It seems very odd. It wasn't exactly subtle. Why do it? It is a shame we won't get to see the inevitable tear down. These things are surprisingly controllable now as weather forecasts are g… (View Post)

The estate of Sir John Betjeman? (View Post)

As that's on the edge of the Flatlands I have of course been there. The earthworks are still pretty large - the best preserved being the one now covered in woodland - but the whole site was in s… (View Post)

The Old Forge was fully of hoorays when I was last there. Having been camped out for 3 days in the hills we seemed to be regarded as a bit of exhibit, which is definitely not in the spirit of the wes… (View Post)

Ah, a safe topic. I can delete the rant which will now stay forever hidden. Mrs Flatlander got a Swiss Cheese Plant for her 13th birthday. That was, er, some time ago, and it now occupies a significa… (View Post)