The Nar/Ouse area and VJB Day

To start with the second part of my title: VJB Day stands for Victory over Julien Blanc Day – it has been confirmed today that this vile specimen of Homo sapiens will not be admitted to Britain.

Today has been ridiculously sunny for November, so I have been out and about taking photographs, many of which my twitter followers have already seen. I now share some of the finest with my blog readers…

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Monday in King’s Lynn

Having been confined to barracks all morning as I was waiting for two deliveries (both materialised – my new tenancy agreement, and a Christmas present for a cousin that I then had to send on to Australia) I was glad to get out and about immediately after lunch, especially as the weather was pleasant for an English November.

Therefore, having taken the package for Australia down to the post office, forked over a noticeable amount of cash and obtained proof of posting I set off on a walk in the course of which I obtained some decent photos even while restricted to the old Samsung (a phone call to the shop in Dereham revealed that the components were delivered at the end of last week, so I really should not have much longer to wait).

My twitter following continues to grow at a satisfying rate, with 400 rapidly approaching.

Now for some pictures…

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Imaging for November Auction Nearly Complete

Yesterday at work was once again entirely devoted to imaging, and by the end of it the imaging for our November auction (Saturday 29th, Prince of Wales Suite, Fakenham Racecourse) was nearly complete. On Tuesday I will be in position to temporarily abandon imaging and work instead on the stock and auction sides of the database so that I the auction runs as smoothly as possible. My Twitter following continues to grow at a spectacular rate, and currently stands at 342, having overtaken that of @great_auction.

I have some decent images from yesterday for you…

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These proof coins are sealed in plastic which is set into the lining of the case.
These proof coins are sealed in plastic which is set into the lining of the case.

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These next two images are of one of several old Ordnance Survey maps going under the hammer. I chose this one because it features "Dinosaur Coast"
These next two images are of one of several old Ordnance Survey maps going under the hammer. I chose this one because it features “Dinosaur Coast”

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Local interest..
Local interest..

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A Hard Day’s Imaging

I have spent my entire working day imaging auction lots for James and Sons November Auction (Saturday 29th November, Prince of Wales Suite, Fakenham Racecourse, starts 10AM sharp). I have already tweeted some of the images and will be doing some more before today is out. Meanwhile collected here is a a selection of the best images…

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Imaging With Three Different Cameras

Two batteries going phut in quick succession, first on the old Nikon that is our official work camera, and then on the second camera I used immediately afterwards meant that with my Nikon Coolpix P520 still at the repair shop most of my imaging today was done on my old Samsung, which after almost 5 years and 16,000 photos is still working as well as ever. Finally I concluded a day devoted entirely to imaging by using the scanner for some small items. I have plenty of decent pictures, some of which I have already put on twitter

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Out and About in King’s Lynn

King’s Lynn is benefiting from some pleasant weather today,and it is not just the human residents who have been enjoying it – a huge range of birds, some of which I captured in spite of still being restricted to my old Samsung. My twitter account continues to gain new followers.

Anyway now for some pictures…

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Sunday Pics

Having dealt with BT I now return my usual blog posts, sharing today’s pictures, which include a glorious shot of remembrance day at King’s Lynn War Memorial…

It's a little blurry I know, but this view is one reason why I enjoy living where I do.
It’s a little blurry I know, but this view is one reason why I enjoy living where I do.

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King's Lynn War Memorial on remembrance day.
King’s Lynn War Memorial on remembrance day.

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The first of a number of shots featuring "Cormorant Platform"
The first of a number of shots featuring “Cormorant Platform”

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A pair of mushrooms from above...
A pair of mushrooms from above…
...and from the side.
…and from the side.

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Thank you Jamie, these were delicious!
Thank you Jamie, these were delicious!

My Latest King’s Lynn Pictures

Just a quick post to share my latest local pictures, including some examples of how to make boarded up windows look nice. Enjoy…

Boarded up windows CAN be made to look good (pity about the positioning of the estate agent's sign)
Boarded up windows CAN be made to look good (pity about the positioning of the estate agent’s sign)

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Fishing boats at rest, the Great Ouse
Fishing boats at rest, the Great Ouse
A swimming cormorant
A swimming cormorant

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Imaging and My Personal Twitter Account After Two Weeks

I spent most of today imaging lots for our November auction, full details as follows: Prince of Wales Suite, Fakenham Racecourse, November 29th, starts 10AM sharp. I have plenty of good pics to share with you as a result.

It is now two weeks since I launched by personal twitter account, @aspitweets, and I now have 114 followers, have been favourited over 200 times and have been named as one of the top retweeters. I will always follow more people than follow me because I have a strict “always followback” policy and not everyone else does.

Anyway, time for those pics…

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Databases, imaging and reaching the century of twitter followers

I spent this morning working on post sale reports, and ensuring that everything on said reports will fit on one page. Then  in the afternoon I did a nicely varied set of imaging. Away from the work front today saw a milestone worth a brief shout out: my personal twitter account, @aspitweets,  gained its 100th follower.

I have some interesting images for you…

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