Monthly Archives: March 2014

Off to the shops

Posted on March 20, 2014 by freda

Today is going to be an expedition to the big city and the world of shops. It’s not something that we do all that often, but is a Birthday Month therapy to look for a new fridge. And yes, a … Continue reading →

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Guile

Posted on March 19, 2014 by freda

There are many advantages in having a Birthday Month rather than the usual Birth-Day. For example, there is a whole month in which to consider the implications of time rushing past – time to adjust as it were. Then of … Continue reading →

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A breath of fresh air

Posted on March 18, 2014 by freda

One of our favourite walks . . . . . .

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Signs of Spring

Posted on March 17, 2014 by freda

Signs of spring are all around – you just have to look. Crocuses yellow, purple and white Snowdrops still valiantly blooming Daffodils starting to bloom Tulips 5 inches high Honeysuckle leaves out in force Catkins on hazel trees Pussy Willow … Continue reading →

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Gotta love dogs

Posted on March 17, 2014 by freda

The only thing I wonder about videos like this is whether it is staged. Whatever – it is worth two minutes for a laugh.  

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Birthday Month Visitors

Posted on March 16, 2014 by freda

A day of Birthday Month treats. And a time for conversation and laughter – I shall enjoy decapitating the sugar mice – (below) Many thanks to R&M

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Dust if you must

Posted on March 15, 2014 by freda

There is a wonderful poem that I have quoted before about the need to do other things other than housework.  The trouble is that we have just started to do the clearing up after the new central heating installation, and … Continue reading →

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Creaking

Posted on March 14, 2014 by freda

Creaking – That is the sound of the two of us – HBTW and Myself, struggling up the hill after extra Dancing tonight. We were trying to perfect a whisk and chasse in the waltz, and a zip-lock, running something … Continue reading →

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Livestock Report

Posted on March 13, 2014 by freda

Now what question do you always ask plumbers when they have been in the loft and/or under the house or under the boiler in the workshop? Are there any signs of mice? I thought one of the plumbers was joking … Continue reading →

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Busy day in Dalamory

Posted on March 12, 2014 by freda

It has been another busy day in Dalamory. The central heating engineers have been here working on the installation of a new oil-fired system. This is due to take a week during which we have no central heating and every … Continue reading →

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