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  • Ride #2 2021

    Ride #2 2021

    So I got out again at the weekend. It was one of those frustrating rides where I performed better than last time but it didn’t show up in the metrics. Such is life, progress is always a few steps forward followed by a few steps back, especially when you’re the wrong side of 40. πŸ™„

    martinjamesphd

    24th May 2021
    CYCLING
  • Spring blooms

    Spring blooms

    Check out this cheerful character in the middle of my shrubbery. Beautiful purple flowers that match the magnolia tree next to it. It’s the first time this flash plant has flowered, 3 years after going into the ground.

    martinjamesphd

    19th May 2021
    HOME & GARDEN
  • VegTrug of dreams

    VegTrug of dreams

    After weeks in the making my grand vision for a future of fresh herbs came together today. Just need to wait patiently upon nature now.

    martinjamesphd

    16th May 2021
    HOME & GARDEN
  • At last: a Sunday road warrior session

    At last: a Sunday road warrior session

    I’m not typically a fair weather cyclist but getting out in the off-season simply wasn’t an option this year. Today was the big opportunity so I got out and got 20 miles in. Didn’t feel too bad, although not especially good either. It’s a start though, back on the horse πŸ‡

    martinjamesphd

    16th May 2021
    CYCLING
  • Mid-floor bathroom

    Mid-floor bathroom

    When I moved into this house it was undecorated, which is baffling given that two families had owned it prior for 9 years combined. I guess to some people living somewhere aesthetically pleasing isn’t a priority. I’m not “some people”…πŸ™‚

    martinjamesphd

    15th May 2021
    HOME & GARDEN
  • 40.

    40.

    As with last year I made a fuss of my best friend’s birthday, us happy singles have to have eachother’s back at birthday and Christmas time. Had a great day myself, hard not to when it includes gifts, a traditional English breakfast, a safari park and a roast dinner with Champagne. 🍾πŸ₯‚

    martinjamesphd

    11th May 2021
    NEWS
  • Cat’s Birthday

    Cat’s Birthday

    You heard it here first, my little pal became a world wary 6 year old on Thursday 6th May πŸΎπŸŽ‚ As well as serving his favourite meal I bought him what I’m sure every cat wants: a statue to guard his outdoor den and keep evil spirits at bay! I’ve been getting more lap time…

    martinjamesphd

    8th May 2021
    NEWS
  • Keeping it fresh

    Keeping it fresh

    Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavour to clean eating, which explains why I’ve spent a portion of the last 3 days assembling and painting my Vegtrug herb planter. Bring on the basil, rosemary, sage, etc etc

    martinjamesphd

    25th Apr 2021
    HOME & GARDEN
  • It’s the best metaphor for life…

    It’s the best metaphor for life…

    … Google Pics regularly sends me “this time last year” or “this time two years ago” photo montages, and it humours me how predictable I am. The day after I layed fresh grass seed this year I got such a montage which showed how I did the same job on exactly the same day 2…

    martinjamesphd

    2nd Apr 2021
    HOME & GARDEN
  • Small pleasures

    Small pleasures

    No matter how life is treating you it’s hard not to love this incredible sight each year. It seems especially pronounced, perhaps because the blossom has appeared against the backdrop of perfect blue skies. My cat is certainly happy, he’s loved being out in the sun these last few days.

    martinjamesphd

    31st Mar 2021
    HOME & GARDEN
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Dr Martin James

Edgbaston,
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B15 2TT

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