Tell Us About Your Day

A very start: I couldn't sleep and feel sick.

I am listening to the radio and browsing online.

I haven't much planned for today either. Art group was good yesterday but I pulled my back earlier in the day and what with other frustrationg things I ended up being very tired. I need to relax.

Another productive day, so I guess I 'nailed' it again (groan   - sorry, couldn't resist) 

I got some grocery shopping...

Just the usual so far for me 

I ended up having a very long lie-in. I was exhausted and just slept. I am actually glad for the rest. It has recharged my batteries.

I couldn't sleep, so I got up and wrote two new poems. I also drank my morning coffee and ate my cereal. I am listening to Mariah Carey's album "Rainbow" too.

I am browsing online and shall watch YouTube shortly.

They sound like two great titles for poems Candy

Apart from mucking out the stable with Vanessa, my weekend schedule is otherwise clear.

We have just got back from a lovely hack in the Forest 

We set out at 5.30am and stayed a couple of hours.

Early morning rides in the forest offer a rejuvenating experience for both body and mind. The fresh, crisp air and the gentle exercise of horseback riding can invigorate the senses and promote a sense of well-being.  

This is the time of day for the Dawn Chorus, so when the birds are singing all around you it is a truly joyful experience.

It is not often we can go out riding this early.  During our working week there just isn't enough time.  Weekends give us this opportunity 

Butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies are my favourite insects to look at and photograph 

Photographing them though is quite tricky.  We have had some amusing and frustrating occasions chasing them around the Forest trying to photograph them once they have settled on a bush.  It is usually Sophia who is laughing at my antics running around like someone demented.

When you actually catch the moment you want then that is what makes it all worthwhile 

Cuckoos......  - the amount of time I have spent following the call of a Cuckoo each year in the Forest trying to get a photograph is unreal.  I have managed to see the odd one or two on separate occasions through my binoculars, but they are at the tops of trees shrouded in foliage.  I have never got a photograph of one though 

I have never heard or seen a Bittern, so you were lucky Cassie to hear one.

A low key day for me with the chance of afternoon storms being around.

I have a selection of nature photos on my Flickr Photostream, which can be viewed on the link below if you wish....

Vanessa on Flickr

The Photostream is currently set to Public, but I think I will have to change it to Private and provide 'Guest Passes' to any of our Forum members who would like one.  Apparently, a Flickr account is not required to view them then.

I did try to set up an account with imgur just after I joined the Forum, but apparently they don't allow UK to join.

I then came across Flickr who offer an upload of 1,000 photos on their FREE account, which is more than I need at the moment.  After that you can pay a small subscription to upload more.

I am not familiar with postimage.