pandemic swine flu
he world health authority (no, i don’t recall voting for them either) have said that the swine flu is on the verge of being an ‘epidemic’. in Mexico …
April 2009
Beech wood at Stamford Hill
A preview of photos to follow very soon. There are now some very fine paths through wood; not to mention mature impressive beech trees
early hendrix – loads of it!
Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze
1970 Jimi Hendrix – Foxy Lady
Jimi Hendrix- Red House
Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Chile Atlanta ‘69 ‘70
No air guitars allowed (only joking)
Pissheadicus Botanicus Vulgaris
This mysterious and previously unidentified plant was photographed near Bude this week. Despite the green colour, doubts have been raised about the health of its chlorophyll. The first on the scene, one Typist of Bude, …
Dire Straits – brothers in arms
the front cover
The rear cover
All the lyrics are on the back, you might need glasses!
Songs include
(most videos from Wembley, London gig)
Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (Wembley Arena) video
He seems to be playing a Gibson, …
Big Yellow taxi~~Joni Mitchell
Melon and I chose this song because this is Earth day.
They paved paradiseAnd put up a parking lotWith a pink hotel, a boutiqueAnd a swinging hot spot
Don’t it always seem to goThat you don’t know …
Smashing Pumpkins~~~Zero
My reflection, dirty mirrorThere’s no connection to myselfI’m your lover, i’m your zeroI’m the face in your dreams of glassSo save your prayersFor when you’re really gonna need ‘emThrow out your cares and flyWanna go …
guitar covers and lessons – Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera – Too beautiful for words guitar video cover
the authors note!: Cassie Q playing guitar to her fave Christina Aguilera song , But CHristina Aguilera is the best seriously!!!
another
Beautiful guitar lesson christina aguilera cover …
policing row after G20 demos
quote”Nick Hardwick, head of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, also asks why some G20 officers apparently removed identity numbers from uniforms.” form BBC.
video report
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
susan boyle!
susan who?
last week unknown, she went on a talent show – middle aged, eccentric and looking much the ‘woman down the street’ (I.e. real, ordinary, etc.). the crud amongst the viewers relished another bashing … …
first hedgerow blossom of Spring
This suddenly came alive in early April. The fruit trees will also be blossoming soon, and be a more impressive sight! This looked particularly good from a distance – white in the middle of leafless …
untypical trees
A couple of photos of the most unlikely looking specimens, both alongside the stream and having a history of sheep nibbling, conker gathering and occasional floods. Not to mention the barbed wire (pics to follow …
buttercups in pasture
Buttercups growing wild in the local meadow. The grass is kept short by the sheep, and there are lots of leaves from the hedgerow which tend to keep the soil acid. Near the stream the …
g20 roundup
A roundup of the days news on G”0 summit in the small island off Europe
France demands tougher G20 rules
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7975851.stm
What can the G20 achieve?
http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=6296&edition=1&ttl=20090401190809
Protesters stormed the Royal Bank of Scotland
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7977489.stm
chaconne and fugue – Handel harpsichord
Handel: Chaconne in G major (HWV 435)
George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759).
Chaconne in G major (HWV 435).
Trevor Pinnock (Harpsichord).
Similar Handel harpsichord goodies:
Georg Friedrich Händel (hwv 606) Fugue 2 in G
Played by Paul Nicholson on harpsichord.
watery meadow
The sheeps’ footbridge
Actually, it’s probably an old pallet, but it serves its purpose. Photos of sheep (with lambs) to follow.
Gravel deposits in the stream
The faster the water the bigger the pebbles. Someone I know has …
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