Norman’s Walks – Sept 2022
This month I decided to take a few photos/videos when out walking with Norman, because quite often he’s daft.
And then I started noticing other stuff, which I thought you might like, so I posted them on Facebook. Here’s some from September, made better by your comments.
The Thief
He’s smiling but I saw him coming out of the back window of that house, so he’s been up to no good that’s for sure. I went back a week later and he was doing the same thing. Next week, I’ll be waiting there with the police.
The Rugby Club
Lowmoor Road is quite a long road as well, so how am I going to manage that?
Amanda on Facebook: Just walk up Lowmoor Road.
Brilliant, I now go the other way – problem solved.
Hadrian’s?
Sorry cute little wall, but I can’t work out what you’re for. Having said that, I have used you to tie my shoelaces once and you were really good, Norman likes to wee on you, again really good work, and last week in the dark I banged my knee on you, very sturdy and a lovely bruise, so nice work all round.
Craig sent us this, which is the best labeling I’ve ever seen.
A classic on the drive
Gary: That’s a brand new Morris Traveller.
Glad I managed to get a picture of this classic, a few days later, look – it’s been nicked.
My bin obsession continues
I’m not even going to bother telling you my caption for this, because Peter’s is much better:
‘Shh, I’m playing hide and seek, I live down the street.’
The Eagles
I never knew this album cover was taken just round the corner from where I live.
It was getting dark and there was a strange smell rising up in the air. It was then that I saw a shimmering light, just a few seconds before my head got heavy and my sight grew dim, that’s why I confused that photo with this:
I blame the colitas.
Norman’s Cloud Friends
There’s one thing we know about in Cumbria – clouds. We have some great ones.
Alien Invasion
Not sure I should be telling you this, because it’s terrifying, but there’s an alien invasion taking place.
These aren’t fuzzy photos taken with a box brownie in the dark by a man with a shaky arm, this is real proof. I’m compiling irrefutable evidence that I’ll be sending to the Men in Black very soon. Here’s another one, this is as close as I dared get to it.
Graffiti
It’s disgusting what people get up to, just to get their name on a door.
Facebook Mike totally agrees.
This guy is a tired tim, if you’re feeling like this right now then I’m not sure this page is working.
And this bloke gets on my nerves. I go and see him every Saturday morning and he’s a right grump.
Game of Thrones
Our local park designer must’ve watched every episode of Game of Thrones. I think this is the entrance to Castle Black.
Notice the Direwolf sneaking into the shot.
That Direwolf is a brave and ferocious creature that will defend his master to the death against any creature, no matter what.
Maybe not.
There’s only one thing dire about Norman – his bravery.
Best photo I’ve ever taken
Not sure how it came out so well, I think it’s the special filter I use called Grease and Snot that I have on my Samsung phone camera lens at all times.
Hope you enjoyed the catchup.
Have a great weekend.
Take care and all the best,
Ian
(If you want to leave a comment below, that would be great)
Great photos/ cartoons! Look forward to this every Friday!
Thanks Jean, glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend π
Love the video of Norman, I have the female equivalent, Ruby, just as bonkers yellow lab! ?
He does that almost every day, thought he might have issues, so I’m glad Ruby is just as bonkers π
Fantastic imagination you got there, i have quite a few days like that but never have my camera on me,,, , gave me a few belly laughs !! Thanks for sharing .
Thanks Dave, glad it made you laugh. I always have my phone camera on me nowadays, just in case π
Absolutely love these, think this is your best email yet! Hope Norman is getting royalties (treats) for being such a good muse. π
Thanks Diane, glad you like it. I’m trying to keep Norman from getting too full of himself, so just a couple of extra treats π
Love the video of Norman, I have the female equivalent, Ruby, just as bonkers yellow lab! ?
Another great read! Particularly like the hide & seek bin! ?
Thanks Pam. Yes, the hide & seek bin caption was sent in on Facebook, much better than the one I’d thought of π
Epic
Thanks Steve π
Just like in the best traditions of all sci-fi and horror movies, the aliens always (inevitably) start by taking over “Small Villages & Isolated Comunities.” next thing you’ll be reporting on here that your reports are being ignored, and that you’re regarded assome kind of crank or weirdo! At least you have the photos! I bet that Morris Traveller was some kind of Alien Transport.
Great photos
I’m glad you’re on my side Barry, us cranks and weirdos have to stick together if we’re going to save the world:)
I always read these, but todays have just brightened up a rubbish morning no end. thanks x
Glad you enjoyed it Rosie, hope your day got better π
I may now never get to see the Beverly Hills Hotel βin personβ, but I may get to see the Cumbrian equivalent. Too old for colitis thoughβ¦
Colitas damn you autocorrect!
Cumbrian version is just as exotic, depending on how much colitis or colitas you’ve had π