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Dry above if not underfoot for this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard. Six goosander. Also saw a three van TV/film lighting crew headed into West Kirby. #OblongOfDreams

A muddy path winds through a forest of leafless trees.A narrow path winds through a leafless forest with bare trees on either side.A muddy path winds through a leafless forest with a wooden gate on the left.A muddy path winds through a bare winter forest with a wooden gate to the side.

Light rain for this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Skipped coffee.

A muddy forest path winds through bare trees, creating a serene and earthy atmosphere.A leaf-covered path winds through a forest with tall, bare trees.A serene forest scene with tall trees and a ground covered in leaves and pine needles.

Liked Love You To Death on Apple TV. Romcoms not normally my cup of tea but protagonists sufficiently quirky as to hold my attention. ๐Ÿ“บ

In the morning I visited FACT and saw, somewhat serendipitously, Meet Me In The Digital Twin, a Nina Davies collab that reminded me of last February’s Glow Green Walk. Then on to the Walker for the very nicely curated Turner exhibition. #Liverpool

An art gallery exhibit features paintings on a blue wall with a central display case on a wooden floor.

Bit of a stomp around the back streets of central #Liverpool in the rain.

A courtyard features a brick-paved path surrounded by winter vegetation and leads to a large, round building with arched windows.A narrow cobblestone street is lined with tall, old brick buildings under a cloudy sky.A street scene features a white building with a bicycle mounted above the door, surrounded by brick buildings and wet pavement.A brick building on a rainy day stands beside a wet cobblestone street.

Short circuit of #Royden this morning. No time for coffee either.

A forest scene features several tall, leafless trees with exposed roots growing over a rocky outcrop on a bed of fallen leaves.A muddy path winds through a forested area with leafless trees and dense greenery on either side.A dirt path winds through a forest of tall, leafless trees under an overcast sky.

Very pleasant circuit around #Royden. Low sun followed by mist. Lots of birdsong. Coffee and carbs in the courtyard cafe.

Sunlight filters through the bare trees of a tranquil forest, casting long shadows on the ground.A forest path is surrounded by leafless trees and scattered fallen leaves, creating a serene and natural atmosphere.Snowdrops are blooming by a wooden fence in a misty, rural setting with scattered leaves.A misty forest path is blocked by a metal gate with a red warning sign, surrounded by bare and leaf-covered trees.

Light rain for this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Coffee and carbs undercover in Benty’s. Six goosander on the mere.

A muddy forest path winds through leafless trees on an overcast day.A narrow, leaf-covered path winds through a forest of bare trees on an overcast day.A rustic display features a wooden spool adorned with artificial plants, wooden logs, and a decorative rooster.A forest scene with tall, slender trees and a ground covered in leaves and twigs.

Very pleasant circuit of #Royden. Bit of a detour via Thor’s Rock and thence a quiet Benty’s for coffee and carbs. Have decided that at my age it’s unwise to shed weight too quickly. ๐Ÿค”

A wooded path with bare trees and a moss-covered stone marker leads uphill under a cloudy sky.A rocky, weathered path winds through a natural landscape with sparse vegetation and bare trees.A forest path winds through trees and shrubs, bordered by large rock formations.A rocky path winds through a leafless, wintry forest landscape.

Pleasant circuit of #Royden. Not too bad underfoot. Six goosander on the mere. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard (Benty’s was busy).

A crow is perched on a tree branch along a forest path lined with leafless trees and mossy trunks.A forest path is lined with trees and large rocks on a slightly overcast day.A robin is perched on a branch surrounded by holly leaves and twigs.A female goosander is swimming on a calm, reflective body of water surrounded by bare trees.

#Royden this afternoon for the first time in a while (minor injury). Three goosander on the mere.

A dirt path winds through a leafless, tranquil forest with bare branches and sparse undergrowth.A dirt path winds through a wooded area with trees and shrubs on either side.A winding dirt path leads through a forest with intertwined moss-covered tree trunks alongside.A tranquil pond surrounded by trees features a small platform with birds perched on top.

For anyone who inadvertently recycled their copy, here’s info re Phase 1 consultation on the pipeline intended to carry compressed carbon dioxide up the #Wirral to Leasowe.

peakcluster-consultation.co.uk/files/Pea…

Muddy in places for this morning’s circuit of #Royden but negligible frost or ice so mostly good. Four goosander! Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.

