Flying right in the face of the forecasters predictions
we did flash up all traps at dusk while the 'heavy stuff' kicked off at 04:00.
Continuing through the early morning stiffled the usual
Kid at Christmas Feeling
hence the later turnout with the post, an extra hour in the hammock, but we do have
some specimens from the day before!
There was however something of an antidote to all of this as we found the
Stat Counter
had gone off the scale to a record 874 hits on the modern day Blog.
In earlier times this would have proved something of a disappointment but we are still in the
process of coaxing a wider audience - see what you can do please - send the link to yer pals!
LARGE EMERALD
compared for size with the tiny
SMALL GRASS EMERALD
TURNIP MOTH
The outrageously splendid
PURPLE-BORDERED GOLD
Another identification stumbling block is
SALTERN EAR
with my gut feeling being right this time as agreed by
Phil Sterling
CREAM WAVE
and the one that seemed to bring the most joy despite the beauties above
and not at all rare
SLENDER BRINDLE
As the dearth continues we scratch around for a filler or two in an effort to keep our
we did flash up all traps at dusk while the 'heavy stuff' kicked off at 04:00.
Continuing through the early morning stiffled the usual
Kid at Christmas Feeling
hence the later turnout with the post, an extra hour in the hammock, but we do have
some specimens from the day before!
There was however something of an antidote to all of this as we found the
Stat Counter
had gone off the scale to a record 874 hits on the modern day Blog.
In earlier times this would have proved something of a disappointment but we are still in the
process of coaxing a wider audience - see what you can do please - send the link to yer pals!
SMALL GRASS EMERALD
PURPLE-BORDERED GOLD
with my gut feeling being right this time as agreed by
Phil Sterling
and the one that seemed to bring the most joy despite the beauties above
As the dearth continues we scratch around for a filler or two in an effort to keep our
Valued Readership Happy.
As most, if not all, will be aware 2 of our
Greatest Passions in Life
are Travel and Music (with particular attention to lyrics)
so why not we take you on a whimsical look at a combination of both
All Around the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdT8ixdxPX4
We'll kick off with the SENSATION that is Oasis and then progress Upwards.
BIG IN JAPAN - ALPHAVILLE
Neon on my naked skin,
passing silhouettes
of strange illuminated mannequins.
of strange illuminated mannequins.
Shall
I stay here at the zoo
or should I go and change my point of view
for other ugly scenes
for other ugly scenes
With the 'fine character' who is Jim the Medic in the southern city of Fukuoka.
WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN - DANNY KAYE
Wonderful,
wonderful Copenhagen
friendly old girl of a town
friendly old girl of a town
'Neath
her tavern light on this merry night
Let us clink and drink one down
Let us clink and drink one down
(no need for a second asking)
MEXICO - JAMES TAYLOR
Great Pyramid - Chichen Itza
Americano got the sleepy eye
But his body's still shaking like a live wire
Sleepy Señorita with the eyes on fire
But his body's still shaking like a live wire
Sleepy Señorita with the eyes on fire
Observatory - Chichen Itza
It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low
It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low
The moon's so bright like to light up the night
Make everything all right
Make everything all right
Oh, Mexico
MY ANTARCTICA - DURAN DURAN
with then lady-friend Sue Hallam
Two hearts beating in this place you made me know, nothing changes
My Antarctica.
This was all Sue's idea - WOW!
ADELIE PENGUINs
KING PENGUINs
CHINSTRAP PENGUIN
the Clown of them all.
Cast of West Side Story
Hope, Faith her Vanity - the greatest gift is gold!
U2
