February
4 years ago
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Narcissi
Thursday 19th January 2012
I saw my first Narcissi in flower today - outside the library. It is certainly very mild at the moment though we did have a couple of frosty days during the week.
I saw my first Narcissi in flower today - outside the library. It is certainly very mild at the moment though we did have a couple of frosty days during the week.
Bark
Wednesday 18th January 2012
The willow and cherry bark are among the splendid sights in th3 garden that can be appreciated when there are few actual flowers out.
The willow and cherry bark are among the splendid sights in th3 garden that can be appreciated when there are few actual flowers out.
Friday, 20 January 2012
Hart's-tongue Fern
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Whatever the weather or time of year there are ferns looking wonderful.
Whatever the weather or time of year there are ferns looking wonderful.
Snowdrops and raindrops
Monday 16th January 2012
The snowdrops are not quite out yet but there are plenty of raindrops!
The snowdrops are not quite out yet but there are plenty of raindrops!
Feng Shui
Sunday 15th January 2012
We have a number of 'tortoises' around the house, not just because I like them but because they are good Feng Shui according to Partner-who-loves-tea. This one guards the front door.
We have a number of 'tortoises' around the house, not just because I like them but because they are good Feng Shui according to Partner-who-loves-tea. This one guards the front door.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
The Last Post
Friday 13th January 2012
An ironic date - Friday 13th - for the last issue of the Daily Post. The 156-year old Liverpool Daily Post has been transformed into a weekly paper to be published every Thursday in Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancashire.
A sad day for Merseyside but the bad news was compensated for by Steven Gerrard re-signing for Liverpool for the rest of his playing career. He and Carragher and the manager, Dalgleish, ARE Liverpool FC.
An ironic date - Friday 13th - for the last issue of the Daily Post. The 156-year old Liverpool Daily Post has been transformed into a weekly paper to be published every Thursday in Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancashire.
A sad day for Merseyside but the bad news was compensated for by Steven Gerrard re-signing for Liverpool for the rest of his playing career. He and Carragher and the manager, Dalgleish, ARE Liverpool FC.
Chicken soup
Thursday 12th January 2012
It's rare for me to make soup with meat in but today I added some chicken wings to my usual vegetable soup. Though I says so as shouldn't, it was delicious.
It's rare for me to make soup with meat in but today I added some chicken wings to my usual vegetable soup. Though I says so as shouldn't, it was delicious.
Learning Literature
Saturday 7th January 2012
One of my favourite Christmas presents - I'm aiming to read it cover to cover and hopefully still recall a few of the entries in a year or two!
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Hazelnuts
Friday 6th January 2012
I love cracking fresh nuts at Christmas. These hazelnuts were ones that Helen and Ian collected from beneath hazel trees in Devon. I need a better nutcracker. My ambition is a cast iron one so it has gone on my wishlist for next Christmas!
I love cracking fresh nuts at Christmas. These hazelnuts were ones that Helen and Ian collected from beneath hazel trees in Devon. I need a better nutcracker. My ambition is a cast iron one so it has gone on my wishlist for next Christmas!
Friday, 6 January 2012
Florentines
Thursday 5th January 2012
I know I go on about Florentines a bit but getting these fromn Helen and Ian was a real Christmas bonus. Although nothing like the ones at The Woodlands they are wonderful. The only problem is keeping Jo from eating them. I keep telling her they were MY present! Her philosophy of 'What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine' comes into play again.
A flowering succulent
Wednesday 4th January 2012
Usually my cacti and succulents don't flower until around Mother's Day - if they flower at all. This one decided to choose New Year.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Amused
Monday 2nd January 2012
Helen is amused at Ian's resigned look as I take the fifteenth photo of the evening - having half blinded them with the flash!
Helen is amused at Ian's resigned look as I take the fifteenth photo of the evening - having half blinded them with the flash!
New Year's Day
Sunday 1st JANUARY 2012
We watched the New Year come in on television with the fireworks by Big Ben.
We watched the New Year come in on television with the fireworks by Big Ben.
New Year's Eve drink
Saturday 31st December 2011
As usual I brought in thr New Year with a non-alcoholic drink but this time it was dandelion and burdock. I loved this as a child and haven't had it for decades. |the smell and taste were as good as I remembered. (Which is a good job as it cost £1.00 for a half pint bottle!)
As usual I brought in thr New Year with a non-alcoholic drink but this time it was dandelion and burdock. I loved this as a child and haven't had it for decades. |the smell and taste were as good as I remembered. (Which is a good job as it cost £1.00 for a half pint bottle!)
Robin
Thursday 29th December 2011
I'm cheating - this was taken on Christmas Day, but our Robin is still singing very loudly.
I'm cheating - this was taken on Christmas Day, but our Robin is still singing very loudly.
Cheese scones
Wednesday 28th December 2011
Christmas is an excuse for doing some baking - normally there is only me that eats cakes, scones, biscuits, etc.
Christmas is an excuse for doing some baking - normally there is only me that eats cakes, scones, biscuits, etc.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Getting tthe table laid
Saturday 24th December 2011
I love getting the family crockery and cutlery out for Christmnas dinner.
I love getting the family crockery and cutlery out for Christmnas dinner.
All dressed up for Christmas
Friday 23rd December 2011
This reindeer was a present from Helen and Ian some years ago but we like him so much he stays on the window-ledge all year. So this year we thought he ought to be dressed up especially for Christmas.
This reindeer was a present from Helen and Ian some years ago but we like him so much he stays on the window-ledge all year. So this year we thought he ought to be dressed up especially for Christmas.
Christmas cards
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Why is it that the last two Christmas cards through the letterbox are from the only people to whom you haven't sent cards?
Why is it that the last two Christmas cards through the letterbox are from the only people to whom you haven't sent cards?
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