A Few Ramblings…

My sax teacher tactfully pointed out that he, my father and I were all wearing the same design of Clarks brown leather shoes. #oldmanburdett

— Andrew Burdett ن (@AndrewBurdett1) July 7, 2015

Six Spitfires & Hurricanes wheeling over London, wings glinting, bound for North Weald. A fleeting aerial monument.

— Nick Crane (@nicholascrane) July 10, 2015

My last ever lap of the Top Gear track is done. Bit sad leaving the place for the final time.

— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) July 13, 2015

Congratulations @RebekahLBray. Eleven not out!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 15, 2015

Tremendous performance from the @fpjs001 Year Sixes. Lots of proud parents and hot children!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 15, 2015

Another day, another birthday. This time it's @EmilyRBray who is five. For the first time in eleven years we have no children under five!

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 16, 2015

Rocking the 'coach driver' look from c.1995. @Ben_Duffy @Stuhezza @s_underscore @Annable1971 pic.twitter.com/fsD5qc1a8K

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 17, 2015

@PhilBray We came 5th! Very proud of George who behaved like a Gent pic.twitter.com/5y87xSNdB9

— Kate Fallon (@kitten1504) July 19, 2015

Anglo-Canadian family gathering in the sunshine at @ClivedenNT. @Heather_Evans @JuneBray @Eidie pic.twitter.com/ZHH3BYA73s

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 20, 2015

Emerged from an emotionally charged @fpjs001 Leavers' Assembly. Enjoy your last day, @RebekahLBray. Savour the memories. Fly on…

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 22, 2015

We have said goodbye to an incredibly talented, creative and wonderful year 6 who we wish all the best in their future!

— Furze Platt Junior S (@fpjs001) July 31, 2015

No Swifts over my village this evening. Looks like they've gone. Thank God for Swallows & House Martins though…

— Matthew Oates (@NTMatthewOates) August 4, 2015

Hungry for heaven? pic.twitter.com/mGkazzhZBC

— John Wilkes (@jwcounties) August 7, 2015

A Montecristo + iced Jamesons + Elgar on warm Grasse night to celebrate England winning #ashes. I know. Counting chickens. But will happen

— Andrew Neil (@afneil) August 7, 2015

What an amazing victory & an extraordinary series. A huge triumph for the game of cricket & for Test cricket in particular! Hallelujah!!!

— Henry Blofeld (@blowersh) August 8, 2015

Love this woman #lastdaysofdownton pic.twitter.com/FH4Gx3NQt4

— Brendan Coyle (@brendancoyle99) August 11, 2015

@PhilBray Last episode this evening. Thanks for being a great supporter over the years

— Nick Crane (@nicholascrane) August 13, 2015

same view, same day (Aug17) 13 years apart. pic.twitter.com/56qnkibSbu

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) August 18, 2015

Head on ! @TyphoonDisplay pulling fast out of Dawlish with a perfectly formed moisture cloud @DawlishAirshow_ pic.twitter.com/Os1CyqrAhD

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 23, 2015

A handful from today's visit to @HeliganGardens: pic.twitter.com/jULHp2Z2hl

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 26, 2015

Baby Swallows tucked away in the Productive Gardens awaiting their next delivery of food. pic.twitter.com/4ibqPaqMxE

— LostGardensofHeligan (@HeliganGardens) August 28, 2015

A late holiday entry for #Philinhats. @s_underscore @Rudders_TL #arrgh #piecesofeight pic.twitter.com/JjbiRHSI3r

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 30, 2015

Thirty years after I started at @Furze_Platt, today it's @RebekahLBray's turn. That moisture in my eye must just be nostalgia…

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 3, 2015

Monday's magic moment: it's time to go! http://t.co/VYL23xcWci pic.twitter.com/oExuYsMnrp

— RSPB (@Natures_Voice) September 7, 2015

Is seven a record, @ClivedenNT? pic.twitter.com/7hnMrKpiZB

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 13, 2015

Sitrep: all's fine. Arrived in Sheffield safely. Bags unpacked, kitchen cupboard & fridge-shelf claimed, room arranged. Now begins the fun.