A narrow, leaf-covered path runs through a wooded area alongside a mossy yellow fence.A forest path is covered with fallen leaves and surrounded by tall, bare trees.Sunlight filters through a dense forest of leafless trees, casting light on a path covered with fallen leaves.A sunlit forest path is surrounded by tall trees with bare branches.

Interesting if perhaps unsurprising historical finds at #Liverpool dock renovation project www.birkenhead.news/historica…

Overcast circuit of a somewhat muddy #Royden. Swapped the pines into the route as it’s softer and drier underfoot. Coffee and carbs in the courtyard despite which “diet” one week in and going ok (early days, I know).

A leaf-strewn forest path winds through bare trees with hints of moss and autumn foliage.A narrow, winding path goes through a forest with leafless trees and dense foliage on a cloudy day.A forest path is surrounded by tall trees and scattered leaves on the ground.An outdoor patio with black tables and chairs is set against a rustic brick building with a small bell tower and slate roof.

Stiff breeze and unexpected showers during today’s circuit of #Royden. Not great underfoot in places. Generally quiet, mere still part-frozen and Benty’s closed til Friday so coffee and carbs in courtyard cafe.

A wooden gate displays a sign announcing closure on January 7th and 8th due to a family issue, with a reopening on January 9th.A dirt path winds through a sunlit forest with leafless trees and scattered foliage.sA sunlit forest path winds through tall trees with a clear blue sky above.A peaceful forest scene features a dirt path winding through tall trees with a small wooden information board along the way.

Circumspect circuit of #Royden this morning. Dry above but sometimes muddy, sometimes icy underfoot. No coffee. No goosander.

A wooded forest path is lightly covered with frost, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves.A wooded path is covered with fallen leaves and patches of ice, winding through a forest of bare trees.A serene forest scene with tall trees and a dirt path leading through the woods.A small, frozen pond is surrounded by trees, with a wooden structure on a platform in the center.

As I can’t login to BSky on multiple platforms/browsers or use a recovery email (I’m cross-posting this), it’s possible that this account has been compromised. Regrettably I’m going to have to stop using it and would recommend you ignore anything posted here and unfollow.

Watched Protein: Everything You Need to Know on Channel 4 (UK). Interesting table of recommended intake at ~22 min which makes the point that you need a higher intake if you are, for example, active, elderly or trying to lose weight. Which raises an obvious question…

www.channel4.com/programme…

A little too slippy underfoot for #Royden this morning. Photos from yesterday.

A frosty woodland path winds through bare trees and brown undergrowth.A narrow, snowy path winds through a leafless, wintery forest.Two trees frame a view of a small pond with a duck, surrounded by leaf-covered ground and forest vegetation.

Brief flurry of the white stuff on this morning’s circuit of #Royden. No obvious sign of goosander. Skipped coffee. Still can’t login to BSky but can cross-post from micro.blog.

Interesting. Not only have I been logged out of Bluesky but password and recovery emails aren’t working either.

Gentle circuit of an occasionally frosty #Royden. Now 15 goosander. Coffee at the courtyard but zero snacks as, yes, I am trying to lose a little weight (using NHS app).

A winding forest path is surrounded by bare trees and patches of fallen leaves on a clear day.A narrow, frosty path winds through a forest with bare trees and patches of sunlight.A narrow, winding path leads through a forested area with bare trees and undergrowth.A peaceful garden scene features a wooden bench on a tiled patio surrounded by lush greenery and a vine-covered brick wall.

Bright but chilly circuit of #Royden this morning. New neck buff earning its keep. Goosander back to a dozen-ish. Coffee in the courtyard.

A dirt path winds through a woodland area with bare trees and undergrowth under a blue sky.A narrow dirt path winds through a grassy and bushy landscape under a bright sky with some clouds.A winding path through a forest is bordered by trees and covered in fallen leaves under a clear blue sky.A serene pond reflects trees and a small building, with ducks gliding across the water.

Another lazy day. Fleeting visit to #Royden to check out the goosander (down to 4). Access via Montgomery Hill if driving. Happy New Years Day.