13th of May: It was mid afternoon before we retuned to the ranch, after a couple of stops to drop things off and pick things up, amongst them a sofa bed to add to our growing collection; I’m guessing you would call them a nest of sofa beds?:) We now have three with a fourth … Continue reading »
Ok, I’m trying out my new idea for the format of my posts to see if it works; it will also give me an opportunity to catch up on events, if not for you then for me. And if you are wondering how I have found the time to type this then it’s down to … Continue reading »
I once read an article about the concept of time and whilst I don’t have it to hand I seem to remember the premise of the discussion. The old saying that time fly’s when you are having fun is based around the fact that you lose sense of the reality of time as you are … Continue reading »
If you are lucky enough to go skiing you will be familiar with the concept of snow blindness, so please spare a thought for the straw bale house builders who suffer from ‘lime blindness’ as they paint the lime wash over their hand crafted home; with the sun beating down on the bright white surface … Continue reading »
Yes it’s that time again, time to add to the heated heap of nutritious goodness that is our humanure pile. Truth be told this is a late entry as the deed was done on Wednesday the 1st of May after our daily schedule was completed, but as you may have noticed my posts are centred … Continue reading »
No silver bells or cockle shells in ours, but then my names not Mary! On the contrary, in addition to the potatoes and oats in the top field we have developed a few patches of ground around the stable, the kitchen garden, and so far we have planted over four hundred onion sets, several rows … Continue reading »
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520 I hope it’s not too late and I hope the rest of the world do the same; as one commentator said “at last an EU directive I agree with” Check out http://solarbeez.com// for some great bee enthusiasm and interesting links.
I really enjoyed the film, so much so that if it’s ever repeated on TV then I will normally give it the time and watch it again; that is if we had a TV The fifth element in this case is the final finish coat of lime render, the fifth layer to help keep out … Continue reading »
The equation for chips with everything! Or at least the start of the formula that will be expanded upon as time goes by, ah yes time; x T Well maybe not chips as I can only recall having them a few times last year and only twice so far this year when I was in … Continue reading »
One of the first things I did on my return to Poland was take Jackie for a walk and check out the beavers, or should I say the beaver evidence; having never seen one yet. Beaver Avenue, as I like to think of it, has been cleared by man and chainsaw and little of the … Continue reading »
In the space of about 12 days we have gone from snow and hard night time frosts to glorious sunshine, in fact the last week has equalled many a summer that you may expect in the UK; 20 + (°C) every day for the last week hitting 24°C on Friday, so warm that the Aleo … Continue reading »
The composting toilet diary that is. Before I forget, as is so easy to do, I emptied the toilet of do, so it’s done; Wednesday the 10th of April. I know it’s a much loved feature of my blog so I wouldn’t want my record keeping to slip. And just in case you’re wondering, as … Continue reading »
It has to be one of the sounds that defines spring for me, but whilst it’s good to finally hear the Yellowhammer perched on the roof of the old derelict house, I know that by the late summer the melody will have worn a little thin! Mind you, you have respect to a bird that … Continue reading »
Or Portuguese rolls as I have known them as for the last 25 years. I know you may have been expecting a post about the snow covered hills, the inaccessible road to our land, the drink fuelled reunion with our neighbours or yet another meal that couldn’t be beat; well sorry, five minutes after writing … Continue reading »
It snowed the day after I arrived back in Poland and it didn’t stop until it had put down at least a foot (30cm), Gosia was traveling down from Holland by coach so understandably I began to worry a bit; but of course this is Poland and it would take more than a foot of … Continue reading »
A lift from Hawes to Skipton, a bus from Skipton to Crosshills, a lift from Crosshills to Cowling, a lift from Cowling to Manchester, a plane from Manchester to Amsterdam, a train to Beverwijk, a bike ride to Heemskerk, a bike ride back along with a train or two to Amsterdam, back on a plane … Continue reading »
I don’t often repost a blog, in fact I think this is the first time, but today I would like to share the thoughts of Ladysighs who never fails to put a smile on my face. Thank you. Gosia, this is for you Going Home.
Now this may seem like a bit of an odd statement given that my country of birth and residence for more than 96 % of my life, so far, has been in the UK; maybe more surprising since I have especially enjoyed my time back in Yorkshire, the county of my birth, after a spell … Continue reading »
I feel a bit guilty; I haven’t really posted anything recently, at least nothing that follows the loose blog theme that I have. I have had a few ideas, I even have a few drafts which explore some of the journeys that I have taken since I took up temporary residence in Yorkshire, but I … Continue reading »
A few people have asked me our location in Poland and whilst I may have occasionally dropped hints and names into posts I have never really explained in depth, so I thought I would try and provide a few links to explain our location and provide a feel for the surrounding area. This post will … Continue reading »
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