Rod Collins

Keeping things topical we’re on with All Hallows Eve again and a bit of fun for those who take part - or is it ?
According to the Vatican the Pope has stated today that Hallowe’en is Anti-Christian and Dangerous !
Dramatic stuff, but really is it ? And do things like this simply risk alienating people from the church ?
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It’s a good place for a church - near the top of Steep Hill in Lincoln and very close to the Cathedral itself.
It seems a natural stopping point for those looking to get their breath back - not so your host of course - he’s powered by Duracell and goes on and on
Here’s an interesting and individual church St. Michael on the Mount in Lincoln - Lincolnshire
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Photography in Lincoln
OK folks it’s Indian Summer Part II - that is to say the weather today was just like yesterday so off I go again.
I figured I ought to take a break from the churches so a day out in Lincoln, despite being there on Monday, seemed just the ticket.
Maybe buy a local history book, picnic by the river that sort of thing - however . . . to quote Pacino in The Godfather
Just when I thought I was out they drag me back in !
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Where Does the Saying Indian Summer originate from ?
No doubt you’ll be staggered at my ignorance cherished reader but don’t be - my ignorance staggers me on a daily basis !
This morning I had no idea of the phrase’s origins but now not only after enjoying an Indian Summer I also have learnt something of how the term came about.
A great day and I learnt sumfink as well !
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Barlings Abbey in Lincolnshire ~ What a Spot !
Another gem I found out about by accident and the perfect opportunity for a day out with my brother
Cracking !
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The weather and time of year is in clear flux here, clocks gone back, dark nights and mornings, falling leaves and a distinct chill in the air.
The kitchen garden is in its final throws but still has something to give.
This time it’s Borlotti Beans, my first crop of home grown borlotto have now been harvested
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East Halton - Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery - that was the mission of the day.
Following a tip off from indispensable Chris Keyworth I set forth once again in search of a piece of Lincolnshire history of which I had, yet again, never heard of and thanks to the information and map coordinates from CeeKay the mission was a success.
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson of Somersby in Lincolnshire is famous for being born and living in the Sceptred Isle of Lincolnshire but did you know he also wrote poetry ?
My trip on the trail of the famous poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson is dedicated to Annie Flinn
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Mother nature has provided us with a template and basic theory called evolution. The basis is fairly simple, if things change then they should change for the better.
As times and requirements change then so do various needs and facilities - so given that every day we all have increased experience of everything about us then surely any changes should make things better and / or easier !
So why do simple things only seem harder to do ?
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My current interests and researches are, amongst other things, much biased toward historical places and items of interest along with a bit of historical research and detective work and The Knights Templar. Therefore, potentially putting the two together is especially satisfying.
I expect this article to be more formative than definitive, I am hoping it will grow as more information comes to light.
Anyway, here is an article about the possibility of a genuine Knights Templar artefact in a Lincolnshire museum
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How to Grow Your Own Sweet Corn in Your Kitchen Garden
Possibly it’s just me but corn on the cob suggests more exotic origins than the UK - but check this out for a fabulous lunch
2 corn on the cobs from plant to plate in 10 minutes !
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The Tetney Blow Wells are a Nature Reserve looked after by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and consist of 4 blow wells and the associated area, marsh and wetland.
I was there very recently in what was a last gasp and ever-diminishing chance of a day out now that winter is upon us
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I’m particularly looking forward to christmas this year, not only because the nation will be celebrating the birthday of Mithras but also Pamela Anderson is coming to the UK !
Not only is she seen her back in the legendary Baywatch swimsuit but also news that she is to appear in panto - where do I buy a ticket ?
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Yarburgh church was rebuilt in 1405 after a fire so is something of interest as it is one of the few churches in the area built solely of one period.
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Due to public pressure on both myself and my sobriquet Rod Damon I have been forced to create a special page on Facebook of the type used by famous and notable people, bands and the like - it is called . . .
The Rod Collins Appreciation Society !
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South Somercotes in Lincolnshire is only a couple of miles from the sea and set in a landscape of green flatlands and fen style dykes - it’s church having an impressive spire is visible not only for miles inland but also from the sea.
It was here that something of great interest caught my eye . . . Another historical mystery to be solved
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