out and about

Metal miles update

2009-11-26T14:30:00.001Z

Rows now starting to look impressive. There are over 20000 in this
patch and the total is now more than 40000!

Picking up the pace.

2009-11-26T12:48:00.001Z

Four hours in and we've just past 25000 cans. That's about 3 million
calories!

'mr cans' himself

2009-11-26T11:08:00.000Z

Here's the guy responsible for most of the organisating on metal
miles. Mr cans himself - Owen Davies

Metal miles update.

2009-11-26T09:49:00.000Z

First hour sees about 5000 cans placed. Extra helpers just arrived.
Looks like being a long day.

Metal miles is on it's way

2009-11-26T09:12:00.001Z

The world record stands at 90769 drinks cans in a row. Today's attempt
is to pass the 100000 mark. 30 min in, confidence is high.

Fantastic packaging

2009-11-08T17:23:00.000Z

I just had this as a belated birthday pressie from my sister and
brother in law. I know the bubbly will taste delicious but it's the
packaging that struck me as spectacular- a tin box, perfectly shaped
to hold a bottle of one of the wonders of the world - champagne.

Awesome view

2009-11-07T17:07:00.000Z

Moon over Llanvaches

2009-09-30T19:37:00.001+01:00

What a beautiful twilight scene. Just enough daylight to light the
bails of hay with the moon just becoming visible in the top left.

Night lights

2009-08-28T21:23:00.001+01:00

There were some lovely reflections that I couldn't fully capture with
simple iPhone camera. Hopefully someone will develop an app
That gives us more control over exposure.

Kaleidoscope imaging

2009-08-20T22:05:00.001+01:00

This is a really addictive iPhone app that allows you to create
wonderful kaleidoscopic images from any photo you have in your
library. I'll never be short on a photo to publish again.

Figs. In Wales!

2009-08-19T20:12:00.000+01:00

The fig tree, and it's associated fruit, is is native to southwest
Asia and eastern mediterranean. this little crop was picked this
morning, from our garden near Newport, South Wales. Succulent and
delicious as anything you'll get from Asia.

Great for unwinding

2009-07-17T16:44:00.001+01:00

Sitting in front of a monitor for 8hrs+ a day can make you a bit
insular. Putting on your walking boots and getting out to places like
this makes you realise how beautiful some places are.

#Adwords brainfood.

2009-07-15T13:54:00.000+01:00

In the early days of adwords, campaign management used to be
relatively easy. You now need a combined maths and marketing degree
and some serious brainfood. Like this!

Rain burst extraordinaire.

2009-07-14T17:26:00.000+01:00

We're pretty used to rain here in Wales but not of the tropical kind
that fell earlier this afternoon around Cardiff. This the M4 motorway,
about a minute after it started raining, and there must have been 3-4
inches of rain covering the carriageway.

Moring view over Llanvaches

2009-07-13T21:40:00.000+01:00

I love my early morning walks with the dog. It' a great way to shake
off the night's sleep and get you ready for the day ahead. Views like
this make it even more special.

Will Welsh rain save England?

2009-07-11T21:36:00.001+01:00

Is this irony? The first cricket test match to be held in Wales was
rained off today. With England chasing a massive 1st innings defecit,
will they be saved from defeat by the Welsh weather?

Wentwood forest

2009-07-10T19:02:00.001+01:00

A few years ago, Wentwood forest was bought by a trust saving it from
redevelopment. Local community groups and residents worked with Welsh
Assembly Government to secure the 800 acre forest so that all can
enjoy it's beauty. There's a clearing and replanting project cutrenly
in progress. If you get a chance to call by, you should do so.

Wales millennium centre...

2009-07-09T23:41:00.000+01:00

Taken through the.sunroof of my car after Fellows of uwic dinner with
the mayoress of Cardiff.

Very old postbox

2009-07-08T16:54:00.001+01:00

This may look like an ordinary British post box but, on inspection,
it's a little bit special. It bears the letters and crest VR -
Victoria's Reign (1837-1901) which puts it at at least 108 years old.

