A Few Ramblings…

@metoffice June in Devon means 🙂 #loveukweather pic.twitter.com/QfLUugyQpb

— Mark Lakeman (@mark_lakeman) July 3, 2013

Home after an excellent day out at @LacockNT, followed by meeting up with @BrayAnastasia and the family for an al fresco tea.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 6, 2013

Seventy-seven years of hurt washed away. Amazing straight sets win from Murray.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 7, 2013

The Lions yesterday. Murray today. The Ashes Wednesday. After 2012 another great summer of sport for Britain. Golden Age.

— Andrew Neil (@afneil) July 7, 2013

Can't believe what's just happened!!!!!!!

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 7, 2013

Britain’s oldest man has celebrated his 110th birthday with a glass of whisky http://t.co/EdRgCIhFMh pic.twitter.com/C16Nh782j3

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 8, 2013

Sunrise from my hotel room in Dunbar, East Lothian, thanks to the noisy gull for waking me, so I didnt miss it :o) pic.twitter.com/MMA5vxgigh

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) July 9, 2013

Ridiculous at my age being too excited to sleep…

— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) July 10, 2013

A terrific day's cricket! What more could anyone want?!!!

— Henry Blofeld (@blowersh) July 10, 2013

Absolute legend… Ends his First Class career 169 not out #Ponting #Ashes pic.twitter.com/uCA06hAq7x

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 11, 2013

Fantastic 50th Summer Celebration Event today, perfect weather and a great atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who came and shared it with us.

— Furze Platt School (@Furze_Platt) July 11, 2013

Wonderful to have the #Proms back again. Rachmaninov a real treat for the ears. @houghhough a genius on the piano.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 12, 2013

Hard to believe that @RebekahLBray is nine years old today! She enjoyed opening her presents after a breakfast of pancakes.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 15, 2013

Early morning sunrise is getting more tolerable now, this shot taken at 5am this morning on my local reserve. :o) pic.twitter.com/cSvlC7ZTPC

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) July 15, 2013

.@EmilyRBray is looking forward to celebrating her birthday today with breakfast at @eatatpalmieris!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 16, 2013

What a place to have an ice cold beer ! Two bridges hotel, Nr Princetown. #bliss pic.twitter.com/Zi9k6aY4hR

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) July 18, 2013

My dear old thing…….. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/kGPfZeIQ6V

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 19, 2013

Geoff Boycott giving me some batting tips after my @bbctms interview at Lord's pic.twitter.com/8clwHCsNjc

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) July 19, 2013

Sad day today: lost a good friend, Mike. Thankful he's free from his recent suffering, but he'll be much missed in many ways.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 19, 2013

Just getting started @UKChilliCookOff with @tucksontour go #tuckerschillibowl! pic.twitter.com/hu9o02SY43

— Hollybees (@HollyJaneBrown) July 21, 2013

Excellent impromptu bbq and afternoon with @LesleyGWells, @ruthparry and @nutterfreddie and family – not to mention two dogs! Thanks again.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 21, 2013

I'm delighted for the Duke and Duchess now their son has been born. The whole country will celebrate. They'll make wonderful parents.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) July 22, 2013

#RoyalBaby: How the British papers covered the royal birth: http://t.co/orIH45P5DZ pic.twitter.com/cd7G5xhuSP

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2013

@PhilBray #mangymutt pic.twitter.com/JWIUw9LBr8

— Rushton Bradshaw (@rushbradshaw) July 26, 2013

@PhilBray takes to local news to announce his dislike of cat colonies under the alias 'Justin' #foolingnoone pic.twitter.com/nPP6mqxd8g

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) July 29, 2013

Beautiful sunset at Morston quay, Norfolk ! (iPhone) pic.twitter.com/BxuyQLQQwp

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 1, 2013

UK restaurant chain Little Chef sold to Kuwaiti-owned business for £15m http://t.co/qjzkVzWwPs pic.twitter.com/nwgqOFEqBd

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 4, 2013

Geoffrey with his favourite ever bat! pic.twitter.com/NOzzlCYA7z

— AlisonMitchell (@AlisonMitchell) August 4, 2013

This definitely deserves more airtime on twitter! @PhilBray @Stuhezza @Ben_Duffy pic.twitter.com/6yFzgFG4t3

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) August 5, 2013

Excellent Thanksgiving Service for Mike. Lots of tributes and laughter. Think he'd have enjoyed it too!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 5, 2013

