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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

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

Friday 24th July 2026

A serene towpath lined with lush greenery, featuring two women strolling side by side, with the tranquil river reflecting the afternoon sun in the background.
A serene towpath lined with lush greenery, featuring two women strolling side by side, with the tranquil river reflecting the afternoon sun in the background.

Kew to Richmond

Mary and I had a great walk down the towpath from Kew to Richmond.

Recorded at 22:49

A serene landscape featuring a lush green park with a grand observatory amid the trees, under a wide sky marking the meridian line.
A serene landscape featuring a lush green park with a grand observatory amid the trees, under a wide sky marking the meridian line.

The Kings Observatory in Old Deer Park

We went past the meridian and the Kings Observatory in Old Deer park.

Recorded at 22:52

A tranquil riverside scene depicting a low-water Richmond Lock with boats resting on the exposed riverbed and lush greenery surrounding the banks.
A tranquil riverside scene depicting a low-water Richmond Lock with boats resting on the exposed riverbed and lush greenery surrounding the banks.

Richmond Lock

And we went past Richmond Lock. The water was low.

Recorded at 22:55

Thursday 23rd July 2026

A black and white cat perched on a windowsill, gazing intently at a flock of silhouetted pigeons perched on a nearby rooftop, both making soft, yearning sounds.
A black and white cat perched on a windowsill, gazing intently at a flock of silhouetted pigeons perched on a nearby rooftop, both making soft, yearning sounds.

Pigeons

Poppy, the black and white cat, and I made longing noises at the pigeons silhouetted on the roof.

Recorded at 11:32

A family is gathered in a garden, each holding colorful watering cans, surrounded by wilting plants under a bright sun with a sign reading "Hosepipe Ban" prominently displayed.
A family is gathered in a garden, each holding colorful watering cans, surrounded by wilting plants under a bright sun with a sign reading "Hosepipe Ban" prominently displayed.

Hosepipe ban.

Today we got the news that there is a hosepipe ban, we'll have to use watering cans from now on.

Recorded at 23:50

Wednesday 22nd July 2026

A cozy hotel room overlooking the Brighton seafront, with two friends working intently on laptops, the vibrant beach visible through large windows.
A cozy hotel room overlooking the Brighton seafront, with two friends working intently on laptops, the vibrant beach visible through large windows.

Leonardo

Locking in with Lauren at the Leonardo brighton seafront hotel. We getting it done

Recorded at 14:05

A person sitting cross-legged on a vibrant, glowing mat, surrounded by swirling beams of colorful light emanating from their body.
A person sitting cross-legged on a vibrant, glowing mat, surrounded by swirling beams of colorful light emanating from their body.

Light

Meditation of the day, visualise your body full of light. Ecstatic.

Recorded at 15:51

A vibrant phoenix with fiery wings soaring high above a colorful forest, surrounded by exotic birds in a sunlit, enchanting sky.
A vibrant phoenix with fiery wings soaring high above a colorful forest, surrounded by exotic birds in a sunlit, enchanting sky.

Birds of Fire

Rediscovered Birds of Fire.

Recorded at 15:55

Tuesday 21st July 2026

A figure slouched on a couch surrounded by scattered papers and an untouched laptop, while a clock on the wall ticks loudly in the background.
A figure slouched on a couch surrounded by scattered papers and an untouched laptop, while a clock on the wall ticks loudly in the background.

Procrastination

Sitting at home procrastinating my work I feel stagnant

Recorded at 13:01

A freshly trimmed hedge with a concerned robin perched nearby, inspecting its nest hidden among the green foliage.
A freshly trimmed hedge with a concerned robin perched nearby, inspecting its nest hidden among the green foliage.

The Hedge

Got the hedge dude to trim the hedge. Looks good but must get it shorter next time. I think heres a robins nest in there because a most concerned robin flew in immediately it was done.

Recorded at 17:47