Ducklings and cygnets, Gheluvelt Park, Worcester: Wednesday, 31st July, 2019.

Two unexpected (to us) ducklings.

How long will they last?

Cygnets (and Mum) preening.

A morning stroll, Gheluvelt Park, Worcester: Tuesday, 30th July, 2019.

Working hard, Gheluvelt Park: Monday, 29th July, 2019.

Gheluvelt Park, Worcester: Friday, 26th July, 2019.

The swans are up the brook today so the 

ducks are getting a fair share of our food for a change.

They certainly seem hungry.

Flower bed I.

Flower bed II.

Elmdon Airport, Birmingham: Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019.

So why are we taking a photo of Birmingham's original airport?

Because we've got a day of tests/pre-op for David at Heartlands Hospital 

to look forward to tomorrow and the hotel we are staying in is only about 

20 minutes drive away and the appointment starts at 8am!

Stuff seen on a walk around Gheluvelt Park and Pitchcroft (plus baking update), Worcester: Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019.

Strange?

The swans are back on their old nest.

The third cygnet is an independent sort and is out on the pond feeding.

Some sort of bee but not a bumble bee.

Not many of them about at the moment.

International Caterpillar Rescue rescues a horned-fella from a marauding cyclist.

That's the trouble with shared rights of way.

There's a lot of different folk sharing 'em.

It's sunny, very warm and incredibly humid.

Not very good for us but incredibly good 

for Terry who's having a lovely sunbathe.

Banana and walnut loaf.

Mediterranean vegetable and chicken tart.
And Vicky wonders why she gets so hot in the kitchen.

Masters Historic F1 & other olde stuff, Silverstone: Friday, 12th July, 2019.

1976 March 761.

The head of a racing dynasty.

1981 Lotus 87B & 1982 Lotus 91/7.

1982 Alfa Romeo 182.

Tobacco sponsorship?

No, not us. Wouldn't dream of it.

1968 Lotus 49 and friendly mechanic who welcomed us in.

Cockpit of the above…….

……and the power plant.

No prizes for guessing the next car………

……...1975 Hesketh 308C and another friendly mechanic.

Mr Hunt's office.

Read the wall display.

Not quite 'historic' yet.

Read the wall display II.

David's car of the day.

Last but not least:

1977 Shadow DN8 & 1976 March 761.

F1 GP, Silverstone: Friday, 12th July, 2019.

9:30-ish.

Guess where we are today?

£5 for two cups of tea?

Cowin' 'eck.

10:00-ish.

F1 practice session has begun.

Max Verstappen - Red Bull Racing - does the honours at Luffield.

Spectators spectating at Luffield.

Some are even balancing flag poles on their heads!

Sparkling!

Nico Hulkenburg - Renault - hurtling down The Wellington Straight.

11:30-ish.

Wandering around the Support Paddock.

F3 driver getting suited and booted.

We're not quite sure who it is.

If you know who it is please let us know
(he's probably a team member/technical-fella).

Silverstone's notorious micro-climate is about to strike again.

A touch of rain with a few hail stones.

Doesn't last more than 30 secs.

Vicky in the historic F1 paddock.

We took loads of photos here but we're not gonna blog 'em.

Editor's decision and all that.

Can you spot the ball?

Amongst those playing paddock sports are……..

…….Jehan Daruvala…….

…….Max Fewtrell……..

……Callum Ilott…..

……and Juri Vips.

Howard making friends everywhere he goes.

Yes, very funny Vic.

2:00pm-ish:

Thru' the fencing.

Lando Norris - McLaren - heading for Brooklands.

On rails?

Gasly, Hulkenberg, and Magnussen round Brooklands.

Back in the support paddock and it's time for our fifth tea of the day.

We've drunk loads of soft drinks but you 

can't beat a cup of tea to keep you going.

4:30-ish.

F2 post qualifying scrutineering is all go and

Tatiana Calderon does the honours for the selfie generation.

Jack Aitken.

Nikita Mazepin.

Arjun Maini.

Giuliano Alesi.

Pleased to be part of the selfie generation.

5:00pm-ish.

It's been a long day.

It's been a great day.

It's time to go home.

Lewis in the spectator areas?

A surprising bonus.

Fit Bit stats when we get home at 7:00pm:

15,707 steps (David)

16,907 steps (Vicky)

27,816 steps (Howard - he gets around a lot

and he's only got short legs).

7.41 miles

3,142 calories burnt

27 stairs.

Is it bed time yet Vic?