Filey 2013 pic.twitter.com/Bch1qUMaen

— Sean Annable (@Annable1971) August 6, 2013

Our Red 4G-ready plans launch next week & they’re packed full of #4GMusic or #4GSport! Which will you choose? http://t.co/cMtqwVFAVJ

— Vodafone UK (@VodafoneUK) August 7, 2013

Good morning! Perspective – our Earth & Moon, to scale in size and distance. So near, and yet … pic.twitter.com/goJj1F4S13

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) August 8, 2013

Meant to send you this on Friday @PhilBray An old friend… pic.twitter.com/BvcZADWds8

— Stuart Herrington (@Stuhezza) August 9, 2013

@rbwm how do i complain about a cockerel in a residential area?!! It cockadoodledoos from 4am, I need sleep #noisepollution #Maidenhead

— Emma Rackley (@CrackersRackers) August 10, 2013

What an amazing Test match win! Love these guys! #england #ashes #WON pic.twitter.com/WKVJKAI2P1

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 12, 2013

A clear August night / silver bullets overhead / gone in an instant #haiku #Perseids

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 12, 2013

Huge congrats to my nephew @hugh_evans who got A*, A, B and B in his #ALevel results and will be off to @UniofNottingham. Well done!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 15, 2013

Great bbq with @alan_r_m @JamesMurd @sparkyboyrobert @sparkyboybrian @vaughnc2 and others. Highlight was white spirit flavoured shortbread!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 16, 2013

Some 15 years after it was superceded, the last of the old @sainsburys logos quietly vanishes. @soult pic.twitter.com/qqgKBRFGr7

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 18, 2013

Another great Norfolk sunrise,Burnham overy staithe. iPhone 5 pic.twitter.com/vdG9T2n0sE

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 21, 2013

Steam train on the North Norfolk Railway approaches the A149 Sheringham road bridge. @FabulousNorfolk @nnrailway pic.twitter.com/BIUkxhrZHA

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 22, 2013

@PhilBray this is awesome! #wholeworldinaraindrop pic.twitter.com/xkOBQvSEug

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) August 23, 2013

Seconds before it was lifted!!! Thanks for the support. Love winning!! #3-0 pic.twitter.com/4ffKQ5G2eH

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 25, 2013

Friendly, yet peaceful / tiny town hugs the Welsh coast / tiny lighthouse too #haiku #BurryPort Burry Port

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 28, 2013

No car park. No shops. / no 'modern life' distractions / just a perfect beach #haiku #BarafundleBay @NTStackpole

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 28, 2013

Amazing evening outside, but almost imperceptibly, summer's dying.

— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) August 29, 2013

I'm sure they are a real pain for farming but there is something nice about single trees! (Iphone5) pic.twitter.com/jh4bc59rbi

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 30, 2013

Cutting the grass when is covered in wasps has to be one of the scariest experiences of my life #waspgate

— Jonathon Beever (@JohnsonBeever) August 30, 2013

Farmer baling straw in Northamptonshire shot from the quadcopter. pic.twitter.com/HcraUtaH5d

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 30, 2013

Goodbye #BurryPort. We should meet up again some day!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 31, 2013

My heart goes out to David Frost's family. He could be – and certainly was with me – both a friend and a fearsome interviewer.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) September 1, 2013

The #fryscraper is like a Marvel super-villain. I can't help but having a grudging respect for the fiendish way it is melting Gotham

— Robert Peston (@Peston) September 4, 2013

Britain may be a small island, but I would challenge anyone to find a country with a prouder history, a bigger heart or greater resilience.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) September 6, 2013

INCREDIBLE PHOTO: As seen from the top of Rockefeller Center in NYC – the @NASA's #LADEE launching (@LaunchPhoto) pic.twitter.com/tq4XixgUSR

— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) September 7, 2013

Just been for a curry with the Chelsea Pensioners. Met a man who actually helped build the Bridge on the River Kwai. Bit humbling.

— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) September 12, 2013

The tremendous pressure of being the one who has to lean out of the window to open an old-style train door

— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) September 12, 2013

Awake at 5am with blocked nose. Family all have colds. 'Jingle Bells' with @EmilyRBray at 6.30am. Sleep overrated.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 14, 2013

Things that spooked me on my night run: Cows. Fox. My backpack. A train. Changing my light settings unexpectedly. The sound of my breathing.

— Sean Parry (@seanparry) September 14, 2013

Pretty sure this is the first time Dad's turned the heating on for months… I've missed tea and teacakes and jumpers on cold, rainy days.

