Robert Johnson's posts

The second half of my attempt at cooking without all the faffing.

#Cook #lamb #onepot

#Richmond #BirdSong #Dawn #Chorus #Bird #awakening

Plenty of people turned out in Richmond to watch thousands of cyclists pass through the town twice as part of the Surrey 100 cycle ride. In the town centre riders with around 20 miles under their belt passed others who were almost on the home straight.

#Cyclist #cycle #surrey #100 #August #2015 #Kingston

The sound of hundreds of cyclists, just part of over 25,000, taking part in this Sunday's Surrey 100 cycle ride through London and Surrey.

#Richmond #park #cyclist #cycle #ride

Who'd have thought that I have been doing Audioboo for five whole years now? In that time I have made all sorts of recordings in various places in this country and beyond. But for my 2000th recording I have returned to the place where it all began, the top of Richmond Hill.

In this recording guide dog Vance and I stroll from the top of the hill to the entrance to Richmond Park, where thousands of cyclists are passing by, taking part in the Prudential Ride London Surrey 100 Sportive cycle ride. If you listen right to the end you will even hear one unfortunate cyclist experiencing a burst tyre at high speed. Thankfully I think he was okay and managed to walk away.

#audioboo #recording #milestone #2000th #RichmondHill #GuideDog #Richmond #park #sportive #crash

Seeking your recommendations on an iPhone microphone, connecting through a case using a lightning cable.

Poor old guide dog Vance has been cooped up inside for much of the day, listening to the rain outside. So, what better stimulation than to make him work a little to get his reward, following a scent trail around the flat?

#GuideDog #vance #Fun #scent #trail #test #treat #stimulationr #fb

My wonderful Vance, who I have been working as a guide dog for the past six years is gradually approaching his retirement. So as to not be left without a dog, at least for too long, it is important that I rejoin the list as soon as possible. All that stands between me and the formal waiting process, as of this morning, was some form filling and the dreaded short handle walk. This most embarrassing of activities involves the mobility instructor pretending to be a guide dog, and the owner-to-be issuing commands and following the handle. The idea is to allow the instructor to assess the applicants walking speed and style, and their ability to follow the handle fluidly.

My walk took place on a rather rainy Friday in July. Thanks must go to guide dogs mobility instructor Becca, for agreeing to be recorded. I hope that this provides an interesting and useful insight for those who will never have to undertake short handle walk themselves.

#GuideDog #Retirement #application #walk #dog #Guide #Vance #list #assessment

This busker had a great pitch underneath Richmond Bridge, the oldest surviving Bridge in London, where he could insure that everybody heard him loud and clear...

#Busker #busking #Richmond #River #times #bridge #tunnel #guitar #sing