Around the Garden, Part 2...

For me, along with Daffodiles, Primroses herald the start of Spring and remind of woodlands

I divided my Strawberry plant this year and got three more, they have rewarded me with plenty of flowers

My runnerbeans are doing really well so far, at night i do fleece them..

Where there are mushrooms, there be fairies...

Beltane Blessings and around the Garden Part 1..

Some seedlings, here there are Sunflowers, Tomato and Gourds, there are many many trays like this around the garden in the day but then in the evening they take over the kitchen and bathroom!

My baby Passion flower with some Sweet peas

Iv forgotten the name of this climber but eventually it will bloom with wonderful white flowers, i also forgot to mention that the Passion flower is also white..

Blueberry bush, with some flowers already..

Bluebells that have been blessed to appear into my garden for many years now, there are so many i can pick some for the house and have their scent everywhere..

There are some more pictures to come... Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your May bank holiday!...

Around the Home, Part 2...

Oooooh, new bed. please let me sleep!

Somewhere quiet to reflect...

A bowlful of crystals

Love is.....

The Dirty Fucking Hippies Were Right

Really good video, follow the link to the forum UK Hippy and watch the video..

http://www.ukhippy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35829

Around the Home

My how the wind blew

Spring is here

I heart stripes, checks and pokadots all in the same place..

I heart life

A place to bring up the young.

Too much chocolate

Look, iv managed to catch the Robin singing in the Elder!

New kitchen flooring, YAY!!!.....Its been a while since i really posted a post, but then i do have a habit of doing this. I have all the great intentions of writing daily, then life takes over an i find that i have not been online for weeks let alone write for the blogs that i do have.. Summers on her way and iv been really busy with the garden and getting the seeds all ready and potted for when the frosts are all over and i can start putting the young vegetables out. Yesterday i managed to get hold of a Blueberry plant at my local Asdas, so that's put a smile on my face.

Iv been feeling a lot better these past few months, the medication has finally kicked in, although i still do get the odd panic attack but i can handle them now with the breathing and I'm finally coming to terms with being 40. Summers coming and I'm feeling good, need to stop eating all that chocolate though or I'm gonna put on weight, but working out keeps it all in balance, but iv eat a lot of chocolate today! Heheheheheheheh..

I have a teenage son!

Sage, Happy 13th babe, have a wonderful day..

Spring Equinox arrives

As the Spring Equinox arrives, the earth is slowly awaken from her slumber. Been really busy in the garden, sowing seeds into their trays and kept warm while we await to be frost free here in the South West of the UK, but the gardens all tidy and all pruned ready and waiting. Been enjoying the wonderful Spring weather we have been blessed with and i watch the garden birds gathering their nest material and settling down in their new homes.

Castwithin

This is Smudge, hes almost 13 years old and we have had him for all those years, hes getting a little slower and pretends to be deaf when it suits him, but is still looking good for his age.

Kits just getting his daily fussing here, how can you not love him!

Just a little view from the Kitchen window. Daffs are now planted out in the garden. I buy a pot every Imbolc and then re plant them in the garden to enjoy the follow years.

Snowflake wishes

Wow, what a weekend last week was, iv seen this amount of snow in the Forest in my childhood but never while living in the City, it was amazing to see. This is the view from my sons bedroom window, i spend hours in here sometimes just watching the birds.

Kits got the right idea, time to just chill out and hibernate

On the way to my friends house we go through the grounds of Gloucester Cathedral and this is just one of the houses that catches my eye every time, this house is right in front of the Cathedral, imagine waking up to that each morning! Also many of you might have seen the Christmas special of Doctor Who, this was filmed in this area and i have some more pictures that i will show next time, so keep an eye out for that.

Imbolc blessings and Snow flakes

We have snow and lots of it and theres still more to come! London has loads of it and its almost like seeing London as an Victorian Christmas Card, now that's a sight to behold. Here in the West we don't seem to have as much, but it has been snowing all day and they say we have more to come.

