Whilst out looking for Bitterns (without any success) this evening, I commented to Jo that I was sure that some of my Shetland trips had started as late as this weekend. A quick look back through previous posts proved that not only was I right but in fact that it was on this day in 2007 that this blog was born. Born during a depressive alcohol fuelled state brought on by my impending divorce. Hard to believe that it's been five years and hard to believe just how much better life these days is. Happily married, birding more than ever and still putting the pies away (even managing recently to lose 1.5 stmne in the process) life is a world away from those dark bitter, drunken days.
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| Back then a day in the field meant just that! |
This blog began life as an outlet for my frustration and anger, it's served its purpose well so is it time to put it to bed? No chance, it now serves as journal of my birding life where I can look back and reminisce and sometimes cringe at some of the things I've written. So it's here to stay for a while yet - sorry.
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| My latest pie tick. A filling packed steak pie from Lileys Bakery, Hillsborough |
3 comments:
Amen to that Mr Reeder. I remember those dark days well. Onwards and upwards comrade
Keep em comin Mark ... Most enjoyable mate :-)
Keep at it Mark. Keep shaming those Hare Coursers as well
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