— Andrew Burdett ن (@AndrewBurdett1) September 20, 2015

Light was good this evening pic.twitter.com/iu5wPTfQhr

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) September 22, 2015

@Ben_Duffy says farewell to #reachtowers @s_underscore @mdotgrady @LauraBearders @Stuhezza @PhilBray #makingmemories pic.twitter.com/r2rRzdI9Zg

— Tiffany Leigh Rudd (@Rudders_TL) September 25, 2015

Is your name on the list? The @metoffice will name future storms after you! https://t.co/h2NJMFxLiE #nameourstorms pic.twitter.com/SPIxcdr438

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 20, 2015

Last Gardeners World of the year tonight – or as we box-setters now put it, last chapter of Season 47.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) October 23, 2015

Hurricane #Patricia looks menacing from @space_station. Stay safe below, #Mexico. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/6LP2xCYcGD

— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) October 23, 2015

This mornings sunrise at Chesterton Windmill, Warwickshire. @ChestertonMill pic.twitter.com/ujmWsKyx4D

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) October 25, 2015

Our resident hogs, these piccys were taken on Tuesday evening. @Help4Hedgehogs pic.twitter.com/Yw6vCIEnkf

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) October 25, 2015

A new Golden retriever pup joining us next week. Had a long chat with Nigel about this. He has gone very quiet… pic.twitter.com/LHY9fOTK9Q

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) November 9, 2015

Just watched my son's A level drama exam…very intense, emotional death scene. Very proud of him

— Bex Cox (@bex__cox) November 10, 2015

Out at @tobycarvery for @HollyIBray's 9th birthday. Many Happy Returns. pic.twitter.com/Sol1yLp5Bt

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) November 17, 2015

Haunting, immaculately-observed minute's silence #ENGvFRA pic.twitter.com/sSOBXQx0Yu

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) November 17, 2015

The danger of doing television interviews when it's windy outside 😂😂 https://t.co/aCOtaFoxgU

— GeoffPetersTalkSPORT (@mrgeoffpeters) November 18, 2015

@PhilBray you did say you wanted a topless pic lol pic.twitter.com/YrTWhUorvc

— Gareth Williams (@WelshboyG) November 19, 2015

A message for the Paris attackers from @afneil as he opens the show… #bbctw https://t.co/dYNQHQ3yGl

— BBC This Week (@bbcthisweek) November 19, 2015

A lazy wind today – doesn't bother to go round but just pushes right through you.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) November 21, 2015

Last 10. Sad. Did my first too with the legendary @huwbbc pic.twitter.com/iYWw65xSxO

— Robert Peston (@Peston) November 25, 2015

Hilary Benn being applauded on both sides of the house – astonishing scenes

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) December 2, 2015

I believe the House has taken the right decision to keep the UK safe – military action in Syria as one part of a broader strategy.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 2, 2015

Nigel and Nell: of one mind… pic.twitter.com/XYVyAFC3EY

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) December 5, 2015

More than 150 flood warnings as Storm Desmond wreaks havoc https://t.co/PBClO8Rp3U pic.twitter.com/mNHM8Y26QT

— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) December 5, 2015

Last tweet before launch – GO for flight! Thanks for all the good luck messages – phenomenal support! #Principia pic.twitter.com/8jbxejHEEe

— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) December 15, 2015

A festive and slightly tenuous contender for #Philinhats… pic.twitter.com/GQcpgO056k

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 18, 2015

Deeply saddened to hear that Jimmy Hill has left us. A football man through and through who gave the game so much in so many ways #RIPJimmy

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 19, 2015

.@AP_McCoy: "To any young people watching… All I can say is make the sacrifices…because it's worth it" #SPOTY pic.twitter.com/66ppAtgFIB

— BBCSPOTY (@BBCSPOTY) December 20, 2015

Today marks Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. pic.twitter.com/RsEfj8YrTL

— National Trust (@nationaltrust) December 22, 2015

Enjoyable Christmas. Presents. Carols at @ParksideCF. Lunch at outlaws. Snooze on sofa. Visit to sister's. Tea at home. #DowntonAbbey

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 25, 2015

It's been five years since we lost grandma and dad. Somehow Christmas has a knack of bringing a tide of memories flooding back.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 25, 2015

Final #DowntonAbbey Christmas special is everything we hoped for https://t.co/5PSe7NClcz pic.twitter.com/BZBTQxZXDk

— Mashable (@mashable) December 26, 2015

Have you read our review of 2015? A-Z: the year in pictures https://t.co/qsWhYvL0Po pic.twitter.com/UApTm2I1jN

— Telegraph Magazine (@TelegraphMag) December 26, 2015

Passed over UK today – thoughts are with all those affected by flooding in northern England. pic.twitter.com/O2hWL6fCfy

— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) December 27, 2015

Farewell 2015. Hello 2016.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 1, 2016

There's at least one person that I was sad to leave behind us in 2015. Still miss uncle Den. pic.twitter.com/BUywTP6MXm

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 1, 2016

Farewell 2014. Hello 2015.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 1, 2015

Mum's surgery just finished and the doctor said it went well and that her new kidney is working!!!

