At the tender age of 17yrs 2mths and 2wks Alice has passed her driving test at the first attempt. She is now the proud owner of a little Toyota Aygo purchased out of her own money. The added advantage is that we now have our own personal taxi driver. After taking her here, there and [...]
A pair of squirrels have been feeding regularly in the garden from the beginning of November. Unfortunately one of the squirrels was killed on the road outside a neighbouring property, but the survivor is continuing to take the nuts from the feeder for burying.
Thanks to those who have asked about Alice’s GCSE results. We are pleased to report that she optained 4 A*, 3 A, 3 B and 1 C - not surprisingly one of the A*s was in Music. She has now started her A levels.
As part of our continuing improvement program, the guest bedroom carpets have now been replaced. The new ones are somewhat softer than the old, and much better colours!
Following judging of gardens in late June we have been awarded a Commended! Despite the indifferent weather at times and the chickens eating several plants this was a pleasant surprise.
Following a “secret” inspection by VistBritain in June we have once again been awarded a 4 Star grading plus a Silver Award. We are quite pleased, and are continuing our upgrade program. Hopefully new bedroom carpets in September.
It has been very wet over most of the UK this last couple of weeks, but here in the Lakes we have not seen those heavy storms. We have had some rain, though, but on few occasions has it been “heavy”. The main problem we have encountered is getting the lawns cut. The warm & [...]
The first of three eggs laid by the Ospreys hatched yeaterday, followed just a few hours later by the second egg. So now there are two chicks being sheltered from the heat of the sun under the mother birds’ wings. The third egg should hatch in a couple of days.
The hens produced their first egg today. Florrie ate it….. with a burger.
Following the loss of our old sheepdog, Kes, earlier this year Florrie has been missing having a pet around. In a moment of madness(?) Christine suggested that she could keep some chickens. This generated enormous enthusiasm and an Eglu was duly ordered. This is now the home of a pair of hens which should [...]