Fare thee well…
Merryhall. If all goes to plan we are moving, hoping to move is more accurate; never tempt providence! We wish you “Bon-voyage” […]
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It’s all sow lovely…
Spring has sprung, despite the cold Easter(ly) wind today. “I remember when we had snow at Easter in the olden days…”. “You […]
Taylor update…
Five weeks in and we have taken the hard decision to return her to the rescue charity. She is an absolute poppet […]
(It’s) Blossom (Dearie)
Margrethe Blossom Dearie Profile: American jazz singer and pianist.Born: April 28, 1924 in East Durham, New York, USA.Died: February 7, 2009 in […]
15 days in…
and Taylor is settling in well. Well, not so well maybe. Following the sad and quick demise of George (his separation angst […]
Happy 2025…
Another new digit to become familiar with, another feeling of unsureness when handwriting a date and questioning whether you’ve got it right, […]
De-Cypressed…
Fifty years ago, or so, someone decided to plant a Cypress tree. Or, a bird ate a seed of the said tree, […]
Post Darragh
All is calm (now), all shall be well (at last). The power of the river is to be seen to be believed. […]
Shepherding
Time up in the wild flower meadow. Good to trample the seeds in, and trim the grass to give them a vitamin […]
Berryless…
Taking the hound – George, the rescue greyhound, on his much enjoyed sniffathons at this time of year is characterised by “plops”. […]
Back to normal…
At twelve o’clock today it’s twelve o’clock – midday. This absurd ritual is discombobulating and typically puts one out of sorts for […]