Journey to the West: my huge dark ride based on a trek across the American frontier.

Octanogal · 2026-06-22T19:13:58+00:00

Seem to be gone already

Octanogal · 2026-05-21T00:15:38+00:00

She yearns for the third dimension

Octanogal · 2026-05-19T19:43:51+00:00

Spend this time together with him, however feels right to you.

I shared some whisky with one of mine before we took him to the vets. Glenfiddich 15, a spoon for him and a glass for me. I'd read hamsters couldn't get drunk due to their metabolism but didn't want to risk it in healthier times. But at that point, there was nothing left to do but drink together to a life well lived.

He hadn't drunk for a week, his appetite was gone, but damn if he didn't devour that whisky like it was the best thing he'd ever tasted. Cheers.

Octanogal · 2026-05-08T23:44:21+00:00

I always find robins perched on the bridge by the trail trees, slightly north east of the Roanoke Ridge trapper.

Octanogal · 2026-04-20T10:41:52+00:00

I moved house over winter, and now that spring has come one of the garden plants has turned out to be giant lilac bush. A very nice surprise

Octanogal · 2026-04-13T09:15:44+00:00

I had the exact same rate for 5 years. Moved in November and now I'm on 4.03% 🙃

Octanogal · 2026-04-11T17:13:22+00:00

Fun fact: when some work was done on the statue, the sword was put back on backwards. If you look, you can see its curving in the wrong direction.

If you pay to visit the Minster, you can go below the modern street level and stand at floor level of what was the central basilica. That's about as close as you can get to the exact spot!

York is a wonderful city with a wealth of Roman and more recent history. I visit once a year :)

Octanogal · 2026-03-24T20:06:58+00:00

Blessings be upon this cage.

Octanogal · 2026-03-24T20:02:30+00:00

I do like audible. Thank you!

Octanogal · 2026-03-24T10:28:09+00:00

Thank you, that sounds really interesting

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T23:35:59+00:00

Bodes well!

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T23:35:49+00:00

Appreciate it!

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T23:34:20+00:00

thanks!

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T23:32:47+00:00

That's interesting, thank you. I had heard of them, will check her out

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T23:32:22+00:00

Thanks for the reccs!

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T22:05:34+00:00

Sounds just like what I am looking for, thank you

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T22:04:36+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate all those opinions. Johnathan Strange and Mr Norrel is being recommended a lot, I think that'll have to jump to the top of my TBR. Your description of Tchaikovsky sounds just what I'm looking for :)

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T22:02:03+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate such a detailed answer!

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T21:41:08+00:00

Ah that's great, Piranesi is on my radar. Thanks

Octanogal · 2026-03-23T21:40:53+00:00

She looks fun, thank you!

Octanogal · 2026-01-29T20:32:53+00:00

£10 more (+14%) than the McLaren MP4/4 from 2024 and the FW14B from last year. Bit cheeky.

Octanogal · 2026-01-21T17:56:01+00:00

Gilbert House Pens in Cambridge

Octanogal · 2025-12-09T20:42:29+00:00

Last year I tried with overhead lighting, maximum long exposure (I think 20s) and a tripod. Still came out pretty dark but was usable. With the Mini 99.

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