Wishing you all a wonderful Imbolc Festival...

Sage's Work

Sage drew these two pictures in 2008, but we have only just taken a picture and uploaded onto the internet. How cool are they? He is a wonderful artist and i wish he would spend more time drawing and painting, but you know what teenagers are like!..

I would like to introduce you

This is Taliesin but we call him Kitkit and he prefers that. He is 4 years old this year and the most loving cat i have ever had the honor to share my life with he is so special is so many ways and brightens each and every day, Kitkit we love yo so much, but then you know that don't you!

Greeting the Dawn

Good morning world. This picture was taken at my back door round about 7 in the morning.. The tree to the left is a Holly and Spring will see the Blackbirds reclaiming their nests within.

How cold?

We had our first snow fall the other day, i was a little late getting outside to take the photo, but we had a light dusting of snow. Days are getting longer now and the big freeze we've had over the past few weeks seems to be drifting away. The weathers a little milder and wetter, but I'm sure we will see more snow and frost before Spring arrives in a couple of months. This milder weather has allowed me to get into the garden to give it a good tidy up and to clean out the Bird table and feeders, so that's all done. While out there at the weekend i was lucky to have a visit from two robins, unfortunately i didn't have my camera with me, but i will make sure i have it next time!

The bareness of it all...

This picture was taken two days ago in my back garden. I have a thing for trees in the winter, especially ones that are holding birds nests, its the only time in the year when you can really have a good look at some of the nests. In the tree you will see my local Blackbird, and to the left of him, is the nest him and his partner used last year to bring up a second brood of baby blackbirds. Lets hope they come back to re use it this Spring~..

Guess what i got for Christmas...

Yay, my picture has come out. I took this on the way home from the Cinema during the week, so expect more pictures to come.

Happy new year...

It's Christmas Eve~...

Happy Yuletide to one and all~..

Wishing you all a very Happy Yuletide, now the Festival can really get started!

Have fun and keep safe and may all your hopes and dreams come togeather in 2009~...

Blessings to you all~..

ECG results are in...

And they are fine!!!! YAY!! Thats a weight of my shoulders now i can really start to enjoy the festive season..

There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

Iv been feeling a lot better these past few days and so far, touch wood, iv been free from a power surge for the past four days, gets a little dodgy in the evening but nothing like the past month!

Winter has come to the shores of the UK, but not here in Gloucester, which is a shame, I'm sure the Coltswolds have had a light dusting, and its times like this when i do miss the car.. Most of the North has been covered in quite a bit of snow and although its pretty i do hope everyone is safe and the Homeless have somewhere to go to get warm food and blankets..

I just want to be me again

Happy birthday to me, 40 years old, where has the time gone? I remember celebrating my 30th like it was yesterday, 10 years have flown passed me so fast i feel a little sick, but hey, they say life begins at 40, so bring it on!

My tree went up yesterday, i saw a few homes decorated and so it got me in the mood also.. My blood results came back normal, but no idea about the ECG results, but i have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow so hopefully i will know more then! I'm sleeping in better and the power surges have subsided a little in the mornings, and they seem to be getting better at night, although i did have one about 8.30 last night that upset me a little... I'm still convinced I'm going to have a fit when i go through them and i walk to talk to the doctor more about that...

Party season begins tomorrow and the countdown to Yuletide begins.. Have a wonderful Sunday ~

Day 25..

Had my blood test done now all i have to do is wait until Friday for the results, no ECG results until then either.. I was a little shaky at first to go to the Doctors, but then my sister came with me, and as long as someone is with me i feel fine!

5 days until the big 4 0, and i feel numb about it, I'm not even going to celebrate it, well, that's how i feel today, maybe when I'm feeling better i might like to do something.

The weathers really cold here i just noticed a frost on the cars as i opened the curtains, still no snow, but they are saying the weathers going to get mild again and then cold at the weekend, but a little colder than we have had..

