The Seasons

The falling leaves…

https://youtu.be/X4VjLz5DsI0

5 years ago

Donkey Serenade

Well... They’ve read, memorised, sung, practiced, re-practiced, and choreographed to the absolute tedium level. And, now... finally, there are ready.…

5 years ago

Narcissistic planting…

Narcissism is a futile infatuation with oneself, but with me, its the real thing... ISIRTA. Or “l’m Sorry I’ll Read…

5 years ago

The straw man, and woman…

Regular followers will remember that straw is always an issue for us. Not much barley is grown around here, plenty…

5 years ago

It’s wet.

Not very, but hopefully enough to deter at least some weekend visitors. The last two weekends have been sunny/hot, and…

5 years ago

Late Summer colour

The Chinese call it late summer, the period between summer (everything fresh and bright), and autumn (everything jaded and prepping…

5 years ago

Blossom time

Blossom time at Merryhall.  It’s that time of year again.  Last year was a holiday for the trees, and fruiting…

6 years ago

Small fry

Just up stream of the River Wye from us, there are some breeding beds - gravel areas where the females…

6 years ago

Honesty

This year has been one of the best for us for flowering honesty.

6 years ago

Otter potter

Otters like to potter along the river bank, and their spraints can be seen, usually in specific locations.  Advertising their…

6 years ago