Ci Defaid 🏴 🇮🇳
@cidefaid.bsky.social
Retired software architect/developer. Interests: family, food (& wine), travel, music, physics, nature.
Out of town for a couple of days, so leaving you with a couple of photos of my old gal, Senneca. RIP
January 17, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Out of town for a couple of days, so leaving you with a couple of photos of my old gal, Senneca. RIP
This boy, Glyn, had a very embarrassing habit. At the dog park, if he saw a woman wearing skinny jeans (and only those), He would saunter past her, hiking his leg without missing a beat and casually wander off, leaving the poor lady to wonder what happened. Never did it to anyone else.
January 16, 2026 at 5:25 AM
This boy, Glyn, had a very embarrassing habit. At the dog park, if he saw a woman wearing skinny jeans (and only those), He would saunter past her, hiking his leg without missing a beat and casually wander off, leaving the poor lady to wonder what happened. Never did it to anyone else.
This tree was a sapling when the house was new, got killed off the first winter, but miraculously sprouted from the roots only to grow big and strong and then be blown down by a storm. Unbelievably, it once again grew from the remaining roots and grew to a full sized tree again. Tough!
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 AM
This tree was a sapling when the house was new, got killed off the first winter, but miraculously sprouted from the roots only to grow big and strong and then be blown down by a storm. Unbelievably, it once again grew from the remaining roots and grew to a full sized tree again. Tough!
Spent some time rescuing images from a defective memory card, so these photos were taken during a photo shoot of my old lady, Senneca in early 2015.
January 14, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Spent some time rescuing images from a defective memory card, so these photos were taken during a photo shoot of my old lady, Senneca in early 2015.
Pulled from a puppy mill that had gone tragically wrong, Amber was terrified of strangers and new places. It took nearly 3 months of patient coaxing before she could feel comfortable in new situations. In the end, a very nice young lady adopted her.
January 13, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Pulled from a puppy mill that had gone tragically wrong, Amber was terrified of strangers and new places. It took nearly 3 months of patient coaxing before she could feel comfortable in new situations. In the end, a very nice young lady adopted her.
A pig's ear was a very welcome treat for Cash boy.
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A pig's ear was a very welcome treat for Cash boy.
Sometimes you just have to break out a bottle of Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
January 11, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Sometimes you just have to break out a bottle of Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Use up the spinach, my wife said, so this morning's breakfast chilla was heavily loaded with chopped spinach and mushrooms.
January 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Use up the spinach, my wife said, so this morning's breakfast chilla was heavily loaded with chopped spinach and mushrooms.
Some days, after my morning swim, I will wander around the verdant gardens of The Club. Being in nature, even when it's just a small patch, is very soothing.
January 9, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Some days, after my morning swim, I will wander around the verdant gardens of The Club. Being in nature, even when it's just a small patch, is very soothing.
Ordered some grocery items from Instamart and received a free pack of paneer (fresh cheese), so obviously mattar paneer was suddenly on the dinner menu.
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Ordered some grocery items from Instamart and received a free pack of paneer (fresh cheese), so obviously mattar paneer was suddenly on the dinner menu.
When he was a new foster, Rhys jumped into the boot of my car, eager for a trip and apparently thinking that's where he would ride. I had to haul him out so he could get into the back seat. Rhys bach, loved car rides, especially the ones to the park.
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
When he was a new foster, Rhys jumped into the boot of my car, eager for a trip and apparently thinking that's where he would ride. I had to haul him out so he could get into the back seat. Rhys bach, loved car rides, especially the ones to the park.
We went to Alibaug yesterday, to check out some properties for our youngest daughter's 50th birthday. Going, we used the car ferry, while coming back, we had to drive the long way around as there were no available ferry slots for the return trip. Nostalgia, as it's years since my last ferry trip.
January 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
We went to Alibaug yesterday, to check out some properties for our youngest daughter's 50th birthday. Going, we used the car ferry, while coming back, we had to drive the long way around as there were no available ferry slots for the return trip. Nostalgia, as it's years since my last ferry trip.
After a very long time, my egg coddler made the trip to the kitchen to perform its duties. The eggs were coddled with just a little grated cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Slices of sourdough toast were served on the side. A simple, light breakfast that is still very satisfying.
