I have a banknote album that was bought and is unused. Lots of plastic sheets and dividers inside. It weighs 2.3 kg so with packaging it will be around three kilos. The album is free. All I ask is that postage is paid for. I am not sure the cost of postage but it will… Read more »

I have two ponds in the garden, one is an old water tank and the other being a bigger, rubber-lined new creation. Today, I  shall be buying goldfish for the new pond but my neighbour who has kept fish for many years has advised the pond be protected from the ‘enemy – the heron! Goldfish… Read more »

I remember a time when Shopping trolleys did exist and a basked was all that was needed when in a shop. Supermarkets changed all this, for sure. Perhaps it’s time to go through your collection of notes to check on any gaps. Have a browse of the notes on my website and perhaps, if there… Read more »

The cold winter mornings often saw me out for a walk at daybreak to clear the head for the day. I loved the frosty days when all is crisp and cold. The footprints show the path taken one morning, perhaps the pass less trodden (Robert Frost, pardon the pun) has made all the difference. Perhaps… Read more »

Today, I met Pam West and her husband, Peter, at the Midland Coin and Banknote Fair. This was my very fist meeting with PW and a special occasion. She was very helpful indeed and it was a worthwhile trip to experience my first such Fair. A lot of big hitters were present. I bought some… Read more »

Yesterday, I was birdwatching in a Reserve near home. My friend who is the most superb spotter pointed out the above trees and asked me what I thought the greenery was. I wasn’t sure so he advised me it is mistletoe which is a parasite which grows on trees through birds rubbing their beaks on… Read more »

The garden is coming to life. The bird feeder is attracting blackcaps, goldfinches and woodpeckers and the snowdrops have appeared in their delicate white heads. New beginnings are stirring in nature. Perhaps its a good time to review your collection or to thing about starting one! A new beginning sees new arrivals not only in… Read more »

This is a poster of Perth at the beginning of the twentieth century. Over a hundred years it has grown to become to a city stretching northwards along the banks of the river Tay. When I return I am always amazed to see the new developments and yet the city still retains its charm and… Read more »

The Olympic Gold Medal won by Eve Muirhead and her Curling Team is a fantastic achievement. She was born in Perth, as was I, and is a St Johnstone supporter, as am I, and a very competent bagpipe player as I am not!. While she may not collect banknotes she is a wonderful advert for… Read more »

Besides my interest in banknotes I also have a collection of cacti dotted throughout the house. While some may think a cactus needs little attention I do make sure I treat them with particular care. In a few weeks I’ll plunge each plant into a bucket of water to revive it (Brrrr!) and then repot… Read more »