Category: Family

An orange-leaved tree stands out against the green of surrounding trees and the blue sky

Blogtober 2024 : Day 28

We were away at the weekend, just my husband and I, at his cousin’s wedding down in Hemel Hempstead.  It’s about 4 hours’ drive from Winwick and it’s the first time that we have...

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...

A copy of a book with a blue, green and yellow cover entitled "Clean & Green" lies on a granite worktop next to a bottle of tea tree oil, a jar of citric acid and a measuring jug on kitchen scales.

Blogtober 2024 : Day 4

Hello, and happy Friday to you!  It’s a late post today as I have been out for most of the day helping big daughter and her boyfriend move into their new house. They’ve been...

A green and yellow striped hand knitted sock on a wooden table

No such thing as normal

Hello hello, it’s Saturday again and the first week of our “new normal” … although I’ve never been normal in my life so I can’t see that I’m going to start now!  🙂 That...