Routemaster.
Routemaster…. an Ode to a Bus. The Bus of the Future. Back in 1957, Bobby finally grew up and became a plane spotter. (He still is… nerd!). Forsaking the dirt and smoky grime of steam trains for the shiny glamour of aircraft. Shortly before, he had also left behind his bus spotting days. Just two…
Cotswold Reverie.
Cotswold Reverie. As we headed west towards the Cotswolds, the radio was on and we were cruising. No rush. The “scenic route” is shorter in miles, but much longer in time. Bobby had forsaken the boring motorway route to drive over the Berkshire downs near Wantage and into Gloucestershire. The County sign announcing Cotswold Country….
Goldilocks.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. (Plus *STOP PRESS* *STOP PRESS* *STOP PRESS* see foot of blog). “Bobby! When there are shows on down by the seaside, can I always come?” So said young Kyla, who had clearly enjoyed her afternoon at Littlehampton’s friendly Windmill Theatre. The shows are the ones that Bobby’s daughter-in-law, Marie, together…
A Walk from St David’s
A Walk from St David’s in Pembrokeshire. This week we offer you our first guided walk. The story was written last Easter, but ended up being usurped by events and saved for now.
Bobby and Bertie’s Big Birthday Bash.
Bobby and Bertie’s Big Birthday Bash. The Invitation Bobby and Bertie’s Big Birthday Bash. You are only 75, three quarters of a century, once. Bobby’s Birthday is on Saturday 26 January and you lucky people are coming with us. We have booked the 14.30 “flight” on 26 January. British Airways ask that we get there…
Finding Serenity at Kingston upon Thames.
Finding Serenity at Kingston upon Thames. Bertie: “Bobby. Were you crying at the doctors?” Bobby: “No. Who told you that?” Bertie: “You.” Bobby: “Oh well, I did feel a bit emotional.” Bertie: “So, you didn’t soak her desk in tears?” Bobby: “No!”
Super Blood Wolf Moon.
Super Blood Wolf Moon. 21 January 2019. A very special extra mid-week blog. At 74 years and 360 days, Bobby has seen lots of things. The day before, he had learned there was to be a “spectacular lunar eclipse” the following night. A Super Blood Wolf Moon. “Super” (moon nearer and looking larger); “Blood” (looking…
Flirting with GAD.
Flirting with GAD. Bertie: “Bobby! Why are we sitting on this bench? It’s taters and freezing me bleedin’ nuts off!” Bobby: “Errr…where did you get that expression from Bertie?” Bertie: “You!” Bobby: “Ohh… Well, since you asked, I am flirting with GAD” (Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018.
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018. As we mentioned last week, this Landscape Photographer of the Year exhibition is on the balcony at Waterloo Station until 3 February. The last time we were there it was attracting a lot of attention. In the past, it was held upstairs in the National Theatre. This is the…
Contre-jour et Layla.
Contre-jour et Layla Bertie: “Bobby. We get lots of compliments about the photography in Mindfully Bertie. Have you got any favourite types you would like to share?”