Can't wait until Dec the 1st, i can put the tree up, YAY!!!!

Day 24..

Blood tests today. Been an OK weekend, a few power surges , but a quiet one. I'm hoping they will also have my ECG results today. We never saw any snow here, did you?

Day 22..

I'm putting my tree up soon, next Sunday or Monday, Yay!, cant wait. Iv got some bits already up, like my little tree in the kitchen, that have dried sliced oranges hanging on and my Snowmen are gathered throughout the Living room. The picture here was taken last year but you get an idea of what the mantle looks like, that will also go up in the next week!

I'm feeling a lot better this morning, i awoke at 4.10, let the cat out at 5, and went back to bed until 7, i have not done that for quite a few years, so my body is starting to settle down, at last. I'm still not well enougth to go out for my birthday but there will be plenty of time to do that when I'm feeling a lot better..

We have a big chill coming to the UK shores over the next few days, it hasn't hit Gloucestershire that bad yet, but I'm sure the Cotswold's and the Forest might be lucky and see a little snow.. Wherever you may be have a safe and wonderful weekend.

Day 20..

Iv had a really bad turn, it seems my power surges have increased and with them comes a coldness within the body, now this really frightened me but the Doctors assure me its all part of the illness.. I have an appointment on Monday for blood tests and the doctor has increased the dosage of the tablets and i slept quite well last night. Iv also asked my Doctor if i could talk to someone who can help me deal with the situation and to understand it better, its all well and good taking a pill, but i want to know why this has started to happen and help myself on the road to recovery and getting 'me' back again.. November was supposed to be an account of my feelings leading up to my 4oth, but it seems the power surges have been taken over the posts, but then im sure its all connected in some way...

Day 17...

Yesterday, my son and i went into town to get some more bits for Christmas, where i had a funny turn while waiting in a line to pay for the goods. I knew something was going to happen because i had the shakes before i even left the house, but i knew that i had to fight it and get on with my day, plus i had also made plans to visit my friend, so it was necessary for me to get out.. I was OK though and the minute i had paid for the goods and left the shop i was feeling a lot better...

I managed to bag myself a really good bargain regarding a camera i brought my both myself and Sage, but its a present for Christmas, so i cant use it yet, but the minute i do, you will all be bombarded with lots of pictures..

Its half way through the month now and the dreaded 4 0 is fast approaching, and at the moment i feel OK about it, i cant really put down in words how i feel at the moment, because i don't know how i feel or how to explain how i feel. The minute i do, i will express it here, until then, have a really great Monday...

Day 14..

I love this picture on the left, but i can not remember where i got it from on the Internet, so please leave me a comment if its yours and i will of course give you credit..

Yesterday, i managed to get some more Christmas shopping done and almost had a turn in the Supermarket again! I think its because its so bright and hot in there its enougth to make anyone have power surges.. The results regarding the ECG will be at my Doctors in about 2 weeks, so i can finally find out if these palpitations/flutterings are anything to worry about. I just found out that my Grandmother on my dads side of the family, died in her twenties because she was born with a hole in her heart! I never knew her and that's a shame.

Im still not looking forward to my 40th, but its fast approaching, im hoping that once it passes i can finally begin to have some fun, after all they do say life begins then.. LOL....

Day 13...

I have the ECG still fitted to me and I'm telling you i will be more than happy to have it removed later this morning, the pads make my skin itchy. I did manage to go into town yesterday and do some Christmas shopping, so I'm pleased with that, since i have to go back to the Hospital this morning i shall go and do a bit more before some food shopping and getting back home.

I feel OK, getting up early still, but that's due to my bladder and not being able to get back to sleep. I can not believe that its just over 2 weeks until i celebrate being 40, well, i wouldn't say celebrate, more like face it head on. Still don't know if i can face going out into town for the evening so I'm leaning towards the Chinese takeaway at mine, maybe buy a really great DVD and just hang out with my friends and family.

