I feel I may have done Bolton something of an injustice. I’d assumed it to be comparable to Gateshead, but it’s actually quite nice. There are some unattractive concrete lumps, of course, and too many empty shop units, but the place certainly isn’t Gateshead.

And I learned of James Stanley. 

I mentioned our street’s history a little while ago. After some delicious WEST St Mungo’s, we felt it appropriate to buy badges. 

Well, maybe not quite the end. My (second) Ubuntu phone has sat, unused, on the drawers in the bedroom for the past three months. I’ve been using my first Ubuntu phone, running Android, lately. Initially as a temporary thing, while we were away, but I’ve now become accustomed to having access to the Apps that simply weren’t available in Ubuntu Touch. 

I now have a new phone, manufactured by the same company as my (second) Ubuntu phone, Meizu. 

Some time ago, I tried to use two phones, but only because the Ubuntu phone is a joy to use. It became a pain though, so I dropped the mainstream phone in favour of Ubuntu. Ntil a few months ago, that is. 

The Ubuntu concept is making progress, but it can’t yet offer what most people expect in a phone. The whole Convergence thing is brilliant and I’m sure I’ll return to an Ubuntu phone again at some point. 

There’s also an emerging alternative, currently only running on a Nexus as a work in progress. This version of Linux sits in the background on an Android phone until connected to a keyboard and display, then becomes a full blown computer. Much like Ubuntu, although Ubuntu abandons Android altogether.

Of course, one should recognise that Android itself is derived from Linux. 

Anyway, that’s a long winded way of saying that my phone’s now on eBay  

I really don’t spend enough time sitting in the garden. 

And, while I probably shouldn’t be pleased about it, we have duckweed in our pond. I’ve removed a little bit, but left most of it in case any hungry ducks fly overhead. 

Last night (or this week) has left me with my head spinning. I’d buried too much a long time ago and it’s all back with one huge thump. For the record, I have two lovely sisters. And one recently deceased different father.