The cottage

Roman candle, or Illusion?

The garden is full of unusual and surprising things. Catch sight of these out of the corner of the eye…

8 years ago

My tractor is bigger than yours.

Just delivered the wheelie bins and recycling boxes to the top of the track, keen readers will have already been…

8 years ago

Autumn is on its way

We now can't escape it, the change is happening, slowly and inexorably the season is changing.  The Acers are turning,…

8 years ago

Splashing it about

Took away some of the brown interior and painted the inner front door a putty colour. The extra paint meant…

8 years ago

Jersey breakfast

Not only did we have our first fresh baked bread from Robin Rayburn, We topped a couple of slices with…

8 years ago

Well that was an experience

The septic tank needs emptying - no symptoms, of course, just about two years we think since the last time.…

8 years ago

The DIY guide to painting

Been on my mind for a while to paint the woodwork on the front of the cottage.  Easy bits above…

8 years ago

Summer’s gone.

At least for a while, but the colours are still here.

8 years ago

Summer’s here…

And the windows are open.

8 years ago

In memoriam

Sad day, as we had Speckeldy euthenased. We have nearly always had a speckled hen, they are characters, and are…

8 years ago