This space hopper was at the science park at Snibstone. Having one of these as a child taught me two valuable lessons; one that I have no sense of balance two that the things you wish for are often not what you thought they would be, I desperately wanted one of these and even more a pogo stick. They looked so much fun, I never mastered either of them!
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Sculpture at Chatsworth
After faffing around all morning most of it trying to get internet access I headed of to Chatsworth to catch the last few days of the sculpture Exhibition Beyond Limits
Monday, 29 October 2007
A day off
Another go at waterfall photography, but the light wasn't too good. Then over to Ikea for photo frames then tea with Lise.
Sunday, 28 October 2007
A year of blogging...
A busy day today, off out for Fright Night with Sarah and John. I was too tired to really enjoy it last nights over indulgence catching up with me! But I got a few decent pictures. This reminded me that I have been keeping this blog for a year now. A lot seems to have happened, a year in my new job now. I think I'm just begining to get the hang of it, no major disasters and even more important not one letter of complaint and quite a few lovely thank you letters.
sun through the trees
Just after I had dropped Alexandra and Collette of the sun came out so I turned round and headed back out to Grindleford. I wanted to try my new tripod out. I got a few good shots. I think I need more practice.
Just the cure for a hangover!
Alexandra, Collettte and I headed off to Grindleford cafe for breakfast this morning, perfect cure for a hangover.
Show me the way to go home...
Last night found me at a party with one of my oldest friends Alexandra. It's a good job I was with her, although I don't think I'm too popular for making her walk the long way home last night. I have lived were I do for about 20 years. The party was only two streets away, i have found out this morning I made her walk home a very long way round, no wonder my feet hurt this morning!
Saturday, 27 October 2007
Headlines like this make me So cross...
This headline made me so cross, yes I know I shouldn't take any notice of the "red tops" but lots of people do; many of them my patients and their relatives. The story is about the recent recommendations made by the Resuscitation Council and supported by the Royal College of Nursing. These proposed that experienced nurses especially Consultant Nurses have the right to decide that resuscitation is not appropriate should the patient suffer a cardiac or respiratory arrest. It is not about a nurse choosing who should die. If a patient suffers an arrest then there is little chance of survival, the person is obviously very ill and it is rare to "bring someone back" it's not like on the TV or in films. There are many situations when the patient would not wish to be resuscitated; if their condition is terminal or they consider their quality of life to be very poor. It is often a nurse that a patient will share their views and discuss their feelings about their treatment, rather than a senior doctor on a hurried ward round in front of other patients. In addition to this there are many patients now that are under the care of a consultant nurse rather than a doctor. This is not about nurses choosing who should die, it is about the nurse involved ensuring a patients wishes are respected and allowing these people to die with dignity.
Fran Landesman
I just heard this one Womans Hour, and she's right we all have scars and imperfections whether physical or psychological.
SCARS
Don't be ashamed
Everybody's got scars
From our various wars
On the way to the stars
Don't try to hide
Everybody's got scars
From crashlanding on mars
With these egos of ours
Theres the one on your knee
Where you fell off your bike
Or the bite from a babe
that you love but don't like
Theres the mess that you made
without counting the cost
Or the cut from a blade
Or the child that you lost
Don't be ashamed
If your covered with scars
On this planet of ours
Thats the way we keep scores
So I'll show you my scars
If you show me yours
In the streets and the bars
Everybody's got scars
On their way to the stars
Everybody's got scars
(lyrics by Fran Landesman
music by Simon Wallace)
SCARS
Don't be ashamed
Everybody's got scars
From our various wars
On the way to the stars
Don't try to hide
Everybody's got scars
From crashlanding on mars
With these egos of ours
Theres the one on your knee
Where you fell off your bike
Or the bite from a babe
that you love but don't like
Theres the mess that you made
without counting the cost
Or the cut from a blade
Or the child that you lost
Don't be ashamed
If your covered with scars
On this planet of ours
Thats the way we keep scores
So I'll show you my scars
If you show me yours
In the streets and the bars
Everybody's got scars
On their way to the stars
Everybody's got scars
(lyrics by Fran Landesman
music by Simon Wallace)
The problems and joys of photoshop
I was wandering around town on Saturday afternoon, when one of those market research ladies accosted me. Seeing as I wasn't in a particular rush I agreed to participate. An unexpected bonus was gaining entry into Channing Hall. The light wasn't very good but I did manage to get this shot down the lovely spiral staircase but there were two bright yellow warning signs at the bottom, I have tried to photoshop them out badly! Of well I'll have another go some time or maybe it would be easier to go back and move the signs.
