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. …
The days are short now, and the long dark evenings stretch out unmercifully. Thank goodness for candles, a fire and good books! It’s going to be a long haul until spring, so time to batten down the hatches and prepare for hibernation. Last night I awoke thinking it was raining, I went to the window …
Over the last ten days we’ve had an out and out heatwave which is set to continue for another week. Not a single drop of rain has fallen, and although I’m boiling alive day and night, I have no intention of complaining. BUT…… wildlife is really suffering. The rescue is flooded with animals that are …
Recently, I’ve been out and about in the city and, as we’ve had a lovely crisp weekend, I decided to blow away the cobwebs and take a long walk through the old ruins in the dunes in Formby. Here you’ll find the remains of old houses that have long since been abandoned as the sea crept …
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Well, the nights are drawing in and it’s getting darker, earlier, by the day. I’ve noticed a real chill in the air lately, and even the sunsets are beginning to look a little frosty. Hubs and I did the hour long hike to the pub the other night to see if the swifts and house martins were …
