I couldn't possibly let the award of this years Turner prize go without comment. Always interesting, frequently controversial and certainly rubbish, this year is no exception.

The winner, Simon Starling is an 'artist' specialising in 'installations'. His winning entry comprises a rotten old garden shed that he demolished, turned into ...   more »

In a better shoot day on Saturday not only did I break my duck with my first pheasant (sorry, couldn't resist), but we bagged a total of 16 birds and two rabbits. The latter courtesy of Charlie's dogs I'll admit.

A good morning's shooting and a good Sunday dinner too.

Next time out is Xmas eve for a woodland rough shoot with some snipe and woodcock in our sights.

Looking forward to it.

In a true story from Las Vegas I hear that the mayor is calling for the public amputation of the thumbs of graffiti artists who 'decorated' the walls of the new highway.

Progressive views certainly.   more »