I'm convinced that this circus just goes round and round the M60 stopping for a week at each junction. And even if it doesn't, I'm totally nicking that idea for my graphic novel set in post-apocalyptic Stockport.

Thanks to The Willower for the log basket.

Out last night to an obscure pub back room to hear lovely vocal harmonies from Laura Smyth and Ted Kemp. Just like old times. And clogging from Laurel!

The Village Folk Club with Laura Smyth, Ted Kemp and Laurel Swift AND The Beech Band

Love the way the automated announcement on the metrolink pronounces Didsbury Village with its velarised L. Didsbury Vullidge

that's a non-standard transcription, obvs

The remains of the old Midland Railway bridge over the Mersey, between Heaton Mersey and Cheadle Heath. I ride past this pretty much every day, thought I'd take a closer look.

A black body is an idealized physical body that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, regardless of frequency or angle of incidence.

We had to put a reflective scotch tape collar on her to have any hope of finding her in the dark.

Urgh. For all the bike commuters out there.

These are the days we must suffer to deserve days like these

Happy Ada Lovelace day!

Finding Ada

How I dry my gloves. Plus, you get coffee!

Author Elizabeth Gaskell's house restored to 'former glory'