Every few months we give the wildlife unit a good spring clean in an attempt to dislodge the endless mice and rats that make themselves at home. There is an constant supply of bedding and food in the animal’s cages for the rodents and plenty of places to hide and breed. For some strange reason, …
I like bees, especially bumble bees, which sadly, are now becoming threatened. I heard last night that their numbers are dropping drastically in the North West. But the good thing is that we still have hundreds of bumble bees bumbling around our gardens. This hole in the wall under the kitchen window is always a …
In corners of forgotten fields the poppies bleed each night. For they remember nameless men who lost their wings in flight. I love poppies and let them grow everywhere they seed, even in the cracks of paving stones. I never tire of painting these hauntingly beautiful, delicate little flowers and always think of my late …
While in Bangkok, I was told that the MaeKlong is the only train market in the world, and I have to say that I found the entire concept astonishing. Twice a day, a train actually runs through an enclosed market while people sit alongside the tracks selling their wares. Inches from death they are! People have their goods …
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Hubs and I were just wandering around Ambleside when this beautiful gypsy caravan pulled up. Of course I went over to stroke the horses, and then this happened!!!!!!!! Would you Adam and Eve it???????
I just love the Lake District, and as soon as I get home from a visit I immediately book another week, so I’m now going back in September. YEAY!!! Even the pups can’t resist admiring the view. Everywhere we went they were peeping……well , it was their first visit! This is one of my favourite …
How lucky am I…..to be this close to badgers! Sadly, I can’t reveal their location as there are those who continue to enjoy the persecution and torment of these beautiful creatures through the hideous practice of badger baiting. Here they come……and me waiting with baited breath! Up to twelve badgers may emerge, coming to feed on …
Ingredients for my favourite veggie meal….ever! Veggie fusilli. I can’t remember ever eating meat, so I’ve never had the feeling that I’m missing out on anything. I stopped eating meat when I was about four, and can still remember asking my parents at the dinner table why chicken was called chicken. When my Dad told me the …
As the weather was truly grotty last weekend, we decided to delay our narrow boat trip. Instead we spent the weekend trotting around Liverpool. I’ve always been fascinated by the Liverbirds that sit atop of the towers on the Liver building. Popular legend has it that while one giant bird looks out over the city to …
By the time summer kicks in, my body starts changing for the worse, and despite the endless rain we’ve had, I’ve still got on with my normal summer persuits. Endless walking, cycling and gardening can do strange things to one’s body! I feel as though I’ve had two bricks implanted in my butt and my …
