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24/06/2024

I don't feel the need to post much these days. I'm still doing my thing and have this laid back approach to language learning.

If I recognise words and have some understanding it will all help me. It doesn't matter if can't speak fluently. I'm enjoying the learning and structure of different languages.

These badges are fun but they don't change my goal,I will probably reset my account again after each new language.

I'm also investing my time learning elsewhere, more on that in due course.

25/05/2024

Been charitable is an important life lesson. Sometimes it's time,others it's goods or financial.

We just do our bit to help. I buy books from charity shops and give them back afterwards.

The wife and myself also donate to different charities when it's convenient to us (financially).

23/05/2024

First time out the house in days. I hate being injured

Hope you are all well

13/05/2024

Yup,I'm knackered.

My first attempt at casual football with some older players. Don't remember anyone kicking me or twisting but hey ho.

One thing I learned is don't get old,your body can't cope.
Lol

13/05/2024

Hey all,stu was one of my guests on the podcast. An admiral person and doing an important project.

Please check it out.

Through photography, we reflect on the disappearance of toddler Katrice Lee, raise awareness, and support her family's search for answers.

01/05/2024

Recently we booked an owl experience for my youngest
It's time like this you see your children's personality shine through.

She loves this and had the biggest smile on her face. We also learned a bit about owls too.

All shot on Kodak colour film.its for making memories.

29/04/2024

I have been a football fan for decades, recently I had chance to watch my home town play. It was the first time going with my daughter who was also born here (Scunthorpe). We had a great time.

I used to go watch more regular with a friend before I had kids. Whilst the team has gone through very tough times,.and survived, it was nice to experience how a small club works.

I took my film camera and got a few shots,first time ever shooting football

28/04/2024

When you are out with your family it's nice to capture snaps.

But sometimes the photographer in you sees something different. It isn't relatable to everyone,not are the results. But to me, seeing a reflection is beautiful.

13/04/2024

Back at my home town. First time watching the club for my daughter (also born in Scunthorpe).

Had lovely afternoon

12/03/2024

You have no idea how much work this takes!

Writing and editing in my own time along with trying to learn languages has been tough.

Those who read the books will see small snippets of my language learning appear! Shush don't tell anyone.

12/03/2024

Still on my language learning journey.

Trying different languages and different approaches.

It's becoming addictive but harder than anything I've ever done.

02/02/2024

Patterns of light and darkness are just nature's accidents.

16/01/2024

You can't beat a picture of a pet.

Shot on Ilford films.

04/01/2024

2024 and book 2 is finished!

Now starts the stage known as proofreading! There are many parts to this, from punctuation, to grammar, looking for plot holes. Seeing if the story makes sense. Do the chapters flow?. Have I introduced the characters?

So, much to do.

Writing is the easy part, coming up with a plot and lots of ideas is the hard part!

See you in a few months.

04/01/2024

2024 and book 2 is complete.

Now starts the stage known as proofreading! There are many parts to this, from punctuation, to grammar, looking for plot holes. Seeing if the story makes sense. Do the chapters flow. Have I introduced the characters. So, so much to do.

Writing is the easy part, coming up with a plot and lots of ideas is the hard part!

See you in a few months.

01/01/2024

Shows most of the books I read during 2023.

I became really interested in classic novels in the end. H g wells, Bram stroker, Jules verne...

Found some great authors like rhinehart,Leonard. It's been great to read a variety as its fuelled my creative side. This meant I could write a lot myself too.

Happy new year.

25/12/2023

Happy Christmas,seasons greetings everyone.

Another fab year, different experiences. For me it's a time to finish book 2,so watch out for news.

24/12/2023

Had a lovely message from one of my podcast guests today.

After feeling a bit rough, it was a really nice message and made me think of you all:)

Happy christmas, seasons greetings and joyeux noel :)

22/12/2023

In the last week or so I've read these few. I really love Jules verne. My daughter even read it,I'm trying to encourage children to read old books too. Some of them are easy to read and a tell a great story that even the current generation can follow.

It's funny I asked her why she liked "journey to the centre of the earth" and it was the different cultures and languages of the characters. It wasn't to do with the dinosaurs,the discovery,the adventure,nature or science - it was the language.

Just shows we all get something different out of a book. Now on to the next one.

13/12/2023

Do you know I can't stop reading classics at the minute.

When books like this are written over 170 years ago you might think they would be boring or not relevant. Think of the changes we have seen just in my lifetime,but that's all irrelevant.

When something is well written the story takes you,the characters keep you interested. Sure there are differences in the type of language, because language changes.

At the core of Dumas book is a compelling story of honour and love.

This is the single largest book I have read in years too (600pages) but I still enjoyed it.

You should all try a classic. Merry xmas

11/12/2023

Damn you .mackay can't get you out my head. Spotify is telling me these are my top songs of 2023!

10/12/2023

Winter walk in to town

09/12/2023

Birthday time. Such lovely presents

04/12/2023

Can you believe it,I was telling schools about Duolingo 10 years ago

It's a fab resource and I've enjoyed using it personally. It's far from perfect but it's free.

I've read research about learning 2 languages at the same time when you get to a certain level (being comfortable) . I've started this challenge this weekend so let's see what happens.

Will my brain cope or just fog up like normal?

À bientôt oder auf Wiedersehen?

03/12/2023

A small covering deserves a small anowman

02/12/2023

Can you Adam n eve it (believe) Ilford have brought out a Colour film!

Made in the UK!!

Plenty of bloggers out there have example images etc.

Price is approx £13

25/11/2023

Couple more from the steampunk that comes to Lincoln.

Shot on my trusty bronica

24/11/2023

During the annual steampunk event in Lincoln, I managed to spend some time on the streets. I love the social aspect of the event, as everyone is happy and approachable.

My aim is only ever to capture a few individuals, because film costs me money. You might find it strange I choose to shoot film rather than digital but this way it keeps my concentration and skill level up. Out of 9 photos I shot 8 were perfectly in focus. I only take 1 shot per person.

If i took a digital camera I would have taken a few, looked at the screen, re-composed and gone again blah blah.

Anyway hope you like.

21/11/2023

Before Bram stroker Sheridan wrote this

Hope you get the opportunity to read it.

12/11/2023

Walking the 🐕this morning I went through a cemetery.

Autumn views