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In ten days time it is the wedding of Mr and Mrs Bun’s daughter to her beau.  It is to be held in the village church, not one hundred meters from their house, and is bound to be a grand affair. Although most of the flowers will be supplied by the wonderful Pat the Field and arranged byContinue reading “Umbrella”

Lord and Lady Mantle have guests in residence, the Royal Pixie Highnesses, Princess Maia-Rose and Princess Elizabeth-Daisy.  You may have heard of them, they regularly grace the pages of Hello magazine.  They had decided that whilst holidaying on the estate, they would immerse themselves in local traditions and watch the servant toil in the garden.  Unfortunately the maid had forgottenContinue reading “Guests”

I have been thinking about next season for a while now.  Making, mainly mental, notes about what needs to be moved, removed or encouraged.  New projects are bubbling up and remedies sought for any obvious mistakes.  Although these are valuable exercises, I must remember to appreciate the now, to live a little more in theContinue reading “Going Strong”

There is always one impatient soul who can’t wait until opening time.

It was a magical drive to Lord and Lady Mantle’s estate this morning.  Too early for all but the keenest of holiday makers, the roads were gloriously quiet, a welcome relief from the crazy traffic of the last few days.  The sun was showing potential but as yet gentle and forgiving.  The views towards ExmoorContinue reading “Stunner”

The British summer is a peculiar event.  Much anticipated, much utilised.  For nine months of the year nothing happens.  Literally nothing.  We sit here, strumming our fingers and doodling.  Then June arrives and we are off.  For three months every wedding, birthday (sorry about that, blame my mum) and anniversary are packed in.  Parties, gigs, festivals,Continue reading “Summertime”

Going out.  Pretty Picture.  Adios!

Today there was a heinous crime at The Farm. Having nipped out of the office to check on the whisky still, Annie Admin returned, barely five minutes later, to find a stealthy chicken tucking into one of the the freshly picked tomatoes.   It was The Evil One.  The one that pursues me around the garden.Continue reading “Balance”

It was the sun that burned bright today, and Fat Ol was looking for shade.  Luckily his next door neighbour had a jungle in which to keep cool and maybe have a nap for a couple of minutes.  Just five minutes and then he would be back on his mission, top secret of course.  JustContinue reading “Tiger, Tiger”