Year: 2018

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Rain

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Well, we’ve had some rain, but not nearly enough, and Autumn is creeping up on us. A fine crop of ready to eat apples in a garden in the village but what of the crops? At Mr Morgan’s butchers, Dai’s […]

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Sheeps are back

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Our continually changing livestock backdrop has changed once again and the sheep are back. These are “generational ” (our word) i.e. they are of a size, although they are different breeds. We think they are weened lambs born earlier this […]

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Cowherds…

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… or Cow (h) erds?  Bit of both really!  I was walking through the veg patch and I heard a moo!  that was a bit close I thought. so I went to the front gate to check what was in […]

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Just popping out for milk…

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… fresh milk. The cattle have crossed the river to get here. Question – how do we get up the track?

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Get together

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Brother David drove down to see his Mother, and take her to the Bell At Llanyre and then dropping in for tea at Merryhall Cousin Carol had sent a Betty’s of Harrogate gift box through for Joan’s birthday, with some […]

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The raft on the lakelet

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The raft had a float “pop” – due to the heat which blew the bung out of the end. Decided to not refloat it, we had a giggle about it, but that’s it. Except…. There are what appears to be […]

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Thought our commuting days were over. A five minute run into Builth on the P and R. Brand new buses make for a pleasant journey. No access to the site as it’s important to keep the A470 open and running. […]

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On the buses…

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… to the Royal Welsh Show – the park and ride starts a mile from home in a giant car park rented from local farmers. It’s complete with temporary roads. The show is a vital part of the culture of […]

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Dog tired?….

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Or just lazy! George, aka Bigboy, or as the vet calls him “Mr. Slow” at rest.

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Unexpected visitors

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Well there was smoke on the horizon, too close for comfort, this turned up! Of course everything is tinder dry, so it didn’t take much. The star turn was Rhayader Land Rover which navigated it’s way to the river bank […]