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Oh dear, I am so sorry Courtney, tough times. My thoughts are with you and your family and, of course, your sister.  And make sure that you take jolly good care of yourself too. Regards, David **** ...

Thank you Greg, that is excellent. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

Thank you Bill. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

dropped in.  Pretty little thing. I hope the adults thought the effort was worthwhile. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is ...

Thank you Nick. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

Excellent. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

Ha Ha Bill, me too. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

Thank you Dak, I was going to experiment further with the aperture setting but unfortunately mother-in-law wanted to sit in the shade so my little viewing perch was moved.  Another day hopefully. I ...

The light was good, the shutter speeds were fast so it seemed like a good idea to have a go at f5 for a bit more depth of field.  And then I saw the shutter speeds were still very high so I ...

Howard for an excellent well-run contest.  Thank you for my HM and congratulations to the other HMs , the places, and, of course, Michael for his super photograph. Regards, David ****************** ...

Yes, some times the blue tits and others have a second clutch (house sparrows up to 5 a year) so I will wait until the autumn to get the roof repaired. Regards, David ****************************** ...

Dak, they have all gone now, went early this morning.  And for this yesterday I was set up to photograph the adults, who move around a lot, when this little bird popped its head out. Regards, David ...

in the nest under my roof tiles have all fledged today.  So far so good. Good luck little birds. And I had better get the roof fixed. Regards, David *************************************** Growing ...

That prompted memories.  Not that model but I was allowed to borrow a box brownie for a school trip to see the warships in Portsmouth ( I was probably about 9) and, not long after, got a birthday ...

Cheers Jerry. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

Thank you Rodger. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.

Not at all Dak.  And I like playing with the camera and its settings to see the difference...or rather, if I can spot the difference.  Other targets will no doubt give me the opportunity to ...

Thank you Jerry, you are very kind.  I love my dogs and I find days like these very testing. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, ...

Thank you Courtney,  I miss her. Regards, David *************************************** Growing old is inevitable; growing up, however, is optional. And I have opted out.