Detritus of Empire

Wandering unsupervised in various real and imaginary places. Detritus reflects my interests in robotics, travel, history and the odder aspects of the world around me.

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Digging Hill 80 - Eighth Report

Another hot and humid day on site. We again had dire, stormy weather predicted but were spared all but a few passing sprinkles. Honestly, ...

The Return of Badger Trowelsworthy

It was not a particular surprise to see him, even though he was dead. Badger Trowelsworthy, you see, is a creature of habit. In any drink...

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Digging Hill 80 - Seventh Report

Another day of sunny skies, the predicted rain never arrived. My morning was not very exciting. Sometimes you just have to dig the trench...

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Digging Hill 80 - Sixth Report

The Ypres Salient was known during the Great War for its deep, clinging, foul smelling mud. Sometimes weary soldiers would simply be unable...

Monday, May 28, 2018

Digging Hill 80 - Fifth Report

No silly photo to lead off today. It was a good day of work, one with sunny weather, good company and interesting finds. But a bit of a so...

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Digging Hill 80 Humble Abode

Those of us on a prolonged stay at Hill 80 are living in a dilapidated house. It used to be a Parsonage. This Disturbing Photo of the Day...

Friday, May 25, 2018

Digging Hill 80 Fourth Report

Concerning Photo of the Day, Week and perhaps longer time interval. Also the Best Work Photo Ever Taken! I am on the left side sittin...

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Tacitus: Having over the many years of my medical career seen too many hard working folks post pone retirement and tip over shortly after their farewell party I have adopted a Carpe Diem policy. Retire at 60. And don't let 'em throw you a party. Its working so far.

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