I love autumn and when the leaves begin to drop in the gardens, it always feels as though I’m living in the woods. Each year, individual trees have different coloured autumnal leaves. No two years are ever the same, which is always a delight. It’s all down to the weather, and the weather here is …
Sam went for a CT scan last Friday. It was strange not having him home for a day as being a large dog, his physical presence was notably absent. Midday, the vet rang with the most awful news. They had discovered a large stage 4 tumour blocking the right side of his nose which had …
It’s been wild, wet and windy around these parts of late and I’ve had two horrendous back-to-back bouts of lurgy that’s doing the rounds. I’ve actually got used to the constant brain fog, endless coughing, sneezing and perpetually streaming nose. I’ve been traipsing around with a blanket draped about my person that has earned it’s …
The media seem intent on whipping up the perfect storm this winter. Not happy with sending everyone out panic buying petrol, now they endlessly talk of gaps on the supermarket shelves and toy and white goods shortages among other things. Don’t get me wrong, I see the problems. Gas prices rocketing and energy companies crashing. …
the shrooms begin to emerge. The cotoneaster berries burst forth. The verbena extends it’s final fling, attracting the last of the butterflies and bees. The geese fly back and forth each day, filling the air with their melancholy calls. The tomatoes are torn from their pots and replaced with leeks and kale, and the last …
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 …
After having our holiday to the Lakes cancelled twice due to lockdowns, we’ve finally arrived. The flags are out! Sam, back to his old ways, terrorizing innocent passers-by. We’re here for a week and I simply can’t wait to dust off my old walking boots. Stay safe guys and I’ll catch up with you all …
The nights are drawing in quickly now. The leaves are turning and beginning to fall and a chill has crept in during the evenings. Soon we’ll be migrating from the kitchen to the lounge each night, drawn by the warmth of the log burner. The house is crawling with spiders. In every room large and …
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. …
Summer onions out… Winter onions in. Still they come, young and oh so sweet! Even sweeter, the best I’ve ever tasted. First ever home grown apricots. The parsley has been particularly strong and flavoursome this year… and the Accidental Orchards’ underplanting of wild flowers is beginning to bloom. There have been mallows, cornflowers, love-in-a-mist and …
