I was wending my way back from weeding when out of the corner of my eye I caught some movement in the pond. On further inspection it was absolutely hotching with frogs looking for some action. They were singing away and bobbing up and down to attract the ladeez. Indeed as I was heading backContinue reading “Pondlife”
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Somewhat stressful
We lost contact with Ishbel today. We tried phoning, FaceTime, texting, Facebook – I even stalked her Facebook friends to see if I could find one who could pop in. By 2.30 Keith had cracked and phoned the Surrey police in case she had expired all alone in a fever. At 2.32 she answered theContinue reading “Somewhat stressful”
Frozen fingers
First thing it was gloriously sunny but by the time I had completed my plongeur duties (Lachlan cooked so dinner was great but every mortal pan, chopping board and piece of kitchen apparatus was used and stacked in the sink for yours truly) the sun had departed and it was freezing. However, the bottom borderContinue reading “Frozen fingers”
Poorly patient update
Ishbel has been in touch to let us know that she has likely come down with the virus (cough, fever etc) so she has taken to bed and is isolating. I had a reassuring FaceTime call just now and she seems a bit better than first thing. Rather hot and bothered, and considering the momentousContinue reading “Poorly patient update”
In the garden today
Dirty warfare?
The most recent addition to the household is Lyra, our son’s new pup (and quite the cutie). Lyra’s arrival has been met with some reservation by the incumbent cats (Pingu and Dobby). Thus far in any cat v dog encounter the cats have triumphed, with a malevolent line in hissing. However, I am wondering ifContinue reading “Dirty warfare?”
Testing testing 123…..
Well it has been a time since I set up a blog so this is my testing post…..
