-
PUMPKINS!
Well the day finally arrived when our pumpkins were harvested to see who managed to grow the biggest one this year! No prizes for guessing which one won! The results came in as the following: Pumpkin 1 (on the left) – 132 cm circumference or 52″ 3 stones 11 pounds or 53 pounds in weight…
-
I know its early – but if you want this for Christmas you need to start now!
It’s not my fault – it takes 3 months to get this baby ready for drinking! Another post about alcohol, I hear you cry? Absolutely! Not only is this a real treat, its adaptable. I’ve used gin but you can make this with vodka, rum – pretty much any clear version of the falling down…
-
Gardening Honesty
As much as I would love to show you pictures of the allotment looking fabulous, it isn’t the case. As in life, you need to pick through the thorns to find the real gems….or some similar metaphor type phrase. With that being said, heres a rundown from our last visit to the plot: From the…
-
Top 50 Dvds We Own!
Ok brace yourself – here are the top 50 of the dvds we own – how many have you seen? If there is one you want to know more about, eg. who is in it or what its about, drop me a note in the comments section and I can get back to you. (Any…
-
Do you still like to receive ‘Real Post’?
I have been made aware of a fantastic website for people like me who still like to receive ‘real post’, actual mail through the door. I stumbled upon this information when I was trawling through sites about homeschooling and a mum (mom!) said she used this site to help with geography. Its called Postcrossing and…
-
Whats the first thing you blogged about?
September – there’s something about this time of year that makes a lot of us reflective. Maybe its a natural feeling of things slowing down – although us gardeners or homeschoolers will tell you thats a myth! I’ve been pondering over my previous posts and it occurred to me, the first line I ever ‘blogged’…
-
My Meteorological Friends
Sparkle sparkle little star have you travelled very far? Will you be seen tomorrow night or will time snuff out your little light? Puffy fluffy little cloud floating like a rain filled shroud. Will you soak us all today or take your droplets far away? Blowy blowy windy day just a gust or here to…
-
Welcoming Autumn
The winds are changing now like guards whose shift is done. New strength is being sought for tasks that are to come. Sun shyly hides but bright when seen through gathered clouds up high. Their many shades of grey add interest to the sky. The trees are what we notice, their colours not unseen. Floating…
-
Laziness or Divine Intervention?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll be aware of the issues I’ve had at the allotment this year. Of all the things I thought were problems caused by something I’d done, one that constantly niggled at the back of my brain, was the fact I hadn’t finished sewing a new zip onto…
-
Have You Tried This On Your Dog?
I’ve noticed something about our dog and his meal times – not including his recent bout of ill health which we strongly suspect came about after eating a baby rat (he caught another one at the weekend). I don’t know about you but I’d gotten into the habit of feeding our dog sardines in mixer…
-
A Silly Joke
If you watched “The Mandalorian” you will get this! I’m sorry but I still find it funny – I realise I’m in the minority.
-
Why Didn’t I See It Before?
Our garden isn’t big – front or back. Our allotment is 10m x 20m – mental note to self to show you more photos of it. However, in the garden, I have planted several pots of herbs, veg and have tried to sow flower seeds wherever I can find a gap. What I’m finding though,…
Coming from my slice of life to help you find more joy in yours
my slice of life blog 