Regarding the signpost snatcher (‘Phantom post snatcher’ on Snowdonia Slate Trail wrongfoots ramblers, 22 August), I once witnessed a remarkable lampstand made from a wooden waymarker in the home of an avid hiker. This suggests that there could be a potential market for such unique creations.
Margaret Squires
St Andrews, Fife
The ink recipe Phil Gates obtained for producing ink from inkcap mushrooms (Country diary, 16 August) is a fascinating example of the diverse applications of fungi. It’s not just limited to ink, as ongoing research is exploring the potential to create textiles, paper, insulation, and numerous other materials from various mushroom species. Perhaps a mycological version of the Guardian isn’t too far-fetched.
Keith Thomas
University of Sunderland
When the CPS deputy chief inspector states, “I think the CPS are now starting to understand what empathy looks like and how they can express that in words” (Report, 23 August), it appears suspiciously like a description of a learning algorithm for an AI program.
William Moloney
Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chris Mullen criticizes those who enter parliament at a young age (Age apparently gives you wisdom, so why doesn’t Joe Biden know when to quit?, 22 August). Ironically, he did not hold the same view when he himself ran as a candidate in Devon North in 1970 at the age of 22.
David Winnick
London
The Black Country Paranormal group is now safeguarding the site of the Crooked House pub (Report, 22 August). However, they seem to overlook the fact that the pub no longer holds a license to serve spirits.
Mick McKeown
Windermere, Cumbria
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
