Family – A Few Quirkes https://afewquirkes.org A record of wanderings Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:26:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Blog technical https://afewquirkes.org/2026/04/15/blog-technical/ https://afewquirkes.org/2026/04/15/blog-technical/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:26:44 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5793 Continue reading "Blog technical"]]> Just a little note to acknowledge that this version of the blog is a transfer from professional hosting to an old laptop in the lounge.

Relying on a self-hosting platform Yunohost. The software is opensource and simplified to allow installation of a number of programmes; incuding WordPress.

So assuming things go well then I will no longer need to pay for a hosting site and the record will continue.

]]> https://afewquirkes.org/2026/04/15/blog-technical/feed/ 0 Another successful read https://afewquirkes.org/2026/03/06/another-successful-read/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:57:17 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5698

Another Christmas present read.

A short book but intense to read. I can see why it has such positive reviews. An intriguing story or PTSD, alcohol addiction and resulting jealousy and violent abuse.

A Review:

https://abookforants.substack.com/p/russian-gothic-by-aleksandr-skorobogatov

Good one.

On to the next.

]]> Ridgeway Trail https://afewquirkes.org/2026/03/04/ridgeway-trail/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:09:32 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5695 Continue reading "Ridgeway Trail"]]> A new walk today though one we have looked at for a while.

We started at Princes Risborough walking east towards Wendover. We did not make it that far but did a there and back of about 14 km.

We reached Chequers, not knowing that it was in the area. Slightly weird with the signs making not clear crossing fences was a criminal offence. A far few cameras on display too.

Chequers from the trail.

A beautiful area with great views in the mist early on.

Snack stop
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A trip to say hello, tidy up and give some flowers

😊

]]> Climate Change https://afewquirkes.org/2026/02/25/climate-change-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:18:28 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5684 An afternoon at Kew by the Thames. Sunny and warm. Apparently 18C today. Worrying as it is not the end of February yet. Hmmmm.

]]> National Art Gallery https://afewquirkes.org/2026/02/06/national-art-gallery/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:16:32 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5662 A trip in the cold to an interesting art viewing.

We all enjoyed the exhibition and during which, I learned what cubism is.

As well as that we were able to appreciate some great impressionist paintings as well as some works of Adolf vonMenzel.

Menzel
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We are on day two of trip to see EQ and enjoy a few sites.

Es ist kalt.😬

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In the queue to leave Caen

We are in London in a new flat.

The journey in a high sided van was a little uncomfortable through northern France as the remnants of the storm included strong winds and lots of rain.

]]> My new socks https://afewquirkes.org/2025/12/29/my-new-socks/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:44:59 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5600
EQ saw in person. Now adorning my feet😊
]]> A Christmas Classic https://afewquirkes.org/2025/12/25/a-christmas-classic/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:49:27 +0000 https://afewquirkes.org/?p=5583

So we awoke with a snow lined vista. It is chilly and the heat pump is doing its job.

Bedroom window

Early opening of the Santa stockings for very large children and then out for a walk.

A lively chat with Joe last night. A beautiful warm sunny day for him in contrast.

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