Fallen tree storm damage

 

 Well storm whatever it's called has claimed it's first tree by me.  This one was so close if it had fallen the other way it would have hit my car.

Shot on my phone.

 

 

Two pictures

 

 Got these on the way to the local chemists yesterday.

 

 

Joke wearing thin now!

 

 This year my health has gone downhill.  I used to be pretty fit for my age (I'm an old git)  This year though it's changed.

 First off I got blood poisoning from a splinter in my foot, my foot swelled up like a ballloon and I could hardly walk on it.

 Then I got covid, this was actually the best illness I've had, I wasnt too bad at all, hardly ill really.

 Then another flu type bug, this one was a bastard, it gave me a right kicking, to add to the fun it affected my stomach, making me run back and fro the loo.  The doctors gave me antibiotics, which helped fight the virus, but made my tummy worse.

Now several weeks on while I dont really feel ill , I still have tunny trouble, this is a PITA, running back and fro to the loo is no fun at all.

 So I'm on my third course of antibiotics this year, and now been refered to the hospital for more tests, although that has to wait until the antibiotics are out of my system (a few weeks apparently).

 So thats my tail of  misery, and why so few pictures have been posted recently, I did managed to get out on the weekend, but didnt get any pics I can post here (for someone else) that coupled with terrible weather in my part of Wales has made shooting a non-starter.

 I'm not taking an expensive camera out in the pissing rain, and  frankly it's not my idea of fun either (and it's cold and wet)  So sorry viewers, untill I get a break in the weather and I feel a bit better.

Picture

 

 No, it's not a new pic, I just havent posted it before , at least I dont think I have.  Hopefully something new tonight.

 Canon 750d, huge crop, Sigma 17-50 2.8 (wide open)

Oh joy, still not well

 

 Well I'm on my third dose of antibiotics  in about three months.  I'm not exactly dying, but I am still feeling rough, and the bug is showing no signs of going anywhere soon.

 Frankly I'm fed up with feeling ill.  The jokes worn thin now.  I've got another few days of this dose to see if I get better, then it's a rethink.

 Sorry for the lack of pictures, the weathers been bloody terrible here, raining and dark at about four o clock (near enough bloody dark by two most days)

 Still I may get some tonight if I'm lucky.  Fingers crossed......

lack and whiye picture

 

Took this a few days ago.  I'm still not a 100 better, and the weathers been shit so I havent been out shooting any pics. 

 Hopefully I'll be able to get out soon and get some new shots.

 

 

Aviation news

 While I'm feeling a lot better, I'm still not a 100%.  Anyway some trends I've noticed aviation wise.

  Commercial aircraft seem to be suffering a rash of engine issues, mostly resulting in returning to the take off airport.

 In the same  group turbbulence incidents seem on the rise, there was a spike a few months ago, and it's happening again.  Some of these have been serious involving injuries.  Keep your seat belt done up tight, it might save you an injury or worse..

 Smoke in the cabin seems to be popular at the moment, as does phone catching fire on aircraft.

 In light aviation, ultra light aircraft are having a bad time accident wise, these all too often result in fatalities..   Theres also been a rise in light aircraft suffering engine issues, this normally results in a forced landing with mixed results.

 The enging issues are often caused by contamination of fuel, water is a known problem, pilots should check for this before takeoff.  Remember if you loose the enging on takeoff, DO NOT TURN BACK.  Thats a good way to stall and spin in, not a good way to go.  Look ahead for a field or road, mayday and make an emergency landing.  It's safer..