We had bean stew tonight. It’s the first time I’ve made a proper bean stew and it worked out quite well.

Bean Stew – I had hoped the beans would stand out more.

Carrot, onion, leeks, garlic. Add a tin of tomatoes and a tin of water. Stock cube, Italian seasoning (note, do not become distracted and use two stock cubes – it becomes borderline salty at that point). Two half tins of beans (I thought I’d be sophisticated and use two sorts), simmer, rolling boil to reduce. It’s quite good. If the Zombie Apocalypse ever comes I could survive on this. Of course, there would be no carrots, leeks or onions but it would still be recognisable.

This picture shows the two phone cases. There’s a definite camouflage vibe coming from the Great Wave pattern. At least I hope it does, it went missing at one point.

 

Yes, there are two phone cases there, one is simply better at hiding it.

Tonight I saw one of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen. Ring road, rain, darkness, rush hour traffic. There’s a light behind me, a buzzing sound and a scooterish two-wheeler (with L Plates) zips (going too fast) between me and the lorry next to me. It was uncomfortable, dangerous and ill-advised.

Then, it happens again. Lights, buzz, a motorcyclist forces himself into the unsuitable gap. He is more experienced and lacks the L Plates. What he does have, is an urban camouflage pattered jacket. Obviously his life of bad riding in poor weather conditions isn’t exciting enough – he needs the extra frisson of trying to camouflage himself, just to make it slightly more difficult for other drivers.

Even black is slightly better than that as it makes a hard-edged shape that you can see. Best of all, of course, would be something bright and reflective.