Urban Leeds Foxes

I never believed we had foxes near where I live.  Then when we walked home one evening, we saw a woman feeding two foxes.  We were quite close to two foxes, and has a good look.  It was interesting, but I am not a big fan of urban wildlife!

Beyond Dark 70% Original

Beyond Dark is fairly smooth.  The taste is quite generic and there is a strange after taste.  But it is suitable for vegan and Kosher, is this the best these diet could get?

South Leeds Middleton and Thwaite

As part of Heritage Open Day, we went to Thwaite Mill Watermill.  Unlike most other mills, textile manufacturing, Thwaite was industrial material processing, eg chalk and flint, this is much more interesting.  A lot of the machinery are still operational.  They also did a demonstration with the steam crane.  In comparison, much smaller museum than Armley.

While we were in South Leeds, we also stopped by the Great Middleton Park Show.  It was a small show, with quite a few religious stalls.  We saw owls and ferrets, brass band and the usual.  I heard so much about produce growing competition, and I have finally seen some.

Conjoined Flowers

After the "able-bodied" sunflowers bloomed and wilted, the "disabled" sunflower is now blooming.  This sunflower was snapped when it was young, I nearly pulled it out, but it continued to grow and now it has 3 buds, including this conjoined pair.

Overwhelmed by International News

Sarah got me using the podcast apps. My selection of podcast are usually factual, informative shows. But I am frankly a little overwhelmed by the international news, namely Syria and Russia. They have been in the news for the last 5 years, why are they still news?

Relaxed Motorcycling

I was repeatedly told that motorcycle is two big gyroscopes and I should never worry about falling. I never fully understood it until now. I am now more relax, more trusting to little Rome. I now believe, with the suitable amount of traction and momentum, little Rome will never drop me. I will always be careful when there is a lack of traction, eg rain, or lack or momentum, a serious of quick turns. And if little Rome does drop me, I should just tumble in the direction of momentum as it would be unlikely of other types of impact.

Commuting on Motorcycle

I have been riding to work for the last week or so, I certainly love being on little Rome. The only snag is the hassle, specifically the hassle of putting on motorcycle trousers. I am immediately happier with a smile on my face when I don my motorcycle jacket. Provided the weather is still reasonable, I have found a solution to my problem, ie using a thick denim work-compatible padded trousers. I would not mind riding for a few more weeks!