Oooh, many many thanks for the new arrival of reader Mr Joe Roberts, and his deluge of new links – three of which involve portable (or personal) sundials! The one above is an antique 18th Century example, with engravings of flowers and vines – utterly lovely. The second link is to a page describing (and apparently willing to sell, were their order page not mysteriously down) their more recently made line of pocket, dual ring, sundials. There’s a few pictures there, and a users guide too. And finally, there’s a little page with the history of ring sundials, part of a much larger page (do not miss out on seeing the Astrarium picture!). They’re all beautiful things, and (weather permitting, in this bleak and dreary season) would be a deeply Steampunk means of ensuring your arrangements are on time. I mean – perfect accuracy is such a harsh and modern mistress. chuckles Now, I wonder how I can make my own…