Kids being obstreperous! This week: Stopping leaks; The kids are being obstreperous this morning!; Making my bed; At long last, the heat dome has given way to more normal summer temperatures here in Dol. So instead of 37°C, we are … Read More
Feeling completely conflicted This week: Feeling completely conflicted; One decision made; Digging up bulbs; This week has again been hot. Very hot in fact. This afternoon when I was outside sorting bulbs, my digital thermometer registered 36.7°C in the shade. … Read More
It’s 53.6C! This week: Workshopping again; Making space; Analysis paralysis; This is the 26th week of the year, so we are halfway through 2025. This week has been hot I have just been down into the polytunnel to water again … Read More
Smoke in the sky! This week: Smoke in the sky!; When you need a tool; Labelling up; Sunset Postscript; Today is Midsummer’s Day, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and it is hot. I was up … Read More
The heat is on This week: Listening to bird song; Doors and gates; Effecting repairs; Our summer weather has really arrived. The daily temperature maximum is now around 33°C and inside the house the temperature seldom drops below 25°C, even … Read More
Thimbles and saddle clamps This week: Thimbles and Saddle Clamps; Summer heat; Plumbing the heights; In the last two weeks, the average daily temperature has increased by ten degrees. Today it has been a fraction under 33°C and these temperatures … Read More
The butterflies are fighting This week: Repairing the Arbour; Just a five minute job…; Internet Radio; For the next two months mornings are without doubt, the best time of day. The northern sky begins to glow red and orange not … Read More
Lemon is no balm This week: View from my kitchen window; Lemon is no balm; The weather this week has been perfect for working outside in the orchards. It has been sunny but with some cloud and not too hot. … Read More
First bite of the season This week: Dismantling and painting; Potting up Pups; We have enjoyed another lovely week of weather this week. The days have been warm, but not too hot and we have had some overnight rain as … Read More
Environmental vandalism in Dol This week: Environmental vandalism in Dol; The good news; One job leads to ten more!; This has been a perfect week for weather. The days have been warm but not hot, we had rain overnight on … Read More