Day 11 and Day 12..

Yesterday was a good day, well, i managed to go to the post office and Asda and not one funny moment.. Today i have to go to the Hospital for an ECG, so I'm hoping I'm gonna feel OK to walk there, its only down the road from me, i might even go into town after and do a bit of Christmas shopping if i feel up to it... Any how, not long now til the big day, and i still cant decide what to do, maybe as time draws nearer and i start to feel better i can make my mind up then.. I still get feelings that unnerve me about getting older, and the fact that the last 10 years have disappeared like they have has really scared the hell out of me!

They say life begins at 40, erm, we shall see!

Day 10..

10 Days already, wow, time is really moving fast!.. Today has been a weird day, iv felt out of it for most of the day,i have not had another attack but i do feel them there, lurking within the shadows, ready to pounce on me when i least expect it. I think the tablets i have been given are best taken at night, it seems an hour or so after taking them i need to sleep, that's not so good for the mornings when i need to go out and deal with my chores... Iv made some Pumpkin muffins for Sage and the smell is intoxicating, i must go and check on them, so, until tomorrow, have a wonderful day/evening..

Remembrance Sunday & Day 9..

(Picture found at Google)

“2008 marks the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, when nearly 1 million British men perished and many more returned home injured. Remembrance Sunday, and indeed Armistice Day on the eleventh, give us a chance to quietly remember the many men and women who have fought for the freedom we enjoy, and continue to do so today.” (Chris Simpkins, Director General of The Royal British Legion )

My thanks to all those fallen hero's and to those that continue to fight for our freedom, you are all Hero's...

Yesterday was a good day, I'm still a little tired from the past week but yesterday i smiled and i laugthed and that's good enougth for me.. I would love to take the dog out for a good walk today so I'm hoping I'm up for that in a few hours. The weather is really wet and windy, but i love it like this..

Last night Sage and myself settled down in his bedroom window and watched fireworks kick off all around us, we had a great time and we never even got wet or cold! Thanks neighbours that was some show.. Don't you just love Bonfire night, although it does baffle me that we celebrate the man that was really a terrorist and almost blew up the houses of Parliament!

Day 8...

(Picture by Google)

The doctor has prescribed me some Anti Depressants that also deal with Panic attacks, it seems this strong, confident, independent women has finally become a loony toon, LOL, I'm laughing at that by the way, if i cant still have my sense of humor, than iv well and truly had it!.. I'm just so glad iv finally been diagnosed after months of thinking there was something really wrong with me.I can now walk the path to getting better and back on track and maybe start to embrace my forties with a smile on my face.

There is nothing more scary than a panic attack, and its the most scariest thing i have been through in my life and iv seen some scary stuff. The thing that frightened me the most was the feeling that i was going to have some kind of seizure/fit, especially in front of Sage.That's the last thing a twelve year old boy wants to witness. Anyhow, yesterday was an OK day and i managed to get out for a walk with a friend, it was good to be about to breathe in some fresh air after spending so long inside.. Tomorrow is Remembrance Sunday and i should remember our fallen hero's and those that are still fighting, that's a post for tomorrow though.

Day 7..

A doctor is coming out to see me at home today, after another Power surge last night!

Day 6..

It all went tits up yesterday, and a doctor was called out, i was given some tablets that seem to control the dizzy spells and the feeling of wanting to freak out, big time!, and that seems to have done the job. Another day of resting, but that's driving me mad, i really want to go out for a walk..

So the Cat has woken me up at 4.30 and again I'm unable to go back to sleep, so I'm here, in front of the PC, yet again in the small hours of the morning. My neck is killing me and I'm debating whether to take one of those tablets, I'm only allowed to take 2 a day so I'm a little worried about starting the course so early in the morning, but it was round about 5.30 am yesterday it all went mad! When I'm feeling a little better i will go into more detail about how I'm actually feeling...

