How wonderful a change of scenery can be, especially after eighteen months of lockdowns. It’s probably bordering on three years since we’ve been away, although it feels somewhat longer. So, our favourite little cottage, nestling in 75 acres of trees, mountains and waterfalls was, once again, the perfect getaway. The air seemed fresher, the owls …
Hubs and I took the last week off and spent most of it walking. It was almost a shock seeing the hay and crops being harvested, Autumn sure is creeping up on us. We’re lucky to have so many country walks, as well as beaches close by, so most days were spent powering the trails. …
We enjoyed a visit to Martin Mere over the weekend. It’s a lovely place to visit as it has over 800 acres of wetlands, and is home to a diverse variety of birds. A lot of the attractions were inaccessible but there was still plenty to see and it was pretty easy getting around as …
I noticed the elderberries ripening… and I came across this pretty, squirrel sown gladiola, growing in a pot. Curly cat peering through the lavender and verbena patch… and a beautiful self-sown crab apple tree. Mushroom season is upon us, and kicking it off is this interesting little creature, a first in the garden. Apparently it’s …
A rich earthy smell hangs heavily in the air and the undergrowth is alive with scurrying, rustling creatures going about their business. Blushes of roses become papery and begin to fade. Rose-hips adorn the apple trees. Tattered daisies begin to bloom. Out come the courgettes, chard and spinach that has now run to seed, in …
The Cheshire Lines, a former disused railway line. So, a few recent observations and thoughts. I’ve become preoccupied by reporters hair, the chaps are faring worse than us gals methinks! It’s interesting seeing their studies, some are staged to within an inch of their lives, giving pride of place to newly released books, guitars, CD’s …
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I’ve had to use an old cycling helmet of daughter’s that was hanging around in the garage, given a robin is busy raising a brood in mine. Once we cross the formerly busy dual carriageway, we’re just cycling in country lanes. The traffic has increased of late, as has the speeding! I’ve noticed a sharp …
I love the first hint of autumn; that sudden rich earthy smell, the reds and golds, unexpected mists and the rhythm of the falling leaves. The garden is overflowing with rosy crab apples, swollen fruit, berries of all description, rose hips, nuts and acorns. The toadstools are back. Despite being the fourth most deadly mushroom …
Now it’s cooled down a little, it’s been far more enjoyable getting out and about. Wood pigeon chicks are rarely seen until they have fully fledged, so it’s lovely getting to see so many in the trees this year. I’m struggling to identify this beautiful day flying moth, my closest guess is that it’s some …
