My father was a very wise man, and one of his favourite sayings was, “A bad workman always blames his tools.” This saying was often fired at his four children who, at the time, hotly disputed it, but as we got older we began to agree with him. Today I have to disagree….VERY strongly. So …
At the rescue, I have now officially become the hedgehog woman, and as such it has fallen to me to do the weekly hedgehog weigh in. As you can see, many of our hogs are becoming rather plump and seem disinterested in their ever-expanding waistlines….there are several even fatter than this one. You wouldn’t believe …
I’m rather pleased with myself for asking for plants for Christmas and my birthday this year, I simply can’t get over how many I’ve received. This is my birthday hoard….are you ready? Here we go…..Hazel Hedging, a beautiful Acer, a King Sago Palm Tree, a Fig Tree, two Rock Roses, Switch Grass, a Rambling …
So here we all are, venturing bravely into a brand new year, all with our own individual hopes and dreams…..here’s hoping they all come true! Each New Year’s Eve I put together a little good luck pack which I wrap in silver paper. All the items in it are associated with good luck, good health …
Christmas has come and gone in the usual blur. I’ve enjoyed lots of gatherings with family and friends, especially going to this veggie cafe with a bunch of pals, it’s very bohemian. You order your meal and then chill with your own alcohol around a simple wooden table, so much cheaper and more relaxing than …
Little disabled hog Dear friends, I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy, prosperous 2014. I have enjoyed sharing your lives and being entertained by you all. You have no idea how much I appreciate you. This poor little guy came in today. NEVER have I seen such a …
Christmas draws ever closer and now the panic is beginning to set in. It’s ALWAYS about Christmas presents isn’t it…..I must say, most of the shops are filled with over- priced, over- packaged tat! Having said that, I came across a fantastic buy yesterday…a five foot, wrought iron, welded crested crane….all the way from South …
It’s been a funny old week with a few surprises thrown in, but before I come to them, I have a few tales I’d like to tell you. A couple brought two birds into the rescue a few days ago and told us the following story. Apparently they have two broody old hens who no …
Autumn has come and gone in a whirlwind, and suddenly winter is here. Time seems to be positively flying by. Over the last week we’ve had gales, endless hail, and even snow, and tomorrow winds of ninety mph are forecast along with heavy rain, so I’m rather pleased that I’ve finished walking Oscar and Charlie as their owner …
I heard a song on the radio that I really like today, The first time by Roberta Flack, and there’s a line in the song.….Like the trembling heart of a captive bird….. Now this line has little to do with birds in the song, but I have a lot to do with birds, so it triggered a …
