Monday, November 9

Foxes, Fireworks and and Race Against Time

For the most part, the weather last week was rather gloomy. We had planned another day out, but in the end decided to stay closer to home.

We did, however, manage to spend quite a few afternoons at the allotment. The available daylight is becoming increasingly limited, and by the time we set off for home, the sun is already beginning to set.

There is definitely a feeling that we are racing against the clock as we try to get things done before winter really sets in.

I also received an update about the little cat that had been living in our garden, so there is a little more to report on that front.


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Sunday, November 1

Gales, Gardens and a Bittersweet Goodbye

The gales finally abated, but they left behind plenty of evidence of their power.

Work continued on preparing the border at the side of our house.

I completed a long-overdue job on the allotment, and Martyn got digging.

Ruby managed to collect two more stamps for her Pooch Passport, and we said a bittersweet goodbye to a little friend who had become a familiar face in our garden.


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Sunday, October 25

Storms, Stolen Dishes and Autumn Winds

Last week we had some rather dramatic weather, with two named storms hitting the UK — Austen and Boelo. Austen didn't seem to affect us too much, but Boelo brought some very strong winds. Once again, this meant that Nostell was closed over the weekend.

Hopefully, the rain we had will improve the soil conditions at the allotment and make it a little more manageable. That is, unless all the strong winds we've been having dry it out as quickly as the rain has moistened it!

The week also involved another hospital visit, although this one was far less dramatic than those in the previous week — thank goodness.

We didn't do any gardening, but we did manage to dodge the rain and take Ruby on several autumn walks.




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