Hot tonight in Suffolk

 

Penguin down! 

Probably the heat. 

"No such thing as global warming"🐂💩Alert!🤣

There is a fire at Dunwich Heath and we can smell it in Lowestoft 19 miles away.

Topiary

 

On being surprised by a Hog's Head 

and Mr Kite's unexpected Topiary.

For the benefit of Mr Kite

 Billy Shears

 shaved a tree tonight

On solid Ground 

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The Harmans and Sargissons,

all were there

In 'Sunday Best' and coiffured hair.

What a scene!

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It had been some time in preparation 

And the day was much enjoyed by all.

In this way

Mr K refashioned the world 

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There was a brilliant show last night

With shooting stars 

Spliff coloured bright

Cosmologically.

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Three dogs did bark

and kids did dance

In and out between the plants.

So very green.

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And then 

In temporal interplay

The celebrated Mr K

By way of a 'hogshead of real fire'

Remodelled the world.

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Under waxing Moon and candlelight 

We supped wine and beers

With Billy Shears

And danced Discotheque.

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Whilst in his sway 

And on this day

Mr Kay remodelled their world.

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And how would it be if we sang you a tune?

Well.

 On this particular and pitch perfect wedding day

It was plainly evident that:

"Love was all around". 

And absolutely no one tried to sing out of key!

As amongst friends and family 

"All you need is love"!

Borrowed from the Billy Shears Songbook and the Nineteen-Sixties.

Bizarre but tasty - Double Cooked Food

 

Having stuffed a marrow with a savoury vegetable based stuffing for last nights supper, there were sufficient 'leftovers' for this morning's breakfast 'fry-up'. Twice cooked vegetables are so tasty that it is a wonder so many people consign ok 'leftovers' to the bin.  The above experimental omelette, created from fried stuffing balls, fried mushrooms and sauteed boiled new potatoes, refried roast carrots, squash and sweetpotato wedges was a big taste revelation. The dusting of mozzarella cheese together with grated nutmeg was a flavour bonus!

The eternal struggle between good and evil.

 

'Cabine du Jardin Deux' backs Count Binface in his defence of democracy against the entitled forces of faux patriotism, greed, grift and darkness👍 Go 'Binface'!

Sea Bass fillets on a Lobster Bisque Risotto

 

A Sail Loft - Southwold gastronomy treat. Excellent cooking and a substantial plate in a great location.

Flaring Spots on the Sun's Photosphere

 

Not sure whether the bright spot at the end of the arrow is a solar flare or a facular/leaf‑like penumbral grain cluster, a small Ellerman bomb–type event, or processing/artifact from channel mis‑registration. Anyway, I was quite excited and fingers crossed it was any other than a processing artifact!

The above image was captured using specialist equipment and by an experienced solar astro-photographer.

DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN OR POINT YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN AS THIS WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT AND OR DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA.

Big Skies and Fries

 

Suffolk Skies and Truffle Fries

Suffolk is famous for it's wide and 'Big Skies'

For being seen through John Constable's eyes

For Peter Grimes, War Requiem and Young Persons Guide

For Nuclear Power Plant and Bird Sanctuary hide

For rendered and thatched cottages, pretty in pink

For fish and chips suppers and Adnams to drink

For samphire and shellfish and posh Southwold pies

For moules at the Sail Loft with tasty truffle fries.

George Roberts July 2026

The Small White Butterfly

 

Flutter by beautiful Butterfly

Spreading your seed

On plant and weed

On a day overwhelmed by political shite

I am happy to watch in random flight 

The delicate and ephemeral Cabbage White.

George Roberts. July 2026

Get Tanked up with Syd Carp. No 7

 

Boeseman’s Rainbowfish ( two top right) are vibrant and active tropical fish that add a burst of color to any aquarium. With their stunning appearance and lively behavior, these fish are a popular choice among fish fans" - Syd Carp (Aquarist and tropical fish enthusiast).

Vacuum energy fluctuations

 Quantum vacuum fluctuations are spontaneous and particle and antiparticle pairs are created and annihilate continuously. The vacuum  of space seethes with energy at the quantum level. If only we could witness this energetic activity!

Imagination, astro imagery and fractals will have to do!

Sunspots come in pairs

 

After a few days of quiet,  the Sun burst into action and sunspots became visible in pairs and small groups. The above photograph was captured in the morning of the 26th of June 2026.

The Sunspots are areas of the Solar photosphere at lower temperatures than their surroundings and they therefore appear dark. 

The spots are created by the differential movement of plasma in the sun's atmosphere at different latitudes. Consequently , the magnetic field lines are twisted and contorted.  The spots are areas where heat is vented and where the plasma is cooler and darker than the surroundings. As they are a magnetic affect, they are magnetically polarised and consequently sunspots develop often in pairs or groups.

DANGER WARNING 

Dont look at the Sun or try to photograph it. The above photograph was taken using specialist equipment and by an experienced solar photographer. There is a significant danger of destroying your camera's sensor and losing your eyesight!

The culinary versatility of the humble crabstick.

 Pasta with cubed or shredded crabsticks, diced courgettes, basil, a dash or two of pastis and cream.  Very easy to prepare, quick to cook, inexpensive and very tasty with a hint of aniseed. An excellent choice for a midweek lunch or supper.

If you are so inclined, you can 'Waitrose' it up by adding a few prawns and mussels but I like the standard model!