Clouds drifting by

Hillside is an animal sanctuary in the UK, that's supported by Martin Shaw (yes, him of The Professionals). They take in a lot of farm animals and have over 2,000 horses, donkeys, cows, ducks, turkeys, chickens, pigs, rabbits, dogs...etc.

They're having a tough time because hay is more expensive, and the economy isn't helping.

If anyone's looking for gifts for family or friends, please consider shopping in their online shop. They take PayPal along with credit cards.

They also accept donations if anyone wants to give them a few pounds.

28 If you could travel back to medieval times what single object would you take back with you that would guarantee that you would be made a king/Queen (or burned for witchcraft!)?

First, I wouldn't be willing to go. I love history but don't want to experience it first hand. If I had to go, I'd take a whole stack of books detailing the medicinal properties of every plant and the cures for every disease possible.

26 How often do you replace your pillows?

When it looks like it needs replacing.


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24 Would you rather be a vapour or a liquid?

A vapour. I'd get to travel that way.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47319788

He was always my favourite Monkee. Godspeed, sir.

20 What type of toothpaste do you use?

Kingfisher toothpaste in mint. It's cruelty free.

Day 18: A good night's sleep.

When I sleep really well and don't wake up until after 6am. Instead of hours and hours of boring night lying in front of me, the night's almost over.

I didn't do that last night. I struggled to sleep at all last night. :o(

Two TV series: Garrison's Gorillas and Sherlock.

Garrison's Gorillas
I don't post a lot about Garrison's Gorillas but it's been a favourite of mine for 30 years now. It was made and shown in 1967/8, and lasted for 1 season. It was shown again in the UK in 1989 (which is when I first saw it).

It's set during World War II and is about an Intelligence unit comprised of an American Lt. and 4 convicts who are working for the US Army in order to earn a parole. The scripts are a bit hit and miss, with very improbable scenarios but there's quite a bit of humour included.

For me, the real attraction in Garrison's Gorillas is the characters and the friendships between the characters that develop over the episodes. They go from being suspicious of each other and their leader to close friends who'll risk their lives for each other.

Sherlock
Do I need to explain Sherlock? I think most people are aware of the series.

I really really enjoy the series, the first episode especially. I love the little details Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss included from the books (like the neighbour being Mrs. Turner), as well as the fun way they modernised everything.

I love all the main characters and the interactions between the characters. I love that they all acknowledge Sherlock is incredibly socially inept (he's a git) but they love him anyway.

Day 15: Silent clocks.

Also known as tickless clocks, which makes it sound like someone took the tick out as opposed to the clock never having a tick in the first place.

I like knowing the time but I hate hearing clocks tick. I especially dislike hearing clocks tick when I'm trying to sleep. I also especially dislike hearing a number of clocks tick at the same time.

So it was an absolute pleasure to discover you can buy traditional looking clocks that are completely silent.

Oddly enough, my Grandad felt the same way about clocks. He couldn't abide hearing a clock tick when he was trying to sleep either.

Day 14: My favourite gesture of love is holding hands.

It's such a small thing but it makes me melt inside.