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Venus

Torrington Tina came a-calling this morning. After a nifty about turn, we headed off along the coast road, bound for Combe Martin. We parked in the car park above the beach where the waves were heaving white and headed off to seek adventure. Which was possibly a little optimistic as CM was mainly shut. HoweverContinue reading “Venus”

Six on Saturday – Firsts

You cannot get away from “Firsts” at this time of year. Wipe the slate clean and start all over. There is a lot to be said for that. A good approach to life. As the year tootles along these firsts will become fewer and far between, but not yet. And today was full ofContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Firsts”

Slow

Today was just what a winter’s day should look like, an identi-kit. Cold, but not too cold, golden and tranquil. Perfect for a walk. A slow and short walk of course. I am far from full health, but am equally as distant from my injury. It did us both good, we spotted badger andContinue reading “Slow”

Blanket of Love

We travelled home yesterday after a second Christmas with my family in Wales. Our journey was delayed, someone had been hit by a train and the line had been closed between Bristol and Taunton. I don’t know the rest of the story. It well may have been an unfortunate accident, but I can’t help thinkingContinue reading “Blanket of Love”

Walk

This morning I went for a walk, slowly and carefully, around the gardens of Chambercombe Manor. It was mizzling and muddy, but I placed each step with caution, and managed a much longer walk than I had first envisaged. The camellia were full of fat buds, there was a lone flower on the hypericum, theContinue reading “Walk”

Six on Saturday – Festive Frolics

Today I tentatively ventured up the slippery steps in order to inspect the top garden and take a few photos. And why, you may well ask, would I put myself at such risk? All for you Mr Prop, all for you. Also for all the other Six on Saturdayers and their followers. And for myContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Festive Frolics”

Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

After seriously considering Mr K’s suggestion to get a new OH after the incident last weekend, I have decided to give the old one another chance. At this very moment he is constructing a new diddy plastic greenhouse and dismantling the vandalised one. Off he skipped with a smile on his face and a hammerContinue reading “Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake”

Spirit in the Sky

The sun came out briefly today, although it is raining again now. The respite from the wind and rain did wonders to raise my spirit, which to be honest hadn’t been that low considering my predicament. Hero took me out for coffee and we met up with the Damage Crew, it was just like oldContinue reading “Spirit in the Sky”

Six on Saturday – If you think I am going out in that you’ve got another thing coming

Afternoon all, it has been a challenging day on the Six on Saturday front. In fact I am finding it tricky to comply with any of the criteria, including the most basic “six” and “Saturday” aspects. It is tipping down outside, the wind is howling and I am still indisposed in the foot department. Am IContinue reading “Six on Saturday – If you think I am going out in that you’ve got another thing coming”

On the Up

I needed a photo that said “there is light at the end of the tunnel, let’s get moving its nearly Christmas and there is sausage, mash and gravy for tea”. One of Nancy Nightingale’s funky dunky dahlias fitted the description perfectly. It has been a good day. There were a few firsts afterContinue reading “On the Up”