The big news from yesterday, which I forgot to tell you, was that when I got home we had a Hummingbird Hawkmoth in the front garden. It’s the first time we’ve had one for several years and was good to see. It was very skittish so I didn’t even try for a photograph. Even under favourable conditions they are tricky to take.
Blurred Hummingbird Hawkmoth
You can see how difficult they can be from the existing pictures. They are supposed to be a sign of good luck. I hope so, I could do with something to lighten the mood.
Apart from that I don’t have much to offer. I’ve written about days like this before and they are not even interesting first time round. I could discuss sport, as we have plenty of it on TV, but there are plenty of other people who can do that better. If you want something to absorb a little time (I’m still in training for the World Procrastination Championships – be patient, these things take time), try looking up “gymnastics” and “syrup” or “honey”. Or both. I’m left with an even greater admiration of their sporting activities after reading about the hazards of chalk and the the use of sticky comestibles.
It’s now 9.30 pm and I am beginning to feel uncomfortably warm. This seems to be the wrong way round, as I expect things to get cooler as the day goes by. I’m not sure whether this is part of global warming or whether I’m just growing old and confused.
We had plum, apple and blackberry crumble for tea, all with fruit that had been growing in the garden earlier in the day. I really should have taken a photograph. As this is nearly where I started I will bow out now and leave you with a suspicion of symmetry.
Certainly is! 🙂
Nice to see the Hummingbird Hawkmoth 😊
Yes, it is. (I’m sure I already replied to this but it seems to have disappeared). 🙂
I know the feeling re disappearing comments!
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A photograph next time, please
You mistake me for some who cares about my readers , , ,
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I love the hummingbird hawk moths! I am not sure if it is the same species as yours, but we have them or a close relative here, too. I have seen them some years. They like hollyhocks.
https://www.bendsource.com/bend/the-hummingbird-wannabe/Content?oid=10874221
That’s an interesting link. I thought you only had proper hummingbirds. 🙂
The hummingbirds mothhawk is delightful and should and delight to any day. Ditto for the crumble.
Did the plum go well with the apple and blackberries?
Sorry, I am having to search through my comments – some of you seem to have dropped off the edge. Yes, it all went well together. 🙂
Ah, The hummingbird hawkmoth is fascinating. We get them as well and they ARE hard to capture. But I revel in your delight of them.
I was once attacked by one in a polytunnel, a side of them most people don’t see. 🙂