The miracle of t' 'net

A big thank you to everyone who took part in the final '5 on the fifth'.  There were some great photographs shared this month and I was pleased that the final posting had some old names contributing.  When you look at the locations across the world that have taken part over the past couple of years, it shows how the internet is just a stunning piece of technology.  People in the USA, Columbia, France, Australia or just down the road in London have the opportunity to come together.

So what's next?  My plan is to introduce the replacement for '5 on the fifth' in January and will ask you for ideas for its ongoing content shortly.  I am currently struggling to name it - so watch this space!

As one door closes

I am mulling over a new idea to replace 5 on the fifth, which ends next Monday. I hope that you will consider being part of the new challenge - watch this space!

We may be upset, but we must battle on to the 5th of December and share our 5 photos with the world. So, the final '5 on the fifth' needs to feature as many people as possible!  Just take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can find your images. 

As always, you can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme:

Winter Weekend

5 on the Fifth - announcement

After 29 months of people around the world sharing their photographs on the 5th of every month, it's with a sadness that I must let you know that the December '5 on the fifth' will be the last for the foreseeable future.

Despite support from loyal bloggers sharing some amazing photographs, I feel that the time has come to mothball this monthly posting. It's not necessarily the end... but for now it's time to try some new blog ideas out.

If you have any suggestions for the December theme, please leave a comment.

5 for November

We are just a few days away from the next '5 on the fifth'. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can find your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme:

MOVEMENT

5 for October

Here we are again just a few days away from the next '5 on the fifth'. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can find your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme:

PLEASURE

Five for September

As summer reluctantly starts to edge into Autumn, we look to the September '5 on the fifth'. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can find your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme:

MESS

The August 5

In a few days time, '5 on the fifth' will return. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can see your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme: MY TOWN.

July...

In a few days, '5 on the fifth' will return for the 25th time!

I hope that plenty of people will take part (please tell your friends!). As a reminder, you take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can find your images.

To celebrate the 25th month of this little photographic challenge, the theme is SILVER (or you can either take 5 random pictures as usual). 

Extremely advance warning

In a couple of weeks, '5 on the fifth' will return for the 25th time!

I hope that plenty of people will take part. As a reminder, you take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can find your images.

To celebrate the 25th month of this little photographic challenge, the theme is SILVER (or you can either take 5 random pictures as usual). 

June is a'coming

In a few days time, '5 on the fifth' will return. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can see your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme, which is: NEW

5 for May

In a few days time, '5 on the fifth' will return. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can see your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme (of which there are 2 from which to choose): CLOTHES or HAPPY!

The next 5

In a few days time, '5 on the fifth' will return. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th and publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can see your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme which is: BLUR

Food food food

On Saturday, Pete and I went to see his Uncle and Aunty in Oakham.  We had a good day looking round the posh shops and she fed us and fed us.  We had biscuits and cake with the first of around 12 cups of tea.  Fish for lunch followed by blackberry crumble.  Pete then had more cake.  We watched England play France at the rugby (a great game that was incredibly physical) and then sandwiches and locally made pork pie!

Any excuse to include a picture of a fit rugby player - here is Danny Care who played on Saturday:

On Sunday I went for a run to try and burn some of the food off.  My knee still is not quite right and makes some crunchy squelching sounds after a run.  Anyway, I am slowly building up some stamina - but it's early days.  My aim is to run a 10k race in late May.  

Also on Sunday, we had a huge meal at Pete's Mum's house. I'm feeling very fat now.

Don't forget, in a few days time '5 on the fifth' will be live on the net. Take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th - publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can see your images. You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme which is: LINES

If all goes to plan, you will not have to add a comment to include a link to your blog - watch this space for instructions! 

Five on the fifth - refreshed

In a few days time, the refreshed '5 on the fifth' will be launched. The idea is still the same - you take 5 photographs on the days leading up to the 5th; publish those on your own blog and then add the link to my blog so that others can see your images. 

