It takes two…
It takes two to shift this. “This” is a cider mill apple squashing/squishing/juice squeezing wheel. Those who have assiduously explored the site […]
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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 […]
Black Strawberry or Evil Olive?
Not your every day question about your life choices, but intriguing names of heritage tomatoes. Around the end of May we noticed […]
Wise sayings number 6
As my old grandpappy never said. “When you want the hedge cut, boy, always choose a windy day. Or listen to Mr. […]
Stylish George
Greyhounds are 40 mph couch potatoes. One walk a day and one run per day are (should be) sufficient for their needs. […]