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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

Saturday 8th August 2026

A group of children, huddled together with tools in hand, are repairing a rustic wooden fence in a sun-dappled backyard, surrounded by curious animals peeking through the gaps.
A group of children, huddled together with tools in hand, are repairing a rustic wooden fence in a sun-dappled backyard, surrounded by curious animals peeking through the gaps.

The Fence

Today we fixed the hole in the fence where kids and foxes and cats get in.

Recorded at 19:36

A lone journalist stands on a deserted Clacton beach, microphone in hand, while indifferent beachgoers stroll by, avoiding eye contact.
A lone journalist stands on a deserted Clacton beach, microphone in hand, while indifferent beachgoers stroll by, avoiding eye contact.

Clacton

Pino thevitalian journalist went to Clacton but nobody would speak to him, why?

Recorded at 21:25

A cozy candlelit table set for three in a quaint Italian restaurant, with plates of pasta, glasses of Chianti, and a cheerful farewell atmosphere.
A cozy candlelit table set for three in a quaint Italian restaurant, with plates of pasta, glasses of Chianti, and a cheerful farewell atmosphere.

Dinner with Pino the journalist.

Mary, Elusabetta and I had a final dinner with Pino the Italian journalist before he leaves for Italy. Ciao!

Recorded at 21:29

Friday 7th August 2026

A cozy, sunlit Orangery filled with lush greenery and blooming flowers, where a table is set with a colorful picnic spread as three friends enjoy lunch together.
A cozy, sunlit Orangery filled with lush greenery and blooming flowers, where a table is set with a colorful picnic spread as three friends enjoy lunch together.

The Orangery

We ate lunch with Alice at the Orangery.

Recorded at 15:09

Wednesday 5th August 2026

A sunbathing lizard sprawled across a warm rock, basking in golden sunlight with vibrant green foliage in the background.
A sunbathing lizard sprawled across a warm rock, basking in golden sunlight with vibrant green foliage in the background.

Lizard

Being a lizard in the sunlight.

Recorded at 16:27

A sun-scorched landscape scattered with vibrant autumn leaves falling from weary trees, their branches stretching bare against a pale blue sky.
A sun-scorched landscape scattered with vibrant autumn leaves falling from weary trees, their branches stretching bare against a pale blue sky.

Leaves

The drought means many trees are dropping their leaves early.

Recorded at 16:29

Tuesday 4th August 2026

A car with windshield wipers on, driving down a wet road under a gray sky, surrounded by lush greenery and small droplets of rain collecting on the windshield.
A car with windshield wipers on, driving down a wet road under a gray sky, surrounded by lush greenery and small droplets of rain collecting on the windshield.

Almost rain

Whilst driving to get bird food a very light drizzle occurred, the first water in a month.

Recorded at 23:12

Monday 3rd August 2026

A bright, sunlit Kew Gardens populated with vibrant flowers and visitors wearing summer attire, all under a clear blue sky.
A bright, sunlit Kew Gardens populated with vibrant flowers and visitors wearing summer attire, all under a clear blue sky.

33

33 degrees of heat in a yellow Kew Gardens.

Recorded at 19:56

Sunday 2nd August 2026

A lively scene of people strolling along the bustling Brighton sea lanes with colorful beach umbrellas and sunbathers on a golden, sun-soaked beach.
A lively scene of people strolling along the bustling Brighton sea lanes with colorful beach umbrellas and sunbathers on a golden, sun-soaked beach.

The Sea Lanes

We walked to the Brighton sea lanes. The beach was boiling hot.

Recorded at 15:34

A black and white cat, Dice, peering out of a travel bag with a whimsical travel sticker, while surrounded by tropical plants and a backdrop of an airplane taking off.
A black and white cat, Dice, peering out of a travel bag with a whimsical travel sticker, while surrounded by tropical plants and a backdrop of an airplane taking off.

Off to Thailand

Good bye Dice the black and white cat. Have a good trip to Thailand!

Recorded at 15:37

Saturday 1st August 2026

A wary black and white cat being gently held by a vet in a bright clinic, surrounded by colorful posters and other curious animals.
A wary black and white cat being gently held by a vet in a bright clinic, surrounded by colorful posters and other curious animals.

The Vet

Dice the black and white cat has an exiciting time going to the vet for a jab.

Recorded at 17:08

A vibrant street filled with people in colorful costumes adorned with glitter and rainbow flags, dancing joyfully under a sunny sky during the Brighton Pride parade.
A vibrant street filled with people in colorful costumes adorned with glitter and rainbow flags, dancing joyfully under a sunny sky during the Brighton Pride parade.

Pride

It is pride in Brighton. Everyone is very proud and sparkly.

Recorded at 17:10

Two figures reclining on a sandy beach, surrounded by playful seagulls soaring overhead.
Two figures reclining on a sandy beach, surrounded by playful seagulls soaring overhead.

The Seagulls.

Amongst the seagulls we lie on the beach like two flounders.

Recorded at 17:12