January 4, 2026 at 3:10 AM
After a very long time, my egg coddler made the trip to the kitchen to perform its duties. The eggs were coddled with just a little grated cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Slices of sourdough toast were served on the side. A simple, light breakfast that is still very satisfying.
I fostered for the Border Collie Rescue, so my fosters were BCs or BC mix. When Misty Blue was foisted on me; I quickly discovered she was definitely not a BC; probably a catahoula. She was a learning experience; totally un-BClike. Sweet, but I admit I was relieved when she got herself a good home.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 AM
I fostered for the Border Collie Rescue, so my fosters were BCs or BC mix. When Misty Blue was foisted on me; I quickly discovered she was definitely not a BC; probably a catahoula. She was a learning experience; totally un-BClike. Sweet, but I admit I was relieved when she got herself a good home.
Last evening, we went for pizza at a place that lets children make their own pizza. These two girls are totally enjoying the experience [Hair nets and aprons were provided by the restaurant]. I let the restaurant make my pizza and it was excellent, BTW.
January 2, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Last evening, we went for pizza at a place that lets children make their own pizza. These two girls are totally enjoying the experience [Hair nets and aprons were provided by the restaurant]. I let the restaurant make my pizza and it was excellent, BTW.
One of my all-time foster favourites, Tad, looking in intense anticipation for a ball to be thrown. He's a very affectionate and intelligent boy, who fitted well into his new family and excelled at nose work.
January 1, 2026 at 7:22 AM
One of my all-time foster favourites, Tad, looking in intense anticipation for a ball to be thrown. He's a very affectionate and intelligent boy, who fitted well into his new family and excelled at nose work.
The year 2025 is drawing to a close, and already, as I write, it is 2026 in some places, so I wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May the year 2026 bring you and yours joy and happiness.
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The year 2025 is drawing to a close, and already, as I write, it is 2026 in some places, so I wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May the year 2026 bring you and yours joy and happiness.
After many, many years, a picture of the main college building at Aberystwyth still brings back good memories. The photographer has found a very interesting angle and caught a rare sprinkling of snow, too.
December 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
After many, many years, a picture of the main college building at Aberystwyth still brings back good memories. The photographer has found a very interesting angle and caught a rare sprinkling of snow, too.
So our new kitchen is almost complete, but as always, there are those little details… The wall socket the extractor fan should plug in to has been covered by the cabinets. Ducting has also to be installed. I've done a run through and made a list of all the details remaining.
December 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
So our new kitchen is almost complete, but as always, there are those little details… The wall socket the extractor fan should plug in to has been covered by the cabinets. Ducting has also to be installed. I've done a run through and made a list of all the details remaining.
The carpenter has finished the major work of our kitchen; only fittings and small stuff remain to be completed, so it was time to clean out all the packing materials allowing us to reclaim the bedroom where it was all kept. Massive relief!
December 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The carpenter has finished the major work of our kitchen; only fittings and small stuff remain to be completed, so it was time to clean out all the packing materials allowing us to reclaim the bedroom where it was all kept. Massive relief!
Chikoo, our building dog, is all grown up and well looked after. Here she is just relaxing after a morning spent socializing and sniffing around. She greets me almost every morning as I going for swimming.
December 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Chikoo, our building dog, is all grown up and well looked after. Here she is just relaxing after a morning spent socializing and sniffing around. She greets me almost every morning as I going for swimming.
Here's a photo of mushroom chilla from a couple of days back as I am so tired and lazy after too many late nights that I simply warmed up leftovers for breakfast today.
December 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Here's a photo of mushroom chilla from a couple of days back as I am so tired and lazy after too many late nights that I simply warmed up leftovers for breakfast today.
Last evening, the watchman came and delivered these coconuts. They have grown on the trees in our building's garden. As fresh as they can possible come.
December 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Last evening, the watchman came and delivered these coconuts. They have grown on the trees in our building's garden. As fresh as they can possible come.
Today I was dead tired after a late evening with family, but still had to go and "baby sit" the ongoing work at our new place. On the way out, I passed one of our building cats, sleeping soundly on a chair.
December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today I was dead tired after a late evening with family, but still had to go and "baby sit" the ongoing work at our new place. On the way out, I passed one of our building cats, sleeping soundly on a chair.
The Club usually serves a thin "nibble" with their Jasmine tea, so this must be a Yuletide special.
December 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The Club usually serves a thin "nibble" with their Jasmine tea, so this must be a Yuletide special.