Waters – Waiting for the dawn on Table Rock Lake.

A fairly scrawny looking deer, but it didn’t appear to be at all put-out by us watching it for a while.

Photograph of Prairie flowers at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Prairie Flowers at the Springfield Nature Conservation Center – Despite the horrid heat, today we took Mick on a walk around the nature center. 3 pictures

Friday night I had my first opportunity to try out night fishing. Tom invited me to go night fishing with him on Stockton Lake. 1 4

We decided to go camping and try out our new tent for the first time. The campsite Ginger picked was fantastic. 5 16

Photograph of two fishermen in a bass boat in silhouette at Sunrise on Table Rock Lake Missouri

Sunrise on Table Rock Lake. We were up early and ventured down to the lakeside to see the sunrise.

Blue Kitty – Despite being a haughty madam I have to admit that from time to time she looks wonderful, and tonight under the lamp with the Christmas tree (blue of course) behind her it was a picture asking to be taken.

A view of the sunset from Butser Hill in Southern Hampshire, UK

A view of the sunset from Butser Hill in Southern Hampshire, UK.

Evening Rituals (365:3) – There are several certainties in my evenings, and they include sitting at the computer, cleaning my teeth, and talking on the ‘phone with my love. x4

Colourful Pants (365:2) – Day two and I’m already being silly, but with a group called ‘Sexy Pants’ to post to what is a man supposed to do?

Bi-centenary celebrations (365: 202) – 200 days deserves a bit of a song and a dance.

Fresh (365: 175) – And that’s all I have to say about that. 2

The view from the TV (365: 174)

The Last of the Sun — This small strip of deck gets the last of the sun before it dips below the houses opposite. 2

Saturday in the sun (365: 105) – Just for a change I thought I’d take a picture straight after coming home from the traditional Saturday morning shopping (more nice ties bought), and before enjoying an afternoon basking in the sun. 1   5

Firelight (365: 98) – It was 27°C (81°F) in the shade here today, so what better way to celebrate in the cooler evening than sitting by the fire with a glass of wine. 4

Feet up (365: 92).

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