I somehow managed to miss this post yesterday, don't know how, but anyway...

I really did like this video Gordon, you managed to get some beautiful shots of the tree in full blossom, you should really string some more 'parts together', if this is going to be the result!! Your wife was very useful as she provided some continuity taking photos etc. I liked the holding hands sequence, as you walked towards the camera, that was enchanting.
Thanks for the link which I found eventually!

Thanks Eric, it was good to watch another video of yours, it's been some time. What a lovely park full of interest. It was good of the 'train' driver to give you a personalised tour. How did you do that?! Great shot of the llama eating his lunch towards the end.

I don't think there is a single property that is open to the public that does not require you to exit through a gift shop is there. Normally you do not need to walk too far out of the way, but here it was like a half mile trek, (just kidding). In answer to your question, no, we did not stop to buy anything, just straight in and straight out again.

Wow what a beautiful tree - is it a cherry blossom? Just for the record, Jill and I sat in our back garden for our elevenses this morning for the fist time this year, it's good to know that winter is now firmly behind us isn't it.

Thanks Eric, I do like a bit of constructive comment. Having just had a look at it again, I can see what you mean, a second or two longer with the puns would be easy to put right. The first one I didn't put a dissolve in either going in or coming out so you had a full three seconds to read it. For some reason all of the subsequent puns had dissolves which shortened the reading time.

As far as the accreditation to the artists were concerned, I did feel at the time that one or two were a bit swift, but when you think how fast credits go up on TV these days... as you say, if anybody really wants to know who the artists are then there is always the 'pause' button. Thanks again for the comment.

Two lovely videos there Gordon, thanks for the links. Some very nice detail of the trees in the Kent video, and dare I say it, you looked very young and fit too. How long ago was it? I don't think I would have the patience to place the camera down, walk 100 yards or so, and then go back to recover it, we're all different aren't we.

I seem to remember watching the Spanish video a year or so ago, but it was worth a second watch and I enjoyed it. How will you determine which property to sell, it's a tricky one, in some ways I'm glad I do not have that 'problem'. Has your back fully recovered now, I remember you had an injury a few months back.

Thanks Tom. We have simply clicked out of it and carried on as normal without any problems. Just a couple of clicks more to get into the program I guess. Not a great problem, just a little tiresome.

Thanks Gordon. I enjoyed your two 'epic' videos, especially the spring loaded bumble bee, most imaginative!! Nothing worse than having your camcorder seize up, it happened to me once, but it was the battery running out of juice that 'did' for it.

We have a date to see Shaun the Sheep at Anglesey Abbey before March is out, so we'll see if there is anything worth taking...

Have a good time tomorrow Gordon.

The weather perked up a bit last Tuesday, which gave us a chance to visit Hyde Hall in the afternoon. It was still very cold and some of my shots were unusable due to my shaky hands. Had enough shots to make an eight and a half minute video. The highlight for me was the live willow sculptures in the winter garden, they had a sea theme, with models of an octopus and jellyfish - most imaginative.
Please do enjoy  https://youtu.be/nLbRuG2k59g

Thanks Gordon, it was a lovely sunny day and for once the sun played ball, a lot of the time when we go on these visits, the sun is either in your face and it's difficult to frame the shot or it's simply not there - you could say it was a Goldilocks sun. Some of the original shots of the naked trees towards the end seemed a bit flat, so I used the 'more contrast' option in the curve toolbox to give it a bit more life.

How much footage had to be swept up and thrown away is difficult to say, but there was plenty, it took me ages to sweep it all up off the floor. I may treat myself to a new dustpan and brush...

Anglesey Abbey was looking stunning as we ventured out for our first trip of the new year. Snowdrops and daffodils were prevalent as were a few bees - all I needed was a "butterfly or two" so I could take advantage of Dana's song in the 1970s. Hope you enjoy my efforts, just under nine minutes long. https://youtu.be/AeXfKcWnOx4