Sandbag

A new-to-me road mender's sand bag, presumably intended to stop temporary road signs, the hinged sort which stand on the pavement, from blowing a way. With the two bags, only one of which can be seen in this snap, separated by a sturdy handle.

Altogether a more sophisticated object that the small sack of sand that one usually sees. And surprisingly heavy.

The telephone had trouble with the focus, with the white letters only being in focus in about one snap in two. It seems to be able to get the focus, particularly if you prompt it by tapping the screen or moving the telephone, but it seems to have trouble holding it. I am sure that it is worse now than it was when it was new - and the funny gear slipping noises are certainly new.

Recovered from a heap of spoil in Blenheim Road, outside the joinery factory there, and snapped on the wall at the corner of Blenheim Road and Longmead Road.

Now sitting on the table outside the kitchen window, awaiting deployment.