Last week we went over to Crosby to see Andrew Gormley's iron men. They looked fantastic, just like real people on their way to the sea. The sky was a real blue one, so all pictures came out very clearly. There was lots of shipping to watch and windfarms operating, but it was absolutely freezing!
I am hoping to be able to attach some photos - if I can't, my Personal IT Consultant will get another call!

Just when you thought it was safe - Tarantula

Australia Day, just got out of bed went down the hall and spotted this little chappie hanging around. We call them Tarantulas, but I think they are Huntsman. These little critters, big as your hand, fair-dinkum are fast too. Got to be fast on the draw with the old insect spray.

Here he is on the move, he's spotted his prey, me! Going as fast as he can, see those hairy legs go. At the last moment I quickly replaced my camera for the spray can, and it was all-over red rooster for the spider.

The spray only stunned the spider, which enabled me to catch it. It was later returned to the garden. Next doors not ours! Not nice our neighbour, hope it bites on his big toe.

Was hoping to take some pics of a Blue Tongued Lizard that visited our garage last week. It's about a foot long, could still be hiding behind my workbench, not sure.

Bye for now from Bob

Who can get in size 14 trousers then? Sorry about the boast but couldn't help myself.
Carl came over this week to help Geoff remove and apple tree. A job well done!
Geoff and I had to go all the way to Bridgemere to find a decent tree nursery. We bought 3 white barked silver birches to replace the apple tree. They should look good when we can actually see them. They are only about 6ft at the moment. Hope everyone is well. Will try photos soon