How are we? A little delicate, disappointed, over-fed, over-watered, exhausted, confused, relaxed, relieved, or perhaps a little bit of each on rotation? It is a strange time, this in-between bit; not quite Christmas, not quite new year. Are we living in the moment or eyes fixed on the horizon? Anyone have a clue?
If all else fails a castle usually diverts attention, for a little while at least. Here we have Coity Castle. My manor. Well, as much as any other ancient monument.
Off The Edge Gardening 
We must be connected – The original builder of Coity Castle – Payne de Turberville – is, according to ancestry.com, my 26th great grandfather. Of course, I have not fully verified this connection.
I do ancestry “research” for fun. 🙂
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Oh my goodness, that it very impressive!
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I have seen a lot of castles in Wales, but not this one. Glamorgan appears to be one area I have never visited!
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It is being renovated at the moment so I’ve never actually visited. As soon as the doors open, I’ll be there. If you are in the area …..
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I’m just slightly fed up with the seemingly constantly damp and dull grey days. Good picture. xx
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And another one today, it is a bit grim 🥺
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Feeling completely gaffartled (sp.) But happy. Happy New year to you and yours. J
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I need that word!!!! And the very same back to you xx
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All of the above basically and also fed up with the gloomy weather. Well done to spot some sun shining through your local ancestral pile. We’ve had none of that here
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It was an aberration, back to gloom-town here too.
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I love this time of year…just been for a long cycle ride, and admiring the green fields against dark skies, starlings practising their murmurations, and watching the swans swim across fields. We had to cycle through water, just how exciting and intrepid is that…and picture the scene: he and I stripping by the washing machine!
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So sorry I haven’t replied before now. Sounds like a wonderful bike ride, and yes it sounds very intrepid!
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