An absolute classic of nature writing from 18th century amateur naturalist Gilbert White - his letters to fellow nature enthusiasts. So far ahead of his time, using observation throughout the year to understand everything from the importance of worms, the migratory and hibernation habits of birds and animals, to how different geological environments and weather conditions affect areas. The slightly disturbing thing for a modern day reader to get used to is that a lot of the observation is done after shooting the poor creatures.
Builders a-go-go while working from home - guys across the road, guys next door, and the roofers we used last year across the way also.
3 good things
1. Watching the Lionesses celebrating with crowds in Trafalgar Square.
2. Juicy strawberries and figs for lunch pudding.
3. No more work for nigh on 2 weeks.
Thanks for yourcomment on the galleon, but you wouldn't believe it - I decided it was too dark so I would reprocess and repost. In the meantime, your comment had popped up, and I had changed my mind and posted a bee on a flower instead!. You couldn't make it up! Ha ha.
Your last good thing is the best!!
All those workmen busy….hope your leak problem turns out to be minor! The book sounds interesting but methods used to determine results a bit barbaric! Times have changed & continue to do so….look at the girl footballers!
James Lovelock was also ahead of his time with his theory of Gaia. If we'd listened to him our planet might not be in quite as much mess as it is now...
All those workmen busy….hope your leak problem turns out to be minor! The book sounds interesting but methods used to determine results a bit barbaric! Times have changed & continue to do so….look at the girl footballers!