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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

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

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