Oh, a quick note, good choice of the right decision yesterday, i personally believe the right man was elected by the Citizens of the US, yes even here in the UK we were rooting for this man... Way to go!

Day 4 and day 5...

It seems i missed posting yesterday, and yesterday i had a really bad attack, not sure whats going on, i need to call a doctor out today.. Im sick of feeling sick!

Day 3...

Not good today, seems i have taken 2 steps backwards.. Im resting, lets hope tomorrow is a better day!

Day 2...

I feel OK, but still a little shaky on my feet, my temperature has gone down and the dizzy spells are less frequent. How do i feel within my self, OK, i had another restful sleep and slept a full seven hours without waking up... The weathers rather spooky, its misty, windy and very grey, it has rained all night and its chilly, but i love these days, the coziness of wrapping up in your winter woollies and snuggling up on the sofa while you watch the weather unfolding outside...

I can't decide what to do for my 40th, i will be with friends and family whatever, but i cant decide whether to go out into the local town and party out there, or have everyone round mine and order a Chinese takeaway? I don't go out , i cant remember the last time i went out into the unknown to party, i don't drink, although i have promised myself one Southern Comfort to celebrate being 40, or is that to forget I'm hitting 40?...LOL.. I thought about a party, but then with the economic crisis the way it is and Yuletide only around the corner i decided not to, going to see a live band is the next idea and as long as i feel OK within myself then its into the unknown we go,otherwise its the Chinese takeaway and good company in my home..

What did you do for your 40th? Answers on a postcard! (or just leave me a comment)

The Countdown, Day 1..

I will try and make a post every day during November, leading up to the 30th, which by the way is my 40th!, as some of you know, i have had massive issues with reaching this milestone, so much so that i now have Panic attacks, one which was really bad at the weekend.. So, even if its one word, i will post how i feel every day leading up to that Birthday.

So, this morning i awoke having slept through the night for the first time in ages, although the viris i seem to have caught over the past few days is still hanging on in there, but at least the room has stopped spinning and my neck feels like its still attached to my head! I look in the mirror and i still look pale and those wrinkles under the eyes seem a little too eager this morning. My head is hurting so its a mug of coffee and a paracetomol.. Lets see what the day brings as i take my first step closer to my 40th this month.. Wish me luck!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, SAMHAIN

Yes im ignoring the door!

I'm afraid this year there's no Trick or Treating at my house, the older youths have spoilt it for the younger children this time. Last year some teenagers knocked on the door Trick or treating and were very rude, when i pulled them up on it they abused me and came back later and gave my door a good kicking, not to say this put me on edge all night last year and I'm not going through that again this time round... So, the lights are off, there's a homemade sign on my door and I'm not answering it, so if anyone knocks, I'm ignoring you!

Shame that!

On a lighter note, the Pumpkins are carved, the cake will be baked tomorrow and a DVD brought, the lights will be off, the Pumpkins lite and a glowing and Sage and i are going to enjoy a film together.. Those of you out there having fun, be safe!

Watch out all 'Ye poets

My son Sage is having some written work of his published within a book in January 2009, I'm so proud of him. The poem is about the Environment, and we have ordered our first book. I will post more nearer the time and of course a picture of the poem in the book.. Well done Sage, my wonderful author.

Pumpkin Cake

(Picture from Google)

Pumpkin Cake is almost like Carrot cake but a little more spicy and one of my favorites, ever since i made it last year out of the pulp left over from the Halloween carving that Sage and myself do at Halloween.. Normally i don't make anything with the flesh, as we both don't like Pumpkin, but i discovered this recipe in an Asda Magazine and thought i would give it a go, best thing i ever did, and i will therefore be making this again this year and now it will become a tradition within our family...

Heres the recipe for you in case your intreasted..

• 300g plain flour
• 2tsp baking powder
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 125g butter
• 275g soft brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 300g pumpkin, pureed
• 75g currents
• 75g walnuts, crushed
• 3tbsp milk

For the icing

• 100g butter
• 200g icing sugar
• 2tbsp orange juicegrated
• zest of 1 orange

Pre heat the oven to 180C/ gas 4

Grease two cake tins and sift together the spices, flour, baking powder..

