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This really hit home for me
I was sitting scrolling through the YouTube shorts instead of actually doing what I was meant to be doing, and I came across one which really hit home. I think this short video is so well done and carries such a strong, powerful message. Hope you like it (let me know in the comments what…
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A quick plot update
We had a very productive plot visit today which I am delighted about! Last time I showed you the last bay we were working on and I still had some weeding left to do in one corner. Today, not only did I manage to get the weeding finished…..hold onto your hats…..we got more manure and…
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How do you measure success?
As we go about our daily lives we will encounter obstacles, achieve goals and frustratingly make little progress in other areas. Some days it seems like we’ve been going round in circles getting nowhere and other days there is nothing we can’t accomplish. But how do you measure success? As a home-schooling mum, some days…
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Garden Plan part 2 and more seed sowing
It finally happened, we finally got some sunshine and although there is housework to be done, I looked at Scooby and said, “let’s go to the garden”. It was time to make a start on ‘the’ project. I’ll be honest. I spent a lot of time getting all the spare poles and bits out and…
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Battle of Culloden Anniversary Visit 2024
It was on the 16th April 1746 when the Jacobites fought the (mainly) English government army in the last battle on British soil. The government troops numbered approx 8000 compared to the approx 5500 Jacobite army. The battle itself lasted around 40 minutes but Highland life would be forever changed from this day on. As…
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Lessons you have taught me
What do you mean to me? What lessons can you teach? I wait so I am patient. I trust so I have hope. I get excited so I know I feel joy. And as I get to watch you grow, get to look after you – watch you get stronger and more independent. Till that…
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Trying a new method for carrot seeds
The weather has continued to be absolutely rotten all weekend so there was no way an allotment trip was going ahead. Also I have managed to develop what I think is bursitis on my left knee so any sort of kneeling was out of the question. That meant indoor gardening…after making soup, chicken balti and…
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POTATOES!
If the title looks like I’m shouting then you would be correct but it is a happy shout my friends I assure you: The potatoes are in, I repeat, the potatoes are in. A little while managed at the allotment has produced a small number of what felt like little miracles! Some of these will…
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How do stupid people get through the day?
Yesterday’s post was a rant I had to get off my chest and today might end up similar – even if it is on a different subject! Today, my concern is stupid people. The kind of people who think it’s ok to make themselves appear in someone’s life without being asked or invited, just to…
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Facial Recognition has made it to the Highlands
I like to come here and bring some positivity to the situation but today is different – I am done with the whole ‘Big Brother’ thing here and I can’t hold it in any longer. I mean it, I have had enough! We went to a nearby store called Home Bargains and saw a sign…
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Garden Plan – Part 1 and a little allotment time
Hooray, we made it to the allotment and it looked ok even though it’s been a while. It might not have missed me as much as I have missed it but I left with a lighter, happier soul: Brace yourself, things are about to get ugly…. Now for some good news on the garden project…
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Plan….E..F…I’ve lost count
Well there’s another week with no allotment visit. Between the weather and our health it just wasn’t possible so I busied myself with other smaller plans and tasks but ran into a problem. Again. I have one of those plastic tunnel/green house things at the allotment – what should I call that thing? It isn’t…
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