A burnt loaf with the end cut off sits on a chopping board surrounded by crumbs

Blogtober 2024 : Day 13

We dropped not so small daughter off at the station just before 6pm.  She was hoping to stay until tomorrow but one of her lectures was rearranged so she’s had to go tonight, but...

Blogtober 2024 : Day 12

It’s Saturday and here’s a run-down of my day so far. 4.00am    The dog wanted a biscuit 8.00am   My husband brought me a cup of tea in bed.  Ah, such a luxury, I...

A hand holding a match to start a fire. There are already flames around the kindling

Blogtober 2024 : Day 11

How is it Friday evening already?! I hope you’ve had a good day today.  After all the excitement of the aurora last night I was far too excited to sleep and consequently, didn’t want...

Pink and green aurora borealis northern lights in the night sky. Trees are silhouetted against the sky

Blogtober 2024 : Day 10

Oh my goodness, I am beyond excited!  I have seen the Northern Lights in Winwick!  There’s a huge geomagnetic storm in progress tonight, apparently (not the same as storms on earth so not linked...

Unravelled green yarn on a wooden table next to an open laptop and the rest of the ball of yarn

Blogtober 2024 : Day 9

Brr, it’s been a cold one today in our house.  We’ve had a plumber round replacing the thermostats on our radiators as most of them were broken and would only work if you pulled...

A calico cat with white, black and ginger fur lies on a grey carpet and partly across a laptop computer showing stretching exercises.

Blogtober 2024 : Day 8

It’s been one whole week of Blogtober and if you’re still here, I’m sending you a big hug to say thank you! 🙂 It’s a quick post today as I’ve been out to see...

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