Christmas seems a long time ago. We have had Temperatures as low as -10°C and as High as a balmy 5°C. I don't do a lot of outside work and when I have it has been fingers stick to metal weather and others just not very pleasant handling stuff without gloves on, most jobs I do need dexterity so no gloves, more is the pity.. I am back on a full fat diet which helps keep one warm. This vegetarian business is fine as long as one is snacking all day and living in air conditioned luxury. I have given up the healthy eating I started in September as it left me feeling bloated and very lethargic. I now start the day with porridge, come back in for a bacon or black pudding bap then I run till tea time for a proper meal. Suits me, I suspect that one has to be one of the MGBGT folk without much work in them to survive these constantly changing temperatures and also have the inner feeling of persecution and self satisfaction they all seem to thrive on.
I took the camera out yesterday but the pictures were a tad boring even with a polariser on so I have run them through NIK HDR filters and finished them in Photoshop. I still have Photomatix Pro but haven't used it for a while. I prefer Photomatix but my computer is starting to run a little slowly. Another two grand to find in the near future....... HO HUM!...... Plus all the hassle and expense of loading software.
Here are the snowy snaps.
That's all for today. I'm no longer deprived I have pork chops for tea, an ounce or two of tobacco and a bottle of Scotch. Life is back to normal. By the way, I have just re-read The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist. Though not very Left wing I enjoy it and it's cheap on Kindle. It has a happyish ending unlike most socialist experiments.
I took the camera out yesterday but the pictures were a tad boring even with a polariser on so I have run them through NIK HDR filters and finished them in Photoshop. I still have Photomatix Pro but haven't used it for a while. I prefer Photomatix but my computer is starting to run a little slowly. Another two grand to find in the near future....... HO HUM!...... Plus all the hassle and expense of loading software.
Here are the snowy snaps.
The wintery scenes came out well.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the weather for tucking in to a hearty meal.
Noticed the baccy - have you given up on vaping? It took me several attempts with vaping before I managed to stick with it. I still have an unopened pack of pipe baccy which has been in the cupboard for well over a year. I haven't even been tempted to open it, unlike all previous attempts to stop smoking.
John, I succumbed to the evils of the weed. I still use the vapour thingies but get very depressed after a fortnight or so. I can do a month without tobacco. I can see it working as even though I have roll up I still use the vapour. I just don't feel any better for it. I have tried various strengths and the best seems to be fruit flavours at 0.6%. I will keep trying at least until they tax the bloody stuff at more than 20%.
DeleteLovely snowy images Adrian, #2 is favourite.
ReplyDeleteIt's a tad late to start a 'fattening up for winter' die...it'll soon be time for gallivanting about in the lush green grass and warm sunshine!...[;o)
Trevor I always used to get fat fingers in winter but since I met the Vogan lass I have thin fingers that don't work in cold weather. She can keep her weirdo diet. I'll stick with what worked in the past.
DeleteI do enjoy winter weather but there isn't much to snap.
I love the red post against the snow. Very artistic. I'm fed up with January, too. A horrible month!
ReplyDeleteFrances, I'll be happy when the health and safety extinguisher is not so prominent, I am also happy not to be filling two dozen hay nets. I still crave a Clydesdale or two. Lovely beasts they are for an old man. I'll get my sister to buy one but they are mega bucks and a motorbike would be faster,
DeleteWonderful images, Adrian, with that second one being my favourite - I particularly love the composition and the tones in that one.
ReplyDeleteAt our time of life, I think we should take all the (legal) pleasures we can get - no need to be scared of anyone suggesting that we'll die young!
Best wishes - - Richard
Thanks Richard, I find that adjusting WB in Photoshop helps with tone. The NIK filters are well worth having now they are free.
DeleteI'm not sure I agree with all this healthy lifestyle business Adrian; I've tried it, and failed.
ReplyDeleteA cliched phrase, but, 'it is what it is'. Life's there, take it and enjoy it.
Love the third picture. Makes me want to explore the paths to see where they lead.
Keith, I'll have my fingers crossed for you on Wednesday. Miles of similar paths round here. It's a grand spot.
DeleteThe thought of running out of computer strikes cold.
ReplyDeleteRagged Trousered Philanthropists. I am left wing and don't like the ending! (Nearly explained why but that would be a plot spoiler.)
Lucy, I'll clean up the drives. I can't bring myself to re-load a new machine.
DeleteYou may Like a Very British Coup. The ending is disappointing or I found it so but the book is good.
Thanks for the "inner feeling of persecution and self satisfaction" line. I will save that for my vegan g-daughter next time she starts lecturing me. I like the third shot with two inviting paths to follow. Keep warm!
ReplyDeletePauline, the diet really made me feel rough. I still have lazy days but am much better. The world would be awash with sheep, cows and pigs if it weren't for normal folk.
DeleteIlove snow in winter. it gives light ! here only rain, flood and it's grey all the day.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy it too. The dogs think it wonderful. Back to heavy rain again.
DeleteLoved your snowy scenes Adrian. Your lifestyle certainly sounds fascinating. You definitely made me laugh regarding your vegetarian experience. The wife and myself turned vegetarian a couple of months back. We tuck into our quorn sausages and say not bad, not bad at all, (hmmm)
ReplyDeleteAlistair each to his own. I don't eat a vast amount of meat but can't abide all these butter substitutes. Full of God knows what.
DeleteI'm another vote for the third photo. I'd love to have produced that. I re-read The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist again a few years ago and I'm not sure about the ending. I also watched A Very British Coup a few years ago: a splendid film in its way.
ReplyDeleteGraham TRP was not a happy ending but AVBC was a bit silly why the girl didn't just tell the MI5 bloke to go away I thought silly. It was as if he wanted to close a good story early.
DeleteI re-read it recently. Picked up a copy on a market stall. First time round was in the 70s when everybody I knew was reading the Manchester Guardian and all nodding approval about it and this was how life should be. It seemed a bit feeble and dated this time round.
ReplyDeleteI stopped reading the Guardian forty years ago. Never see it in the paper shop now. I wonder how it survives.
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