David Bowie - The Man who Fell to Earth Books

My favourite novel has to be Walter Tevis' excellent novel, The Man who Fell to Earth. It's about an alien who comes to earth to arrange the shipment of water to his home planet, which is dying due to its lack of 💧.  Unfortunately, the toll of human pleasure, suffering, and the escapism of alcohol, take their toll . The book is beautifully written, and is the only book I have ever read that made me weepy. The film of the book, starring David Bowie is also a fantastic watch and stars the amazing David Bowie. Whilst I went for the cool artwork cover of the book's original printing, it was a no-brainer that I would have to add all the  ultra-cool David Bowie covers editions to my library:

The Man Who Fell to Earth graphic novel is also in my collection:

Blue is the Colour

Stell made the most of the sunshine today, by painting and sorting out my new writing shed / her gardening shed lol:

 

Hillend Camping - Day 2

Had a good nights sleep, in which I dreamed I was on a work's team bonding sesh in some half remembered place solving clues and exploring various abandoned side streets and vacated shops looking for more clues to whatever mystery we were supposed to solve. Woke when my better half needed the toilet-just as I was reaching the last few clues, and walked to the campsite toilet block thinking 'well, all that puzzle-solving I'd achieved during my sleep was a waste of time.( laughing emoji). Spent the morning chatting to the usual camping gang, drinking coffee and eating vegan been sonnies.

Hillend Camping

Early start at work today so I could do my 8-hour shift and still leave the office early.

Conor had organised a camping trip for us at Hillend, down on the beautiful Llangennith fringe of the Gower Peninsular. The days are already getting shorter, however  and by the time we had finished some last minute shopping , driven down to the site and set up camp, there was only a brief opportunity to head down to the beach to catch sight of the evening's glorious sunset.

Good Things Come to Those who Wait

After 3.5 years on the waiting list, we finally got keys to an allotment, and its just down the road for us.

And here's our plot:

Bramley the Apple Snail

Well, here he is, in his first photograph - Bramley, our Apple Snail. He was the size of a pea when I bought him a couple of months ago. He is now the zize of a walnut. Though I'd grab a pic of him in his temporary home while I clean out his larger tank: 

Power to the People

After finishing reading the novelisation of the 1970's TV comedy series, Man about the House, which I thoroughly enjoyed, I thought I would continue the light-hearted nostalgia theme with another 70's comedy series novelisation.

Where there's Smoke...

 The 🔥🔥 spreading round the UK during this heatwave appeared very nearer the office this morning. Here it is, from my office desk window: