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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

Tuesday 25th August 2026

Two cheerful tortoises wearing tiny hats ride together on a colorful postal train inside a quirky, nostalgic post office museum filled with vintage postal artifacts.
Two cheerful tortoises wearing tiny hats ride together on a colorful postal train inside a quirky, nostalgic post office museum filled with vintage postal artifacts.

Train

Mike and I went to the post office museum. We were two tortoises on the postal train!

Recorded at 19:07

Monday 17th August 2026

A manic white-bearded rocker passionately singing while surrounded by vibrant flowers in a charming cottage garden.
A manic white-bearded rocker passionately singing while surrounded by vibrant flowers in a charming cottage garden.

Rob INXS

Got a video of Rob today singing like a pro, a manic white bearded rocker in a cottage garden

Recorded at 17:40

Sunday 9th August 2026

A lively scene of a sunny Brighton beach filled with colorful beach umbrellas, children building sandcastles, and people strolling along the pebbled shore, with the iconic Brighton Pier in the background.
A lively scene of a sunny Brighton beach filled with colorful beach umbrellas, children building sandcastles, and people strolling along the pebbled shore, with the iconic Brighton Pier in the background.

The Surprise

We were surprised to find ourselves on Brighton beach again.

Recorded at 23:29

Saturday 8th August 2026

A group of children, huddled together with tools in hand, are repairing a rustic wooden fence in a sun-dappled backyard, surrounded by curious animals peeking through the gaps.
A group of children, huddled together with tools in hand, are repairing a rustic wooden fence in a sun-dappled backyard, surrounded by curious animals peeking through the gaps.

The Fence

Today we fixed the hole in the fence where kids and foxes and cats get in.

Recorded at 19:36

A lone journalist stands on a deserted Clacton beach, microphone in hand, while indifferent beachgoers stroll by, avoiding eye contact.
A lone journalist stands on a deserted Clacton beach, microphone in hand, while indifferent beachgoers stroll by, avoiding eye contact.

Clacton

Pino thevitalian journalist went to Clacton but nobody would speak to him, why?

Recorded at 21:25

A cozy candlelit table set for three in a quaint Italian restaurant, with plates of pasta, glasses of Chianti, and a cheerful farewell atmosphere.
A cozy candlelit table set for three in a quaint Italian restaurant, with plates of pasta, glasses of Chianti, and a cheerful farewell atmosphere.

Dinner with Pino the journalist.

Mary, Elusabetta and I had a final dinner with Pino the Italian journalist before he leaves for Italy. Ciao!

Recorded at 21:29

Friday 7th August 2026

A cozy, sunlit Orangery filled with lush greenery and blooming flowers, where a table is set with a colorful picnic spread as three friends enjoy lunch together.
A cozy, sunlit Orangery filled with lush greenery and blooming flowers, where a table is set with a colorful picnic spread as three friends enjoy lunch together.

The Orangery

We ate lunch with Alice at the Orangery.

Recorded at 15:09

Wednesday 5th August 2026

A sunbathing lizard sprawled across a warm rock, basking in golden sunlight with vibrant green foliage in the background.
A sunbathing lizard sprawled across a warm rock, basking in golden sunlight with vibrant green foliage in the background.

Lizard

Being a lizard in the sunlight.

Recorded at 16:27

A sun-scorched landscape scattered with vibrant autumn leaves falling from weary trees, their branches stretching bare against a pale blue sky.
A sun-scorched landscape scattered with vibrant autumn leaves falling from weary trees, their branches stretching bare against a pale blue sky.

Leaves

The drought means many trees are dropping their leaves early.

Recorded at 16:29

Tuesday 4th August 2026

A car with windshield wipers on, driving down a wet road under a gray sky, surrounded by lush greenery and small droplets of rain collecting on the windshield.
A car with windshield wipers on, driving down a wet road under a gray sky, surrounded by lush greenery and small droplets of rain collecting on the windshield.

Almost rain

Whilst driving to get bird food a very light drizzle occurred, the first water in a month.

Recorded at 23:12