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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Friday, September 29, 2023

Bursar

In a week or two we'll have a guest from overseas. One of my archaeology friends. She's retired but formerly was a bursar. If the...

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

A Scaly Enigma

Seen on a recent walk. Empty cages, a wooden hutch of some sort, empty aquarium tanks and a sign indicating the house did "Rescues...

Monday, September 25, 2023

Giant Punks

Well there's something you don't see every day. It's autumn and the Giant Pumpkin growers are having their annual festival in a...

Friday, September 22, 2023

Robot School 2023

It's back. In the summer of 2019, pretty much on a whim, I invited some promising middle school students to come work alongside the high...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Oh, Deer.

The leaves are starting to turn colors, so deer hunting can't be far off. I've had the trail cams out a few times in recent weeks. ...

Monday, September 18, 2023

HypnoDog

Man's Best Friend knows what he likes. Food. People. Sticks. And most of all, Walks. Sometimes he feels as if one or all of the above...

Friday, September 15, 2023

Hope Springs a Leek

Back in May I stayed at The Bowes while excavating at Vindolanda. Cool pints, warm curry, a good combination. Like all pubs of a worthy na...

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About Me

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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