Jun 1st, 2021

Pirate Day

I put together a little “Pirate Day” just for fun. The image above is the skull and bones tablecloth. This was the treasure chest cake.

May 17th, 2021

Bullfinches again

We have had lots of wildlife in the garden. Just last night there was a pine marten, two badgers and a fox. Also we have two bullfinches back – although all the siskins have vanished.

May 12th, 2021

In spate

Quite some water flow at the meeting of the waters today. I’ve swum in that pool in the past, but not in its current state.

May 2nd, 2021

Another huge stag

Trying to eat the nuts out of the squirrel feeder. Much as I love wildlife, this stag and its harem have played havoc with our garden this year

May 1st, 2021

Last Cherry in Town

Yesterday there was a single cherry left on my tree. Today it is gone.

Apr 19th, 2021

Sheep and Daffodils

I am not really sure that the two things are entirely compatible. It rather reminds me of the Saki story where a king had to choose between having pigs and flowers in his garden. The little girl was glad he had chosen pigs, but conceded that many people would have gone with the flowers option.

Apr 4th, 2021

Easter Eggs

These were the Easter Eggs we painted this year. J was Captain Caveman (the best one in my opinion) R was the Minion N was Donald Trump My Mum’s I could never work out Mine was the Rabbit (which won)

Mar 31st, 2021

Snow at Loch Restalrig

This is the small loch at the top of the Rest and be Thankful. Luckily not any on the road itself.

Mar 22nd, 2021

One very misty moisty morning

Thick mist (or fog? I never know the difference) this morning. You can actually see the blue sky threatening to break through, and often on a day like this it does. And in fact it did!

Mar 16th, 2021

Setting out towards Coran

A long walk ahead, but perfect weather for it.