Articles in the Yarns category

Assorted anecdotes and tales of events.

• Opening the Armoury >> Wed 06 October 2021 >> told-from-the-past, education, sysadmin, computing,

A story from my university days of a run-in with the head of IT.

• Peculiar Sightings of Birds, Part I >> Sat 25 September 2021 >> danders, witnessed-outside, wildlife,

There are few creatures quite as industrious as the bird. Their activities have always caught my eye. A number of their strange deeds are lodged in my memory and I've decided to share them here.

• Slaying Rainbows >> Thu 05 August 2021 >> danders, witnessed-outside, photos,

While on a walk, I looked inside an abandoned building. There I sighted a reminder of my past musical taste.

• Wading over the waves >> Tue 27 July 2021 >> danders,

Thanks to a rented nautical craft, I was able to pass over the top of the waves. Though this tale would not continue as blissfully as intended.

• Cistern of a Down >> Thu 08 July 2021 >> told-from-the-household, mishaps,

At first I thought my windows were self-washing, but upon investigation it emerged that one of my house's vital organs were imperiled.