The Cockchafer..
The cockchafer or the ‘doodlebug’, a nickname later given to the V-1 flying bomb of WWII for their similarities in sound made during flight. […]
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Shepherding certificate stage 1
Good news – I’ve passed! Off to get the paper on foot and dealing with some truculent backsides in the process. Sorry […]
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 the window, […]
I’m sorry, I didn’t quite get that.
Motoring for the hard of hearing? Spotted in Llandod this morning; it was outside Aldi, so that partly explains it (incidentally, love […]
Welsh Road signs – #2
The “cyclists dismount” sign between Penarth and Cardiff became “llid y bledren dymchwelyd” in Welsh – literally “bladder inflammation upset” (or tip […]
Welsh road signs – #1 of a series.
The above sign reads in Welsh “I am not in the office at the moment. Send any work to be translated” Apparently an […]
I’m dying for a pea!
Cleared out the pea haulms as the best of the crop is now passed. Guess who is best pleased! We did rather […]
Summer’s gone.
At least for a while, but the colours are still here.
Summer’s here…
And the windows are open.
Pooped his pants?
So when did you last see your husband? Just after lunch. He said he wasn’t feeling well, put it down to the […]
Found them!
Lost the wine glasses last night. Now found them!