February 22nd – Returning from work a little earlier than usual and in daylight, I spotted this splendid calico cat taking a drink from the canal near Humphries House.
One of the best things about spring is the re-emergence of the feline population, usually all cosy indoors in the cold.
I hope I meet this one again – it seems quite a character!
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February 21st – We are currently enjoying the most remarkable good weather for February, and in Kings Hill Park the spring flowers are coming on well, with the crocuses and snowdrops showing well, miniature daffodils just coming out and even the normal daffodils presenting the first early arrivals.
A sight like this on the way to work is just what you need. This good weather has been so good for me. Just in time.
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February 20th – As I headed home to Brownhills on the canal, my attention was snagged by the noise from the Lindon Road, and then I remembered that it was being resurfaced overnight.
With my love of machinery, I couldn’t resist taking a look.
The dust, noise and spectacle were fascinating, and I love how the road surface is recycled into new tarmac.
The operation is a well-practiced, highly co-ordinated ballet of trucks, machines and people each with their own task.
A captivating sight.
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February 19th – Passing through Shelfield on the way home, I noted that the Four Crosses pub was looking warm and inviting as it usually does, but is still, several years from its renovation not carrying any signage to tell anyone it’s a pub at all.
The pub, partially converted to bedsits, has always been a popular, traditional local, but like many pubs, suffered for lack of business. Following a period of closure it was purchased and renovated.
It remains a popular and well thought of traditional Black Country pub.
I’m not sure how not having any kind of sign helps with the business, though.
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February 19th – The feisty little robin that a spotted a couple of weeks ago in the treetops near the embankment by Scarborough Road canal bridge in Pleck, Walsall is still singing his heart out and battling for his territory.
I love how determined he is. Nothing stops him singing for long. He’s on a mission.
I hope he finds a mate soon, because he’s certainly earned one!
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February 18th – There was a remarkable sunset, apparently, which I missed as I was in a windowless industrial unit. However, leaving I just caught the tail end of the bright sky behind the Kings Hill phone mast, silently tapping the ether for the hundreds of phone calls and data packets it continually relays for the community around it.
I love the mystery and appearance of radio masts.
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February 18th – Returning from a work trip to Stafford, I got off the train mid day at Coseley, to ride back to work. On the station platform there, there was a poster advertising cheap returns to … Coventry.
These three pictograms are apparently what the City of Coventry has to offer.
Well, the cathedral’s in a bit of a state, can’t find the penny farthing hire and as for nude women riding horses…
Can a city sue? Asking for a friend.
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February 15th – I came back on the train via Birmingham and Walsall, and hit Walsall in a lovely blue half-light.
I love stations at night – a fact I’ve alluded to before – and Walsall, for all the criticism it gets – is actually quite fascinating at night. I love the exaggerated perspective, machinery and lights.
It’s not a bad place to come back to.
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February 15th – The sun and mild weather at the moment are most welcome. Heading off on the scenic route to Lichfield for a meeting I crossed Ogley Junction footbridge and the shadows made me think of the great designer Peter Saville.
I love the effect of architectural shadows.
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February 14th – Unexpectedly encountered on a Telford cycleway, this hedgerow blossom. It’s lovely, crazy white, and almost insubstantially thin, like apple blossom.
I have no idea what it is. the tree is certainly flowering before its leaves have grown.
Don’t think I’ve ever seen this before, but the tree isn’t alone in its flowery beauty; so it’s not just an aberration.
Speckled with water droplets from the quite thick mist, this was a beautiful and unexpected delight.
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