Beat the sugar and the butter together until light and fluffy, add the eggs, one at a time and beat adding 1tbsp of flour with the last egg.

fold in the remaining flour, pumpkin, currents and walnuts, and then pour into the cake tins and bake for about 40 minutes.

To make the icing beat the butter, icing sugar and orange juice together in a bowl until fluffy add some of the zest leaving some to decorate the cake after..

Use the cream to sandwich the cake together and use the rest to spread of top, adding the rest of the zest for decoration and enjoy..

Enjoy and please let me know, if like me, your not a fan of Pumpkin but love this cake...

Things i like and dislike

10 things i love

• My son
• Wildlife and Nature
• Winter/Yule
• Chocolate
• Country Cottages
• Scotland
• Rain hitting the windows, while I'm all snuggled up by a real log fire
• Watching the seasons change
• Having my feel tickled/massaged/scratched
• Christmas trees

10 things i dislike

• Drunken people
• Loud noisy neighbours/passersby
• Rudeness/Bad manners
• Being cold
• Being woken up at 4.30 in the morning by a cat jumping on my head
• Bad haircuts
• Chavs
• Dirty homes
• Hot sticky weather
• Spiders

Haha, would love to see this in my neighbourhood, would certainly put a smile on many a face! I'm really sorry but i don't know where i first got this picture from, its not my own work, so if any one knows where the credit should go please leave me a comment..

Fall/Autumn has finally arrived, i could smell Autumn in the air as i opened the back door last night, the smell of bonfires, although i don't think anyone had a fire going, theres still that smell that lingers within the crisp Autumnal night air.

Halloween here in the UK is not celebrated as big and as important as they do over the great pond in the US, unless you follow a Pagan Path here in the UK and then its not done with such style, although i am seeing it change, especially in the shops with all the Halloween goodies out there. However i have noticed that many of the US bloggers love to decorate a seasons alter which i think is a fantastic idea, one which is done within my family, although only at the Sabbats and festivals that we follow, on our Enchanted paths, but it has got me thinking and so i have decorated our little alter in Halloween/Fall/ Autumn theme, sorry no pictures, we don't own a digital camera (well, not until Yule anyways)..

The weather has been fantastic here, wall to wall sunshine for the past three or four days, but we all know that we will pay for it within the week, so, make the most of it...

Really want to get into the garden, but those great big stripey spiders have taken over and I'm going no where near them at the moment,nope, no way!!!! So, enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a wonderful Sunday...

My gift to you...

http://www.duirwaighgallery.com/inspiration_aknock.htm

Autumn Equinox/Mabon/Second Harvest

Have a wonderful day and many blessings to you all~...

No title today!

It seems i have been suffering from Panic attacks, now this has shocked me a little as i always thought myself to be a confident and strong women, but it seems as i enter my Crone stage of my life i am suffering a little from depression and this has lead to some attacks of panic, why i would feel the need to panic in a store or at the Doctors is beyond me. But now i know whats wrong i am taking the steps to get myself back on track with who i am.

About 2 weeks ago i started to use St. Johns Wort and this should start to kick in within the next week or two. When i feel myself tensing and my stomach turns at the thought off going out i can now tell myself that I'm OK and that i do have to go out and there is nothing out there that i should be worried about, and if the locals want to take at look at this beautiful and unique women, then please carry on, be my guest..

Iv been really thinking about investing in a sewing machine and who do i find out who has one they are about to sell, my sister, yep, she kept that one quiet, so hopefully in the next week or two i will be able to pick it up and start sewing all the things i have going around in my creative head.

I love spending hours looking at other peoples blogs and I'm always fascinated at the crafty ones, like felt making , dying wool, scrap book making, the list goes on and so i have been inspired and that creative women that's been a little hidden over the past few years is itching to get out.. so, expect to see a lot of my crafty ideas and works being presented to you all, well, when i eventually get that new camera for Yule you will...

