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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

Friday 31st July 2026

A lively café scene at Victoria Station, featuring a group of four diverse Drillers animatedly discussing with an Italian journalist, with vibrant coffee cups and their laptops open on the table.
A lively café scene at Victoria Station, featuring a group of four diverse Drillers animatedly discussing with an Italian journalist, with vibrant coffee cups and their laptops open on the table.

Lunch with the Drillers

Met with Pino the Italian journalist and the four Drillers (two males and two females) at Victoria.

Recorded at 20:55

A nervous patient sitting in a bright dental chair, surrounded by dental instruments, while the dentist in a white coat smiles and holds a ski pole, with snowflakes dancing in the air above.
A nervous patient sitting in a bright dental chair, surrounded by dental instruments, while the dentist in a white coat smiles and holds a ski pole, with snowflakes dancing in the air above.

The Dentist

Saw the dentist again I think I paid for his skiing trip.

Recorded at 21:03

A fluffy black and white cat with big curious eyes, sprawled comfortably on a sunny windowsill, purring contentedly as it gazes outside.
A fluffy black and white cat with big curious eyes, sprawled comfortably on a sunny windowsill, purring contentedly as it gazes outside.

Meeting Dice the cat

Met Dice the black and white cat he looks like Poppy and purrs a lot.

Recorded at 21:05

Thursday 30th July 2026

Elisabetta stands center stage, drenched in golden spotlight, arms raised triumphantly as a roaring crowd erupts in wild applause and cheers.
Elisabetta stands center stage, drenched in golden spotlight, arms raised triumphantly as a roaring crowd erupts in wild applause and cheers.

Done

After a long day of stress from every direction Elisabetta makes it out. The crowd goes crazy

Recorded at 17:24

A traveler stands in a softly glowing room, surrounded by neatly packed suitcases and a cozy atmosphere, as twilight filters through the window.
A traveler stands in a softly glowing room, surrounded by neatly packed suitcases and a cozy atmosphere, as twilight filters through the window.

Valige

As evening comes thoughts turn to valige (luggage).

Recorded at 19:31

A cozy outdoor table adorned with a colorful spread of fresh fruits and sparkling champagne flutes, set against a backdrop of lush greenery under a sunny sky.
A cozy outdoor table adorned with a colorful spread of fresh fruits and sparkling champagne flutes, set against a backdrop of lush greenery under a sunny sky.

Pino Visits

Pino the Italian journalist visits and we eat fruit and drink champagne.

Recorded at 22:35

Wednesday 29th July 2026

A person sitting at a desk, intently gazing at a laptop screen displaying the face of an animated character on a Zoom call.
A person sitting at a desk, intently gazing at a laptop screen displaying the face of an animated character on a Zoom call.

Zoom

On a zoom call with the Dadman right now to get things in order

Recorded at 10:55

A woman sitting on a sandy beach, holding her phone to her ear with a concerned expression, as another woman beside her looks on in alarm.
A woman sitting on a sandy beach, holding her phone to her ear with a concerned expression, as another woman beside her looks on in alarm.

Phone Scammers

Elisabetta and I were almost conned by phone scammers while she was on the beach.

Recorded at 23:24

Tuesday 28th July 2026

A small sailboat rocking gently on a vast, starry ocean, with whimsical, colorful dream-like creatures swirling around it.
A small sailboat rocking gently on a vast, starry ocean, with whimsical, colorful dream-like creatures swirling around it.

Dreams

Buffetted on the sea of dreams

Recorded at 23:38

A sleek black and white cat with a distinct white spot near its nose peeks nervously from behind a stack of colorful blankets in a cozy corner of a sunlit room.
A sleek black and white cat with a distinct white spot near its nose peeks nervously from behind a stack of colorful blankets in a cozy corner of a sunlit room.

Into Hiding

Dice, the black and white cat with a white spot by his nose goes into hiding

Recorded at 23:40

Monday 27th July 2026

A person at a cluttered desk, gazing blankly at a computer screen while surrounded by papers and coffee cups, with a distant look in their eyes.
A person at a cluttered desk, gazing blankly at a computer screen while surrounded by papers and coffee cups, with a distant look in their eyes.

Office

Sitting in the office, kinda zoned out, but tuned in

Recorded at 10:11

A small, forlorn fox with big eyes nestled under the vibrant green foliage of a cordyline plant in a bright front garden.
A small, forlorn fox with big eyes nestled under the vibrant green foliage of a cordyline plant in a bright front garden.

The Fox

Found a little fox under the cordyline in the front garden today. He looked a little small and sad.

Recorded at 15:21

Sunday 26th July 2026

A cozy, rustic cabin interior with neatly made beds, warm blankets, and a welcoming fireplace, surrounded by tools and equipment for the drillers.
A cozy, rustic cabin interior with neatly made beds, warm blankets, and a welcoming fireplace, surrounded by tools and equipment for the drillers.

Plan for Drillers Visit

Thought about bedding for the drillers visit

Recorded at 14:06

Saturday 25th July 2026

A lively coastal scene featuring two stylish figures, Pino with a notepad in hand and Marina exuding glamour, as they stroll along a sunlit beach with waves gently crashing in the background.
A lively coastal scene featuring two stylish figures, Pino with a notepad in hand and Marina exuding glamour, as they stroll along a sunlit beach with waves gently crashing in the background.

Italians

Met with Pino the italuan journalist, and Marina his glamorous Italian partner to go to the coast.

Recorded at 17:57

Elisabetta leisurely throws rocks into her vibrant crocs while seated on a serene beach, with gentle waves lapping at the shore and a gentle breeze ruffling her hair.
Elisabetta leisurely throws rocks into her vibrant crocs while seated on a serene beach, with gentle waves lapping at the shore and a gentle breeze ruffling her hair.

Vip - very important Pino

Twas a rough morn - a rude awakening after a heavy night of dancing and a slight bit of drinking. After 2 slices of sourdough bread and a dizzy shower, Elisabetta cancelled her plans of having lunch at an Italian restaurant and decided instead to have lunch at an Italian restaurant. After formally introducing Dan to her mother, father, uncle Pino and his partner Marina, Lisa indulged in a windy yet tranquil visit to the beach where she relaxed and threw rocks into her crocs.

Recorded at 18:05

Dan and Elisabetta enthusiastically lead a group of elderly people along a sunlit beach, their faces beaming with joy as they point towards the sparkling blue waves.
Dan and Elisabetta enthusiastically lead a group of elderly people along a sunlit beach, their faces beaming with joy as they point towards the sparkling blue waves.

Brightonians

Bright and full of light youngsters Dan and Elisabetta show the old folk the sea.

Recorded at 23:52