Miracle ?

Who could have known that if I concentrated on my diet - I'd actually lose some weight!

Previously I had posted that, I had failed dismally to curb my eating, but had lost 3lbs due to increased exercise on my rower. Well for the last two weeks I have really been watchful for those little potholes called Dorito's, Mc Donalds and Wendys.

Guess what - I'm now down a total of 9lbs... Who could have known that eating less calories than I burn could do this. It's a miracle! PTL!

Whilst I'm very pleased with my progress; right about now I'm gagging for a chocolate chip cookie.

Oh and my ongoing contract at the cable provider comes to an end on 07/04 (04/07 for US readers!). So I am pleased to have secured the same sort of deal working for a water supply company.

I want to be like Daddy

Most evenings upon my return from the office, Mini Limey meets me from the door shouting encouragement to me as I retrieve my bag from the trunk of the car.

From the moment I step in the door - she is either trying to put on the shoes I have just removed - or make off with some piece of business attire. Captured here is my favourite yet - her attempt to wear my shirt. Just to put things in perspective its physically longer than she is by a BIG margin and the sleeves had to be turned up about 8 times.

All I need to say now is that I think she looks adorable - but then I would say that eh ?

When Predator meets Prey on the field of battle

Additional Garden Friends

Apart from the mindless slaughter of earlier - I'd like to demonstrate that its not all death and destruction. BTW we think the bird is a BlackCap - but are not sure.

Holy Smokes

During the course of lunch today the Limey family witnessed something remarkable.

Picture the scene - I'm eating a toasted sandwich in the living room watching TV, when suddenly there is an explosion of white feathers from the garden. I assumed that Mulder (pictured previously) had made another spectacular kill from the local Dove / Pigeon population.

At this point Mrs Limey starts saying 'oh my god its a bird of prey'. I interpret this as Mulder has caught a kestrel. Rushing to the window wondering what the hell I'm going to tell the local vet / wildlife inspectors I discover that what we believe to be a peregrine Falcon, in the process of providing its own lunch!

At this point I ought to point out that we Limey's live in a town and peregrine are extraordinarily rare here - especially so in my garden.

I have included pictures of the magnificent bird and its lunch as proof. Any twitchers reading are welcome to confirm / correct our identification.

Apologies for the fact that the pictures are slightly blurred. They are taken at great distance without the benefit of a tripod.

Lazy Sundays

I am not overly excited by sports, however today I managed to spend quality time in front of the TV. Not only is today the first day of the new Formula 1 season but my hero Michael Schumacher appears to be back on form on what is possibly his last year in F1.

I usually drivel on about family stuff of very little interest to the outside world, and for that I make no apologies. My main visitor The Writer is interested in all that stuff but even she ought to be pleased with some output revolving around sport (one of her huge passions).

I am still to this day very grateful to her for the masterclass in baseball she provided to me one sunny afternoon at Wrigley Field.

To the rest of the family expecting pictures - normal service will be resumed as soon as I calm down from the Formula 1 induced high!

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Hello Kitty pt 2

I recently woke to this face... I found myself wondering if its possible for a domestic cat to go ferral overnight ?

Private joke

Sometimes in a family it is easy to feel that there is a private club that you are excluded from. In my case I am definitely not a member of the Limey Female club.

To prove that I am not paranoid just check out the photographic proof supplied.

To be honest with you I suspect it was probably a 'bloke'ist' joke they are telling each other.

Spring has sprung pt 2

Oh spring has officially arrived - the tortoise is awake and doing laps around his enclosure.

In other news despite the local hose pipe ban Mini Limey wont back down....

Pain au chocolat anybody ?

The sheer giddy enjoyment of something for breakfast that includes chocolate!

Spring has sprung!

Here in sunny Blighty, we have had a surprisingly warm morning. To the great excitement of Mini Limey the swing has come out of the garden shed!

Whilst on the subject - I have a new camera a Nikon D70s. So look forward to more shots like this...