You can either take 5 random pictures or follow this months theme which is: LINES

If all goes to plan, you will not have to add a comment to include a link to your blog - watch this space for instructions! The refresh will feature some nice new logos that I have designed, along with a refreshed look to my blog overall.

The main branding (that you can steal if you wish) will be: 

This logo will be the Facebook link:

And this is the alternative 'clean' logo:

5 on the fifth extra

A late late addition to the last '5 on the fifth' (reflections). This building has been vandalised with every single window smashed - is this theme 'no-chance-of-reflections'?

Refresh

Today at work, the new corporate branding will officially be announced to the world (sorry, it's not branding, it's a visual identity). At our national conference last month, we had a great presentation by our Marketing Director who told us that "it's the people in the business that make our brand" and that the "logo is not the brand" - then went on to present our new logo!  In fact, it's more of a refresh of the existing design - evolution rather than revolution you could say.

With all of this in mind, I have been considering how best to move "5 on the fifth" forward.  Next month, there will be a new look to the posting and at the same time I will promote the monthly fun challenge wherever I can (I need your help too!).  It's great to have a regular band of followers and seeing their interesting contributions - but the 21st month should somehow be different . I suspect that a refresh and some promotion is needed to boost numbers.

In the longer term, I want to start a separate site that allows people to upload photos, link to blogs and Flickr with the usual monthly theme and special one-off events. I say this, but have no clue how to do any of this of course!

So watch this space!  Any comments or suggestions are very welcome.

5 more in a few days

It's almost time for the next "5 on the fifth".  As usual, everyone is welcome to take part. You can either take 5 random pictures of something that happens to you on the 5th of February (or the days leading up to it) or perhaps go for my suggested theme. This month, the theme is Reflections.

I hope that you will be inspired take part - please tell your friends too!  Don't forget to add a comment on my blog on the 5th with your name, location and link where the pictures can be found. Remember to mention my blog on your own blog so that your visitors get to see the other contributions.

You can join the 5 on the fifth Facebook page here.

The first 5 for 2011

It's almost time for the next "5 on the fifth".  As usual, everyone is welcome to take part. You can either take 5 random pictures of something that happens to you on the 5th of January (or the days leading up to it) or perhaps go for my suggested theme. This month, the theme is Fun and Games.

I hope that you will be inspired take part - tell your friends too!  Don't forget to add a comment on my blog on the 5th with your name, location and link where the pictures can be found. Remember to mention my blog on your own blog so that your visitors get to see the other contributions.

You can join the 5 on the fifth Facebook page here.

Gold and pink

Pete and I went to Cambridge on the train today, looked around the shops and had a very nice long long lunch in All Bar One.  Lamb burgers and beer are an extremely pleasant mix on a Saturday afternoon.  The photo below shows a manly drink on the left (mine) and a girly pink cider on the right (Petes).  I make no further judgement on the beverages in question.

I recently had an eye test and found out that I need glasses for reading and computer use.  So today I dragged Pete around several opticians and tried on glasses.  It became apparent, quite quickly, that my face and glasses go together like roast chicken and custard.  It's going to be tough to find anything close to acceptable.  Watch this space for details.

During November, I will be blogging everyday based on a list of topics listed here.  I hope you enjoy the challenge.

Don't forget that it's almost time for the next "5 on the fifth".  As usual, everyone is welcome to take part. You can either take 5 random pictures of something that happens to you on the 5th of November (or the days leading up to it) or perhaps go for my suggested theme. This month, the theme is Recycled. 

You can join the 5 on the fifth Facebook page here.

Advance notice

It's almost time for the next "5 on the fifth".  As usual, everyone is welcome to take part. You can either take 5 random pictures of something that happens to you on the 5th of November (or the days leading up to it) or perhaps go for my suggested theme. This month, the theme is Recycled.

I hope that you will be inspired take part - tell your friends too!  Don't forget to add a comment on my blog on the 5th with your name, location and link where the pictures can be found. Remember to mention my blog on your own blog so that your visitors get to see the other contributions.

You can join the 5 on the fifth Facebook page here.