— Andrew Burdett (@AndrewBurdett1) September 15, 2013

Al fresco tea and cake in the sunshine at @DC_KG to bid farewell to @hugh_evans as he heads off to pastures new at @UniofNottingham. Enjoy!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 20, 2013

#M4 wreathed in fog this morning. Pairs of red tail-lights disappearing into the gloom. Countryside draped in grey.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 24, 2013

Still in Peterlee, the ex-Woolworths/ex-Poundland is still empty, but with traces of both its previous incarnations pic.twitter.com/PFvjpjKsMZ

— Graham Soult (@soult) September 26, 2013

Farewell September / sweet memories of summer / the page turns once more #haiku #autumn #September #October

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 30, 2013

@PhilBray This afternoon in #marlow http://t.co/rChgs5SnN5

— Paulo Coll (@paulocoll) October 5, 2013

Fallow Deer in the avenue of trees Charlecote park, Warwickshire. @CharlecoteNT @nationaltrust taken this morning. pic.twitter.com/ilh8GWsmj7

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) October 6, 2013

#cliveden #aerialphotography #vision2video http://t.co/rggB7pgaXX

— Paulo Coll (@paulocoll) October 7, 2013

Beautiful light on Chesterton windmill, Warwickshire this evening taken from my quadcopter. pic.twitter.com/Jy61ewcDC5

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) October 8, 2013

Chimney swept. Kindling bought. Temperature dropping. Only a matter of time until the first fire of the season.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 10, 2013

'The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end, that's all we have.' – Mr Carson, Downton Abbey

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 13, 2013

Amazing sunrise at Media City Salford http://t.co/Iz6UVvK9uj

— Nicky Campbell (@NickyAACampbell) October 16, 2013

Ash cloud covers Sydney as fires rage http://t.co/bCRZ7XDMKR (Pic: Getty) pic.twitter.com/A7cgDtasHG

— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) October 17, 2013

@DataMan2000 @PhilBray thought you would like this… pic.twitter.com/F0j2q3y6Rt

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) October 18, 2013

Being unable to hand over the change you've just counted seven times without saying "I think that's right"

— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) October 18, 2013

@PhilBray it's a phenomenal place…Just got on the bus from the desk to the shop. It's been a tough year! #phenomenal

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) October 24, 2013

For storm enthusiasts like me today feels like Christmas Eve.

— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) October 27, 2013

Spooky howls of wind / Rain lashes against the glass / storms bearing closer @PhilBray #UKStorm

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) October 28, 2013

#ukstorm survived. Awaken to an anti-climax. Gutter still dripping. Barely a breeze in the leaves. Shrubs still standing.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 28, 2013

Reliving bygone @ParksideCF outings to Littlehampton. @alan_r_m @jimjury @Davidhcic @LesleyGWells @nutterfreddie pic.twitter.com/cTlvoiGgTT

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 29, 2013

Cotswolds. Great day with family, despite delays, detours and diversions. Afternoon in Bourton shops. Tasty tea at the Chestnut Tree.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 30, 2013

Adieu October. Slipping away with a dripping of raindrops. Now for November. The fun of fireworks and countdown to Christmas.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) November 1, 2013

Ploughing the fields in Northamptonshire taken from my quadcopter remote camera. pic.twitter.com/z1wWLQxkHP

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) November 3, 2013

#Haiyan – monster typhoon. John H pic.twitter.com/4H5vQu2Stm

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) November 7, 2013

Rev22: The river of life flows from the throne of God. "Behold, I am coming soon. I am the beginning and the end." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

— Bible Summary (@biblesummary) November 8, 2013

John Cole (1927-2013), BBC political editor during the Thatcher era – an obituary http://t.co/lyUELN6Zrh pic.twitter.com/Xxd7WGi1RR

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 8, 2013

It's 25 years to the day since these 2 got married. Happy Anniversary #AngryAnderson pic.twitter.com/LqvZldXW0U

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) November 8, 2013

@PhilBray Yule be excited to know I've made my first Christmas log… #tistheseason #seewhatididthere pic.twitter.com/7h5M9YQiFZ

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) November 15, 2013

RT @HollyIBray: It's my birthday today! I'm 7!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) November 17, 2013

@PhilBray @HollyIBray #HappyBirthdayHolly! pic.twitter.com/m5LX19JYTA

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) November 17, 2013

Excellent family meal for @HollyIBray's birthday at @tobycarvery, Maidenhead. Delicious food and friendly, attentive service.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) November 17, 2013

The Ashes. Better than a cadbury's caramel after a week in the fridge. Just. pic.twitter.com/f3S2CB3MD2

— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) November 20, 2013

Special to take 5fer 1st day of the Ashes series. Laughed at this pic, love @swannyg66 ! pic.twitter.com/qcbfBYbPNd

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) November 21, 2013

The colours driving through Loch Lomond on Tuesday were beautiful :o) pic.twitter.com/YOn7zMJCA5

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) November 21, 2013

#DoctorWho: Have you seen today's Matt? pic.twitter.com/b0yP90wjoP

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 24, 2013

#windsorcastle Windsor Castle like you've never seen it before #vision2video #aerialphotography #Windsor #Berkshire pic.twitter.com/YuMQ2CjkfO

— vision2video (@v2vdigitalfilms) November 26, 2013

Sunshine and blue sky. Last of the leaves caught in a fleeting golden glow as autumn silently turns to winter.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) November 30, 2013

Midnight on Copacabana. Caipirinha drinkers, strolling couples, joggers, cyclists, fishermen waist-deep in sea throwing nets. Special place

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 4, 2013

Brilliant night at http://t.co/Prpurd8eao with a terrific team, fabulous food and a hugely entertaining waiter. #soaggressive

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 4, 2013

A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a hero of our time. I've asked for the flag at No10 to be flown at half mast.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 5, 2013

Free. Nelson Mandela.

— Martin Saunders ن (@martinsaunders) December 5, 2013

Friday's updated Daily Telegraph front page #Mandela #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/ImkEIGhSed

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) December 5, 2013

Wonderful photo of Cromer Pier bashed by waves, @rebeccarowe @CeliaLacy – fingers crossed it's not damaged pic.twitter.com/3fWdSw4X54

— Jonathan Foyle (@JonathanFoyle) December 6, 2013

Awake to appalling news from Adelaide. England giving wickets away. Australia lead by over 500. #Ashes effectively over.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 7, 2013

the same person who put the bom in the bom she bom she bom i expect #askboris @SpoiltVictorian

— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) December 13, 2013

Excellent time at @HughendenNT. Girls enjoyed seeing the various Victorian Christmas decorations and illuminations.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 14, 2013

At 3am, to a backdrop of Chocolate Ready Brek and with the dulcet tones of @blowersh, it's time to bid farewell to the #ashes.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 15, 2013

@PhilBray Many congratulations on the anniversary of your Birth. Have a gear day!

— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) December 16, 2013

@PhilBray Happy Birthday old sport! pic.twitter.com/autDtnXzCr

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) December 16, 2013

Out for a fortieth birthday Chinese with @sarahlbray. #datenight #philinhats pic.twitter.com/HhDieXli8o

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 16, 2013

@PhilBray Weren't you one of the ORIGINAL shepherds?

— Sean Annable (@Annable1971) December 19, 2013

Miserable morning, but the days can get no shorter. The nights can get no longer. Winter's nadir is here. Onwards.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 21, 2013

Hard to believe it's also been three years since we said goodbye to Grandma. Still missed. x pic.twitter.com/pii2MyJTwu

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 22, 2013

Family lunch for nine. Later, more carols at @ParksideCF. Pleased to finally set my brother-in-law, @StevieShaw1975 up on Twitter.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 22, 2013

To bed. Wind gusting. Letterbox rattling. Gutter dripping. The patter of rain on the pane. Snug.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 23, 2013

Literally 'driving home for Christmas…'

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 24, 2013

Another day post-Winter Solstice, another few seconds of daylight. See that? It's practically summer.

— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) December 24, 2013

Wet Christmas. Final presents delivered and collected in the rain. Coloured fairy lights reflected in puddles on the pavements.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 24, 2013

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Day… pic.twitter.com/0e8iAAZHWN

— National Trust (@nationaltrust) December 25, 2013

Chill, still Christmas afternoon. Streets deserted. Houses full of post-lunch napping. Silent night.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 25, 2013

@PhilBray @wjc2073 And to you, merry Christmas!

— Geoffrey Nilsen (@gbnilsen) December 25, 2013

Boxing Day Brunch. Eggs, bacon, toast, beans, eggy bread and pigs in blankets. Immense.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 26, 2013

Winter sun shines through / Boxing Day stroll with loved ones / Another year done #christmashaiku pic.twitter.com/tFU0JRedNE

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) December 26, 2013

Excellent to catch up with all the family at the traditional Christmas gathering. Sorry to miss @BrayAnastasia and @RuebynRichards.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 28, 2013

Old Laing sign. pic.twitter.com/IUjv9W6vib

— Nick Anderson (@NickAnderson27) December 31, 2013

Happy New Year! Goodbye 2013. Hello 2014.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 1, 2014