Self promotion

2009-07-07T21:38:00.001+01:00

Not my style by sometimes you need to shout about yourself..

Best afternoon pick-you-up

2009-07-07T16:16:00.000+01:00

Forget the skinny latte and cuppa tea. High octane Italian espresso
wins every time.

Affiliate kings

2009-07-06T19:52:00.000+01:00

These guys are the kings of affiliate marketing when it comes to
digital products. I consider myself a bright bloke but these guys'
website have finished me off today.

Tunnel vision

2009-07-05T20:07:00.001+01:00

Taking 5 with my cat.

2009-07-03T14:37:00.001+01:00

Lest we forget

2009-07-02T18:39:00.001+01:00

He was so loved by everyone.

Another White van...

2009-07-01T21:19:00.000+01:00

Am I losing the plot here?

Great pub games

2009-06-29T20:27:00.000+01:00

If you want a pool table for your lounge or a tournament snooker
table. Check out these guys. Awssome.

Great find

2009-06-26T20:21:00.000+01:00

A friend came to dinner recently and brought a Chardonnay/Pinot noir
from this producer. We just got a selection box that included this
scrummy Sauvignon blanc. Give it a go. Cracking stuff.

Dogs will be dogs...

2009-06-25T19:08:00.001+01:00

These two, our and next doors, can move so so fast - You have to see
them to believe it. It's pure escapism to watch. Can I post a video
from my iPhone?

Nice little Ford Tipper

2009-06-24T18:40:00.000+01:00

Not of much interest to my usual visitors but of massive interest to
my friends over at http://www.fordvansales.com

Sun worshipper.

2009-06-23T15:33:00.000+01:00

Espresso coffee

2009-06-22T06:28:00.000+01:00

This is the best and only real man way to get moving in the morning. A
good shot of high-octane espresso coffee.

Summer solstice

2009-06-21T17:08:00.001+01:00

Longest day with nearly 16 hrs of sunrise. Pitty we've not seen much
of it here.

Procamera app forgot to post

2009-06-20T16:40:00.001+01:00

I took this with the Procamera app. The circle and arrows allow you to
get a perfectly horizontal pic and there' a nice self-timer and
stabiliser function.

Studio work.

2009-06-18T15:08:00.001+01:00

Been doing some shots and video testing in the studio.

Crops are coming along really nicely

2009-06-17T18:09:00.000+01:00

Lime stores

2009-06-16T19:15:00.000+01:00

This lime store is just on the perimeter of the village. I guess it's
where the farm fertilizer would have been kept?

Get yours quickly

2009-06-15T14:06:00.001+01:00

Sold out on Amazon and top 20 bestseller. Get yours at http://www.theharcombediet.com

Amazon best sellers

2009-06-14T21:53:00.000+01:00

It's been a big day for Zoe, my wife, her book made it into the top 25
bestsellers list on Amazon!

Getting ready for first barbq of the summer

2009-06-13T16:49:00.000+01:00

Thank goodness it's Friday!

2009-06-12T18:35:00.000+01:00

The Cordyline

2009-06-11T21:32:00.000+01:00

Apparently, so my brother tells me and he should know because he lived
there, the Cordyline is a plant indigenous to New Zealand. This
wonderful plant is growing in our garden and is even more spectacular
in bloom.

Youtube productions.

2009-06-11T15:31:00.000+01:00

Decent resolution

2009-06-10T14:27:00.001+01:00

I wasn't expecting too much with this test card and an iPhone but I
was pleasantly surprised with the resolution.

Lovely colours at this time of year.

2009-06-09T19:36:00.000+01:00

Hard to believe it's a weed

2009-06-08T17:01:00.000+01:00

Old wooden toll bridge at Tywyn

2009-06-07T15:34:00.000+01:00

Man of Harlech!

2009-06-06T14:51:00.000+01:00

It's also summer in N. Wales.

2009-06-06T13:57:00.000+01:00

Not that you'd know it. It's a cool 9 deb and very very damp.

