Author Archives: NomadWarMachine

Swans

Posted on 13th September 2016 by NomadWarMachine

Down at the pond earlier I was taking a picture of this beautiful swan preening itself: when I noticed another swan heading towards it: Oh, hello: Getting closer: I’m off then: Uh oh: And then the attack: At which all … Continue reading →

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Looking closely

Posted on 11th September 2016 by NomadWarMachine

Kim’s photo challenge this week is to look closely, and – like Kim – I find that getting into the habit of carrying my camera with me is encouraging me to do just that. I’ve been fascinated (even maybe borderline … Continue reading →

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ALT-C 2016

Posted on 7th September 2016 by NomadWarMachine

On Monday I travelled to Warwick Uni for the ALT-C 16 conference, which was taking place in the Warwick Arts Centre: The main purpose of the visit was to present some thoughts that Maha, Kevin and I had put together: Developing … Continue reading →

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Fossil Grove

Posted on 28th August 2016 by NomadWarMachine

Today we drove down to Victoria Park to visit Fossil Grove, some fossilised Lepidodendron trees discovered in 1887 and preserved in a museum. Inside was very dark, and it was really hard taking any pics. Here’s the model showing where the … Continue reading →

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Evening walk

Posted on 21st August 2016 by NomadWarMachine

It’s been a dreich weekend, but yesterday evening it was dry enough that Niall and I headed out for a walk. We walked up the road behind our house and I was pleased to see a gull posing nicely for … Continue reading →

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The CLMooc Community

Posted on 19th August 2016 by NomadWarMachine

Over the last year or so I’ve been part of Karen’s postcard project. It’s a lovely feeling coming home after a long day in the office and finding bright rectangles of card on the mat. I’ve covered one board  thoroughly, … Continue reading →

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Apple jelly

Posted on 10th August 2016 by NomadWarMachine

On Sunday it was very windy, and when we got to Niall’s mum’s for lunch she pointed out into her garden and we saw piles of unripe apples scattered all over the grass. Oh dear. After lunch we gathered them … Continue reading →

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Collections

Posted on 7th August 2016 by NomadWarMachine

This week Kim’s challenge is about collections.   Well, there’s an obvious thing that everybody’s collecting at the moment, but what else? I’ve collected frogs since I was a wee girl, and I also have a fair collection of Doctor … Continue reading →

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Find Five Friday

Posted on 30th July 2016 by NomadWarMachine

I know, I know – it’s Saturday. But yesterday was busy, and then it was sunny so we walked to the pub after work. And this morning I’ve been upgrading my PC to Windows 10 and reading offline. My Find … Continue reading →

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Around the University

Posted on 27th July 2016 by NomadWarMachine

It was dry again at lunchtime today so I slipped my camera in my pocket and headed out again. As I wandered through Professors’ Square I spied a crow hopping around. He obliged me by staying still just long enough … Continue reading →

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