Friday, 26 October 2007
Tarot
This reading is my first ever tarot reading so I suppose I can’t be sure of my interpretation of the cards so most of this is what my book says with some of my own interpretation.
1) The person in question.
The Three Swords
This card indicates a tension between three people, a situation were love is involved.
2) Possibilities or problems.
The Hermit
This indicates that the person in question needs to take time out for them self, regain energies, gather thoughts, take refuge in their own company and be more self aware.
3) The best course of action
The five of Pentacles
This card warns of financial disaster loss of security of some kind that has occurred recently or else is on the way.
4) Influences in the past.
The Magician.
This is a preparation card, warning you to bring all elements of your life together: love, emotions, action, finances and morality. This is in preparation for changes ahead so that you can handles situations correctly.
5) Current atmosphere.
The Fool
This card denotes a new beginning and spontaneity. New experiences and directions are occurring so accept the process of change. You will be taking a risk or a step forward without really knowing the outcome, but the joy and excitement is in the experience of change not in the end result.
6) Short Term future
The Knight of Wands
This card indicates soul searching looking for answers, until that person find the answer they are looking for it would be futile to try to pin them down in a committed relationship. Wait and the person in question will be rewarded with a life long friend or lover.
7) The present state of the situation.
The Queen of wands
This card indicates a woman with a deep desire to be the centre of attention. She is charismatic and charming and knows precisely how to use her charms in order to benefit herself in life. She is often exotic in appearance and prefers bright or striking colours or styles of fashion. She is crafty with both her hands and her mind. She would do well to go into a public career.
8) Outside Influences
The King of Wands
A man who is relaxed and none judgemental. dealing with problems in his life with ease. He has a welcoming and giving nature that is devoid of any competitive streak. He is in touch with nature.
9)The home environment
The lovers
This card indicates an instant chemistry between two people. An intimate relationship formed by a chance meeting in which fate takes a part.
10) Subconscious feelings
The ten of Wands
This card indicates that you are currently going through a lot of stresses and strains . You have many responsibilities but you are quite capable of handling them so don’t worry too much.
11)Long-term fate.
The 7 of cups
This card indicates that there are a lot of appealing opportunities on offer to you currently. Indeed there are so many you maybe unsure of which to choose. Which ever one you choose will prove rewarding and emotionally fulfilling.
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1) The person in question.
The Three Swords
This card indicates a tension between three people, a situation were love is involved.
2) Possibilities or problems.
The Hermit
This indicates that the person in question needs to take time out for them self, regain energies, gather thoughts, take refuge in their own company and be more self aware.
3) The best course of action
The five of Pentacles
This card warns of financial disaster loss of security of some kind that has occurred recently or else is on the way.
4) Influences in the past.
The Magician.
This is a preparation card, warning you to bring all elements of your life together: love, emotions, action, finances and morality. This is in preparation for changes ahead so that you can handles situations correctly.
5) Current atmosphere.
The Fool
This card denotes a new beginning and spontaneity. New experiences and directions are occurring so accept the process of change. You will be taking a risk or a step forward without really knowing the outcome, but the joy and excitement is in the experience of change not in the end result.
6) Short Term future
The Knight of Wands
This card indicates soul searching looking for answers, until that person find the answer they are looking for it would be futile to try to pin them down in a committed relationship. Wait and the person in question will be rewarded with a life long friend or lover.
7) The present state of the situation.
The Queen of wands
This card indicates a woman with a deep desire to be the centre of attention. She is charismatic and charming and knows precisely how to use her charms in order to benefit herself in life. She is often exotic in appearance and prefers bright or striking colours or styles of fashion. She is crafty with both her hands and her mind. She would do well to go into a public career.
8) Outside Influences
The King of Wands
A man who is relaxed and none judgemental. dealing with problems in his life with ease. He has a welcoming and giving nature that is devoid of any competitive streak. He is in touch with nature.
9)The home environment
The lovers
This card indicates an instant chemistry between two people. An intimate relationship formed by a chance meeting in which fate takes a part.
10) Subconscious feelings
The ten of Wands
This card indicates that you are currently going through a lot of stresses and strains . You have many responsibilities but you are quite capable of handling them so don’t worry too much.
11)Long-term fate.
The 7 of cups
This card indicates that there are a lot of appealing opportunities on offer to you currently. Indeed there are so many you maybe unsure of which to choose. Which ever one you choose will prove rewarding and emotionally fulfilling.
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Wednesday, 17 October 2007
one of my favorite poems
He wishes for the Cloths of Heaven
by W.B. Yeats
Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread upon my dreams.
by W.B. Yeats
Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread upon my dreams.
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