— Becky Dean (@rlpbeckleston) January 8, 2015

Still light enough today to walk torchless at 5pm. It is not much – but on this slender thread hangs a whole heart-lurch of hope.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) January 10, 2015

Farewell #Christmas tree. pic.twitter.com/qEI3kmbgZY

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 11, 2015

Managed to find a little #uksnow in Newbury. pic.twitter.com/3WVXJpvS2i

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 14, 2015

Blazing fire, flaming in the hearth on a frosty night, sending shadows dancing round the room #micropoetry

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 18, 2015

Just got up and started making breakfast, convinced I'd slept through my alarm. Finally realised I hadn't. Back to bed.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 22, 2015

Winter garden, just now… pic.twitter.com/w9flZMDD4b

— Matthew Oates (@NTMatthewOates) January 23, 2015

This week it's four years since dad's loss. Forgot to mark the day, but can imagine him being pleased. He wouldn't have wanted a fuss. 😉

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 24, 2015

Less than 5 weeks till filming begins here at Longmeadow. Grey, damp, creeping cold, but perfect for walking round planning and scheming.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) January 25, 2015

Saddened to hear that dad's brother, Uncle Den, has died, aged 91. Wonderful, long life and so many happy memories. He'll be missed. x

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 29, 2015

It is that extra light inching into the evening that does it. Changes everything. Everything now possible.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) February 9, 2015

All these years of eating @HeinzUK beans and sausages and today a rogue tin with only 3 sausages in! pic.twitter.com/gn8wajQxEK

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) February 13, 2015

@TheMontyDon Snug as a slug in a plug…

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) February 13, 2015

Another successful recording of the Talking @MaidenheadAds safely in the can. pic.twitter.com/Fb10tVNBUz

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) February 13, 2015

@PhilBray you'd be sorted for breakfast in St Lucia, they also have beans #breakfastgate #noneedforhotmilk pic.twitter.com/CJBzNsHYsD

— Kate Fallon (@kitten1504) February 15, 2015

The softest of winter pillows, frozen fluff on a patient summertime chair. pic.twitter.com/jEFgS3ICtF

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) February 19, 2015

Excellent thanksgiving service for Uncle Den. Lots of happy memories and a chance to catch up with the wider family.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) February 20, 2015

A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP

— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015

The gift of stopping at 5 for a cup of tea and then going out again into the evening light… like finding a fifty pound note in a pocket.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) February 23, 2015

Think I am overtired…it has taken me a few minutes to realise that the mouse is not working because I am actually holding an apple #ohdear

— Bex Cox (@bex__cox) February 24, 2015

Wonderful skill from Messi to bring that ball down. He could control a snowflake in a storm.

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 24, 2015

A table laid with colour ready for the camera. pic.twitter.com/ONePz4xBZQ

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) February 25, 2015

Leonard, you lived long and prospered, and were an inspiration to me and to millions. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/NESJKvTepm

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) February 27, 2015

Excellent weather forecast for week ahead, esp next weekend. Great summers usually begin with anticyclones at the start of March…

— Matthew Oates (@NTMatthewOates) March 1, 2015

First butterfly of the year. Spring has arrived. Small Tortoiseshell. @NTMatthewOates pic.twitter.com/1tpMPjFrt0

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) March 7, 2015

RT "@russty_russ: What have they done! This is TC7 at the old BBC Television Centre today… #sadtimes pic.twitter.com/Jyj7pZYQ79"”

— CarolineBatt (@CarolineBatt) March 19, 2015

The Big Garden #Birdwatch results are in & here's the 2015 top ten! Find all the results here: http://t.co/GpENe3oqU3 pic.twitter.com/Fq3ODRPVFr

— RSPB News (@RSPBNews) March 26, 2015

Birdsong choir, silver frost and pink sky. Day dawned well.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) March 27, 2015

Just managed to pour coffee down my white shirt. Smooth.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 1, 2015

@PhilBray @Stuhezza @DataMan2000 @Ben_Duffy @Rudders_TL @LauraBearders Good memories… https://t.co/QZxJf7fMsj

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) April 2, 2015

Being unable to concentrate as someone gives you directions because you're so focused on looking like you're paying attention

— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) April 8, 2015

First swallow back this afternoon! Spring is made complete.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) April 8, 2015

Richie Benaud's tips for commentating should be just tips for life (via @bennett_mason) pic.twitter.com/basgMQMDB7

— Mark Di Stefano (@MarkDiStef) April 10, 2015

Me & smart lads ready for the wedding pic.twitter.com/KFsyqLdvZw

— Bex Cox (@bex__cox) April 11, 2015

.@sarahlbray enjoying some birthday sunshine at @ClivedenNT. pic.twitter.com/UWEoztXIds

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 15, 2015

Three bundles of trouble. pic.twitter.com/2IkZsesOIM

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 15, 2015

Walking in shirt sleeves on an April evening, with nothing but birdsong for company. Bliss.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 15, 2015

Initial digging on the #vegplot. Half the garden dug over. Flowers on gooseberry. Rhubarb growing. pic.twitter.com/ZFe1LMXDfW

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 17, 2015

Enjoyable evening stroll in the sunshine at Braywick Park. pic.twitter.com/8U440SRiD2

