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California Dreaming Becomes A Reality: A Tale of Two Bridges

Last week I had the privilege of visiting California for a short stay. I should have been attending a conference but this was rescheduled at late notice, so I decided to travel anyway & see a few sights. This was … Continue reading

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A Passing Storm

Taken last Saturday, these photos show how quickly we can pass from sunshine to storm. But when it is here, it rarely lasts long … Taken in Cheshire, UK. Amazing how the sunshine can often make the storm seem worse … Continue reading

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Independence Day

Clouds. Take care until next time …

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Spring On The Canal

Amazing how a bit of sunshine can brighten our day. Take care until next time …

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History In The Sun

  These photos were taken last night just before I played a gig in the historic Guildhall. Here, Leicester Cathedral, burial place for King Richard III, glows in the evening sun.     Makes you wonder what history these walls … Continue reading

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Boats, Paint, Sea & Sky

Brightly coloured fishing boats nestle in the safety of Ramsey Harbour on a bright, sunny day, awaiting their return to sea.   Cleaned, nets repaired & ready to resume her fishing duties.   The beauty of boats, paint, sea & … Continue reading

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Beyond Ramsey: A Touch Of Colour

Flowering gorse bushes brighten the view looking north beyond Ramsey, Isle of Man from the mountain road (part of the famous TT circuit) just above the town. Take care until next time …  

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Standing On Top Of The World Can Be A Lonely Place

The view from the top is beautiful, but be careful that in striving to get there we don’t arrive alone: it can be a very lonely place. Take care until next time …

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Striving For Perfection: A Distraction From The Truth?

“That’s perfect!” “Perfection indeed!” “Aim for perfection & you’ll get somewhere near.” Such phrases trip off our tongue & find their way into so many everyday conversations: at home; in the office; in our training & target-setting events; in our … Continue reading

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Lady Isabella & Friends

Taken from the Snaefell Mountain Railway, Lady Isabella, the Laxey Wheel, nestles into the hillside. Take care until next time …

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