The big bang machine

My son came home from school yesterday convinced that we are all going to die today due to the switch on of the Big Bang Machine!, so, no reassurance from me was doing the trick, i found this info on SKY NEWS website and I'm hoping it will settle his nerves...

The Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland could turn the world of physics on its head.

But what exactly is it and what will the biggest particle accelerator ever built do? Here are the answers to some of your questions:

What's the point of this experiment?

Scientists are trying to unlock the secrets and answer unresolved questions about the universe. There are fundamental gaps in our basic understanding of physics and how the universe works. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will recreate conditions just after the Big Bang (the theory that a massive explosion created the universe) and may help to fill in missing knowledge. Physicists hope the experiment will help them understand what the universe is made of, what propels its expansion and predict its future.

How does it work?

Inside the accelerator, two beams of particles will travel in opposite directions at close to the speed of light. Thousands of magnets of different varieties and sizes will direct the beams around the accelerator. Because the particles are so small, another type of magnet is used to squeeze them closer together to encourage them to collide.
Scientists hope previously unseen particles will be discovered in the debris when beams smash together. The new particles are expected to provide new leads for physicists and may confirm existing theories.

What is the Higgs particle?

The Higgs particle is a theoretical idea to explain mass in the universe but it has never been proved. The theory suggests particles had no mass just after the Big Bang. When the temperature fell, an invisible force field was formed. When particles interact with the field they become heavier. If scientists could identify the Higgs particle or field using the LHC, it would explain why some particles have a greater mass than others and would support the current understanding of how particles work.

What if they don't find anything?

They may find no new particles which would be a setback for scientists trying to secure funding for the next generation collider machine. If they cannot prove the existence of the Higgs particle, it would mean theories about matter and mass have been developing along the wrong track for decades. Many scientists might consider that an exciting prospect because they would have to start theorising from scratch.

Who is involved in this?

The new particle accelerator might be buried along the Swiss-French border but it has attracted researchers from 80 countries. The £2.4bn project has mostly been financed by 20 European member states but the US and Japan are major contributors with observer status. Ten thousand scientists from 500 different institutions have been involved in developing the LHC.

When can we expect the results?

It has already taken two decades to get this far and it will take another two months just to get the proton beams colliding. The data recorded will fill around 100,000 DVDs every year but physicists may have to wait between five and 10 years before they get any significant results.

What are the risks?

Sceptics have filed suits in the US District Court in Hawaii and the European Court of Human Rights to stop the project. They claim the experiment will create a big black hole which could suck up all life on Earth. Several safety reviews of the LHC have been carried out which show there is no measurable risk.

Will it create black holes?

Nature forms black holes when stars collapse on themselves at the end of their lives. There is some speculation that the LHC could produce microscopic black holes. If they were created, they would evaporate away very quickly and would be too small to suck in any matter. The accelerator may help scientists understand more about black holes.

What impact will this experiment have on everyday life?

The work carried out by scientists at the European Nuclear Research Centre might seem far removed from everyday life, but it does push the boundaries of existing technologies and engineering in a way that can be adapted to benefit us all. For example, earlier work led to the creation of the internet.
Scientists working on the LHC have also created the "grid" which is described as the next generation internet and is 10,000 times faster than most broadband connections.

Tiredness and Egg Sandwiches

I awoke at 4.25 AM this morning and i laid there for 30 minutes trying to go back to sleep, outside was so quiet, not even the birds were awake! In the end about 5 AM i rose and went downstairs, put the kettle on and did my usual visit of cybar space..

Still get dizzy spells, although they are less frequent. Got to see the Doctor again next Wednesday.

Well, its almost 6.30 AM and two eggs are boiling ready to make egg sandwiches for Sage's dinner, so i shall leave this post as it is for now. Have a wonderful day all~...