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 19, 2015

Got back from Barnet in time for a quick shimmy round the garden in the embers of the evening. This is the blossomest spring I can recall.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) April 27, 2015

The only good thing about getting up at 4:45am this time of the year is the dawn chorus !! #dawnchorus

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) April 28, 2015

Thanks to @jalake for sourcing this rather disturbing photo from last night's Conference… pic.twitter.com/wIwCoGkP3j

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) April 30, 2015

Watch moment Ed Miliband stumbled as he left #bbcqt stage http://t.co/6Otobw0oHj

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) April 30, 2015

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun pic.twitter.com/cW4QJDGLJN

— Jonny Geller (@JonnyGeller) April 30, 2015

#WelcomeToTheFamily pic.twitter.com/tTJD4wU5QY

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

It is a bright, sunny morning. It is May. The day ahead is free. We have arrived exactly where we want to be.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) May 4, 2015

Sun sets on campaigns. / Party leaders’ beds beckon. / To the polls at dawn! #haiku #GE2015

— Andrew Burdett ن (@AndrewBurdett1) May 6, 2015

My clear commitments to you and your family. There's only one way to get them – #VoteConservative tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wZ4rP7UnSX

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 6, 2015

#GE2015 projections http://t.co/jpy6wse1Rp #Conservative 316 #Labour 239 #SNP 58 #LibDems 10 #Plaid15 4 #UKIP 2 #Greens 2 Others 19

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 7, 2015

Toast at midnight. Rice Krispies at 1.45am. Excellent #GE2015 coverage. Savouring @daviddimble's election swansong.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) May 8, 2015

Astonishing #GE2015 night. SNP whitewash. Lab defeated. LD destroyed. Rumours around futures of Clegg/Miliband. Bed beckons.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) May 8, 2015

The dawn brings birdsong / As sure as night follows day. / England wakes up Blue. #GE2015 #haiku pic.twitter.com/5NKl93NaQ7

— Andrew Burdett ن (@AndrewBurdett1) May 8, 2015

After three hours sleep, there's nothing better than an @eatatpalmieris breakfast with @sarahlbray. pic.twitter.com/2O66xlICjm

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) May 8, 2015

I've been working in doors for most of the day ! Lovely evening now in the Midlands 👍🌞😊 (IPhone pano) pic.twitter.com/sFYQc95qBx

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) May 9, 2015

Just come in from garden at 9.35pm – planning, measuring & marking out new project. These glorious long May evenings are heaven itself.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) May 12, 2015

Dreamt that @PhilBray was a hairdresser #weird #leastlikely

— Bex Cox (@bex__cox) May 18, 2015

Mixed emotions as, after nearly 16 years and with three children's worth of memories, our house goes on the market…

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) May 22, 2015

Guess what just flew in to No10? Not so much #herongate as knock knock knocking on #heronsdoor pic.twitter.com/37epG7GZA7

— Ramsay Jones (@Ramsay59) May 28, 2015

Charles Kennedy. In a political age not overburdened with gaiety and good sense, he brought us wit, charm, judgement, principle and decency

— Paddy Ashdown (@paddyashdown) June 2, 2015

The Jewel Garden – early June evening pic.twitter.com/13WeMKrOiu

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) June 3, 2015

Viewing of #UCLfinal interrupted briefly by the unexpected descent of a baby jackdaw down the chimney. Safely escorted out.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) June 6, 2015

This kind of June morning, in all its exact, shining detail, in all its infinitely subtle yet soaring beauty, is why. It explains everything

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) June 11, 2015

The gorgeous Gloriana in our Maidenhead @MagnaCarta800th @flyaspitfire @MaidenheadAds @RBWM #Crowds #Maidenhead pic.twitter.com/k4zWTqAaQ4

— AltaVista (@v2vdigitalfilms) June 13, 2015

Hello Earth! Can you hear me? #WakeUpPhilae

— Philae Lander (@Philae2014) June 14, 2015

@PhilBray I love it. Emily is a star! Thank you x

— Carol Kirkwood (@carolkirkwood) June 16, 2015

Happy #summersolstice from Stonehenge! pic.twitter.com/nH2WOn9VZ6

— Stonehenge (@EH_Stonehenge) June 21, 2015

Swifts screaming overhead. Enjoying a glass in the garden as the last light of the longest day ebbs away.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) June 21, 2015

wandering round the garden, well wined and dined after a long day while the sky catches fire and flares into dusk. All year arrives at this.

— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) June 22, 2015

Nice to get a top shot of a Swallow today mid flight :o) Canon 7DMk2 pic.twitter.com/JS3gRx5ODR

— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) June 28, 2015

Late evening strolls in short sleeves, with swifts screaming overhead are times to treasure and remember during dark winter days.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) June 28, 2015