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tsuchinshan-ATLAS

With the clouds offering no more than a 50/50 chance of seeing comet tsuchinshan-ATLAS, we decided to head out to try and see it. It has rained heavily since my last failed attempt and to see it as tonight was the last chance of capturing it on a mobile phone camera for 80,000,000 years.

We drove out to Pengwern Common, near the house where my Gran (on my father's side) used to live, our moods dampening as the clouds gathered heavily over the horizon. But then, not long after arriving, they broke ranks, and, hey presto, the comet was revealed! 

While the comet had dramatically diminished in size and visibility over the last few days, it was still a fantastic feeling to finally catch a glimpse of it, especially as tonight's viewing was a now-or-never last-ditch attempt!

Mission Completed.

"Don't be a fool", they said. "It can't be done. It's impossible. You are a busy man, learning two new important jobs. Where are you going to find the time?" Brushing the naysayers aside, I cracked on with with the endeavour. And today, with 6 days left before the 100-day deadline, I did it. Explore Gower's Beaches, Coves & Bays is complete and will be available to purchase on November 1st. 😯

Nearly There...

Working on the final draft of the final beach of my new Explore Gower Book.

Thank U Welsh Water

Not a bad start to the week 😀. The office closed before lunch due to an incident at Welsh Water. This spare time really was a godsend as it gave me a whole five extra hours work on my Gower Beaches book. There is now just 9 days left to complete the project, but I only have 7 more beaches to correct, plus an introduction to write. Its looking more and more likely I am actually going to complete this book on time!

The Pressure's On

10 days to complete my Gower Beaches book! Will I get it done on time? You bet your life I will.