Sea Odyssey Liverpool

Sea Oddysey Liverpool, a set on Flickr.

A selection of my photos from the Sea Odyssey event today in Liverpool. The Giant Girl is woken up by her dog, has a shower, dresses and then boards a boat to sail the streets of Liverpool looking for her Uncle.

Mike Fryer. Memorial Tree. Springtime.

Mike Fryer. Memorial Tree. Springtime., a set on Flickr.

Springtime! Drove down to Keele last Sunday to take a few photos of the tree that we planted last year in memory of Mike.
I parked at the clock house, and strolled down the lane to the tree.
I knew it might be tricky to get the timing exactly right on this one - looks like a number of the daffodils that the children planted around the base of the tree have grown.
They probably flowered a few weeks earlier in late February / early March, but not to worry as there's hundreds of other daffodils growing in the lane by late March.
Mike arranged the weather for me - it was a glorious sunny day to take a few photographs in this peaceful spot.
My finger slipped on the trigger at one point, and when I looked there was a great shot of daffodils - so I put that one down to Mike :)
Lots of signs of life on and around the tree, buds are growing, cobwebs shining in the sun and evidence of birds on the tree and plaque (which I decided not to clean as the birds seem to like to perch there).
A few couples passed by, out for a Sunday stroll, and a number of people walking their dogs.
Chatted with a lady who asked me about the photos I was taking, so I told her about Mike and the tree.
She said that was a nice thing to do, and was thinking about planting a tree nearby for a friend of hers.
A couple of last photos of the lane and clock house clock, passing students enjoying the sunshine.
A few hours well spent. I'll share the photos with Mike's family and friends.

Rodeo Bull

Rodeo Bull, a set on Flickr.

Frodo on a Rodeo Bull ride at Greenbank Gym today.

Work night out

@darkdwarf: Night out last night. New work colleagues. Same drinking establishments as last job! Ma Boyles's Oyster Bar, followed by Rigby's #workdo Shared via TweetCaster

Mad Max 2

@darkdwarf: Out as 'Road Warrior' this am to fight for tank of Diesel. Took 1/2 hour around 9:00am. No boy with boomerang, but plenty of psychos #petrol Shared via TweetCaster

Sport Relief Swimming

@darkdwarf: Not fan of Frank Skinner, but non-swimmer conquering length of pool was something special. IMHO eclipsing Walliams Thames swim #sportrelief Shared via TweetCaster

Sport Relief 2012

@darkdwarf: Sit up. Drink wine. Raise gadget. Move thumb. Make donation. Drink wine again. Slump back exhausted. Done my bit. #sportrelief Shared via TweetCaster

Ju-Jitsu

Ju-Jitsu, a set on Flickr.

Samwise at Ju-Jitsu class. A few camera phone shots.

St Patrick's Day

@darkdwarf: Loads of non-Irish people out tonight wearing green, shamrocks and leprechaun hats. Where are they all on their own patron saints day? Shared via TweetCaster

John Carter

@darkdwarf: John Carter was good, worth seeing whether or not you've read the books. #JohnCarter Shared via TweetCaster

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

@darkdwarf: That's Ireland dealt with then :) #sixnations Off out to see John Carter (of Mars). Shared via TweetCaster

Last Match Six Nations 2012

@darkdwarf: Grand Slam for Wales!, Wooden Spoon for Scotland :-D and England just ahead of Ireland on St Patricks day last match. #sixnations Shared via TweetCaster

Warm at the Swimming Pool

@darkdwarf: Boys are having a swimming lesson & its sweltering watching at the side of this pool. Changing rooms are kept at icy temperatures though :) Shared via TweetCaster

Good Book - "The Enemy"

@darkdwarf: Finished reading Charlie Higson's "The Enemy" last night. A kids book, & a superbly written Zombie apocalypse nightmare. Must get sequel. Shared via TweetCaster

London Peace Pagoda

London Peace Pagoda, originally uploaded by Dark Dwarf.

London Peace Pagoda

Van Halen tines day

@darkdwarf: Valentines day, an excuse for gifts. Books for her, Lego Ninjago for boys and new Van Halen album for me :) (OK so I chose mine myself) Shared via TweetCaster

New Job Perks

New Job Perks, originally uploaded by Dark Dwarf.

New Job Perks

Classic Humorous Book

@darkdwarf: finished Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith and Weedon Grossmith and gave it 5 stars http://amzn.to/hEVgcf #Kindle Shared via TweetCaster

Horror short story collection

@darkdwarf: finished Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker and gave it 3 stars http://amzn.to/e3EL2o #Kindle Shared via TweetCaster

Enjoyed book about Ned Kelly

@darkdwarf: finished True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey and gave it 4 stars http://amzn.to/oK5CgD #Kindle Shared via TweetCaster

Giant Robots

@darkdwarf: Had a tour of the warehouse at work today and got to see Giant Robots stacking shelves. The boys don't believe me. Think I saw a Lost Ark ;) Shared via TweetCaster

First Day

@darkdwarf: First day on new job today. Apparently I bear a passing resemblance to the UK CEO. Made some people look twice as I was shown around. :) Shared via TweetCaster

No snow in Liverpool

Snow report: no snow in Liverpool. A few icicles (if it does snow here it has to be REALLY bad elsewhere). Can't get the sledge out yet :( -- darkdwarf (@darkdwarf)

Leaving do - aftermath

RT @darkdwarf Today I have been mostly... hanging over.

Leaving do part 2

RT @darkdwarf Leaving do part 2 - totally wazzocked after a good night out!

Leaving Do part 1.5

RT @darkdwarf Leaving do part 1.5 Heading home on bus after beer, speech, presents and a few farewells, then back into town again for final goodbye drinks

Leaving Do Meal

RT @darkdwarf On bus on way home after cracking "12 meats" work leaving do meal at BemBrasil restaurant. Leaving do part 2 tomorrow night :-)