We've taken in some new feathery residents in our garden... ...meaning I've been out there taking more photos than usual - documenting their arrival (and their egg laying); and with autumnal-ness increasing here in England, there's other things catching my eye! This little being (that I was told is a common darter dragonfly) decided to … Continue reading Autumnal observations…
This years birthday wanderings continued
After being awoken in the middle of the night, very loud snoring that was going on on the other side of the room made it tricky to lose consciousness again. I eventually managed it – after trying to sleep in an awkward position with my pillow over my head; I woke up feeling rather stiff, … Continue reading This years birthday wanderings continued
This years birthday wanderings – in Oxford
My birthday adventure (as it had been written on the calendar - and I wasn't told where we were going) began when setting off from the house - on foot - in 21°C temperatures: number 5 in our road had a bush in the front garden with very pretty red berries on; the garden wall … Continue reading This years birthday wanderings – in Oxford
August’s Top 10
A nice (handmade) reminder of kindness and community spirit, heavily reinforced by a very generous scattering of green confetti. The flowers in the local park had shrivelled in the heat, so the nearby primary school stepped in to try and brighten things up (the sign reads that they wanted to create a positive and fun … Continue reading August’s Top 10
The 6th UK heatwave this year continues…
The local plants and animals have been putting on an absolute masterclass in extreme heat survival. Thankfully, the blistering sun is finally running out of steam now. The cat known to all the gardens of our road had positioned himself to do some sunbathing on warm paving slabs... ...and this is some of the mass … Continue reading The 6th UK heatwave this year continues…
A Day Out at Avoncroft: History, Nature & Fun
When we made it to this place (called Avoncroft), bright sun was out; and my first observations were big pottery snails, owls, hedgehogs, chickens of various shapes and sizes, woodpeckers, and a frog with some sort of hat on in the shop there... ... then out the other side was a wooden beamed building with … Continue reading A Day Out at Avoncroft: History, Nature & Fun
July’s favourite photos
One of the spider family emerged to say hello (I've been told - since a very young terrified of spiders child - the spider family of 4 live in a crack in the wall in our household; - and them each being named meant my fear of them lessened). ... and this this rather inquisitive … Continue reading July’s favourite photos
A day amidst the lavender
It was 10.34am and the car thought it was 18°C when it moved - and on our way, we stopped at the local pet shop, where I had time to spot Bertie Banana Bark ice cream, tropical nibblots for small animals, bunny fun trees, and cow hooves (amongst the many options always available that dogs … Continue reading A day amidst the lavender
Some summer chronicles discovered: a visit to Chatsworth 10 years ago
One thing I love about my notepads (and their illustrations!) is how much detail they retain of events (far more than I'd remember with a good memory); and recently, I decided to have a browse of the ones now with the big zero by their age. This was one of the outings documented... When I … Continue reading Some summer chronicles discovered: a visit to Chatsworth 10 years ago
A food fair of variety – from doggy ice cream to lions mane mushrooms
This morning, I forgot when the car moved, the Met Office thought it was 21°C; and there was a stop at the local pet shop – where Doggy Ice Cream was advertised on a board outside (also mentioning Pupsicles), and inside were Lacy the Sweet Potato cat toys, Applaws cat food, ostrich feet, collagen salmon … Continue reading A food fair of variety – from doggy ice cream to lions mane mushrooms
