They’re Back!

Posted By on 14th May 2017

I’m pleased to announce that on Wednesday May 10th the swallows returned to ‘Grassy Bottom’. Actually we thought we’d seen an odd one a few days earlier, but as we know that doesn’t make a summer!

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Understated

Posted By on 11th May 2017

Regular readers might have gathered by now that I like bright colours. Nothing pleases me more than seeing my ‘Spring’ flower bed in full bloom.

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A Long Day

Posted By on 8th May 2017

Given the goings on here over the last 3 years you’d think that the relatively simple job of ordering a pallet of 60 basic concrete slabs for the vegetable garden paths would be well within our capabilities.

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Happy Birthday

Posted By on 3rd May 2017

We always knew the original garage and shed would have to go, but when we decided last year to build new ones I don’t think either of us realised just how hard it would be. We’re now approaching the first birthday of the new garage/shed so I thought I’d take a look back at how we got here.

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The Height Of Pointlessness

Posted By on 30th April 2017

What would you say was the height of pointlessness? I’m sure we all have our own ideas as to what it might be, but I bet none of you will have come up with this.

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Seeds

Posted By on 27th April 2017

Earlier in the year we bought a small, heated window-sill propagator. To be honest I don’t know why we haven’t had one before but there we are and so since around the middle of March I’ve been frantically sowing seeds.

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Moggie Magnet

Posted By on 23rd April 2017

Regular readers will be aware of my recent foray into the world of aerosol cat repellents and the fact that they don’t work.

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Spring Again

Posted By on 21st April 2017

Another reason why I love Spring.

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Just For Fun

Posted By on 19th April 2017

The other day, just for fun, we thought we’d see if we could track down the whereabouts of our old car.

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Spring

Posted By on 16th April 2017

Why is Spring my favourite time of year? Here’s why.

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