A Bit of Wonderland

I did one of my whirlwind London visits, though not quite as whirlwind as the past. Three full days. The focus of this was to see friends and that’s what I did. There will be more on that, plus a… Continue Reading

Three More Rooks and a Sad

Happy March (the month – I hope our March is happy too). Milder, still a bit wet, loads of plants doing their deal. Big deep sigh of relief. Probably we’ll flood again at some point but it won’t be freezing… Continue Reading

Rook Perfumes 1-3

We have now had a few days with longish periods of dry weather, including a glorious Sunday of mild sunshine. I cannot express fully how much of a relief that was. So so lovely and then this beautiful crescent moon… Continue Reading

Food Memories/Food Nostalgia?

I am waiting for something which was supposed to be today’s post but it’s not here. So, a different direction. Anyway, Saturday (Valentine’s Day for those who mark it) was our first really nice (ie, fully sunny and dry) day… Continue Reading

Merit Beauty Retrospect

Broken record. Rain for the next two weeks … at least. So far, no new storms. Just pitter-patter with sun in between. I am not complaining about the sun. We’ve got the potholes from hell on our roads – in… Continue Reading

A couple of Parle Moi de Parfum

It’s February. Goodbye January and good riddance? Boy, was it wet and yuck here. Tuesday morning is our first spring tide (neap tide) of the year. Is today Groundhog Day in the US? We had a second storm come through… Continue Reading

A Little Bit of Houbigant

Yet another storm, Ingrid, moved through our area last week. Gale force winds for hours. Now, rain. We’re due rain for at least two weeks. I’ve got an orthodontic appointment early evening when the worst of today’s rain is due.… Continue Reading