Beautiful Cardigan bay

2009-06-05T18:26:00.000+01:00

Caerffynnon

2009-06-05T16:00:00.000+01:00

My great brother over from NZ

2009-06-04T19:04:00.000+01:00

Lovely cheeses

2009-06-04T15:24:00.000+01:00

The crew on location

2009-06-03T14:08:00.000+01:00

Gorgeous, happy dog.

2009-06-02T19:16:00.000+01:00

Burnt oak

2009-06-01T20:23:00.000+01:00

Sunsetting last night

2009-06-01T11:09:00.001+01:00

I took this last night but for some reason couldn't get the note sent.
There was a lovely halo produced as the sun dipped behind the hill. I
wish I had something better than my iPhone handy but this is better
than nothing.

Summer delights

2009-05-31T16:49:00.001+01:00

Salmon with Cajun spices, fresh asparagus eaten al-fresco. Does it get
any better?

Our pond's growing wild.

2009-05-30T15:28:00.001+01:00

It's tough being a cat at our house.

2009-05-29T15:38:00.000+01:00

Can you spot the 4 leafed one?

2009-05-28T13:33:00.000+01:00

Entrance to church hall. Lit by streetlight

2009-05-27T22:15:00.001+01:00

Evening stroll

2009-05-26T20:30:00.000+01:00

An evening worth taking a walk out in.

The Rock and Fountain

2009-05-26T17:13:00.000+01:00

Our great local village pub.

Sanded, oiled and ready for some summer

2009-05-25T20:07:00.000+01:00

Sun's out, roof's down!

2009-05-24T17:08:00.001+01:00

Where else can you go on a bank holiday'v

2009-05-23T09:31:00.001+01:00

Friday evening.

2009-05-22T18:43:00.001+01:00

We're off to see Rhydian!

2009-05-21T17:30:00.001+01:00

Organic

2009-05-20T17:57:00.000+01:00

We are very fortunate to have someone in our village that supplies
organic fruit and veg. every week we get a random selection.

Within limits.

2009-05-19T12:36:00.001+01:00

Great colour splash

2009-05-18T19:10:00.000+01:00

Chucking it down

2009-05-17T12:14:00.001+01:00

You can't see it in the photo but it's raining really heavy. No sign
of the sunshine in 'sunshine and showers' forecast

Bluebells in Wentwood forest

2009-05-16T14:45:00.000+01:00

It's a dog's life

2009-05-16T09:06:00.001+01:00

And if there's an after-life, I want to comeback as this dog!

BT phone box were made to last

2009-05-15T15:21:00.001+01:00

Early morning view from our bedroom

2009-05-15T05:03:00.001+01:00

Going on a trip.

2009-05-14T12:12:00.000+01:00

Grey old day

2009-05-13T10:04:00.000+01:00

Save our post offices

2009-05-12T09:49:00.001+01:00

Saint Dubritius church, Llanvaches

2009-05-11T20:19:00.000+01:00

My favourite breakfast

2009-05-11T08:11:00.000+01:00

What's for lunch?

2009-05-10T12:29:00.001+01:00

Image of a really sunny Saturday

2009-05-09T15:31:00.001+01:00

My La Pavoni. Probably the greatest coffee machine in the world.

2009-05-09T08:14:00.002+01:00

When the dogs away, the cat pinches her basket!

2009-05-08T15:45:00.001+01:00

The pin marks the spot. Courtesy Googlemaps and iPhone

2009-05-08T09:00:00.001+01:00

Laurel leaves, streetlight lit.

2009-05-07T21:50:00.000+01:00

Magnificent wisteria

2009-05-07T08:57:00.001+01:00

Llanvaches congregational chapel, 1639

2009-05-06T13:24:00.000+01:00

springtime

2009-05-06T07:52:00.003+01:00

It's even too early for roxy!

2009-05-06T06:01:00.003+01:00

test blog

2009-02-10T14:01:00.002Z

Just getting going here. What I want to do is grab an everyday pic with my 'phone and publish it here. Will hopefully start soon. In the meantime, please visit my website (which has also just been redone) over here ..