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The Final Entry
iPhone diary comes to an end..
Well, here it is; the last entry for this diary. One long year in the making it feels quite an achievement to have completed it. During the past twelve months there have been times that I wondered if I would be able to complete it, work commitments, ill health and bad weather have all played their parts in testing my will but I refused to be beaten!
In the beginning I wanted to see if I could find the discipline to take 365 daily images of sufficient interest to warrant a blog post. As the diary went on the parameters widened to encompass social documentary and artistic endeavours which have inspired me for future projects.
As pleased as I am that I managed to write over 365 entries (see retro and food sections) I think the really pleasing thing is the recording of an ordinary life in an extraordinary world and how, I wonder these thoughts and images will look in the years to follow. I would like to thank everyone who has followed my journey and shared their thoughts along the way.
Needless to say I shall be easing up a little now, I hope to share some projects I have in the pipeline with you so more of that in due course.
So, my final image. A plate of fish and chips. There’s a thousand memories within this image. It begins with my childhood and a place I visited with my family and ends with my brother and I going back in our forties. Many of the entries reflect my childhood, family and the times I have spent with my brother in particular. Without him the diary would never have lasted.
This has been a real success, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.
It’s been a huge challenge and a great achievment.
The surprise is how you’ve managed to keep up the quality of the images and the posts.
Thanks for all the hard work, ofte at the most inconvenient of times
All the best
Rod
January 10, 2013 @ 7:58 am
Rod,
Thank you. A strange feeling actually. Will let you buy me a celebratory cuppa at the Mod Cafe
January 10, 2013 @ 8:08 am
It’s a happy coincidence that this coincides with the iPhone’s sixth birthday too
January 10, 2013 @ 8:15 am
You have kept us royally entertained with your hard work here Miles. It’s been much appreciated.
I am sure it has been difficult at times but whilst I would have said that you have kept the same high standrad all the way through, I think you have started high and have actually ‘’raised the bar'’ pushing through to higher standards all the time. It’s an amazing achievment. I have found myself logging into the business computer and then into your site just to see what a new day brings you!
The picture above is an art work in itself. They do look like PROPER chips to me …i.e. they actually may have some potato in them ! I have been pondering which brotehr ate what on this occasion …….. I would suggest ….Miles /fish and chips and Rod / sausage and chips ?
January 10, 2013 @ 8:59 am
Miles,
Congratulations on an amazing achievement. I truly wondered many a day how you managed another photo and write-up. It is not something that I could have done.
This success has a few strands to it in my opinion: a huge commitment, a way to look at things about you that are worthy of capture, the imagination to see and write and the strength and determination to make it happen.
You have not only done it for yourself but you have also been willing to share aspects of a year in your life. I, for one have enjoyed it very much and I wish you well with any of your future prospects.
Anne
January 10, 2013 @ 9:46 am
V,
Thank you that is very kind, I am glad it has brought some light hearted relief at times. Thank you for your contributions throughout this excercise and once again you are quite right, he’s the sausage kid
January 10, 2013 @ 4:01 pm
Anne,
Thank you. Not been easy but certainly worthwhile, hopefully I can bring some new aspects to the blog in the near future.
Many thanks
January 10, 2013 @ 4:02 pm
Well done Miles, an impressive achievement!
With good content too.
S.
January 10, 2013 @ 4:24 pm
Many congratulations Miles. I remember a year ago admiring your resolve and the large undertaking. You have done the diary, and yourself, proud
January 10, 2013 240f @ 4:47 pm
I think the giveaway clue was the artistic placing of the lemon wedge that made it look a bit chefy …
and the sausages ??? Lincolnshires I assume …..
A huge well done once again, dearest. I feel so proud of you Miles. A great achievement .
January 10, 2013 @ 6:20 pm
Sam,
Thanks mate, going to be doing some more food/ kitchen garden posts in the near future.
January 10, 2013 @ 11:09 pm
Lynn,
I remember that too, like me you had your reservations!!
January 10, 2013 @ 11:10 pm
V,
That’s true! Many thanks
January 10, 2013 @ 11:10 pm
Have you seen an increase in you site traffic due to all the new content Miles?
I know Google loves fresh content and you have posted a lot in a year.
S.
January 11, 2013 @ 9:08 am
Sam,
Indeed I have which is always nice. The food posts still attract the biggest traffic though, by a long way.
More to follow!
January 11, 2013 @ 1:28 pm
Good stuff. Great commitment!
S.
January 11, 2013 @ 3:42 pm
Congradulations Miles!
It has been an interesting year - you have a lot to be proud of with the diary.
I’ve enjoyed participating in your life through your pictures.
Sincerely,
Laura
January 11, 2013 @ 9:31 pm
Laura,
Many thanks, really enjoyed it but time for something different now. Recipe time tomorrow!
January 11, 2013 @ 9:44 pm